Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 52

Stanton’s eyes widened in disbelief Rubbing them, he looked again.

The girl was in a pair of light blue tracksuits. And those familiar, misty eyes slowly met his as she turned toward his voice Their gazes locked, and Stanton drew a sharp breath

With Cordelia there, why had the Delaney family gone to such lengths to seek him out?

The nanny beside him explained. “Mr. Stanton came up when he heard the piano, so

Stanton was the Delaney family’s quest of honor that day, and Rachel had instructed the nanny to treat him with the utmost respect.

The nanny couldn’t stop Stanton from coming up, leading to him standing behind everyone

Rachel didn’t mind the unexpected arrival. But why was Stanton staring at Cordelia? Could Cordelia’s beauty have struck a chord in him?

Frowning, Rachel glanced at Juliana. Like mother, like daughter. Juliana immediately understood her mother’s concern and sidestepped to block Stanton’s view of Cordelia.

Rachel approached with a beaming smile. “Mr. Stanton, your presence graces our humble home! How about we head downstairs for coffee first? Let the kids get ready so we can proceed with the auditions.

She had already briefed Stanton about a few more candidates for the audition.

But auditions for Cordelia? Stanton swallowed hard. “No, that won’t be necessary”

Rachel paused. “No coffee? Then shall we begin the auditions now?”

She was aware of Stanton’s fame for his go–getter attitude, but his eagerness took her by surprise.

“Well then,” she agreed and started introducing the candidates, beginning with her daughter. “This is my Juliana. She’s passed her Grade 10 piano and looks to further her studies with you. She’s hardworking and academically excellent. You can test her skills! Juliana, play something for us, darling.

Juliana stepped forward, a mix of modesty and eagerness in her demeanor. “Mr. Stanton, I hope you’ll give me the opportunity!”

plea, she approached the piano, took a deep breath, and played a

flowed effortlessly

finally snapped out of his reverie, listening to the music while

looking at her earnestly. Mrs. Collins was a famed socialite from Greenmeadow, known for her pride and difficult nature. The Delaney and Smith

a few days. If Mrs. Collins could introduce her, Rachel would

thought, Rachel glanced at

this. Mrs. Collins hadn’t given her a glance or word

“Mr. Stanton, what do you think?” He wasn’t impressed. Stanton

coughed and offered, “Not

chin tilting upward in

his strictness. A ‘not bad’ from him almost guaranteed mentorship! Rachel suppressed her joy and then pointed to Joy. This is Miss Collins of the Collins family. Her talent in piano is unsurpassed. Miss Collins had completed her Grade 10 plano by

thing, but who would bother to teach someone

last sentence, Mrs. Collins‘ eyes dimmed,

understood and played the piece

his one–word

Beethoven

The young girl indeed had talent, but Stanton wasn’t a

one word sealed her

eyes filled with disappointment

then turned to Rosina. “This is

performance was even more average.

brutally honest, but before Lia, he shook

finally said. This

praises for Juliana, but Lorna stepped forward anxiously. “Lia is gifted academically She

has never learned piano. The gap is

Stanton’s

Impossible!

on the ivories surpassed his own.

piled on “That’s right, Mr. Stanton. Lia grew up in an orphanage, you see. There’s no way they could afford a piano teacher there. Plus, the poor girl’s always been emotionally out of step. Getting into the soul of plano playing would be quite challenging for