The butler chuckled softly at Cordelia's question. "Oh, you know I have business to take care of. Shouldn't I look dashing?" he responded, a playful twinkle in his eye.Cordelia stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him in a warm hug. "Oh, my grandpa, you look so fashionable! Don't tell me you've gotten one grandma you're seeing," she teased, her eyes sparkling with humor.The butler chuckled and gently patted her back. "Stop playing," he said with a smile. "I have something for you. Let's go to my place.”"Really? Oh, is it the surprise you talked about?" Cordelia asked, her excitement evident."Yes, it is," the butler confirmed, nodding.Cordelia nodded enthusiastically and slipped on her slippers, preparing to follow him. She locked her door behind her and then followed him down the stairsSoon they got to Butler place and he opened the door and they entered the quarters. Once they entered the butler's quarters, Cordelia took in the modest surroundings. The space was a single
As Cordelia looked through the old photographs, she couldn't help but be overcome with a mix of emotions. Memories she had thought lost forever came rushing back as she studied each picture."Look at this one!" she exclaimed, holding up a photo of herself as a young girl blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, surrounded by her parents and the butler. "I remember this day! I was so excited about that cake—Mom made it herself. We were so happy that day.”She picked up another photo, this one showing her and her father playing in the backyard. "I forgot how much fun we used to have together," she said, a bittersweet smile on her face. "He would chase me around for hours."Cordelia's voice softened as she picked up a picture of her mother teaching her how to cook in the kitchen. "Mom was always so patient with me. She taught me how to make her special dishes.”As she continued to look through the photos, she pointed out several that included the butler alongside her parents and her
The first thing she saw was a neatly folded paper. Her heart raced as she picked it up and opened it, revealing her mother's handwriting. As she read the note, tears welled up in her eyes."To my sweet little girl on her 18th birthday,Mom has a special gift for you. This is a two-paired necklace that I got for you in Iceland. Hang it around your neck, my daughter. I got one for you, and daddy got one for you. We love you, baby girl.Love,Mom"Cordelia's tears fell on the paper as she read her mother's loving words. "I love you, Mom and Dad," she whispered, placing the paper down with care.She turned her attention back to the box and found the two necklaces inside. They were beautifully crafted, each featuring a unique design. One necklace had a heart-shaped pendant with a keyhole, while the other had a matching heart-shaped pendant with a small key. When the key was inserted into the keyhole, the two pendants would fit perfectly together, symbolizing a special bond.Both necklaces h
Feeling a sense of relief and hope, Benjamin released his head and took a moment to steady himself. He smiled warmly at the memory of Cordelia's love and concern. With newfound strength, he got up and walked confidently toward the door, reaching out and opening it.As Benjamin opened the door, he was met with the sight of a bodyguard standing just outside. The bodyguard's expression shifted from shock to concern as he saw Benjamin standing there, free of all medical connections."Master!" the bodyguard exclaimed, clearly taken aback by the sight of Benjamin out of bed and moving around on his own.Benjamin swallowed hard and looked around, noticing people passing by in the hospital corridor. He focused his gaze on the bodyguard and said firmly, "Let me out.”The bodyguard hesitated and then said, "Master, let me call a doctor first. How did you disconnect everything yourself? You shouldn't be out of bed. It's not safe."Benjamin shook his head, insisting on leaving. "No, I need to go."
"You mean your girlfriend? Ms. Cordelia?" the doctor asked, confirming who Benjamin was referring to. "She's a nice lady, very caring. She brought you here worried and stayed with you throughout the night. She was the one who did your daily feeding, body cleaning, and teeth brushing too. She also donated blood to you when you needed it most."Benjamin's eyes widened in shock. "She did all that?" he asked, unable to believe how much Cordelia had done for him.The doctor nodded. "Yes, Master Benjamin. She has been very devoted to your care. It's clear she cares about you a great deal. You are lucky to have someone like her by your side.”Benjamin was astonished by the doctor's words and felt a mix of gratitude and concern."Where has she been for the past two days, then?" Benjamin asked, worried about Cordelia's absence.The doctor shrugged slightly. "I'm not sure, Master Benjamin. I'm only aware of her absence these past two days. Perhaps you should ask your mother; she might have more
The next day, after waking up, Benjamin found his thoughts drifting back to Cordelia. His mind was filled with concern for her well-being, knowing that her family was in Denmark and her uncle had a reputation for not being a good person. Cordelia had left her family and her past behind, seeking freedom and a new life.Benjamin lay in his bed, his mind racing. He couldn't shake the feeling that Cordelia might be facing some sort of danger or trouble in Denmark. He remembered how she had taken care of him, being there for him when he needed it most. Now, he felt a strong responsibility to do the same for her."I'll have to do anything and get to Denmark after I heal to look for her. I must protect and care for her like she did for me," Benjamin said to himself, his resolve firming up. He knew he had to regain his strength quickly so he could set out to find Cordelia and make sure she was safe.Then he heard a knock on the door and then heard his mother's voice calling out, "Are you awake
After ending the call with Isabella, Benjamin turned on his phone's data connection and navigated to the group chat for his school. It had been quite a while since he had been active in class, and he wanted to catch up on the latest updates.Benjamin was still scrolling through the group chat when a series of breaking news headlines caught his attention:"Dorothy Foster Breaks Up with Maverick Stone""Business Class Irene Azuka Gets Intimate with Maverick Stone""Dorothy Foster Leaks Irene Azuka's Explicit Picture"These headlines were causing quite a stir in the chat, with his classmates discussing the drama in detail. "What? Dorothy and Maverick, those two idiots have broken up?" Benjamin smirked as he read the news. "He cheated on her? She deserves it, lol." He laughed, finding a certain sense of irony in the situation.Then he scrolled down further and saw the explicit pictures of Irene Azuka that were allegedly leaked by Dorothy Foster. This revelation left him shocked, as Irene
Queenie, seeing Cordelia, forced a smile and walked towards her. "Hi, I didn't expect to see you here," she said, trying to sound friendly.Cordelia's expression remained stern. She looked at Queenie and asked, "What time has the company's regulations given for workers to arrive here?" She then turned to one of the workers nearby."8 a.m.," the worker replied.Cordelia looked back at Queenie. "So did you carry out any task for the company before coming?" she asked.Queenie shook her head. "No," she answered."Why are you coming at this time then?" Cordelia asked with a straight face.Queenie's mouth twitched, unsure of how to respond. She had always come late because Marshall never reprimanded her for it.Cordelia looked around and asked loudly, "Who keeps the check-in attendance book or records?”A lady stood up and said, "I do, please."Cordelia nodded. "Check her attendance and tell me her time of coming in the whole of last week."Queenie was stunned. "Cordelia, I'm—"Cordelia rai