Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 253

Cordelia couldn't shake the feeling that Everard didn't need any protection from her father.

Everyone was buzzing about how Everard had a fallout with Bill and Calvert, leading to his departure from Fortuna Group. But having shared meals with both Bill and Calvert, Cordelia noticed something different about Calvert's attitude towards Everard.

Everard would boss Calvert around, not mincing his words. And Calvert? Not a peep of complaint-he almost seemed scared of Everard. That fear translated into an unusual politeness towards Cordelia as well. So, maybe Everard and Bill's relationship wasn't as rocky as everyone thought.

Just as she was about to chime in, Laurinda cut through the tension. "Think this through! Taking on Bill with the whole Prosperity Conglomerate is like bringing a knife to a gunfight! Do you want to drive the whole family to bankruptcy?"

Before Sanderson could respond, Lorna jumped in. "Mom, if managing the company feels like a gamble to you, then why not sell your shares to us? That way, if things go south with Bill, you won't be dragged down with us."

Laurinda blinked in disbelief. "What did you say?"

Lorna, with the confidence of someone who's just come into money, didn't hesitate. "If you're worried about being implicated, discuss it with Kermit. Figure out how much those shares are worth and sell them to us. Then, whatever mess we get into with Bill won't touch you."

Sanderson's eyes lit up at Lorna's suggestion. With the company dividends and Lorna's recent art sale, they might just be able to buy out Kermit and Laurinda's shares. Without Kermit's cronies in the company, Sanderson imagined the business could truly thrive. It would mean Lorna's earnings would go towards this, but in the end, they were in it together. This could also mean severing ties with the Delaney family for good.

Sanderson nodded. "I think it's a viable plan."

is your grand scheme? To tear the Delaney family apart? You've already split the family, now you want the company too? Sanderson, look at the wife you've

get him? He was baffled by Laurinda's logic and suggested, "Mom, why not discuss this with Dad? Or I can call him to pick you

I don't know what's going on? Bill's coming to Greenmeadow, and you think I'd know that without your father's say- so? This is all his

sank. Lorna's face turned

him back to reality. "Don't get sidetracked. Your dad's probably just trying

your distance from Everard for now.

Sanderson knew. But as for relinquishing his chairman position to Kermit? Steward was shocked at the suggestion. "Why would I do that? Kermit's a mess. He can't handle

game. Sanderson didn't expose her,

Mathilda remarked, "I knew it. You're the only businessman in the family. Your dad

then retired to their rooms, each lost in their thoughts about

advice to rest. Having missed a month of school, Cordelia felt

the café. But as she entered, instead of Everard, a stranger was perched

man had a rough look about him, his neck adorned with a chunky gold chain that screamed excess, his wrist weighed down by a watch that looked like it cost more than a small car, and on his fingers, a gemstone ring the size of

his accent thick with hints of the Northeast, "Yeah, that bed's a nightmare, where

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