Love or Die: CEO’ s Daily Dose of Swoon (Cordelia) novel Chapter 281

The entire banquet hall fell into a hushed silence.

Everyone seemed to freeze in place, as if a pause button had been hit.

Sanderson stood there, shell-shocked, wondering if he'd misheard.

Yates, standing nearby, had risen to his feet, ready to intervene. He thought, if Bill gave Everard a hard time, he'd have to step in!

The old man couldn't just watch Everard get on Bill's bad side, forcing him to come to Everard's aid.

Helping Everard was essentially helping Lia.

His expression bore a trace of impatience, finding Lia's choice of boyfriend a real headache. Not only was he lacking in capability, but he also seemed to rub people the wrong way.

But then again, what mattered was Lia's happiness, right?

That impatience now froze on his face, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief.

Rachel and Juliana's jaws dropped, incredulous at the scene before them.

The evening had been Hanley's moment to shine, leaving them quite pleased, feeling they'd outshone the main branch of the family. But now... had Bill and Hackett called out the wrong name?

They weren't the only ones doubting; Kermit harbored the same suspicion.

Even Steward was lost for words…

The first to snap out of it was Cordelia.

She had turned her head the moment Bill appeared at the top of the stairs.

Initially, she thought about covering for her boyfriend, given how he'd been treating her lately.

But as soon as she saw Bill, she froze, only realizing the situation when Bill descended the stairs and approached them. Bill was none other than Vince?!

So, Everard hadn't fallen out with Bill at all!

Seeing Bill's respectful demeanor towards Everard at the Midnight Scent, it was evident he was like a subordinate. So, who exactly was Everard?!

Hearing the term "boss," Cordelia was stunned, blurting out, "Boss?"

Everard, who had been idly playing with his phone, slowly looked up.

His tall frame exuded an aura of authority even as he sat on the sofa, once again becoming the center of attention.

A noble air enveloped him.

Ignoring Bill and Hackett, he first turned to Cordelia, a smirk playing on his lips: "Surprised, kiddo?"

Cordelia was speechless.

"Who... who are you?" Kermit voiced the question on everyone's mind, his gaze shifting to Hackett.

Bill might have been mistaken, but Hackett's acknowledgment was real!

The Griffin family was a powerhouse in Greenmeadow, and now Hackett stood before Everard...

Everard didn't answer. Instead, Bill straightened up, his voice tinged with a Western accent, "You deaf or something? Didn't you hear me call him boss?"

Kermit was puzzled.

Hackett slowly spoke up, "This gentleman is Mr. Watkins, the founder of Fortuna Group. He seldom gets involved directly these days, having handed over full control of Fortuna Group to Bill, stepping back into the shadows."

What?!

Founder of Fortuna Group?!

Everyone in the room gulped, staring at Everard in disbelief!

He looked to be in his twenties, yet the Fortune Empire had risen meteorically years ago, with ventures nationwide. Yet, no one knew the face behind it, all operations being highly confidential.