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 was

secretly hoped Yates would give Cordelia a good beating, perhaps

for what? Cordelia needs to learn her lesson the hard way!”

cut her off, with no more time to waste. Cordelia’s safety

her voice, fearing for her Lia’s

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

her backpack. As she entered, she saw Sanderson and Lorna about to leave in a hurry.

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

over the hall. Everyone stared.

thin frame, and Cordelia’s jeans were smudged with dirt Lorna rose her panic, 1s,

“Not

eyes as she grabbed Cordeliers hands. “Where

gave me five sets of papers to do today I might not finish them now

had cost her de bone and a half. It looked like the

checking for injuries, was confused, “That’s

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

studies.

take two steps, Laurinda halted her, “Don’t use studying as an excuse Cordelia, since

confusion, thinking. Apologize for what?

spoke firmly. “Mom, we don’t even know the full story

serious.

speaking, he turned to Lorna,

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?

was resolute, “I brought Cordelia back into our lives, 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 Griffin family and the shareholders reject you as chairman, I’d

bedroom, Cordelia was still clueless about

Griffin family… she didn’t know anyone form the Griffin family!

to Lorna, asking in confusion, “What’s going

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

never sensed fear,

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