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.

pointed at the evidence on the table. “Laurinda, Steward, Kermit, it’s all here. The money she wired to the reporters and the calls she made are all undeniable. How can you

perplexed by the

examined the evidence, he turned to Rachel. “What

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

Steward, whose primary concern was always the company’s

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

something, he

has made his acquaintance, and

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

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appeared troubled. “He was supposed to come over this weekend. But now, with

Steward looked at Sanderson.

expression darkened, a flash of

head slightly at him, then frowned. “You didn’t

it, then I might as well get hit by a bus!” Rachel cursed herself without hesitation, “Steward, this is a conspiracy. You and Sanderson must get to the

personally. As for this weekend’s invitation

response was light and easy, and she shot Lorna a glance that didn’t go unnoticed.

was still stormy when Steward stood up. “Sanderson, come with me to the

clenched his fists, staring at Rachel.

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

to his father, Sanderson hesitated but then helped Steward

don’t think you’re off the hook just because Steward

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

seeks a partner for at harmonious home. Lorna, as the eldest daughter–in–law of the family, you

Lorna was shocked.

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

the two women left the room, leaving Lorna and Cordelia

returned to his room, and his

“What did Steward say?”