Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 281

The entire banquet hall fell into a hushed silence.

Everyone seemed to freeze in place, as if a pause button had been hit.

Sanderson stood there, shell-shocked, wondering if he'd misheard.

Yates, standing nearby, had risen to his feet, ready to intervene. He thought, if Bill gave Everard a hard time, he'd have to step in!

The old man couldn't just watch Everard get on Bill's bad side, forcing him to come to Everard's aid.

Helping Everard was essentially helping Lia.

His expression bore a trace of impatience, finding Lia's choice of boyfriend a real headache. Not only was he lacking in capability, but he also seemed to rub people the wrong way.

But then again, what mattered was Lia's happiness, right?

That impatience now froze on his face, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief.

Rachel and Juliana's jaws dropped, incredulous at the scene before them.

The evening had been Hanley's moment to shine, leaving them quite pleased, feeling they'd outshone the main branch of the family. But now... had Bill and Hackett called out the wrong name?

They weren't the only ones doubting; Kermit harbored the same suspicion.

Even Steward was lost for words...

The first to snap out of it was Cordelia.

She had turned her head the moment Bill appeared at the top of the stairs.

Initially, she thought about covering for her boyfriend, given how he'd been treating her lately.

But as soon as she saw Bill, she froze, only realizing the situation when Bill descended the stairs and approached them. Bill was none other than Vince?!

So, Everard hadn't fallen out with Bill at all!

Seeing Bill's respectful demeanor towards Everard at the Midnight Scent, it was evident he was like a subordinate. So, who exactly was Everard?! Hearing the term "boss," Cordelia was stunned, blurting out, "Boss?"

Everard, who had been idly playing with his phone, slowly looked up.

His tall frame exuded an aura of authority even as he sat on the sofa, once again becoming the center of attention.

noble air enveloped

turned to Cordelia,

Cordelia was speechless.

you?" Kermit voiced the question on everyone's mind,

been mistaken, but

powerhouse in Greenmeadow, and now Hackett stood before

answer. Instead, Bill straightened up, his voice tinged with a Western accent,

Kermit was puzzled.

slowly spoke up, "This gentleman is Mr. Watkins, the founder of Fortuna Group. He seldom gets involved directly these

What?!

Founder of Fortuna Group?!

gulped,

years ago, with ventures nationwide. Yet, no one knew the

of the Griffin family's assets

managed by the Griffin family, but should Bill need resources, they would unhesitatingly

family was just one entity in the vast Superiority Country, with countless

founded Fortuna Group before he was

narrowed her

participated in national Olympiads at thirteen, securing a world championship trophy. Afterward, he

disappeared, only for the business world to

her earlier judgment of Everard as a love-struck fool, now questioning... what doesn't

activity, everyone standing up, their faces a

Sanderson, breaking the silence,

Go?

but Sanderson nodded in

followed Sanderson, shifted from despair to

boss and offending Bill in the process. They couldn't have imagined the turn of events

Mr. Delaney, the son-in-law of the Fortuna Group founder, and having Bill show such deference, meant a bright

previously despondent crowd was

to Sanderson, voices united, "Mr.

new venture tomorrow... for now, let's head

at the lowest point of his career, had suddenly shot

furious

angry, even, wanting to blame Everard for deceiving them, but at the same time, he couldn't help feeling a bit grateful. If it

moment, Sanderson's emotions were

stepped back, paving the way for Sanderson to lead. With a gesture of invitation, he allowed

Lorna, then came Everard and Cordelia, with Bill and Hackett