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.

Fanny approached her, with a few

I’d hate to see you make a fool of yourself, so I’m kindly suggesting you switch your auction

cool. “Thanks for the concern, but this is

say more when a sharp voice cut through, “Your business? I knew

nearly poking Lorna’s 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.

a public

from the family, and worse, she expects him to pay for her so–called art to gain fame!”

whispering among themselves, pointing at Lorna.

at the auction!”

background has it rough. No wonder Laurinda is so aggressive; Mrs.

powerful family background, she doesn’t work, doesn’t socialize to help out, it’s no

her fists, trembling with rage but

Chapter 138

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

were lined up in the auction room, and attendees found

accompanied Lorna to the third row, awaiting the

million, astonishingly sold for eight hundred thousand, at three

watched in amazement.

it soon came to

up, we have an original piece by Mrs. Delaney titled ‘Lone Bluff, a work of

painting was slowly unveiled

Although the painting appeared decent, silence

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