Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 142

Everard’s gaze darkened slightly.

The man standing before him was none other than Louie, and his appearance seemed unexpected. After a brief expression of surprise, Louie adjusted his glasses with a deft touch.

Both men were of similar height, with slim builds, but one was clad in a crisp white suit, exuding a refined air, while the other was decked out in black, a cool and wild presence.

An invisible tension spread between them as soon as they met.

Ballaster, who stood to the side, felt almost suffocated by the overpowering atmosphere. Unable to bear the pressure, he quickly interjected, “Mr. Watkins, Mr. Adams, I’ll leave you to chat.”

With that, he made a hasty retreat.

Once Ballaster was gone, Everard’s eyes narrowed with a glint of coldness. Just then, Louie suddenly looked past him, “Lia?”

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Everard paused, instinctively glancing over his shoulder, only to find nothing but empty space. Turning back, he was confronted by a pocket watch swinging hypnotically before his eyes….

Everard’s gaze involuntarily followed the pendulum motion of the watch, his body slowly stiffening as his eyes dulled.

To control someone, you need them off guard.

Loule hadn’t held out much hope for swaying Everard, just wanted to try his luck, but to his surprise, he succeeded! He pocketed the watch to avoid seeming too deliberate.

Then, he adjusted his glasses, and the lenses caught a cold glint of light. Now was the time for subtle suggestions. If he told Everard to break up with Cordelia, it would no doubt be effortless.

Louie watched Everard for a moment before speaking gently, “Listen, whatever your reasons for being with her, you must treat Cordelia well for life, never betraying her, understand?”

Everard, seemingly entranced, nodded, “Understood.”

Louie pressed, seeking

of loyalty to Cordelia, never to betray,” Everard repeated.

with Everard, he dared not. He feared being discovered. So he

he’d snapped back to reality, looking slightly bewildered.

into the throngs of

his feigned bewilderment vanishing,

He’d pretended to be hypnotized just to see what Louie was up to, never expecting the suggestion to be

lowered his gaze.

the Pioneers Group, he understood everyone except Louie, who, despite years of

indeed, he seemed

a man be just a

from behind. Everard turned to see Cordelia approaching.

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Chapter 142

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against the wall, Everard answered in a velvety voice, “Because

“Oh,” then added, “Well, you’ve seen me. You can go

girl was surely

it wasn’t on purpose. I thought with Lorna not painting for eighteen years, her pen name was dead. I meant no harm. You

Naylor shook his head slightly. Ballaster responded, “Fine, all you did was giving me a false lead, but I can’t do much

tentatively asking, “What about

Lorna first. If she’s not interested,

he headed towards

been embarrassed at the auction but stayed for the game project.

to climb over her head!

auction neared its end, everyone prepared to