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.

it was best to

at Cordelia, simply

Cordelia: "..."

with praises: "Lia, I think you and your boyfriend

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

Midnight Scent, Bill came back from the backyard,

his hand, remarked,

moment, then nonchalantly responded

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

Cordelia: "..."

up to leave.

Cordelia turned back.

dressed in black, suddenly smiled, “Let me ask you

Cordelia: "Go on."

“If you're negative two and I'm negative five, what do

hesitation, Cordelia

couldn't even get a

thought this, Cordelia

Everard: ???

people not get

sighed, resigned, "Right, together, we make a

cleaning the table,

giving

by, and soon it was

Delaney

everyone in preparing the estate. By evening, guests started arriving. Upstairs, Juliana

to check on her and found her still not ready, she fretted, "Why are you dawdling so

I have

to marrying well. I think that dress looks

quickly readied

the bottom, she saw Hanley, dressed sharply, receiving compliments from

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