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!”

a deep

effortlessly through the room.

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

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

thought, Rachel

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

do you think?” He wasn’t impressed. Stanton

Cordelia’s sake, Stanton coughed

Juliana’s chin tilting

then pointed to Joy. This is Miss Collins of the Collins family. Her talent in piano

who would bother to teach someone

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

Joy, who understood and played the

listened and gave his one–word verdict.

Beethoven in

disabilities was challenging. The young girl indeed had talent, but Stanton wasn’t

one word sealed her

Collins and Joy’s eyes filled with disappointment

sigh of relief. The biggest threat was out of the way. She then turned to Rosina. “This

was even

honest, but before Lia, he shook his head,

had played, Rachel finally said. This is Cordelia. She’s never learned piano.”

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

understand you’re eager, but Lia has never learned

plead her case when Stanton’s incredulous voice cut through the silence. “You’ve never had a piano

Impossible!

skills on the ivories surpassed his

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 her”