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.

wired

perplexed by

Steward examined the evidence, he turned to Rachel. “What

just jump to conclusions.

concern was

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

he

smile, Rachel confirmed. “Yes, my brother has made his acquaintance,

your brother introduce Mr. Calvert to

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was supposed to come over this weekend. But now, with

it, Steward looked at

of anger

at him, then frowned. “You

one who did 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 bottom

for this weekend’s

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

stood up.

his fists, staring at

voice. “Sanderson!” Perhaps too agitated, he began to

Sanderson hesitated but then

don’t think you’re off the hook just because Steward isn’t pursuing this.”

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

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, you should act

Lorna was shocked.

the Delaney family over the years. That’s what I call a good match. Rachel, you’re

left the room,

Sanderson returned to his room, and his demeanor was still

asked, “What did Steward say?”