Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 50

The two were upstairs chatting when a car broke the silence, followed by Laurinda’s excited voice from outside. “Madeline, Rosina, you finally made it!”

Then came a boisterous chout, “Mom, why the tears? Don’t tell me Lorna has been giving you grief again!”

Just by the rudeness of the voice, one could tell the owner was not someone to mess with

Lorna instinctively furrowed her brows and whispered to Cordelia “That’s your aunt, Madeline She’s. Lorna, who never liked talking behind people’s backs, hesitated but cautioned, “She married young and, well, she’s a bit rough around the edges. Her daughter Rosina isn’t the easiest, either. Just keep your distance, Lia”

Cordelia was stunned momentarily but understood the unsaid implications in Lorna’s words

The middle–aged woman who helped Laurinda inside was tanned and huge, especially noticeable in her tight–fitting dress, with her belly fat layering one over the other, quivering with every step she took

And trailing behind her was Rosina, a girl with a delicate name but a sturdy build with vulgar manners. As she entered, she plopped down on the couch and looked up at Juliana adoringly. “Juliana, you look so beautiful today. You’re sure to be chosen.”

Juliana had just finished a piano piece and responded with feigned modesty “Nothing’s certain. There’s also Cordelia and the Collins family’s darling to consider! And Rosina, you play the piano, too!”

Rosina snorted, “Me? I’m here for fun. As for Cordelia, well, I heard she grew up in an orphanage surrounded by disabled kids. She probably doesn’t present well, just here to make up the numbers.

After her spiel, Madeline interrupted, “Rachel, where’s Lorna? They’ve found Cordelia, and why hasn’t she come to greet me? Isn’t she hiding because she’s too unsightly? Come on, we’re all family. There’s no need to hide!”

As Lorna descended the stairs, hearing this, her expression soured, and she intentionally stomped a little harder.

a fresh face framed by delicate features, she was more dazzling than a movie star, her eyes clear and mysterious.

Rosina were stunned.

chuckled. “Lia, say hello to your

slowly,

a slap to her pride but quickly sought to recover. “If the mother’s pretty, the daughter can’t be far off. But looks aren’t everything. It’s academics and talents that

atmosphere in the living room

woman have to bring

Madeline’s arm. “Enough already.”

Thinking her mother was intimidated by Lorna, Madeline scoffed, “Mom, what’s there to hide? If a child has weaknesses, we should point them out! Lorna won’t mind me saying

a gentle elegance.

as a student. Have you had your mock exams for senior year? Don’t compare yourself to Juliana right away. That would be too much pressure. Set yourself a small goal, like breaking into the top one hundred in your grade. What was your

a word from Cordelia, Loma happily interjected “Our Lia is a fighter She did

launch into a lecture when she was

shouldn’t have her mind on studies, right? Had

Look at Juliana. How beautifully she plays the piano!” Madeline quickly shifted focus. “Yeah, Juliana’s piano skills are amazing Four auditioners today, and the other three are just making up the numbers! Speaking of

should be here

newcomers and soon returned with a fashionably dressed, well–maintained woman, presumably

cascaded down her shoulders, adorned with a pearl clip, her skin sickly pale. Upon entering,

the piano, so when I heard Stanton was coming to Greenmeadow, I couldn’t resist bringing

all, I’ve heard great things about Joy’s piano

comment, Rachel added with a chuckle. “All of us here must have scared poor Joy. Why