Filed To Story: Snatched a Billionaire to be My Husband Book (Cora & Byron)
As for the rumors about Byron being overshadowed by his brothers in terms of power, they only grew more widespread.
Wherever Byron went, he could almost always hear someone mocking him.
Cora and Byron encountered such situations a few times during their dates.
As a result, Cora became concerned that these mockeries might affect Byron’s mood. To protect him from unnecessary negativity and criticism, she decided to date him at home instead of hanging out.
Even for meals, Cora planned to cook at home.
However, she didn’t manage to cook anything almost ended up burning the kitchen.
Unable to stand by and watch, Byron went to cook by himself.
Even when standing in the kitchen, he still looked attractive and eye-catching.
But except for his attractiveness, he also seemed less aloof while adapting to this ordinary life.
Cora once suspected that Byron’s cooking must not be as pleasant as his appearance.
To Cora’s surprise, the two dishes and soup that Byron presented were visually appealing and delicious.
“Wow, I didn’t expect you could actually cook. If things don’t work out for you in the future, why not find a job as a chef?”
She teased.
Seeing that Byron only gave her a brief glance before starting to eat, Cora quickly corrected herself.
“If you don’t want to be a chef, being a model or a celebrity wouldn’t be bad either. You can earn a fortune by relying on your appearance.”
Suddenly, Byron glanced at her and asked,
“What’s with the concern? Are you afraid that I’ll sit around and waste all your money?”
Cora chuckled awkwardly,
“I thought I didn’t make it that obvious, but you still noticed my worries.”
In fact, her concern about Byron stemmed from her worry that he would become disheartened. She didn’t want him to sink into a state of stagnation.
Even if he didn’t compete with his brothers for the family inheritance, she hoped he would start a business or find a job.
But every day, Byron either went to the hospital to visit Osborn or waited for Cora to come home in the apartment.
Although they could still enjoy mind-blowing sex every night, Cora felt she could let Byron become corrupt.
Since Byron vented his uncontrollable desire on her every night, Cora feared that she might actually die on the bed someday.
But when she expressed her concerns, Byron simply reassured her, saying,
“Don’t worry, the current situation will change soon.”
Little did Cora expect that Byron’s words would soon be proven true.
Ben, being inexperienced in business management, faced significant losses after operating the metaverse sector that Byron had handed over to him after a month.
However, both Patrick and Mark were against giving back the hard-earned industry to Byron, fearing that he might take this opportunity to reclaim control over their assets.
After much discussion, Mark proposed,
“Why don’t we sell off the metaverse operation? I’ve heard that
Sunda Group is quite interested in our metaverse sector.”
“Sunda Group? Aren’t they a foreign company?”
Patrick asked.
“They were initially established overseas, but their CEO is actually from our country. He just prefers to stay out of the public eye. They recently opened a branch in Kinton, and now they’re looking to expand their business in New York,”
Mark explained.
“Their industries are closely related to the metaverse, and with their plans to establish a presence in
New York, they are in urgent need of an existing operating system. So, they’re very likely to purchase our sector,”
Mark added.
“Alright then. Mark, you can contact the Sunda Group.”
Mark quickly made contact with representatives from Sunda Group and successfully negotiated a deal.
Sunda Group acquired the Hansen Group’s metaverse operations and also became a shareholder in the metaverse subsidiary.
In addition, Mark brought some news.
“The representative from Sunda Group mentioned that the person they’re sending to sign the acquisition agreement with us is their domestic CEO.”
Patrick was quite surprised.
“It seems like Sunda Group values this collaboration pretty much.”
Ben suggested,
“Why don’t we host a grand banquet on the day of the signing ceremony? It would be a way to express our gratitude for their timely assistance and also a chance to welcome their domestic
CEO to New York.”
“Indeed, Sunda Group has been making significant waves in the international market over the past few years. They have almost dominated the global metaverse industry. After entering Kinton, they quickly rose to prominence and are now the leading industry there. It’s estimated that once they enter New
York, they will soon establish themselves as a dominant force. Building a positive relationship with them is definitely a smart move.”
So after the three of them all agreed, they decided to host a grand banquet on the day of the signing ceremony. They would invite everyone of the upper class of New York to witness their signing and, at the same time, let everyone know their strong alliance with Sunda Group.
Soon, the banquet invitation card was sent to Byron.
Cora had just returned from the hospital when Byron wrapped his arms around her waist and asked,
“Are you free tomorrow night? Will you accompany me to a banquet?”
“I am. But I’m afraid I’ll go wild if anyone dares to insult you in public. What if they kick you out because of me?”
This was the first time Byron wanted to show up in public after being silent for more than a month, and
Cora was certainly glad to see it.
But on the other hand, she was quite worried that those people that humiliated him would become more and more rampant, which would deal a big blow to him.
Byron pecked her ear and said,
“Don’t worry. I guarantee that you’ll rule over the banquet tomorrow.”
With Byron’s words, Cora wondered if he still had some tricks up his sleeve.
But she also thought that if he really did, he wouldn’t have been ridiculed and mocked by others all these days, cooped up with her in this small LO apartment.
So Cora quickly pushed that thought aside, and Byron couldn’t care less about these matters either.
“Forget about that. Take a look at this,”
Byron said.
Cora lowered her head and saw the opened velvet box in his hand.
Inside lay a pearl anklet adorned with the Southern Pearls, which were the best among all kinds. Each pearl was so round, lustrous, and elegantly incomparable, and the key was that these pearls were also rare rose-red in color.
Paired with the rose gold chain, this strand of pearls looked even more captivating, like a piece of art among accessories.
There was no woman who didn’t like such beautiful jewelry, and Cora was no exception.
As she stared at the anklet, she couldn’t help but be mesmerized.
Seeing her lost in fascination, Byron’s lips curled up secretly.
However, he never expected that the very next second the woman who was lost in admiration would raise her hand and give him a punch.
Byron, caught off guard by the sudden blow, asked,
“What’s wrong?”
“You’re unemployed, yet you still spent money recklessly,”
Cora scolded.
Byron raised an eyebrow.
“It’s not that expensive.”
“Do you think I don’t know how to appraise jewelry? These are Southern Pearls, and each one has such good color. They must be worth a fortune.”
Cora continued,
“You used to like giving me these little trinkets, and I could accept them without guilt because I knew you could afford them. But now that you’re still out of work and spending your savings like this, how are you going to survive in the future?”
Cora was worried that saying these things would hurt Byron’s self-esteem, especially since he had been born into wealth and privilege and had never been constrained by money.
Unexpectedly, Byron smiled and pulled her into his arms.
“Are you already a caring wife even before marrying me?”
“Stop it! I’m serious. Why are you still joking? I’m not your wife!”
Cora blushed instantly and tried to break free from his embrace.
But Byron held her slender waist tightly and wouldn’t let go.
“So, will you marry me or not?”
“I won’t,”
she replied. Cora didn’t mind that he had lost control of the Hansen Group, but at least she was expecting a more romantic scenario.
However, Byron ignored her rejection and started to teach her a lesson on the couch.
Whenever she was on the verge of the ultimate pleasure, he would ask her playfully,
“Will you marry me?”
At first, Cora stubbornly refused to give in so as not to appear too eager to get married.
But later on, she simply didn’t have any strength left.
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