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

Yates would give Cordelia a good beating, perhaps even cripple her. The last thing she’d do

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

more time

Lorna trembled her voice, fearing for her

out, the rest waited to see

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

what felt like an eternity. Cordelia, innocent and confused, blinked and asked, “Mom, are you

over the hall. Everyone

oversized school uniform hid her thin frame, and Cordelia’s jeans were smudged with dirt Lorna rose her panic, 1s, are you okay?

“Not

she grabbed Cordeliers hands. “Where does

gave me five sets of papers to do today I might

to come straight home after school to study, but the incident with Merry had cost her de bone

worried Lorna, checking for injuries, was confused, “That’s

tightening on her backpack as she moved

studies.

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

was filled with confusion, thinking. Apologize for

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

serious.

turned to

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

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

to the bedroom, Cordelia was

didn’t know anyone form

looked to Lorna, asking in confusion,

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

who had never sensed fear, was left perplexed.

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