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.

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

by the

Rachel. “What do you have to

being caught red–handed, Rachel said, “They are 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 with the company on the verge

primary concern was always the

others a chance to speak. “Steward, I have some good news to share, and since everyone’s here, I’ll

realizing something, he exclaimed, “Don’t tell

composed smile, Rachel confirmed. “Yes, my brother 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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“He was supposed to come over this weekend. But now, with these unjust accusations, how can I

Steward looked at Sanderson.

expression darkened, a flash of anger

his head slightly at him, then frowned. “You didn’t do this?”

a bus!” Rachel cursed herself without hesitation, “Steward,

someone look into it personally. As for this weekend’s invitation to Mr. Calvert, discuss it with

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

stormy when Steward stood up. “Sanderson, come

fists, staring at

his voice. “Sanderson!” Perhaps too agitated,

his father, Sanderson hesitated but then helped

don’t think you’re off the hook just

as she replied. “Lorna, I’m not

cup on the table. “In marrying, one seeks a partner

Lorna was shocked.

all the business they’ve done with the Delaney family over the years. That’s what I call a

the two women left the room, leaving Lorna and

night, Sanderson returned to his room, and

“What did