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

by the documents.

examined the evidence, he turned to Rachel. “What

just jump to conclusions. It’s someone else’s

swayed Steward, whose primary concern was always the company’s

and since everyone’s here, I’ll just say it. Do you remember mentioning a very influential person from

nodded, then realizing something, he exclaimed, “Don’t

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

can your brother introduce Mr. Calvert to us? Whent

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to come over this weekend. But now, with

it, Steward looked

of anger in

at him, then frowned.

“Steward, this is a conspiracy. You and Sanderson must get

look into it personally. As for this weekend’s invitation

response was light and easy, and she shot Lorna a glance that didn’t go unnoticed.

when Steward stood up.

clenched his fists, staring

Perhaps too

his father, Sanderson hesitated but then helped Steward upstairs.

at Rachel. “Rachel, don’t think you’re

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

was about to retort, Laurinda slammed her cup on the table. “In marrying, one seeks a partner for at harmonious home. Lorna,

Lorna was shocked.

“The Smith family is impressed 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 wife, unlike some

two women left the room,

Sanderson returned to his room,

“What did