Chapter 285

The room was a mixed bag of expressions.

Sanderson and Lorna exchanged a glance, a ripple of tension running beneath their calm exterior. Everard had left abruptly after revealing his true intentions yesterday, leaving everyone guessing about his true aims. Sanderson and Lorna weren't exactly worried about Everard breaking things off; they were more concerned about Cordelia getting hurt.

Meanwhile, Laurinda and Steward, along with others, clammed up, not wanting to set off Everard. Rachel gave Cordelia a look of disappointment, as if she was a letdown. They had hoped to ride on the coattails of Cordelia and Everard's honeymoon phase to gain some favor with the Delaney family. But Cordelia being so direct? Angering Mr. Watkins could have dire consequences!

As everyone pondered, Cordelia simply responded with an "Oh," her demeanor as cool as ever. To Lorna and Sanderson, who knew her well, this was nothing new. But it left everyone else stunned.

Such coldness... Wouldn't it anger Mr. Watkins?

But then, they heard Everard's voice, laced with a hint of amusement: "Calling me at this time, you're not going to skip out on breakfast with me, are you?"

Everyone was puzzled. Why did that sound almost... coquettish?

Cordelia had put him on speaker so Mrs. Brown could hear Everard, in case he said something inappropriate. Cordelia was blunt: "Got something going on."

Everard's tone shifted: "What's that?"

response was straightforward: "Your tea, can it

the way by mentioning the Lewis family's dire straits, how

and Mrs. Brown grew even more anxious, fearing Everard would be offended by Cordelia meddling in his business. Mrs. Brown stepped forward, about to say something, when Everard responded:

was stunned. She couldn't believe it. Without any persuasion, just like that... it was settled? After all the Lewis family's efforts to negotiate with the

hear her say, "Okay, gotta go," and hang up. Everard's voice came through the phone, sounding slightly aggrieved: "Just like that?

flicker of annoyance, ended

began to doubt the authenticity of the call, Mrs. Brown's phone rang. It was Mr. Brown, ecstatic: "Dear lord, Bill just called me about

that, their family was saved from a hefty breach of contract fine? The room was in disbelief. The tone Mr. Watkins had used... It was clear he

words, simply holding Cordelia's phone, teary-eyed. She managed to say, "Dear child, I'll never forget this favor. Whatever you need,

speeches, looked slightly panicked and turned to Lorna for help. Lorna stepped forward, exchanged pleasantries

Checking the time, she realized she still had a moment to spare, so she turned to face Laurinda. As the elder,

Cordelia ignored her.

Rachel continued, smiling: "Big

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And the company built from scratch by big brother, can't

already stepped down as CEO, what work should I

ever the pragmatist, dropped to his knees: "Big brother, I was blinded by greed, fighting you for the position. I can't manage the company; please, come back. Mom

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