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 I

scoffed, “Not dye it?

you were being bullied and crying for help? And now

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

hair, “No, please…” But her arms were grabbed, leaving

this on

of her

That’s when….

rang out, freezing everyone in their tracks. They turned to look at the mouth of

misty eyes scanning the group before settling

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oted our “Cordella,

toward Marry Shepped fragile and dermy as the stomached

essen

yet members instinctively cleared

front of Sherry the faced

Flame is 1 began to question his life choices Cordelia finally spoke, “What

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

for a moment, her expression revealing her

felt a return to

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

We don’t

handed her backpack to Merry and then turned to face fates, saying simply Ter’s fight

finishing

after fughing his game did he show signs of impatience tossing no phone aside

seeing Cordelia, his

girl who had grabbed him on the street

not from their word How could

him. They stood fading each other

said, “Well, come at

paused before asking. “Could you give me half

was perplexed,

face, but inwardly feeling somewhat embarrassed, Cordelia soled