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.

money she wired to the reporters and the

by

Rachel. “What do you have

fake. Someone’s setting me up. Laurinda, Steward, you have to stand up for me. And Sanderson, you can’t just jump to

words swayed Steward, whose primary concern was always

Steward 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?”

realizing something, he exclaimed, “Don’t tell me…”

smile, Rachel confirmed. “Yes, my brother has

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

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

Steward looked

expression darkened, a flash of

slightly at him, then frowned.

did it, then I might as well get hit by a bus!” Rachel cursed herself without hesitation, “Steward, this is a

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

Her response was light and easy, and she shot Lorna a

stormy when Steward stood up. “Sanderson, come with

fists,

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

attached to his father, Sanderson hesitated but then

think you’re off the hook just because Steward isn’t pursuing

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

Lorna 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,

Lorna was shocked.

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

two women left the room, leaving Lorna and

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

asked, “What did Steward