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.

was furious, “Why didn’t you call home when Cordelia

secretly hoped Yates would give Cordelia a good beating, perhaps even cripple

Laurinda snapped, “Call for what? Cordelia needs to learn her

no more time to

her

the rest waited to see the drama unfold, a slender figure walked through the

her backpack. As she entered, she saw Sanderson and Lorna about

Lorna stood still, looking at her daughter for what felt like an eternity. Cordelia,

over the

five seconds, Lorns finally examined her daughter. The oversized school uniform hid her thin frame,

“Not really”

eyes as she grabbed Cordeliers hands. “Where does it hurtz

me five sets

had planned to come straight home after school to study, but the incident with Merry had cost her de bone and a half. It looked like the

for injuries, was

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

studies.

two 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

confusion, thinking. Apologize for

don’t even know the full story yet. Besides, kids will

serious.

speaking, he turned to Lorna,

this! If you don’t make her apologize, how are we going to manage our business with the

not to be mistreated. I will handle this “You?” Laurinda’s voice rose with incredulity, followed by a sneer, “Fine, when you fail to win over

the way to the bedroom, Cordelia was still clueless about what had

didn’t know anyone form the Griffin

looked to Lorna, asking in confusion, “What’s going on?”

gently reassured her, “Don’t be afraid, with me and your dad here, we won’t let

sensed fear,