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.

Kermit, it’s all here. The money she wired to the

by

the evidence, he turned to Rachel. “What do you have to say

And Sanderson, you can’t just jump to conclusions. It’s someone else’s plot to stir discord

primary concern

and since everyone’s here, I’ll just say

then realizing something, he exclaimed, “Don’t tell me…”

confirmed. “Yes, my brother has made his acquaintance, and they’ve become fast friends!”

smile to Steward’s face. “Good! When can your brother

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

Steward looked

of

his head slightly at him, then frowned. “You

“Steward, this is a conspiracy. You and Sanderson must get to the bottom of

nodded. “I’ll have someone look into it personally. As for this weekend’s invitation to Mr. Calvert, discuss it with

was light and easy, and she shot

when Steward stood up. “Sanderson, come with

fists, staring

voice. “Sanderson!” Perhaps too

his father, Sanderson hesitated but then helped Steward upstairs.

think you’re off the hook just because Steward isn’t pursuing

as she replied. “Lorna, I’m not

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

Lorna was shocked.

hand. “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 who’ve never

women left the room, leaving Lorna

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

“What did