Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 135

After sending the message, Cordelia returned her gaze to the painting before her, marveling at the artistry that filled the room.

The image of Lorna’s latest plece lingered in her mind, and after comparing it to the previous one, she reached conclusion: She couldn’t discern the deeper meaning in the paintings, but in terms of technique and style, Lorna hadn’t lost her touch one bit!

Fanny’s remarks were nothing but an attempt to knock her down!

Thinking back on Lorna’s forlorn and heartbroken expression, and the whispers that were circulating in the community. Cordelia felt a surge of anger.

She wanted to clear her mother’s name fair and square.

But how? She couldn’t exactly invite all the high society ladies over and announce that Lorna was, in fact, the renowned artist Lorn, could she?

Lacking basic street smarts, Cordelia sat at her desk, deep in thought, but failed to conjure up a solid plan. Finally, she picked up her phone, and decided to seek advice from her teacher.

She texted Mr. All–Round, spilling the beans from start to finish before asking, “What should I do?”

The problem that seemed insurmountable to her was met with a breezy reply from Mr. All–Round, “Easy peasy, just do as I say.”

At dinner that evening, Lorna appeared almost normal, but her vacant expression and forced smile betrayed her true state.

When Sanderson served her a portion of the roast, she offered a weak smile and asked, “Everything’s okay at work, right?”

Mrs. Collins had a point; a wife accused of deception could tarnish the company’s reputation.

Sanderson’s eyes flickered upon hearing this, but he managed to say, “What could possibly go wrong?”

His acting was impeccable, and Lorna, unsuspecting, failed to see through it.

Had Cordelia not been keeping a close eye on him, she would have missed the brief moment of distraction; it seemed he too was affected by the rumor.

As they neared the end of their meal, Cordelia casually inquired, “When is that charity gala Mrs. Collins mentioned happening?”

“Tomorrow night,” Lorna replied automatically.

you going?”

such matters. Before she could answer, Sanderson chimed in, “No need to go

never pushed her to participate in the elite gatherings that Rachel had typically

that they had branched out on their own,

inevitable gossip at such an event. Sanderson didn’t want to expose her to that, preferring to spare her the whispers and

Lorna gripped her fork tightly, she finally spoke up. “I’ll go.”

nodded in agreement, “Yeah, I’d like to

Lorna and Sanderson were stunned, turning

express wishes of her own, and they couldn’t bear to deny her. Loma agreed. Alright

then asked, “What should we bring as a

of the community. Each invited quest was expected to contribute something

event had always been under Mrs. Collins‘ purview,

among the

were tight, and unlike other

suggested, “Let’s take the painting you finished in the studio today.”

froze, wanting to object, but Sanderson firmly interjected, “Yes, that’s a

hefty sum for the painting. Even if it meant inflating the price, it was a small price to pay to restore Lorna’s honor.

Delaney family of buying her an art exhibit, but he would show them

he rose from the table and

him, “Sanderson, I don’t need you to prop me up, you…

continued as they ascended

Sanderson’s approval, the plan seemed

and made her way upstairs. Once in her room, she checked her messages and saw one from

responded, Painter sent another message.

Painter asked, “Lia?”

up her phone and leisurely replied, “She’ll be at the charity gala tomorrow. You can

replied, “Thank you

he let out a

him, coughed and asked, “Dad, can

demeanor, said, “Whether we can trust her or not, we’ll find out tomorrow,