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?”

nover

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.”

pressed, seeking

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

dared not. He feared being discovered.

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

into the throngs

played on Everard’s lips, his feigned bewilderment vanishing, a

try and hypnotize him. He’d pretended to be hypnotized just to see what

lowered his gaze.

Louie, who, despite years of

yet indeed, he seemed busy with consultations every day.

such a man

footsteps approached from behind. Everard turned to see Cordelia

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Chapter 142

are

Everard answered in a velvety voice, “Because I

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

girl was surely clueless about

into the crowd, searching for Lorna, only to find Fanny confronting B. AsterBallaster, “B. Aster, it wasn’t on purpose. I thought with Lorna not painting for eighteen years, her pen name was dead. I meant no harm. You

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

relief, tentatively asking, “What about that

I need to ask Lorna first. If she’s not interested, I’ll

Fanny, he headed towards Lorna in

auction but stayed for the game project. Yet now, Ballaster was going

couldn’t allow Lorna to climb over her

neared its end,

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