Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

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.

soaking up the sun. “Playing truant again?” Hackett sighed upon seeing

visitor,

not seeing anyone for a

grandfather’s beard, “Gramps, this is a guest

in pain, then smacked Yates” hand away, “Show some respect!”

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

the gift into his hands, “This one you

understand. There’s a big shot in town. If I accept gifts

embarrass his grandfather. But if they refused

“Ill see if the

to say something when a familiar

examined the box of St. Helena Coffee “Gramps, why

was raced with

was familiar.

serendipitous purchase of a few precious ounces of St. Helena Coffee, too treasured to drink, then requisitioned by Mr. Watkins with a single

Wait…

said it was

him an engagement present? But the Griffin family had no daughters to wed! No, his thoughts were astray. Perhaps Mr. Watkins‘ fiancée

coffee, “Does the Delaney family

but there’s two in senior year. One’s betrothed to the Foster family, forgot her name. The

found a few days ago…And Mr. Watkins had only just arrived in Greenmeadow.

these clues together, Hackett zeroed in

panicked. “The guy from the Delaney

Yates confirmed.

That

pretenses, 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

greet him, but Hackett approached with an almost ingratiating air, ‘Mr. Sanderson,

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

bowing further, and guided him back to the couch, “Not at all, your visit

for words, “Mr. Hackett, I hardly deserve