Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 10

Cordelia, always a beat slow in social cues, but speedy in action, rushed over at the sound of the commotion.

She found Lorna standing unharmed and breathed a sigh of relief, then noticed the spilled half–can of loose coffee beans on the floor.

Laurinda gasped dramatically. “Lorna, you’ve created a disaster!”

Loma was a bundle of nerves as she stuttered, “I wasn’t on purpose. I just opened the cupboard, and it fell,”

Sandra shook her head with a sigh, “Madam, you should’ve been more careful!”

Laurinda seemed frantic, scolding, “What good are you if all you do is eat and sleep? I ask you to make simple cup of coffee, and you cause such a catastrophe! Do you realize that Steward bought this specifically for an important occasion?”

Lorna just stared blankly at the scattered leaves.

Laurinda didn’t let up. “You’re useless! What’s the point of that long face now? What do you even contribute to this household? You can’t even give us a grandson.”

Her words grew harsher with each sentence.

Cordelia frowned, ready to jump in, when a stern voice cut through, “Laurinda, shut your dirty mouth!”

Mathilda stormed in, positioning herself protectively in front of Lorna, “As the lady of a prestigious house, is that any way to speak? Lorna has been well–versed in literature and arts since she was young. She didn’t marry into your useless family to be treated this way!”

Cordelia was stunned at Mathilda’s talent for insults.

Laurinda was taken aback, her bluster deflating, “She made a mistake, can’t I reprimand her?”

Mathilda retorted, “Is it such a big deal over some spilled coffee beans? I’ll go buy more, and that’ll settle it!”

Lorna quickly tugged at Mathilda, “Mom…”

But Laurinda smirked, “Do you even know what kind of coffee bean this is? This is St. Helena Coffee!”

Mathilda straightened up, “As long as it’s for sale, it can be bought.”

know, this was specially procured by Steward for this weekend’s gathering. If you can’t replace it in time,

dining room supported by Sandra with a glint

to see how he’d punish her for ruining his plans. Once Laurinda was gone, Mathilda sensed

Staring at

her breakfast and stood nearby impatiently, “Shall we

from the kitchen to Cordelia, “Lia, go to school now.

an

Lorna in a low voice, “What’s

are priceless now. Steward bought those coffee beans at an auction for eight hundred and eighty thousand, just to gift to Hackett for the upcoming

patronage”

his love for rare coffee was well known.

“Eight hundred and eighty thousand

coffee beans on the floor

these coffee beans as if they were his life. But

back.

Laurinda to use this to slander her. How would she explain this to Steward

“Midnight Scent,” walking

clothing, wearing a different style of shirt today. The top button undone

Qura

and approached the table as she entered, lowering his

at the clock and realized she was three minutes later than

Was it because she’d been looking forward to seeing Everard since leaving home, not dreading the encounter? After all, people in love should want to

thought, she sat

the table, Little Fang had already prepared breakfast. After the meal was done and Little Fang was clearing up, Cordelia finished her soy milk and left the bottle to her left. Little Fang, being on the right and not wanting

react, taking two seconds before reaching for the bottle. But Everard, seeing her delay and extending his hand, resulted in a simultaneous grasp.

were both frozen.

their interlocked hands. His palm was large, his fingers clean and well–kept, yet his touch was burning hot, the heat seemingly spreading from her

with a mix of confusion and hostility.

had

her bag and stood up, “I’ve got school.”

his voice, “Girl, you’re just going

was she supposed to do?