Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Sanderson’s gift was swiftly assessed by the secretary without even peering inside. He knew it was pricey. This won’t do he said

Hackett had given explicit directives that no gifts were allowed!

Seeing his offering rebuffed Sanderson darkened his face further. Could it be because Lia had offended Griffin tamiy

As he pondered his next move a flashy–convertible roared up the drive, the wrought–iron gates swinging open. The secretary stepped aside, calling out respectfully. “Mr. Griffin”

Yates waved casually in acknowledgment and cruised through the entrance.

Sanderson deepened his frown

Yates appeared unperturbed, a clear sign that Hackett’s illness was just an excuse.

Sanderson couldn’t just loiter here, which would only serve to annoy them further As he was about to turn and leave to devise another plan, the car reversed back towards him, and Yates called out uncertainly. “Cordelia’s father?

He had seen Sanderson on various other occasions.

Sanderson nodded with composure. “That’s right.”

At that, Yates hurried out of his car, his manner suddenly transformed to one of courteous urgency. “Mr. Delaney, are you here for a visit? Please, come inside!”

Sanderson was momentarily dumbfounded. What was happening?

The secretary was equally bewildered. “Mr. Griffin, Hackett said…”

Yates cut him off with impatience, “Whatever it is, we’ll discuss it inside. Keeping guests waiting at the door isn’t the way of the Griffin family, is it?”

The secretary was left to wonder. Since when did Yates care about hospitality? But the secretary dared not voice his thoughts.

Inside the living room, Yates spoke, “Mr. Delaney, please take a seat. I’ll go call my grandpa.”

Glancing at the gift in Sanderson’s hand, he added, “Is this for us? Let me take it inside for you.”

Sanderson nodded, feeling awkward, and settled onto a nearby couch.

found Hackett on the balcony soaking up the sun. “Playing truant

have a visitor, Yates replied.

dismissively, “I’m not seeing anyone

tugging at his grandfather’s beard, “Gramps, this is a guest

pain, then smacked Yates” hand away, “Show some

box in curiosity, “Who’s the guest that’s got you

gift into his hands, “This one you have

sighed, “You don’t understand. There’s a big shot in town. If I accept

grandfather. But if they refused the gift, Mr. Delaney might

looked at the gift box in his hand and simply opened the bag. “Ill see if the gift is expensive If not, you can

was about to say something when a familiar

box of St. Helena Coffee “Gramps, why

was raced with

was familiar.

Coffee, too treasured to drink, then requisitioned by Mr.

Wait…

was

wed! No, his thoughts were astray. Perhaps Mr. Watkins‘ fiancée

swallowed nervously, clutching the coffee, “Does the Delaney

to the Foster family, forgot her name. The other… well, her name’s

found a few days ago…And Mr. Watkins had

clues together, Hackett zeroed in on the connection, that

“The guy from the Delaney family who’s outside

father!” Yates

room spin. That was Mr. Watkins‘

he clutched the coffee and hurried outside.

was fraught

yet Hackett was nowhere to be seen. Just then, he heard footsteps and Hackett’s voice calling. “Quickly, get our guest a cup of our finest black tea!”

almost ingratiating air, ‘Mr. Sanderson, my apologies

aback, bowed hastily. “I’m the one who’s intruded.”

bowing further, and guided him back to the

at a loss for words, “Mr.

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