Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 127

Cordelia stood frozen, a flicker of disbelief crossing her face as she clutched her phone, staring at the six digital tickets on the screen. A thought raced through her mind were these really worth $50,0007

She wandered into the living room, where a few people turned their heads in unison towards her.

Laurinda snorted through her nose, making no move to greet her

Steward, on the other hand, smiled warmly. “Hey Lia, how was school today? Tiring?”

Cordelia didn’t intend to engage with her grandmother or Rachel, but she couldn’t ignore her granddad’s friendly inquiry.

She shook her head. “Not really.”

Having said that, she dropped her by the couch and took a seat next to Lorna.

Rachel

continued, addressing Lorna, “Lorna, help us out, will you? Here’s the ticket.”

With that, she tried to press the ticket into Lorna’s hand, but Lorna pushed it back, steadfast in her refusal. “Really, I can’t. Lia and Everard are just dating; it wouldn’t be right to make Everard bow his head.”

Seeing Lorna’s resistance, Rachel turned to Cordelia. “Lia, what do you think? Your mom would love this art show. If you could just swallow your pride a bit and get Calvert to add Juliana on Facebook, I will give her the ticket! You’re such a good daughter, surely you wouldn’t want to disappoint your mom, right?”

Lorna frowned. “Rachel, don’t talk nonsense. I’m not interested in the art show!”

As she attempted to give the ticket back to Rachel, Cordelia’s leisurely voice chimed in, “Is this ticket really worth 5 grand?”

Lorna blinked in surprise.

Rachel’s face lit up. “Yes, and you can’t just buy them, you need connections. I knew you’d care about your mom. She’s just being stubborn because she doesn’t want to put you on the spot. Isn’t it worth just a little pride to make her happy?”

Cordelia let out a nonchalant “Oh,” then turned to Lorna, “Mom,

let’s g

go

“Lia, I appreciate what you’re doing, but some lines just

to say more when Cordelia turned to Mathilda.

Laurinda and Rachel before coughing. “I… L…”

her off. “Her? Why should she go? Does she have the money or the ticket? Pfft, I heard someone saying they

frown deepened. She took a deep breath to calm herself. “Lia, I’m

quite interested. Is it

Mathilda’s face tightened.

Lorna clenched

to be the picture of

her own money, why would she let her mother

face, Laurinda grew more smug “Dear, shall I

my son earned, rightfully shared

continued, Lorna’s quilt grew, and just then, Cordelia’s cool voice rose again. “Grandma, il treat

the living room

Is it not your dad’s money

Eventually.L money?”

can’t buy these tickets; you

Cordelia added, “I have tickets.”

phone, informing Lorna, “I have six

into silence

a moment, Lorna was astounded. “Lia, where did you get these?”

pondered briefly before replying, “A friend gave

friend? How do you know them?”

phone in hand, “Just through… online.”

in surprise, “An internet friend?”

slightly. “…You could say

gold dust, and someone just gave you six? Lia, you’ve been had. There are so many scams online.

darkened. “Who’s being careless? What are you

“I didn’t say anything, don’t overthink it…

insinuating something about

three had soured the atmosphere at home, and

and an elder, couldn’t be dismissed, but what right did Rachel have to cause

“Lomna, we’re all family here,

was resolute. If you don’t leave now, I’ll call security!”