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.

the table. “Laurinda, Steward, Kermit, it’s all here. The money she wired to

perplexed by the documents.

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

and without being 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 going public.

swayed Steward, whose primary concern was always the company’s well–being.

good news to share, and since everyone’s here, I’ll just say it. Do you remember mentioning a very influential

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

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

“Good! When can your brother introduce Mr. Calvert

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over this weekend. But now, with these unjust accusations, how can I face staying

looked at Sanderson.

expression darkened, a flash of anger in his eyes.

shook his head slightly at him,

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

someone look into it personally. As for this weekend’s invitation to Mr. Calvert, discuss it with your brother.”

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

still stormy when Steward stood up. “Sanderson, come with

his fists, staring at Rachel.

his voice. “Sanderson!” Perhaps too agitated, he

Sanderson hesitated but then helped Steward

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

were downcast as she replied. “Lorna,

on the table. “In marrying, one seeks a partner for at harmonious home. Lorna, as the eldest daughter–in–law of

Lorna was shocked.

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 lifted a finger

the two women left the room, leaving Lorna and Cordelia behind.

room, and his demeanor

did