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.

balcony soaking up the sun.

have a visitor, Yates

“I’m not seeing anyone for a

“Gramps, this

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

box in curiosity, “Who’s the guest that’s got you so worked up? Fine, I’ll meet them, but no gifts.

the gift into his hands, “This one you

town. If I

his grandfather. But if

hand and simply opened the bag. “Ill see if the gift is expensive If not, you can accept

familiar tea box was

Coffee “Gramps, why does

was raced with realization:

course, it was familiar. It was his

precious ounces of St. Helena Coffee, too treasured to

Wait…

said it was an engagement present

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

the Delaney family have a

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

Watkins had only just arrived

Hackett zeroed in on

the Delaney family

father!” Yates confirmed.

felt the room spin. That was Mr. Watkins‘ future

clutched the coffee and hurried

was fraught

didn’t seem to bear any grudge against Lia, yet Hackett was nowhere to be seen. Just then, he heard footsteps and Hackett’s voice calling. “Quickly, get our guest a cup of

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

“I’m the one

grasped his arm, preventing him from bowing further, and guided him back to the couch, “Not at all, your visit is

at a loss for words, “Mr. Hackett, I hardly deserve such

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