Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 264

Hayley, in her dramatic fashion, grabbed Cordelia's hand, ready to show it off to everyone.

Cordelia shot up from her seat. She wasn't one for physical contact, especially not with people she disliked. Her expression turned icy as she said, "Try touching me and see what happens."

Hayley suddenly remembered how, before Cordelia had left for the Autumn Gold Academic Bootcamp, she had given her and Juliana quite the beating in the school restroom...

Now, Cordelia's gaze was just as calm and intimidating as it had been that day.

Hayley's hand froze mid-air, not daring to move any closer.

But she doubted Cordelia would dare to make a scene in front of everyone, so, even though she didn't touch her, Hayley still muttered, "It's just a couple of rocks, right? And that bracelet looks homemade. What's the big deal? Can't even let anyone touch it, so stingy!"

Meanwhile, Abbey's eyes again landed on Cordelia's wrist. The five red gems tied together with a black string bracelet sparkled under the light, enhancing their beauty without overshadowing each gem's natural color.

Rocks...

Her eyes narrowed as she suddenly stood up.

Those were definitely not just any rocks!

Not too far away, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Brown, and Lorna were engrossed in their own conversation. Lorna, known for her mild temperament and introversion, still held her own in discussions, earning the respect and fondness of Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Brown.

Currently, Mrs. Collins was complimenting Mrs. Brown's ruby ring, "That's a fine piece you've got there."

red. I've been collecting them for years. This one was a lucky find from many years ago, nothing special. But I must say, Ms. Robinson's pendant today was something

"You've got quite the eye. That pendant is indeed a beauty. But I've heard

Country M five years ago? I heard the Robinson family snatched it up for a hefty sum! I've always wanted something like that, a real heirloom gem, but

the Robinson family, I inquired about it. However, Mrs.

was then drawn into the conversation as Mrs. Collins suggested, "Now that your paintings are selling for so much, you should consider investing in some jewelry. It's a good way to preserve value, and it can be passed down to

for Cordelia whenever she saw Juliana flaunting her collection, so she

of Cordelia's 'rocks'? Well, I guess gemstones are rocks too, in a way.

conversation was suddenly interrupted by a commotion among the

Collins's demeanor changed as she noticed the disturbance, "Ms. Robinson can be quite headstrong. I'll

Brown and Lorna followed, and as they approached, they heard Mrs. Collins inquire,

lips but not speak, frantically gestured that Cordelia

was staring at Cordelia, visibly

silent, her face

was just saying how nice Cordelia's bracelet looked and wanted a closer look, but she's being so petty about it! It's just a few

frowned deeply,

pressure

unwilling to be painted as the villain,

wanted to chat with Joy, and she got

and frustrated, managed to push out

room fell silent, stunned by Joy's sudden outburst. Mrs. Collins knew then that

her trouble,