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 be sold to

mentioning the Lewis family's dire straits, how

fearing Everard would be offended by Cordelia meddling in his business. Mrs. Brown stepped forward, about to say something, when

believe it. Without any persuasion, just like that... it was settled? After all the Lewis family's efforts to negotiate with the Fortuna Group, Cordelia's casual

and hang up. Everard's voice came through the phone,

flicker of annoyance, ended the call cleanly. Silence fell

It was Mr. Brown, ecstatic: "Dear lord, Bill just called me about how much tea

a hefty breach of contract fine?

Cordelia's phone, teary-eyed. She managed to say, "Dear

not one for emotional speeches, looked slightly panicked and turned to Lorna for help.

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

Cordelia ignored her.

Rachel continued, smiling: "Big

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about yesterday. We're all family, how could we split? And the company built from scratch by big brother, can't just be left. Our Kermit isn't cut out

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

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

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