Chapter 253

Cordelia couldn't shake the feeling that Everard didn't need any protection from her father.

Everyone was buzzing about how Everard had a fallout with Bill and Calvert, leading to his departure from Fortuna Group. But having shared meals with both Bill and Calvert, Cordelia noticed something different about Calvert's attitude towards Everard.

Everard would boss Calvert around, not mincing his words. And Calvert? Not a peep of complaint-he almost seemed scared of Everard. That fear translated into an unusual politeness towards Cordelia as well. So, maybe Everard and Bill's relationship wasn't as rocky as everyone thought.

Just as she was about to chime in, Laurinda cut through the tension. "Think this through! Taking on Bill with the whole Prosperity Conglomerate is like bringing a knife to a gunfight! Do you want to drive the whole family to bankruptcy?"

Before Sanderson could respond, Lorna jumped in. "Mom, if managing the company feels like a gamble to you, then why not sell your shares to us? That way, if things go south with Bill, you won't be dragged down with us."

Laurinda blinked in disbelief. "What did you say?"

Lorna, with the confidence of someone who's just come into money, didn't hesitate. "If you're worried about being implicated, discuss it with Kermit. Figure out how much those shares are worth and sell them to us. Then, whatever mess we get into with Bill won't touch you."

Sanderson's eyes lit up at Lorna's suggestion. With the company dividends and Lorna's recent art sale, they might just be able to buy out Kermit and Laurinda's shares. Without Kermit's cronies in the company, Sanderson imagined the business could truly thrive. It would mean Lorna's earnings would go towards this, but in the end, they were in it together. This could also mean severing ties with the Delaney family for good.

Sanderson nodded. "I think it's a viable plan."

the Delaney family apart?

out to get him? He was baffled by Laurinda's logic and suggested,

"Do you think I don't know what's going on? Bill's coming to Greenmeadow, and you think

sank. Lorna's face

one in the Delaney family. Distracted, Mathilda's words snapped him back to reality. "Don't get

who clarified, "Did your mother relay my message? Keep your distance from Everard for now. And don't worry about Cordelia; she's still young. Bill won't stay forever.

like the father Sanderson knew. But as for relinquishing his chairman position to Kermit? Steward was shocked at the suggestion. "Why would I do that? Kermit's a mess. He

own game. Sanderson didn't expose her, knowing it would change

hanging up, Sanderson relayed his father's intentions, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Mathilda remarked, "I knew it. You're the only businessman in the family.

dinner, then retired to their rooms, each lost in their

advice to rest. Having missed a month of school, Cordelia felt she had no time

café. But as she entered, instead of Everard, a stranger was perched where

wrist weighed down by a watch that looked like it cost more than a small car, and on his fingers, a gemstone ring

Northeast, "Yeah, that bed's a nightmare,

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