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.

with a few onlookers hanging around, eavesdropping for gossip.

up, “We were college mates, and I’d hate to see you make a fool of yourself, so

demeanor cool. “Thanks for

I knew it; you must be scheming to get my son

face, “You heartless cur, living off the Delaney family, using everything we offer. Ever since you married into the

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

public space, utterly embarrassing!

Laurinda was relentless, “No! Let everyone judge here, this woman made my son break away from the family, and worse,

began whispering among themselves, pointing at Lorna.

embarrass yourself at the auction!”

powerful background has it rough. No wonder

family background, she doesn’t work, doesn’t socialize to

clenched her fists, trembling with

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the time she arrived, the crowd had dispersed. She

up in the auction room, and attendees found

accompanied Lorna to the third row, awaiting the upcoming

brooch valued at half a million, astonishingly sold for

watched in

it soon came to Lorna’s

stage with a smile, “Next up, we have an original piece by Mrs. Delaney titled ‘Lone Bluff,

painting was slowly unveiled on

help. Although the painting appeared decent, silence filled the room,

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