Chapter 266

Cordelia was taken aback, and Abbey was even more bewildered. "You don't know my brother? Then why would he send you jewels?" That comment snapped Cordelia back to reality. "You mean Bill?"

Far away in Midnight Scent, Bill sneezed, oblivious that he almost blew his cover.

Bill was his nickname, and seeing that Cordelia knew even that, Abbey was convinced their relationship was no ordinary one.

Abbey was close to her brother and, sizing up Cordelia once more, couldn't help but make a judgment in her mind.

Could it be that her brother had fallen for Ms. Delaney, planning to make her his bride?

Ms. Delaney was indeed beautiful and had a great aura. Now that Abbey saw her in a good light, she felt Cordelia was nothing like the local girls like Hayley Greenmeadow.

Abbey was quite pleased with her potential sister-in-law!

So, before Mrs. Brown left with Hayley, she made a point to drop a hint: "Seems like your daughter could use a bit more discipline!"

Mrs. Brown caught the drift immediately and replied, "Don't you worry, I'll take her home and have a word with her parents. They'll make sure she's set straight!"

Once they were gone, Abbey turned to Cordelia, noticing how she nonchalantly wore gems worth millions, perhaps even billions, without a hint of arrogance or inferiority. It seemed like they were just stones to her, which impressed Abbey even more.

She and Joy sat down beside Cordelia, engaging in a warm conversation.

Joy stretched out her hands, signing.

Abbey couldn't understand, so Cordelia had to translate: "What brings you to Greenmeadow?"

Abbey chuckled, "I'd never tell just anyone the real reason, but since it's you two, I'll spill. I'm actually here to see someone."

Joy paused in her signing, and Cordelia spoke for her, "Who?"

Abbey grinned, "My brother's boss!"

Joy tilted her head in confusion, not saying a word. Abbey caught her look which clearly questioned: Bill has always been the head of Fortuna Group, so how does he have a boss?

incredibly mysterious, and, most importantly, extremely handsome! He's elusive, but anyone who's seen him says there's no one more handsome. I've only seen his photos, and this

to Cordelia, "She's totally smitten

goes, is all

Abbey liked Cordelia at

However...

think the most handsome person I've ever seen is... my

was taken aback, her bright face glowing even brighter with surprise, "You have a

Cordelia nodded.

Abbey was speechless.

hadn't brought Cordelia home to meet the family. Given

already had a boyfriend that her brother hadn't made

while before deciding to play cupid for her

people really can play both sides. In front of her, Abbey was like a naive little girl,

be so

Lorna was still puzzled, "Lia, is that bracelet made of stones or jewels? Who gave it to

Collins and Mrs. Brown talking, and it seemed the

"A friend of

realized, "No wonder. Having worked with Bill, his friends must be extraordinary. But to

"Yes, he

Lorna had an inexplicable

Everard. Hearing

agreed, she decided not

dismantle the bracelet. Each gem is valuable, and it seems like such a waste for us to have it

up in an orphanage, she

shared the news with Sanderson that night, Sanderson, the cunning fox, listened intently. Everard had been joining him at work

with Everard, Sanderson had gradually come

Lorna, "I think Everard is no ordinary man. Think about it, he worked with Bill to build up Fortuna Group; that's no small feat! Let's keep the

Everard, just thought he was someone who hit rock bottom and came to Greenmeadow to open Midnight Scent as a

was even more determined

leave with her breakfast,

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