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

what you’re doing, but some lines just shouldn’t be

was about to say more when Cordelia turned to Mathilda. “Grandma, would you

Laurinda and Rachel before

Laurinda cut her off. “Her? Why should she go? Does she have the money or the ticket? Pfft, I heard someone saying they wouldn’t spend my son’s money and would rather use

took a deep breath to calm herself. “Lia, I’m not interested in watercolors.

interested. Is it the money

Mathilda’s face tightened.

clenched

the picture of serenity, she now realized how humiliating the lack of financial independence

money, why would she let

Lorna’s distressed face, Laurinda grew more smug “Dear, shall I lend you

money is what my son earned,

just then, Cordelia’s cool

enveloped the living

your dad’s money you’re spending?

Eventually.L money?”

even money can’t buy these tickets; you need the right

could speak, Cordelia added, “I

phone, informing Lorna, “I have six of them.”

into silence once

a moment, Lorna was astounded. “Lia, where did you

replying, “A friend gave

‘Which friend? How do

her phone in hand, “Just through… online.”

in surprise,

hesitated slightly. “…You could

Rachel laughed out loud. “Tickets to this art show are like gold dust, and someone just gave you six? Lia, you’ve been had. There are so many scams online. Lorna, you gotta

“Who’s being careless?

say anything, don’t overthink

or are you insinuating something

soured the atmosphere at home, and Lorna’s frustration had

what right did Rachel have

somewhat embarrassed. “Lomna,

was resolute. If you don’t leave