Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 166

Cain seemed to be entertaining a client, and the background noise was a testament to that. Still, he managed to say, “Hold on a moment, please.”

After a while, he stepped out of the private booth and addressed the situation, “Mr. Latham, you just mentioned that Leila was deliberately stopping Merry from having water?”

Latham nodded in confirmation, “Yes.”

Cain furrowed his brow, puzzled, “That doesn’t sound like Leila. She’s always been so caring towards Merry. Could it have been well–intentioned?”

Latham let out a sigh, “Look, Mr. Jordan, I’m calling you instead of her mom because I thought you’d be a bit more level–headed about this.”

He continued with a grave tone, “I’ve known Merry for two and a half years. Despite her rebellious streak, dyeing her hair, and skipping classes, she really hasn’t done anything bad. Think about it, is she really a’s mischievous as you folks make her out to be?”

Cain was taken aback.

Latham went on, “You have two daughters, twins, but Merry has always been hostile towards Leila. And remember the time Leila falsely accused Merry of stealing money? Leila did that on purpose. Is Leila truly as perfect as you think?”

Cain instinctively countered, “Leila said that Merry was pushing her too far, and she just wanted Merry to switch schools so they wouldn’t be together.”

Latham immediately retorted, “Pushing her how? From what I know, unless provoked, Merry never goes out of her way to bother her.”

He continued slowly, “Merry is a good kid. She’d rather suffer herself than let those who care about her go through any pain. Today, I saw clearly, the malice in Leila’s eyes when she was giving Merry water. I hope you’ll take Leila’s psychological well–being seriously.”

At the pasta shop, Cordelia had her pasta and glanced over at Everard. After observing him for a bit, she asked, “Why aren’t you eating? Just watching me?”

Everard took a sip of his soda and said nonchalantly, “I can be full of love alone.”

Cordelia quietly munched on a piece of beef, letting his flirtatious words sink in.

Their interaction was everyday and peaceful, and one ate while the other simply watched, occasionally taking a bite, yet it felt warm and comfortable.

Meanwhile, Merry’s eyes were wide with disbelief as she stared at the masked figure across from her.

Although he was well–covered, revealing only his eyes, Merry kept her gaze fixed on him as if

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would be

pasta in hand, she sat down across from

“honey“, then the corners of his

took off his mask, revealing a strikingly handsome face, and then slowly said, “I heard you

nearly burst

heart felt suddenly full, warmed through and through, as if a gentle hand were soothing her

stretched out his clean, slender fingers and gently wiped away her tears, “What’s there to thank me for? You’ve been ignoring my texts,

had been confiscated during

looked at Bland and then at Cordelia, she felt like with these two in her

great.

her pasta to Bland, “Bland, you haven’t had lunch yet, have you? Here, take this.”

looked slightly surprised.

take it back, “I’ve already had a bite of this one, and I’ll order you a fresh one.”

that kept her from despair, someone she cherished deeply, and she

her idol

as she was about to call the waiter, Bland took the burger back, saying, “It’s not about

that.”

a

Merry was shocked.

got me on a diet, so

“You’re already so slim, why diet?

then checked something on her phone, and suddenly stood up,

out the door and returned five minutes later with an assortment of vitamin

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these vitamins daily.”

looked at her with a smile and a playful lift

Merry beamed with joy, like a child praised for

her, “I’m done with it. You gonna finish it

sparkled, “I’ll finish it.”