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 reporters

by

he turned to Rachel. “What do you have

me up. Laurinda, Steward, you have to stand up for me. And Sanderson, you can’t just

primary concern was always

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

nodded, then realizing something, he

“Yes, my brother has made his acquaintance,

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

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but then appeared troubled. “He was supposed to come over this weekend. But

Steward looked at Sanderson.

a flash of

head slightly at him, then

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

personally. As for this weekend’s invitation to Mr. Calvert, discuss it

was light and easy, and she shot

still stormy when Steward stood up. “Sanderson, come with me to the study.”

clenched his fists, staring at

too agitated, he began to cough

his father, Sanderson hesitated but then helped Steward upstairs.

Lorna glared at Rachel. “Rachel, don’t think you’re off the hook just because Steward isn’t

eyes were downcast as she replied. “Lorna, I’m not sure what you’re talking about.”

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

Lorna was shocked.

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

that, the two women left the

his room, and his demeanor was still

asked, “What did Steward say?”