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

perplexed by the documents.

turned to Rachel. “What do you

up for me. And Sanderson, you can’t just jump to conclusions. It’s someone else’s plot

swayed Steward, whose primary concern

I have some good news to share, and since everyone’s here, I’ll just say it. Do you remember

realizing something, he exclaimed, “Don’t tell

has made his

your brother introduce

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

it, Steward looked at

of anger in his eyes.

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 one could slander me like this!”

personally. As for this weekend’s invitation

Her response was light and easy, and she

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

his fists, staring at

Perhaps too agitated, he began to

attached to his father, Sanderson hesitated but

“Rachel, don’t think you’re off the hook

“Lorna, I’m not sure what

a partner for at harmonious home. Lorna, as

Lorna was shocked.

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

left the room, leaving Lorna and

Sanderson returned to his room, and his demeanor was

“What did Steward say?”

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