Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 18

As Sanderson spoke, a voice echoed from the entrance. Mr Sanderson, 17 Steward requests your MARLE downstairs

Lorna didn’t catch Sanderson’s last words and didn’t dare to ask again. They both hurried out the e

Downstairs, Steward sat on the sofa, his face stern, and the tension in the room was palpable the house trat tiptoed around, cautious not to disturb the heavy atmosphe

Adjusting the button on his shirt collar, Sanderson asked with calm authority, Dad, what’s going on

Furrowing his brow, Steward asked icily. “Think hard. Have we done something to offend the Griffin family

Sanderson blinked in surprise, “What makes you say that?

“The secretary from the Hackett family called Steward began, “He said there’s no need for us to attend this gathering at the weekend”

Just then, Juliana, who had returned from school, overheard their conversation and her eyes lit up, I think it’s because of Cordelial

At this, Lorna immediately became anxious, “What about Lia?”

Juliana pouted, “In school, Merry pissed off Yates, and he cornered her after class. Cordelia, always playing the hero, had to step in. But Yates is Hackett’s dear grandson. We’ve been counting on the Goffin family’s support Isn’t she just causing trouble for us?”

After Hackett’s only son passed away in a tragic accident, leaving only his grandson Yates, Hackett became notoriously protective. This was the primary reason Yates could bully his way through Greenmeadow International School without repercussion.

Laurinda slammed her hand on the table, “This is outrageous! I’ve always said that a wild child should have been brought into this house. It’s only been a few days, and she’s already causing such a mess!

Lorna steadied herself, clutching at her chest.

Yates was known as a real bruiser, once breaking a girl’s ribs. Lia, so slight and frail, could lose her life to one of his punches.

In the midst of her worry, Sanderson’s gaze fixed on Juliana, “Where are they? How long ago did this happen?”

“It’s in the alley next to the school, about an hour ago,” Juliana replied.

“Why didn’t you call home when Cordelia was in trouble?”

her eyes around. She had secretly hoped Yates would give Cordelia a good

excuse, Laurinda snapped, “Call for what? Cordelia needs

more time to waste. Cordelia’s safety was the priority.

Lorna trembled her voice, fearing for her

waited to see the drama unfold, a slender figure

walked home with her backpack. As she entered, she saw Sanderson and Lorna about to leave in

what felt like an eternity. Cordelia, innocent and confused,

fell over the hall. Everyone

daughter. The oversized school uniform hid her thin frame, and Cordelia’s jeans

“Not really”

as she grabbed Cordeliers hands.

“Mr Latham gave me five sets of papers to do today I might not finish

Merry had cost her de bone and a half.

for injuries, was

grip tightening on her backpack as she moved to head upstairs, Mom,

studies.

steps, Laurinda halted her, “Don’t use studying as an excuse Cordelia, since you’re not seriously hurt, you will go to the Griffin family to apologize right

confusion, thinking. Apologize

“Mom, we don’t even know the full story yet. Besides, kids will be kids

serious.

turned to Lorna, “Take Lia upstairs.”

ascended the stairs, she heard Laurinda’s scolding, Sanderson, you can’t code her like this! If you don’t make her apologize, how are we going to manage our business with the Griffe family?

to be mistreated. I will handle this “You?” Laurinda’s voice rose with incredulity, followed by a sneer, “Fine, when you

the way to the bedroom, Cordelia was still

family… she didn’t know anyone

looked to Lorna, asking in

“Don’t be afraid, with me and your

sensed fear,