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!”

piano, took a deep

effortlessly through the

snapped out of his reverie, listening to

a famed socialite from Greenmeadow, known for her pride and difficult nature. The Delaney

was a charity gala in a few days. If Mrs. Collins could introduce her, Rachel would enter high society, greatly benefiting her husband’s inheritance battle for the Delaney fortune.

thought, Rachel glanced

Mrs. Collins hadn’t given

performance and returned to her spot, Rachel asked, “Mr. Stanton, what do you think?” He wasn’t impressed. Stanton silently criticized, but this girl was Cordelia’s

sake, Stanton coughed and offered, “Not bad.”

words sent Juliana’s chin tilting

piano world, Stanton was known for 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

bother to teach someone with disabilities

spoke the last sentence, Mrs. Collins‘ eyes dimmed, but she didn’t blame

signed to Joy, who understood and played the

his one–word verdict.

one Beethoven in this world!

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

one word sealed her fate.

Collins and Joy’s eyes

a sigh of relief. The biggest threat was out of the way. She then turned to

was even more average.

honest, but

the three had played, Rachel finally said. This is Cordelia. She’s

sing more praises for Juliana, but Lorna stepped forward anxiously. “Lia is gifted academically She picks up things quickly, so please, Mr. Stanton,

understand you’re eager, but Lia has never learned piano.

about to say something more to plead her case when Stanton’s incredulous voice cut through the

Impossible!

skills on the ivories

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