Chapter 138

After his words, he held a piece of Black Forest cake to Cordella’s lips.

Cordelia eyed his fingers for a moment, questioning internally if he had washed his hands upon entering. Directly holding food with his hands, who knew how many germs there were?

As these thoughts flickered through her mind and she was about to inquire, her mouth barely opened before the cake was pushed into it.

The cloying sweetness flooded her mouth; the taste was indeed delightful. She bit into the piece, ready for another, when Everard directed the cake to his own lips and devoured the rest.

Cordelia was stunned and blurted out, “What are you doing?”

That was her cake!

Everard’s lips curled into a smirk, his eyes narrowing slightly, “What’s the matter? We’ve already kissed, are you still shy about an indirect one?”

Cordelia was baffled, staring at him, not comprehending.

Nearby, Louie, upon hearing about the kiss, had a shadow pass over his eyes. He adjusted his glasses, a complex emotion flickering within.

Someone passed by, surprised, “Dr. Adams? I actually have a few questions to ask, if you have a moment?”

Louie nodded, “Of course.”

He casually walked off with the person, and once he was out of sight, Everard chuckled, ready to tease. Cordelia further, but Cordelia suddenly frowned, heading towards Lorna.

standing alone until Fanny approached her, with a

I’d hate to see you make a fool of yourself, so I’m

demeanor cool. “Thanks for the concern, but this is my

a sharp voice cut through, “Your business? I knew it; you must be scheming to get

heartless cur, living off the Delaney family, using everything we

stepped back, her brows knitting together, speaking softly. “Mom, can we discuss this at

a public space, utterly embarrassing!

everyone judge here, this woman made my son break away from the family, and worse, she

ranted, onlookers began whispering among themselves, pointing at Lorna.

yourself at

background has it rough. No wonder Laurinda is so aggressive; Mrs. Delaney is to be pitied.”

background, she doesn’t work,

with rage but unable to

Chapter 138

time she arrived, the crowd had dispersed. She could only smile and announce, “Alright, the auction is starting, please, everyone, take your

auction

Lorna to the third row, awaiting the upcoming

million, astonishingly sold

in

soon came to Lorna’s painting.

piece by Mrs. Delaney titled ‘Lone Bluff, a work

painting was slowly

art connoisseurs, and the recent altercation didn’t help. Although the painting appeared decent, silence filled the room, creating an awkward atmosphere.

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