Chapter 150

Chapter 150 Have My Back

Edith raised an eyebrow. Her eyes widened suddenly, clearly showing

signs of anger.

She glanced at Gabe, who, on the other hand, seemed disinterested

and had turned his attention to the fish in the aquarium in the living

room.

Edith let out a cold humph. “This is your grandfather's wish, Elijah. You

should know that when he sets his mind to something, no one can stop

him.”

Cordelia frowned.

She was well aware of Gideon's stubbornness and determination.

But what difference would it make if they found out the baby’s gender

early? Would they expect her to terminate the pregnancy if it turned

out to be a girl?

Elijah, however, sneered, “I protect the woman I care about, and no one

can harm her.”

Cordelia was taken aback, even somewhat frightened.

She couldn't help but wonder why he was so determined.

At this point, Edith turned her sharp gaze toward Cordelia.

“Cordelia, you're a sensible girl. Can you fulfill your grandfather's

wishes?”

Elijah stood in front of Cordelia, ready to protect her. “Don't intimidate

Cordelia. She listens to me.”

Cordelia looked up and saw Elijah’s towering figure guarding her.

Regardless of his intentions, she appreciated his gesture.

But Edith wasn't one to give up easily. She walked around the coffee

table and came to Cordelia, taking her hand.

“Cordelia, don’t mind Elijah. I'd like to hear your thoughts.”

Elijah was about to intervene, but Cordelia softly spoke, “I won't go

through a check-up, but you can tell Grandpa that the baby is almost

certainly a boy.”

Edith's previously furrowed brow relaxed. “Cordelia is sensible, indeed.

All right, sweetheart, let's go,” she said to Gabe.

Cordelia sat down on the sofa. “Mom, Dad, I'm a bit tired. I won't see

you off.”

“You don't need to see us off. Rest well,” Edith replied as she headed

toward the door and left without further ado.

Elijah watched Edith's departure, his cold aura lingering.

Cordelia gave Elijah’s hand a gentle squeeze. “Elijah, thank you.”

He blinked and turned to look at her. Their eyes met, and Cordelia wore

a warm smile.

At this moment, she sat obediently on the sofa, looking up at him with

an expression that was particularly endearing.

Elijah gradually let go of the intense aura and took a seat beside

Cordelia. He allowed her to rest her head on his thigh. “From now on, if

my mom gives you a hard time, just let me know,” Elijah said.

Cordelia teasingly asked, “So, are you going to have my back from now

on?”

Elijah explained patiently, “I know my mom well. She likes to be in

control of everything and can be quite dominant. She's bound to give

you a hard time.”

“Oh, all right then. I'll just cling to you in the future,” Cordelia replied

playfully, not taking his words too seriously.

Elijah suddenly sat up, surprising Cordelia. Before she could figure out

what was happening, he held her face.

“Cordelia, it's been three years since I took over Hansen Group. By the

end of this year or the next, I will definitely become the head of the

family!

“At that time, you'll be the lady of the house, and nobody will ever bully

you again! Not even my parents or my grandfather!”

Cordelia stared at him in astonishment. She had never seen

Elijah talk so seriously about the company or family matters. before.

According to her grandmother, there used to be four top-tier

aristocratic families in Beilve City, all based on a hereditary

system.

However, over time and due to changing policies, two of these families

had fallen into decline and lost their status.

As a result, only the Hansen and Taylor families remained as the two

powerful aristocratic families in Beilve City.

Seeing Cordelia’s puzzled expression, Elijah suddenly smiled, holding

her soft cheek and placing a tender kiss on her lips.

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