Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 84

It was a rare occasion when the whole family was in the Delaney Manor. Steward and Laurinda lounged on the sofa while Rachel and Juliana flanked a stranger whose chuckles filled the air. His round, Jovial face bore some of a businessman’s cunning and a vague resemblance to Sanderson, Indicating he must be Cordelia’s Uncle

Kermit.

Cordelia entered the living room with Lorna, making her way to Sanderson, who exuded an aura of sophistication in his suit, the top button undone to reveal a crisp waistcoat beneath.

Silently, Cordelia compared Sanderson to Uncle Kermit.

Sanderson had an air of polished erudition, more like a highly educated professional than a mere merchant. And Kermit seemed to embody the quintessential trader, sophisticated, adaptable, but perhaps a bit too slick for the grand ambitions of the Delaney legacy.

From appearances alone, Sanderson had the edge.

Sanderson broke the silence when Cordelia sat down, hugging her schoolbag tightly. “Lia, this concerns you. I’ve been waiting for you to come home.”

Cordelia nodded.

Unable to contain herself, Laurinda huffed, “Fine, you’ve gathered all family members here as if it’s some grand Inquisition. Can we get on with it now?”

Steward furrowed his brows, sensing something amiss.

Indeed, Sanderson laid out the evidence he’d gathered on the table. “I thought someone was targeting the Delaney family through something Lia did but had never expected this. Rachel, what has Lia ever done to you that you’d frame her?”

The room fell into stunned silence.

Laurinda was the first to retort. “Sanderson, have you lost your mind? How could Rachel do such a thing?”

Kermit interrupted, “Sanderson, you must make a mistake. Rachel couldn’t have.”

Juliana glanced at Rachel guiltily, too anxious to speak.

The money she wired to the reporters and the calls she

was perplexed by

evidence, he turned to Rachel.

fake. Someone’s setting me up. Laurinda, Steward, you have to stand up for me. And Sanderson, you can’t just jump to conclusions. It’s someone else’s plot to stir discord within our family, especially now

words swayed Steward, whose primary concern was always the

to speak. “Steward, I have some good news to share, and since everyone’s here, I’ll just say

nodded, then realizing something, he

smile, Rachel confirmed. “Yes, my brother has made his acquaintance, and

When can your brother introduce Mr. Calvert to us? Whent

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was supposed to come over this weekend. But now, with these unjust accusations, how

looked at

expression darkened, a flash of anger in

shook his head slightly at him, then frowned.

hit by a bus!” Rachel cursed herself without hesitation, “Steward, this is a conspiracy. You and Sanderson must get to the bottom of it. No

nodded. “I’ll have someone look into it personally. As for this weekend’s

was light and easy, and she shot Lorna a glance

still stormy when Steward stood up.

clenched his fists, staring

raised his voice. “Sanderson!” Perhaps too agitated, he

Sanderson hesitated

at Rachel. “Rachel, don’t think you’re

downcast as she replied. “Lorna, I’m not sure

was about to retort, Laurinda slammed her cup on the table. “In marrying, one seeks a partner for at harmonious home. Lorna, as the eldest daughter–in–law of the family, you should act the part!”

Lorna was shocked.

is impressed with all the business they’ve done with the Delaney family over the years. That’s what I call a good match. Rachel, you’re Kermit’s capable wife, unlike some who’ve

women left the room,

that night, Sanderson returned to his room, and his demeanor was still

did