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!”

scornful. If her parents were all siding with Leila, convinced of her quilt, why bother pretending

slap, but the heart she

again, calmly analyzing, Forensic techniques these days are advanced. Merry never touched the envelope from the time it was slipped into her desk until it fell

who had

penetrating gaze, and shivered

addressed Merry,

tall, defiant.

stopping you your own good, Merry. If someone else was framing Leila, I would’ve called

for

Paulina had reminded her to eat breakfast, and now they were back to this standoff,

drama unfold, Cordelia pulled out her phone and dialed 911

“No,

paused, her finger on the call button, and turned to look at her. All eyes

“Mom, let’s drop it. I don’t want Merry to go to jail. She may be

and pointed at Leila, telling Merry, “See? Even after all you’ve

Merry remained silent.

“Let’s just forget this, okay? The money’s still there. Mr. Latham,

is the integrity you get from someone who excels at school. Some people

face, so similar to Merry’s, was etched with panic and forced laughter. Turning away, Cordella said firmly, I’m

with that, she pressed the

her be, Leila. If she wants to dig her grave, that’s

her choice.”

Cordelia began to speak. “Hello, I’m

Leila blurted out, “It was me! I

as everyone