Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 814

They kept looking at each other quietly, seeming unfazed, but their hearts inwardly caught in a turmoil.

After a while, Aurelia sniffled and grinned brightly.

"But thank you for taking me here, uncle!"

She copied what Neil did just now and caught a firefly in her hands to watch it in her palms with a blissful smile adorning her face. Then she released it.

Fireflies danced in the night sky, complementing the stars above, and looked amazing.

Aurelia ran and skipped as she chased after them, waving a hand and watching the fireflies scatter. Her carefree laughter echoed in the beautiful night.

She turned around to look at Neil, her gaze longing.

He had said that the fireflies with double sets of wings in this rainforest were the only ones in this world. He was also irreplaceable in her heart.

…

Cordelia rested her chin in her hands as she sighed, looking at the invitation on the table. The familiar gilded pattern on the cover gave her a headache.

Zephyr sat down next to her to give her a massage. "Darling, what's up?"

Cordelia showed him the invitation.

In order to celebrate the Floria Festival, the royal family had invited known names in society to the palace to enjoy the flowers and connect.

As one of the biggest taxpayers in Southeast Aciatic, the Irwins were naturally invited.

"The Floria Festival's always only for the women. The royals who are attending are usually the queen and princesses," Cordelia said softly. "But the old king has no children, so this event's fully handled by Victoria."

Zephyr understood it. She did not want anything to do with Victoria.

"It's inevitable that she'll ask about Neil once she sees you." He wrapped an arm around her shoulders. "But I know that Southeast Aciatic folks have high regard for the Floria Festival. If you reject the invitation at a time like this, she might pick on you in the future."

Cordelia thought the same.

"So, you agree that I go too?"

Zephyr smiled and spun his finger to coil her long hair around it.

"My wife has already decided, hasn't she?"

Cordelia smiled as well. Their tacit understanding of each other was growing.

"I am, but I'll try not to talk to her," she replied. "Fortunately, I won't be the only one there that day. Victoria will have to follow the royal family rules anyway. She can't possibly ask me about another man in public."

"Mm." Zephyr held her hand. "Set your phone up in advance and let me know if there's any problem."

"Hmm? Will you invade the palace for me?"

"Why not? The princess can't be offended, but the same applies to my dear Mrs. Hamerton."

Cordelia snuggled him in his arms, dimples showing from her sweet smile.

…

Cordelia dressed up for the palace on the day of the event.

Perhaps the weather was great, so the palace looked more lively and less authoritative today compared to when she saw it in the dusk last time.

Allegra said with a smile, "Ms. Irwin, since Her Highness sees you as a friend and calls you Cordelia, can I call you the same?"

"It doesn't matter," Cordelia replied. "It's just a name. You can call me what you like, Ms. Oliver."

"Sure!" Allegra raised a brow and exchanged a look with Victoria.

"Oh, right, Cordelia. I noticed you frequenting the washroom just now. Are you feeling unwell?"

Cordelia went silent. To be honest, she found it embarrassing. It was probably just her body, as she did not recover as fast after giving birth and always had the urge to use the toilet. She did not even have a lot to drink, but she kept going to the washroom.

How could she speak up about such a challenge in public?

Someone tried to discuss it, however. "I hear that women who've given birth can't hold it in…"

"Really!?" Allegra picked up the conversation instantly and looked at Cordelia with feigned naivety. "Is it true, Cordelia? No wonder you went so many times! Isn't it sad? Women are no longer women once they give birth!"

Cordelia understood it now. Allegra had come with malice and was Victoria's accomplice.

Cordelia recomposed herself and said with a natural smile, "Thanks for the concern. I'm feeling fine. It's just that I'm curious. The Floria Festival happens once a year, and the royal family bestows us the favor only this once too, but you're not chatting with Her Highness and keep your eyes on whether I use the washroom?"

"You…"

"No way, Ms. Oliver." Cordelia chuckled. "Enjoying the flowers and chatting with Her Highness isn't as important as seeing if I use the washroom to you? Ms. Oliver, you… swing that way?"

Allegra trembled with a change of expression.

The other heiresses at the table could not help covering half of their faces with their fans and giggling.