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.

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

perplexed by

he turned to Rachel. “What do you have to say about this?”

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 of

primary concern was always the company’s

attention back to 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

he exclaimed, “Don’t tell me…”

a composed smile, Rachel confirmed. “Yes, my brother has made his acquaintance, and they’ve become

brought a smile to Steward’s face. “Good! When can your brother introduce Mr. Calvert to

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this weekend. But now, with these unjust accusations, how can I face staying in this house?”

Steward looked

flash of anger in his eyes.

slightly at him, then frowned. “You

might as well get hit by a bus!” Rachel cursed herself without hesitation, “Steward, this is a conspiracy. You and Sanderson must get to

into it personally. As for this weekend’s

course, Steward!” Her response was light and easy, and she shot Lorna

stormy when Steward stood up. “Sanderson,

fists, staring at

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

attached to his father, Sanderson hesitated but

the two had left, Lorna glared at Rachel. “Rachel, don’t think you’re

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

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 the

Lorna was shocked.

then patted Rachel’s hand. “The Smith family is impressed with all the business they’ve done with the Delaney family over the years.

women left the room, leaving

room, and his

asked, “What did Steward