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.

meek as

I heard correctly, wasn’t it Juliana and Rachel 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 merit. If we get this opportunity through connections, wouldn’t that sound terrible? We

were at a loss for

back at them, unaltered, by Lorna!

her piece, Lorna ignored those sour

At the sight of them, Madeline

you’re on such good terms with Stanton, why don’t you introduce him to Rosina? She’s not a member of the Delaney family and doesn’t care too

at a loss for words. She had never encountered such a

Madeline’s unashamed

room, her demeanor anxious, her

stall for time.

realization. If Rosina wasn’t downstairs or here,

a furrowed brow, Cordelia brushed past Madeline and dashed

Madeline reached out to grab her,

through the desk, with books and papers strewn

to see the slender figure of Cordelia at the doorway. Cordelia might have looked like a sweet

as she knocked over a glass of water,

forced a smile, babbling, “I was just looking for some self–taught piano materials, but your desk is such a mess… I can’t make heads

A single

compositions would sell for even more. However, after her

more.

at Cordelia, pleadingly, “Cordelia, don’t hide your talents from me. Teach me how to play the piano, or at least

After a couple of seconds, Cordelia finally spoke, her voice cool and distant, “Get out, or shall

taken

Without effort, she tossed the heavyset Rosina out of the room as if she weighed nothing.

room for a bit? You….”

again, hitting Rosina on the