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.

was no longer meek as she used to be

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 don’t exploit

at a

thrown back at them, unaltered, by

ignored those sour expressions and led Cordelia upstairs.

the landing. At the sight of them, Madeline called out in a strained voice, her portly

said, “Lia, since 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 much.”

She had never encountered such a brazen woman. Cordelia was moment

by Madeline’s

room, her demeanor anxious, her words seeming

stall for time.

had a realization. If Rosina wasn’t downstairs or here, then she

past Madeline and dashed

out to grab her,

room. Rosina was rummaging through the desk,

Cordelia might have looked like a sweet girl, but at that moment, she was expressionless, and

sudden panic, her words stumbling as she knocked over a glass of water, spilling it across the scattered

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

music scores. A single composition by Stanton could fetch an astronomical

had said Cordelia’s piano skills were no less than his own, her compositions would sell for even more. However, after her investigation, all Rosina came across were heaps of inscrutable math scribbles, nothing

more.

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

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

taken

next instant, Cordelia stepped forward and grabbed Rosina by the collar. Without effort, she tossed the heavyset Rosina out of the room as if she

being in your room for a bit? You….” Rosina started to

hitting Rosina