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.

Steward, Kermit, it’s all here. The money she wired to the reporters and the calls she made are all undeniable. How can you not confess?”

was perplexed by the documents.

the evidence, he turned to Rachel. “What do you have to say about this?”

And Sanderson, you can’t just jump to conclusions. It’s someone else’s plot to stir discord within our family, especially now with the company on the verge of going public. Don’t fall

primary concern was always

without giving others a chance to speak. “Steward, I have some good news to share, and since everyone’s here, I’ll just say it. Do you remember mentioning a very influential person from Greenmeadow, someone even the Griffin family respects? A Mr. Calvert?”

something, he exclaimed,

composed smile, Rachel confirmed. “Yes, my brother has made

a smile to Steward’s face. “Good! When can your brother introduce Mr. Calvert to us? Whent will he visit our

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But now, with these unjust accusations, how can I

it, Steward looked at

expression darkened, a flash of anger in his eyes.

head slightly at him, then frowned.

hit by a bus!” Rachel cursed herself without hesitation, “Steward, this is a

for this weekend’s invitation to Mr. Calvert,

and she shot Lorna a glance

Steward stood up. “Sanderson, come with me to the

fists,

too

his father, Sanderson hesitated but then helped Steward upstairs.

“Rachel, don’t think you’re off the hook just because Steward isn’t pursuing this.”

downcast as she replied. “Lorna,

was about to retort, Laurinda slammed her cup on the table. “In marrying, one seeks a partner for at

Lorna was shocked.

then patted Rachel’s hand. “The Smith family 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 never lifted

women left the room,

Sanderson returned to his room, and his demeanor was still grim.

did Steward

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