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.”

near Cordelia’s age.

your distance from her. Her mind’s not right. Don’t let it

smile on her face as she said, “Grandma, you

do jest.

nose and saying to Lorna,

disdain was clear

upset, but instead found her eerily calm, as if she hadn’t heard a word they

you to your room now. I designed it myself. It was in a hurry, and I didn’t know what you’d like, but take

Cordelia’s chilly

shocked. “What’s

beautifully decorated room was bustling with servants organizing

walked in. “Aunt Lorna, Grandma said I could have this room. You two might want

but her envy had taken hold when she saw the beautiful

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

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frowned. “This isn’t

not?

her as family, always making concessions to keep the peace at home. But this

“Laurinda, I specifically prepared this for

this.”

off again. “Play 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 have it. And for this fool, what does it matter where she sleeps? Any room will do for her.”