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.

“What do I need to do so I

“Not dye it? Are you

you were being bullied and crying for help? And now you’re so ungrateful

No. 1 offered a solution, “If you don’t want your red hair, fine. We’ve got a better idea. We’ll shave it off for you. How about

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

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her hair, ready to cut without

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her expression revealing her surprise &

reaction, the others felt a return to normalcy

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pushed at her too, We don’t know each other,

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finishing

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this the girl who had grabbed him on the street the

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