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.”

Cordelia’s age. “And this is Juliana Delaney, your

as she turned to Juliana, patting her hand affectionately. “Juliana, keep your distance from her. Her mind’s not right. Don’t let it rub off on

smile on her face

do jest.

Lorna, “Aunt Lorna, why don’t

clear as

expecting her to be upset, but instead found her eerily calm, as if she hadn’t heard

I’ll show you to your room now. I designed

Cordelia’s chilly heart, but upon opening the

herself was shocked. “What’s going

spacious and beautifully decorated room was bustling

Grandma said I could have this room. You two might want to find a different one.” With that, she gave Cordelia a

taken hold when she saw the beautiful

were daughters of the Delaney family. And why should this country bumpkin get the better

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frowned. “This isn’t

could finish, Laurinda’s imperious voice rang out, “And why not?

knew Laurinda had never approved of her as family, always making concessions to keep the peace

mustered her courage to object, “Laurinda, I specifically prepared this for Lia. You can’t play

this.”

this year. This room has good light and soundproofing. It’s only practical for her to