Chapter 267

The familiar Midwestern twang hit Abbey's ears before she even laid eyes on the source...

She whipped around, only to see Bill sauntering over with his carefree gait. Spotting her, Bill's steps momentarily halted.

Abbey's eyes widened in shock, on the verge of shouting "Bro!" when Bill sharply turned away, retreating.

Her words got stuck in her throat: ??

What on earth was her brother doing?!

How did he end up here?

No wonder upon arriving in Greenmeadow, she couldn't find him anywhere! Who would expect to find him in a tiny spot like Midnight Scent?

As Abbey pondered, Cordelia gestured towards Everard, saying, "This is my boyfriend."

Abbey: "..."

Her brain just couldn't keep up.

She coughed slightly, slowly turning to the person behind the counter. Although she'd only seen him in photos with her brother back at home, she recognized him instantly - this was her brother's boss!

Who could tell her why her brother's boss was running a place like Midnight Scent?

But now, she finally got it!

No wonder her brother was gifting Cordelia jewels. It wasn't to woo a girlfriend but to curry favor with the boss!

In a flash, Abbey realized all this. Looking at Cordelia, who seemed oblivious to Everard's situation, Abbey clamped her mouth shut.

Her brother always moved in mysterious ways, and the boss was even more elusive.

Sometimes, when out on business, her brother would pretend not to recognize her if they crossed paths. She was used to it.

she decided it was best to

smiled at Cordelia, simply saying,

Cordelia: "..."

with praises: "Lia, I think you and your boyfriend are a perfect match! You two are literally

Abbey quietly made her exit: "Well, now that I've met your boyfriend, I'll

disappeared from Midnight Scent, Bill came back from the backyard, and

his hand, remarked, "See, even an outsider thinks

a moment, then nonchalantly responded with

to her cool demeanor, slowly added, "I also think we're

Cordelia: "..."

to leave. Just then,

Cordelia turned back.

black, suddenly smiled, “Let me ask you

Cordelia: "Go on."

two and I'm negative five, what do we make

Cordelia answered, "Negative

who'd won medals, couldn't even get a simple addition problem

thought this, Cordelia left

Everard: ???

straightforward people not

resigned, "Right, together, we make

the table, shuddered

you're giving me

by, and soon it was

Delaney Manor buzzed

By evening, guests started arriving. Upstairs, Juliana was trying on

still not ready, she fretted,

have to

Rachel chuckled, "Being pretty and smart doesn't compare to marrying well. I think that dress looks beautiful

readied herself

the bottom, she saw Hanley,

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