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.

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

was perplexed by the documents.

the evidence, he turned to Rachel.

without 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

words swayed Steward, whose primary concern was always the company’s well–being.

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

something, he

has made his acquaintance, and they’ve become fast

face. “Good! When can your brother introduce Mr.

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was supposed to come over this weekend. But

it, Steward looked at

expression darkened, a flash of anger

at him, then frowned. “You didn’t do

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

“I’ll have someone look into it personally. As for this weekend’s invitation to Mr.

and easy, and she shot Lorna a glance

face was still stormy when Steward stood up.

his fists,

Perhaps too agitated, he

attached to his father, Sanderson hesitated but then helped Steward

“Rachel, don’t think

replied. “Lorna, I’m not sure what you’re talking about.”

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, you should act the part!”

Lorna was shocked.

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

left the room, leaving

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

“What did Steward