Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 107

Kermit had always bristled when he came to check on the case progress with Officer Skyler. The guy had a way of talking that was like a slap on his face, condescending and irksome.

He’d been itching to see Sanderson squirm under that same unpleasant treatment.

But as Sanderson stood there, unflappable as ever, Kermit couldn’t help but jump the gun and ask, “Officer, did you call us here because the money’s been recovered? How much did you get back?”

Skyler, interrupted, didn’t bother hiding his annoyance, and snapped, “And who might you be? The Delaney case got reassigned, didn’t it? Why’re you sticking your nose in other people’s business?”

Kermit went red, caught off guard.

Rachel whispered to the trio, “See what I mean? The guy’s all swagger, no tact. But hands tied, we can’t afford to tick him off.”

Sanderson and Lorna exchanged a look, thinking, “This Skyler was a piece of work, alright.”

After his sharp words, Skyler sidestepped Kermit and approached the others.

Sanderson stepped forward, putting himself between Cordelia and Lorna. If Skyler was going to blow a fuse, he wasn’t going to let it be at them.

As the officer neared them, Sanderson was about to offer a greeting when Skyler, with a sycophantic tone, smiled and said, “Lia, Mrs. Delaney, Mr. Delaney, I’m so sorry to drag you down here.”

He patted his chest, nearly letting slip “boss Cordelia” that would have been out of place.

All three stared at Skyler, dumbfounded.

Kermit and Rachel couldn’t believe their eyes. This was the same man who’d been too lofty to even converse with them moments ago. What was with the sudden turnaround? And what was that he called Cordelia? “Lia“? They all turned to look at Cordelia, and Sanderson couldn’t help but ask, “Lia, you two know each other?”

Cordelia nodded, unfazed, “Oh, we’ve met once.”

Met once, and he was this chummy?

Cordelia’s brow furrowed slightly. Why did Skyler call her Lia? That was too close.

silence and Cordelia’s confusion, Skyler continued, “Here’s the deal. We’ve nabbed Calvert, and the money’s been recovered. We brought you in to transfer it back into your bank account. Just

document, and when Sanderson saw what was

growing impatient and unable to see the details, nudged Rachel to ask,

his head, “Not

“A third, then?”

Skyler said, “Impossible.”

let out a sigh of relief, thinking if a third hadn’t been recovered, then they were in the clear for

with a smile, “Well, at least a fifth, right?”

don’t

“No, I get it. Your job is tough. It’s

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they might be struggling to come to terms with it.”

“It’s just bad luck, and don’t take it too hard. If you need to, let it out. I

in, “Right, even a few million is a win. Don’t be

had never been one to fuss over money. After all, if they could consider it spending thirty million to sever ties with Laurinda, they were ahead.

was contorting Sanderson instead, “Whatever we get back is a bonus. Sign the paperwork, and

“No,

Lorna was

snapped to Skyler, who stood straighter, “Didn’t I tell you? You seem to have the wrong Idea about us. We serve the people. You were

then Kermit was the

Skyler, shouting. “You said you couldn’t get much

shrugged nonchalantly. “I never said that. I told you, every case is different. How much we recover is down to luck. Calvert didn’t move the assets, so you just got

envy. They couldn’t say a word, only shoot Sanderson a look, when Skyler cut in, “This is a police station, no shouting. If you two aren’t here

with a smile, Skyler said, “Mr. Delaney, Mrs. Delaney, Lia, shall we go to the lounge to sign the documents?

left, Rachel turned

What now?

Sanderson. After what we did, he’s got no love left. He’s not going to return our money with the contract

million was transferred. After signing off, they walked out of the station,

“So, we didn’t lose money, and we actually made