Love or Die: CEO’ s Daily Dose of Swoon (Cordelia) novel Chapter 54

Lorna felt as though she were in a dream.

Born into a family with a long-standing academic tradition, she had always been reserved and not particularly adept at socializing.

Rachel, on the other hand, had been a fixture among the socialite wives, boasting an extensive network of influential friends, which bolstered her status in the family.

Laurinda's frequent jibe at Lorna was that she hadn't brought any benefit to the family.

But now, Mrs. Collins, whom Rachel had so painstakingly courted and appeased, even managing to secure an audition through her efforts, maintained an air of unshakable arrogance within the Delaney family. Yet, at that moment, Mrs. Collins behaved with unexpected gentleness, holding Lorna's hand as if they were the closest sisters.

"No need to see me off, dear. Head back now!"

Mrs. Collins was about to prepare a gift and visit Stanton with Joy in tow.

Once the group had left, Cordelia supported Lorna as they walked back. It was only then that Lorna seemed to snap back to reality. Clutching Cordelia's hand, Lorna was brimming with emotion in her eyes and said, "Lia, you are so much more amazing than I had ever imagined!"

Their conversation continued as they made their way back into the living room.

Just as they stepped through the door, a cup was hurled their way.

Cordelia quickly pulled Lorna back, narrowly avoiding the flying porcelain. When they looked up, they saw Laurinda, who had remained silent during Stanton's visit, glaring at them furiously, "You ungrateful traitor! If you're so close with Stanton, why would you help someone else take the only spot from Juliana? Don't you know who your family is? You're from the Delaney family, not the Collin family!"

Cordelia raised an eyebrow slowly at this outburst.

Laurinda hadn't dared to utter a word in front of Stanton and Mrs. Collins, but now that they were gone, she let her anger fly. What a classic case of bullying her own families!

Juliana, standing beside her, had tears welling in her eyes, staring at Cordelia maliciously, as if Cordelia did something wrong. Rachel seemed lost in a daze, clearly shaken by the event today with signs of weariness.

Lorna was no longer meek as she used to be.

Since Sanderson had told her that a division of the family assets was inevitable, she had grown confident. Now, faced with such accusations, Lorna retorted sharply, "If I heard correctly, wasn't it Juliana and Rachel who refused the opportunity offered by Stanton out of consideration for Lia? They're the ones who said no, right? As a member of the Delaney family, we stand by merit. If we get this opportunity through connections, wouldn't that sound terrible? We don't exploit favors. Right?"

Rachel and Juliana were at a loss for words.

These were their words being thrown back at them, unaltered, by Lorna!

After delivering her piece, Lorna ignored those sour expressions and led Cordelia upstairs.

Upon reaching the top of the stairs, they encountered Madeline standing at the landing. At the sight of them, Madeline called out in a strained voice, her portly figure blocking their path, "Lorna and Lia, you're back?"

She smiled reluctantly on her swarthy face, with her fat body stopping in front of the two. Her voice was loud as she said, "Lia, since you're on such good terms with Stanton, why don't you introduce him to Rosina? She's not a member of the Delaney family and doesn't care too much."

Cordelia was at a loss for words. She had never encountered such a brazen woman. Cordelia was momentarily flustered by Madeline's unashamed request.

While Madeline spoke, her eyes darted towards Cordelia's room, her demeanor anxious, her words seeming to stall for time.

Suddenly, Cordelia had a realization. If Rosina wasn't downstairs or here, then she must be...

With a furrowed brow, Cordelia brushed past Madeline and dashed directly to her room.