Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

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?"

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was dumbfounded. That direct?! She could've at least paved the way by mentioning the Lewis family's dire straits, how Mrs. Brown had begged her for

by Cordelia meddling in his business. Mrs. Brown stepped forward, about to say something, when Everard responded: "Sure, I'll have Bill handle it right

settled? After all the Lewis family's efforts to negotiate with the

"Okay, gotta go," and hang up. Everard's voice came through

of annoyance, ended the call cleanly. Silence fell in the room for

Mrs. Brown's phone rang. It was Mr. Brown, ecstatic: "Dear lord, Bill just called me about

breach of contract fine? The room was in disbelief. The tone Mr.

find the words, simply holding Cordelia's phone, teary-eyed. She managed to say, "Dear child, I'll never forget

and turned to Lorna for help. Lorna stepped forward, exchanged pleasantries with

wasn't in a rush to get to school. Checking the time, she realized she still had a moment to spare, so she turned to face Laurinda. As the elder, Laurinda was too proud to apologize, so Rachel took

Cordelia ignored her.

Rachel continued, smiling: "Big

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we split? And the company built from scratch by big brother, can't just be left. Our Kermit isn't cut out for business; the Delaney family needs you, big brother. When will you

furrowed: "I've already stepped down as CEO, what work

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 and Dad need