Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 265

As those words echoed through the air, Abbey snapped back to reality.

She was still giving Cordelia puzzled looks. Why had her brother given that gem to this girl?

While she pondered, Joy was already flapping her hands in a panic. It had been ages since she spoke, and managing anything beyond a few words was a stretch for her.

Mrs. Collins noticed Joy's demeanor and realized Abbey wasn't fond of Cordelia. She frowned deeply. The Robinsons were not a family to be trifled with, nor could she afford to offend them. Yet Abbey was Bill's beloved sister, and she couldn't let a guest, especially Cordelia, who had once helped Joy, be insulted under her roof!

With these thoughts flashing through her mind, Mrs. Collins made up her mind to protect Cordelia.

Upon hearing Hayley's words, Mrs. Brown also quickly understood the situation. Was Hayley making things difficult for Cordelia on Abbey's behalf? No wonder she had caused such a scene at the gathering, despite Mrs. Brown's objections.

But then, when everyone had criticized Mrs. Delaney's paintings, even though Mrs. Brown thought Mrs. Delaney had a unique perspective, she hadn't spoken up for her. She had felt quite embarrassed about it afterward, fearing a rift, only to realize Mrs. Delaney hadn't taken it to heart...

Mrs. Brown decided then and there; she wouldn't let history repeat itself, allowing someone to tarnish the Delaney family's name, especially not someone she had brought into the mix.

So, Mrs. Brown was the first to speak up, "It's just a little squabble between kids. Why make a fuss about right and wrong? But shouting and causing a scene in public is unacceptable. Look at Ms. Delaney, and now look at yourself. What do you think you're doing? Quiet down immediately!"

Hayley, expecting her name-dropping Abbey to work in her favor, was shocked to find Mrs. Brown scolding her instead. Thinking she might never be invited out again, Hayley desperately looked to Abbey for support, blurting out, "Ms. Robinson!"

Before Abbey could respond, Mrs. Collins, fearing Abbey might say something harsh, quickly intervened, "Enough, let's not make a big deal out of a little argument..." She shot Abbey a look, hoping she'd spare Cordelia for her sake.

But Abbey suddenly spoke up, "I saw what happened clearly!"

Mrs. Collins frowned, her heart sinking at Abbey's stubbornness!

Hayley, on the other hand, felt relieved, "Yes, it's her fault. People like her shouldn't even be at gatherings like this!"

people. Gossipy, ruining first impressions, and their

"So, let's kick

"Yes, Auntie,

she realized Abbey was actually referring

her supposed victory over Cordelia, saw Mrs. Brown's face turn beet red. She nodded, "Yes, I brought her, and I'll take her away. This is too embarrassing. Mrs. Collins,

confused, exclaimed, "Aunt, you can't take me away. I still want to hang out with Ms. Robinson... Ms. Robinson... you... you..." It dawned

out?" she asked

"Why should I let you stay? To continue stirring trouble between me and Cordelia? Before I even met Cordelia, you claimed she was passing off a box

stepped forward, pointing at the bracelet on Cordelia's wrist, "This

"A gem? How is

"Did you think

then both stared at Cordelia's wrist, Mrs. Brown stepping forward in astonishment, "Could it be, the

Blazing Heart?

meant, and looked at Abbey with equal confusion. Why was Ms. Robinson suddenly defending her? Hadn't she been

gaze, Abbey flashed a conciliatory smile, ditching her earlier pride as she confirmed to Mrs. Brown, "Yes, that's the

and

What had Mrs. Delaney said? That their family didn't

a blink of an eye, here was Cordelia, casually wearing a

Both were utterly flabbergasted.

at Cordelia's wrist, "This...

Brown

realizing that the Delaneys might just be modest folks, choosing to downplay their wealth

change the subject

took you out, I said you could do anything but become a gossip. Seems

unable to grasp Abbey's sudden change of attitude. Yet,