Filed to story: Snatched a Billionaire to be My Husband Book (Cora & Byron)
“Actually, you are equally good, and either of you will be a good choice for me.”
Although Cora didn’t want to admit that her relationship with Byron was no different from that between
Harry and the women he brought, she had to say this.
Otherwise, Harry might destroy her by force because he cared about Jane a lot.
Harry was a notorious playboy and was capable of anything.
“No, we are a little different. Byron has a fianc?e, but I don’t. You don’t need to be charged as a homewrecker if you choose me! This is the best part about me.”
Harry smiled and winked at Cora.
Cora responded with a smile,
“It seems that you are indeed better, Mr. Cross. But I’m a terrible person, and I don’t deserve you, Mr. Cross.”
While saying this, Cora was secretly rolling her eyes in her heart.
It looked like Harry was courting Cora, but he actually did it for Jane because he felt that Cora’s existence seriously affected Jane’s marriage with Byron!
But according to Byron, he was just using Jane as a shield. Therefore, Cora didn’t step on anyone’s toes by being with Byron.
But Cora also knew that even if Harry distorted the truth, she couldn’t expose him because she wasn’t strong enough to fight him back. Her only choice was to humble herself while complimenting him so that he could be elated and forget to pick on her for the time being.
As expected, Harry was very much pleased with her words and smiled from ear to ear.
But he didn’t forget that Byron was nearby, so he lifted Cora’s chin without hesitation.
“Although you are a terrible person, you have a pretty face and a nice figure. I was thinking maybe you can sign a contract with my company. And I can help you make a lot of money without affecting your work in the hospital. That way, you don’t need to be a terrible person any longer…”
Harry leaned closer to Cora as he spoke, and Cora was overwhelmed by his blunt sense of oppression.
At this moment, a stern male voice came,
“She doesn’t need you to help her plan the future.”
Harry and Cora looked up at the same time and saw that Byron was standing close, looking at them coldly.
“Do you want to plan her future instead, Byron?”
Harry let go of Cora and put on his usual playful smile.
“But Byron, are you sure Jane will be happy if you help Cora?”
Harry said provocatively.
Cora stared at Byron with obvious anticipation in her beautiful eyes.
Although she didn’t want to say it, deep in her heart, she still wished Byron could admit their relationship.
This was the defect of human nature. All secrets yearned to be exposed.
But at this time, Jane came over and urged,
“Byron, it’s time to cut the cake. Let’s go.”
Cora was still waiting for Byron’s response.
But despite her anticipating eyes, Byron only nodded towards Jane. Then, he glanced at Cora and left with Jane.
In an instant, Cora’s heart sank like a stone falling into the deep sea. No matter how hard she tried, she was still overwhelmed by despair.
Byron never wanted to admit her.
It was reasonable because he had made his attitude clear from the beginning of this absurd relationship.
How stupid she was to expect more just because he said happy birthday to her!
Cora felt extremely embarrassed and wanted to leave with an excuse.
But Harry said,
“Since you are here, eat a piece of cake before leaving.”
Harry dragged her to the front of the huge cake that was about the same height as a person. Cora was forced to watch Jane and Byron cut the cake in the cheering of the crowd and the flashlights of the reporters’ cameras.
When they held the knife together to cut the cake, Cora felt as if they were cutting her heart instead of the cake.
“Did you see? Jane and Byron are perfect together, and Byron knows it. So he will always choose Jane over you…”
Harry whispered to Cora jokingly, warning her not to waste effort to seduce Byron. A terrible person like her was not good enough for Byron.
Cora’s heart had already been torn in two pieces, but Harry rubbed salt into her wound.
With the piercing pain in her heart, Cora suddenly put on a radiant smile.
“Mr. Cross, since we are here, why don’t we go together to wish them a lifetime of happy marriage and lots of children?”
Harry gazed at the beautiful smile on Cora’s face, suddenly reminded of a poem that described the unparalleled beauty of a young lady who could turn heads wherever she went.
However, upon understanding the meaning behind Cora’s words, the cynical mask he had deliberately maintained on his face cracked just a little.
“I can always congratulate them after they get married,”
he remarked.
He hoped that Jane could have what she wanted, but he had never considered that she might bear an heir for Byron.
It wasn’t until then that he realized there were some things he couldn’t achieve on his own.
“That should be fine. Both Dr. Yoris and Mr. Hansen have good looks, so I’m sure their children will surely inherit their charming appearance.”
Cora noticed Harry was beginning to shy away from the topic, so she poked at Harry to add salt to the wound just like how he did.
As expected, Harry could no longer maintain the fake smile that he plastered on his face.
“Does it really concern you whether they have children or not? Why are you, a third-wheel in their relationship, so eager about it? Are you planning on becoming a stepmother to his children?”
Unfazed, Cora pretended not to notice that something was amiss with Harry.
“Being a stepmother would work for me. I will have children without having to put in any effort. When
I’m in a bad mood, I can vent my frustrations on them without feeling guilty. Quite thrilling, don’t you think?”
“You are truly wicked.”
In the face of Harry’s sarcasm, Cora smiled and asked,
“Had you never considered being a stepfather?”
They locked eyes, and the feeling of being seen through by Cora made Harry uncomfortable.
“Don’t talk nonsense…
My girlfriend is waiting for me, so I’ll get going.”
With that, he fled the scene.
After watching Harry’s embarrassed retreat, the smile on Cora’s face quickly faded.
Harry doted on Jane even though they weren’t blood relatives. It was obvious he fancied her.
Because the woman he fancied had crossed her, Cora decided she wouldn’t mind having a hostile confrontation with Harry.
After successfully getting rid of Harry, Cora was about to leave and return to her room to pack her luggage, but someone blocked her way.
“I’m William Yoris, Jane’s father,”
said the man.
Despite his humble and polite attitude, Cora felt a slight aversion to him and gave a nod before attempting to pass him and leave.
“I just heard that your name is Cora. Could your mother be…
Flora?”
William suddenly inquired when
Cora was about to walk past him.
The question was enough to halt her in her steps.
Countless thoughts raced through her mind in that one fleeting instant.
Her mother’s first love was a doctor whose surname was Yoris. Thus, her mother was always opposed to her becoming a doctor.
She figured perhaps William was her mother’s first love.
However, she didn’t voice her thoughts to William and simply nodded, saying,
“Yes.”
“Is your mother really Flora? How is she doing recently?”
William’s slightly weary eyes showed a hint of joy when he mentioned her mother.
Cora was almost certain that William was her mother’s first love.
With that realization, she studied William more closely.
He was a man in his early forties in white shirt and trousers. Tall and elegant, he exuded a noble air that made him stand out from the crowd.
Judging from his appearance, he was likely also a handsome young man in his early years.
But knowing how much difficulty he had caused her in her pursuit of education, Cora couldn’t bring herself to be cordial to him.
Moreover, she felt like she would be betraying her father by interacting with William, given the latter’s relationship with Flora. So, she simply said,
“She is doing well. Don’t worry.”
“I…”
William was persistent in learning more about Flora from her.
Sensing that, Cora gave him a reminder.
“Mr. William Yoris, it wouldn’t be appropriate for you to inquire about your ex in front of your wife and daughter.”
William was taken aback. Following Cora’s gaze, he saw Sara and Jane greeting the guests while paying close attention to their interaction.