Love or Die: CEO’ s Daily Dose of Swoon (Cordelia)

Chapter 265

As those words echoed through the air, Abbey snapped back to reality.

She was still giving Cordelia puzzled looks. Why had her brother given that gem to this girl?

While she pondered, Joy was already flapping her hands in a panic. It had been ages since she spoke, and managing anything beyond a few words was a stretch for her.

Mrs. Collins noticed Joy's demeanor and realized Abbey wasn't fond of Cordelia. She frowned deeply. The Robinsons were not a family to be trifled with, nor could she afford to offend them. Yet Abbey was Bill's beloved sister, and she couldn't let a guest, especially Cordelia, who had once helped Joy, be insulted under her roof!

With these thoughts flashing through her mind, Mrs. Collins made up her mind to protect Cordelia.

Upon hearing Hayley's words, Mrs. Brown also quickly understood the situation. Was Hayley making things difficult for Cordelia on Abbey's behalf? No wonder she had caused such a scene at the gathering, despite Mrs. Brown's objections.

But then, when everyone had criticized Mrs. Delaney's paintings, even though Mrs. Brown thought Mrs. Delaney had a unique perspective, she hadn't spoken up for her. She had felt quite embarrassed about it afterward, fearing a rift, only to realize Mrs. Delaney hadn't taken it to heart...

Mrs. Brown decided then and there; she wouldn't let history repeat itself, allowing someone to tarnish the Delaney family's name, especially not someone she had brought into the mix.

So, Mrs. Brown was the first to speak up, "It's just a little squabble between kids. Why make a fuss about right and wrong? But shouting and causing a scene in public is unacceptable. Look at Ms. Delaney, and now look at yourself. What do you think you're doing? Quiet down immediately!"

Hayley, expecting her name-dropping Abbey to work in her favor, was shocked to find Mrs. Brown scolding her instead. Thinking she might never be invited out again, Hayley desperately looked to Abbey for support, blurting out, "Ms. Robinson!"

Before Abbey could respond, Mrs. Collins, fearing Abbey might say something harsh, quickly intervened, "Enough, let's not make a big deal out of a little argument..." She shot Abbey a look, hoping she'd spare Cordelia for her sake.

But Abbey suddenly spoke up, "I saw what happened clearly!"

Mrs. Collins frowned, her heart sinking at Abbey's stubbornness!

Hayley, on the other hand, felt relieved, "Yes, it's her fault. People like her shouldn't even be at gatherings like this!"

Abbey scowled, "I can't believe Greenmeadow still harbors such people. Gossipy, ruining first impressions, and their flattery is almost written all over their face. Absolutely unbearable!"

Hayley continued, "So, let's kick her out!"

Abbey turned to Mrs. Collins, "Yes, Auntie, let's have her leave!"

Mrs. Collins was about to object when she realized Abbey was actually referring to Hayley?

Hayley, basking in her supposed victory over Cordelia, saw Mrs. Brown's face turn beet red. She nodded, "Yes, I brought her, and I'll take her away. This is too embarrassing. Mrs. Collins, we'll catch up another time!"

Hayley, confused, exclaimed, "Aunt, you can't take me away. I still want to hang out with Ms. Robinson... Ms. Robinson... you... you..." It dawned on her that Abbey had been pointing at her all along.

"You're kicking me out?" she asked in disbelief.

Abbey nodded, "Why should I let you stay? To continue stirring trouble between me and Cordelia? Before I even met Cordelia, you claimed she was passing off a box of rocks as gems..."

She stepped forward, pointing at the bracelet on Cordelia's wrist, "This is clearly a gem!"

Hayley was stunned, "A gem? How is that possible!"

Abbey scoffed, "Did you think I couldn't recognize one?"

Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Brown exchanged glances, then both stared at Cordelia's wrist, Mrs. Brown stepping forward in astonishment, "Could it be, the Blazing Heart?"

Blazing Heart?

Cordelia was confused, not knowing what that meant, and looked at Abbey with equal confusion. Why was Ms. Robinson suddenly defending her? Hadn't she been against her just moments ago?

Seeing Cordelia's gaze, Abbey flashed a conciliatory smile, ditching her earlier pride as she confirmed to Mrs. Brown, "Yes, that's the Blazing Heart."

Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Collins looked

at each other, then at Mrs. Delaney, in utter shock. What had Mrs. Delaney said? That their family didn't possess any gems, that she didn't understand much about them?

And yet, in a blink of an eye, here was Cordelia, casually wearing a bracelet of priceless gems?Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

Both were utterly flabbergasted.

Lorna was also stunned, looking at Cordelia's wrist, "This... this isn't just a stone?"

Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Brown shared a look of disbelief.

Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Brown exchanged another look, suddenly realizing that the Delaneys might just be modest folks, choosing to downplay their wealth by referring to precious gems as mere stones...

Better to change the subject then.

Mrs. Brown turned to Hayley, "When we took you out, I said you could do anything but become a gossip. Seems like you've forgotten the Lewis family motto!"

Hayley was utterly confused, unable to grasp Abbey's sudden change of attitude. Yet, one thing became crystal clear - the gem in Cordelia's possession was real?!

Abbey spoke up again, "And here she is, saying how Sue deliberately got close to Ms. Collins, with ulterior motives, trying to win her over..." At that, Joy panicked, seeking Mrs. Collins' help with desperate eyes.

Mrs. Collins hurriedly explained, "Ms. Delaney has been a huge help to us, that's why we're so fond of her. Mia loves playing with Ms. Delaney too, it's just a shame she's been to@busy with school to visit. That's why Mia was so excited to see her today."

Reading her mom's lips, Joy felt a wave of relief as Mrs. Collins defended Lia, nodding eagerly in agreement.

Abbey, with a hint of mischief,

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walked over to Cordelia and affectionately looped her arm through hers, "Sue, I judged you based on hearsay without getting to know you. I hope you can forgive me, don't be mad at me!"

Cordelia was at a loss...

She wasn't one for close contact and wanted to pull away, but Abbey clung to her like a burr. And despite Abbey's easy apologies, Cordelia found herself... not entirely displeased.

Lost in thought, Abbey whispered, "Sue, you're too modest, you know? If I hadn't recognized the gem, I wouldn't have known you knew my brother."

After a pause filled with curiosity, she asked, "Sue, what's your relationship with my brother, anyway?"

"When Bill came to Greenmeadow, he brought a box full of gems. I sneaked one out, and he thought he'd lost it,"

Caught off guard, Cordelia asked, "Your brother? Who's that?"

Could it be Bill from Midnight Scent?