Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 28

Cordelia seemed feather light as she laid her hand on Pauling, but only Pauline knew the true strength behind it. It was any fron grip that left her struggling in vain to break fren

With a glare Paulina snapped, “This is a matter of my own family stay out of

No sooner had the words left her mouth than the pressure on her shoulder Intensified, a sharp pain shooting through her bones, forcing her to release her hold on Merry

Merry, seizing the moment, ducked behind Cordelia, the one everyone knew could throw a mean punch

Paulina moved to grab her again, but Latham stepped forward to mediate “Paulina, let’s talk this out. We’re here to fix things, not to get physical. Honestly, thin isn’t an dire an expulsion!”

The theft was a serious accusation for an adult. A reprimand would be letting them off easy Vet Latham felt a pang of sympathy for Merry. If she were taken away now, her life would be ruined.

He positioned himself between Cordelia and Paulina, fearing that Paulina might lash out at the frail looking Cordelia, who, despite her delicate appearance, was known for her sense and sensibility

Paulina tried to push past Latham. “Mr. Latham, go away. Don’t speak for Merry. How many times has she been caught up in trouble? I’ve washed my hands of her, considered her no daughter of mine, but this time she dares to smear Leila’s name. I won’t let it slidel From the get–go, she’s been nothing but trouble, leading Leila astray!”

Latham countered frantically, “Please be rational here…”

Their squabble was cut short when Cordelia spoke up, her voice cold and clear, “So, you’ve decided Merry is guilty?”

Paulina hesitated, then nodded firmly.

Cordelia responded with a single chilling suggestion, “Then we have no choice but to call the cops.”

Silence fell upon the office::

Paulina looked incredulously at Cordelia, then at Merry. “Call the cops? Do you realize what will happen to Merry? She’s an adult. Theft could land her in jail!”

both bitter and scornful. If her parents were all

a slap, but the heart she thought had grown

Forensic techniques these days are advanced. Merry never touched the envelope from the time it was slipped into her desk until it fell out. If we call the police, a fingerprint comparison will reveal the true thief.”

who had been

Cordelia’s penetrating gaze, and shivered

look at Leila but addressed Merry, “Are you willing to call

tall, defiant. “Yes!”

me believe you? I’m only stopping you your own good, Merry. If someone else was framing Leila, I would’ve called them myself! Go on,

for

had reminded her to eat breakfast, and now they were back to this standoff, all because of Leila..

pulled out her phone and dialed 911 without another word

“No, don’t!”

on the call button, and turned to look at her.

it. I don’t want Merry to go to jail. She may be a mess,

Merry, “See? Even after all you’ve done, she’s thinking of you. Why can’t you

Merry remained silent.

money’s still there.

excels at school. Some people are just low, in every sense

Merry’s, was etched with panic and forced laughter. Turning

with that, she pressed the call

held her back. “Let her be, Leila. If she wants to dig her grave, that’s

her choice.”

began to speak. “Hello, I’m at…”

could finish, Leila blurted out, “It was me! I took

the room as everyone turned to stare at Leila.