Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 54

Lorna felt as though she were in a dream.

Born into a family with a long standing academic tradition, she had always been reserved and not particularly adept at socializing.

Rachel, on the other hand, had been a fixture among the socialite wives, boasting an extensive network of influential friends, which bolstered her status in the family.

Laurinda’s frequent jibe at Lorna was that she hadn’t brought any benefit to the family

But now, Mrs. Collins, whom Rachel had so painstakingly courted and appeased, even managing to secure an audition through her efforts, maintained an air of unshakable arrogance within the Delaney family. Yet, at that moment, Mrs. Collins behaved with unexpected gentleness, holding Lorna’s hand as if they were the closest

sisters

“No need to see me off, dear. Head back now!”

Mrs. Collins was about to prepare a gift and visit Stanton with Joy in tow.

Once the group had left, Cordelia supported Lorna as they walked back. It was only then that Lorna seemed to snap back to reality. Clutching Cordelia’s hand, Lorna was brimming with emotion in her eyes and said, “Lia, you are so much more amazing than I had ever imagined!”

Their conversation continued as they made their way back into the living room.

Just as they stepped through the door, a cup was hurled their way.

Cordelia quickly pulled Lorna back, narrowly avoiding the flying porcelain. When they looked up, they saw Laurinda, who had remained silent during Stanton’s visit, glaring at them furiously, “You ungrateful traitor! If you’re so close with Stanton, why would you help someone else take the only spot from Juliana? Don’t you know who your family is? You’re from the Delaney family, not the Collin family!”

Cordelia raised an eyebrow slowly at this outburst.

Laurinda hadn’t dared to utter a word in front of Stanton and Mrs. Collins, but now that they were gone, she let her anger fly. What a classic case of bullying her own families!

Juliana, standing beside her, had tears welling in her eyes, staring at Cordelia maliciously, as if Cordelia did something wrong. Rachel seemed lost in a daze, clearly shaken by the event today with signs of weariness.

as she used

who refused the opportunity offered by Stanton out of consideration for Lia? They’re the ones who said no, right? As a member of the Delaney family, we stand by

were at a loss

were their words being thrown back at them, unaltered, by

her piece, Lorna ignored those sour expressions and led Cordelia upstairs.

the stairs, they encountered Madeline standing at the landing. At the sight of them, Madeline called out in a strained voice, her portly figure blocking their path, “Lorna and Lia,

two. Her voice was loud as she said, “Lia, since you’re on such good terms with Stanton, why don’t you introduce him to

was at a loss for words. She had never encountered such a brazen woman. Cordelia was

Madeline’s unashamed request.

towards Cordelia’s room, her demeanor

stall for time.

If Rosina wasn’t

a furrowed brow, Cordelia brushed past Madeline and dashed directly

to grab her, but Cordelia

desk, with books and papers strewn about

doorway. Cordelia might have looked like a sweet girl, but at that moment, she was expressionless, and her eyes blazed with a stern light, “What are you looking

stumbling as she knocked over a glass

some self–taught piano materials, but your desk is such

scores. A single composition by Stanton could fetch an astronomical price!

would sell for even more. However, after her investigation, all Rosina came across were heaps of inscrutable math

more.

pleadingly, “Cordelia, don’t hide your talents from me. Teach me how to

her gaze on Cordelia, waiting. After a couple of seconds, Cordelia finally spoke, her voice cool and distant, “Get out, or shall I

was taken aback,

effort, she tossed the heavyset Rosina out of the room as if she weighed nothing.

wrong with being in your room for a bit?

shut again, hitting Rosina on