Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 571

Rowan froze on the spot, not knowing which leg to move first.

“Mr. Harris, your manager’s waiting for you at the door,” Mr. Smith said with a smile. “There are a few shots to add to Ms. Lulham’s film!”

“Mm, got it.” Neil patted his clothes and put on his sunglasses before walking out. Before he left, he mouthed a “You got this” to Rowan.

Rowan looked at the elevator and then at Mr. Smith with a troubled expression.

Mr. Smith chuckled. “Mr. Irwin, Madam Baker said that you’ve been monkeying here these two days to meet Mrs. Hamerton!”

“Well…” How could Janine describe him to be monkeying around!?

“Don’t worry.” Mr. Smith saw through him. “Madam Baker returned to Chaiseland on an early flight today. She’s not around.”

It was only then Rowan looked better, but he could not let others notice that he was wary of Janine. Hence, he coughed and straightened up his back, huffing audibly. “It doesn’t matter if she’s around or not! I’m not scared!”

Mr. Smith watched Rowan’s back with a shake of his head. He took him to Cordelia’s office shortly.

“Mrs. Hamerton, Mr. Irwin’s here.”

Cordelia’s hands holding a document paused slightly, and she could not help biting her lips.

“Cor—” Rowan stepped forward, but before he could address her, he was worried about upsetting her and changed it to “Madam Cordelia”.

Madam Cordelia? Even Mr. Smith could not help giggling.

Rowan stood rooted. Cordelia did not ask him to sit, so he kept standing.

Mr. Smith said softly, “Mrs. Hamerton, there’s not much to do today. There are two artist schedules. I’ll take them. Have a good talk with Mr. Irwin.”

“Mm.” Cordelia nodded. “Thank you.”

Mr. Smith left politely.

The office was then filled with silence. Cordelia could hear her anxious heartbeats. Her thoughts were all over the place. She was the one who had asked to meet him, but she was also the one staying quiet now.

She took a glance at Rowan. The middle-aged man, who was put on the pedestal in Southeast Aciatic, was sweating nervously in front of her.

She suddenly recalled how Zephyr had made a table full of dishes despite his limited culinary skills after his identity was exposed, and he, too, had stood helplessly in front of her just like that.

Cordelia chuckled wryly. Was she that scary?

“Don’t just stand there.” She looked at him. “Have a seat.”

“Oh… oh!” Rowan looked delightfully surprised, but he sprang right up once he touched the couch.

“I think I’d feel better speaking while I stand!” He bit his lips and said seriously, “I… I just want to tell you that I’ve mistreated you all. A thought gone stray back then cost yours and your mom and Carter’s happiness.

Rowan’s lips were trembling. “Cordelia, I’m not a good father. I’m not asking for your forgiveness… but please give me a chance to make it up, okay?”

“Make it up?” Cordelia clenched her hands, nails digging into her palms. “With what?”

“Cordelia—”

“It’s too late!”