Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 2

Several hours later, the car stopped before the Delaney Manor in Greenmeadow City. With wide–eyed curiosity, Cordelia admired the grandeur of the ornate standalone villa as Lorna guided her through the gate, the unfamiliar surroundings rendering her slightly bewildered.

As soon as they entered, they were assaulted by the pungent smell of alcohol spray.

The housekeeper, Sandra, wielding a spray bottle, began to douse Cordelia indiscriminately. A silver–hatred lady. directed the onslaught, “The hair and the shoes. Don’t miss a spot.”

Cordelia instinctively shielded her eyes while Lorna quickly stepped forward to exclaim, “Laurinda, what are you doing?”

Laurinda Delaney, eyes droopy with disdain, replied with a biting tone, “Who knows what kind of riff–raff those orphanages harbor? What if she brings in germs and viruses?”

Torn between hurt and anger, Lorna retorted, “Laurinda!”

Laurinda assessed Cordelia thoroughly.

The g

girl seemed docile enough, her gaze lowered, long lashes casting shadows on her cheeks, quite a looker, but so wooden, as if the barbs went unheard.

Laurinda’s gaze was thick with distaste, “Look at her, all dopey. She’s not foolish, is she? Did you even check properly? You’ve searched for 18 years for nothing and suddenly found her by some random email?”

Sanderson’s tone was firm. “Mom, I’ve had the DNA test done. She is indeed my daughter. I won’t tolerate such talk again! And she is not foolish.”

After that, Sanderson pointed to Laurinda and introduced her to Cordelia, “Lia, this is your grandmother.”

age. “And this is Juliana Delaney, your

demeanor softened as she turned to Juliana, patting her hand affectionately. “Juliana, keep your distance from her. Her mind’s not right.

her

do jest.

and saying to Lorna, “Aunt Lorna, why don’t you get Cordelia to bathe

disdain was clear

to be upset, but instead found her eerily calm,

I’ll show you to your room now. I designed it myself. It was in a hurry, and I didn’t

Cordelia’s chilly heart, but upon opening the door to

shocked. “What’s going

room was bustling with servants organizing

might want to find

hold when she saw the beautiful room Lorna

of the Delaney family. And why should

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frowned. “This isn’t

“And why not? It’s just a room. What’s wrong with giving

She knew Laurinda had never approved of her as family, always

her courage to object, “Laurinda, I specifically prepared

this.”

favorites? Juliana is bright and smart, facing critical exams this year. This room has good light and soundproofing. It’s only practical for her to