Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 16

Cordelia urged Larry to head back first, then made her way toward the other side.

After crossing the street, she slipped into an alleyway where the raucous shouts of street vendors seemed to be cut off, creating an oasis of calm amidst the clamor.

She walked on for about two hundred meters until she heard noises coming from around the corner. Turning the bend. she was met with a group of about seven or eight individuals.

In that instant, Cordelia’s vision was flooded with red.

The seven, decked out in various school uniforms, represented different institutions. The girls sported pink. hair, while the boys‘ fir

red locks were slicked up with enough gel to rival a bonfire.

At that moment, they had Merry cornered.

Flame No. 1 shoved Merry, “Who gave you permission to dye your hair back?”

Flame No. 2 chimed in, “Merry, are you trying to bail on us?”

Flame No. 3 added, “Have you forgotten what happens to those who try to leave the fold?”

Merry was trapped in the middle, shivering with fear, her heavily made–up face a canvas of terror. She pleaded with someone on the side, “Yates, please, let me be!”

That was when Cordelia spotted Flame No. 8.

Leaning against the cool grey wall, Yates also sported an exaggerated red mane. Despite his wild hair, his good looks were unmistakable. He was slouched against the wall, eyes half–lidded, engrossed in a game on his phone, an aggressive aura around him.

Flame No. 1 spoke again, “Merry, have you forgotten the oath you took when you joined? We’ll give you one chance. Dye your hair back by tomorrow, or face the consequences of betraying the Flame Union!”

Standing bewildered at the entrance of the alley, Cordelia finally began to piece together the situation.

Merry’s fiery hair was apparently the hallmark of the Flame Union, and their ringleader was none other than

Yates.

Everyone at school avoided Merry, fearing Yates. Even Hanley wouldn’t dare cross him. It seemed this guy was either fearless or came from a powerful family, or possibly both.

her fear, Merry stuttered, “What do I need to do so

“Not dye it? Are you

were being bullied and crying for help? And now

“If you don’t want your red hair, fine. We’ve got a better idea. We’ll shave it

down, clutching her hair, “No, please…” But her

you’ve brought this on

strand of her hair, ready to cut without mercy!

That’s when….

everyone in their tracks. They turned to look at the mouth

her misty eyes scanning the group before settling

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seng Cordata, was momentarily stored, then urgently oted our “Cordella, don’t worry about me

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yet members instinctively cleared a path

was in front of Sherry

ronds of silence, during which Flame is 1 began to question his life choices Cordelia finally spoke, “What does it take to leave

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out at once. Thears only one way Bear rates, and you become the boss of

moment, her expression revealing her

the others felt a

regained his swagger “Scared, huh? Mind your business and bear e don’t waste our time?

don’t know each other,

her backpack to Merry and then turned to

finishing

signs of impatience tossing no phone aside and limbering

upon seeing Cordelia, his

this the girl who had grabbed him on

gentle and fail, clearly not from their word How

recognize him. They stood fading each other

finally said, “Well, come

paused before asking. “Could you

perplexed, “Why?”

impassive face, but inwardly feeling somewhat embarrassed, Cordelia soled Tcont know how to fight.