Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 284

When Mrs. Brown showed up early in the morning, it was clear she had something on her mind. However, she spent the whole morning chatting with Lorna, only to give Cordelia a long, thoughtful look when she came downstairs. It was as if she had something to say but couldn't quite bring herself to say it.

Cordelia waited for her to speak up, but Mrs. Brown kept silent. Not quite understanding what was going on and being the reserved person she was, Cordelia grabbed her breakfast and was about to leave.

Yet, as she reached the door, something made her look back. She noticed Mrs. Brown looked troubled, as if she was dealing with some sort of problem.

Cordelia wasn't one to meddle, but considering Mrs. Brown was one of the few people her mother got along with, and that she had defended their family at Mrs. Collins' party when others were speaking ill of them, she felt compelled to help.

Without fully understanding why she felt the need to intervene, Cordelia found herself walking back to Mrs. Brown. "Mrs. Brown, is there something you wanted to talk to me about?" she asked, following her instincts.

Mrs. Brown, taken aback by Cordelia's perceptiveness, hid her surprise well. She had been trying not to burden Cordelia with her troubles, so she simply replied, "Oh, it's nothing, really."

Then, turning to Lorna, she added, "I heard your family is thinking of starting a business. If you need any help, just let me know, okay?"

Lorna nodded, "We're still figuring things out, especially after yesterday's sudden events. But thank you, we'll definitely reach out if we need assistance."

As Mrs. Brown prepared to leave, Fiona announced the arrival of Steward and Laurinda, along with another couple from the family. Laurinda made her presence known with a huff, "Since when do I need an announcement to visit my own son's house?"

She settled herself on the sofa with an air of authority, while Steward looked on, visibly annoyed. Kermit kept his head down, following Steward closely, and Rachel walked in, her gaze fixed on Cordelia as if she were some kind of golden goose.

stare, Cordelia frowned. Mrs. Brown, seizing

"Lia, was Mrs. Brown here to ask you to talk to Mr. Watkins for

to hearing Everard referred to so formally. "No," Lorna quickly intervened, "that's

came early in the morning for something big. You know, with

not for them. And going to Mr. Watkins for help? That's a big step. Our family and the Fortuna Group are worlds apart. We should only

a quick exit. But Cordelia, ever the peacemaker, stopped her, "Mrs. Brown, what's the

a moment of hesitation, Mrs. Brown explained she was looking to purchase some high-quality

slightly puzzled but

considered the

web of social relationships, even the smallest request

have to ask if it's too much trouble, really, I wasn't expecting you to go out

Cordelia shook her head,

it was just a simple favor, a quick question.

to the fact that ever since Everard's status was revealed, everyone else had

she reached for her phone to make the call, Rachel dashed over, stopping her in her tracks, "Lia,

Cordelia was puzzled.

just finding out Mr. Watkins' identity and then bothering him with requests, he's not going to be pleased! What if he scolds you, or worse, breaks

arrived, Sanderson couldn't help but join in after hearing Rachel's comment, "Break up then, break up! It's