Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 34

Sanderson’s face went momentarily blank when he heard the news.

It was like when Cordelia aced her exams, topping her year. He was stunned at first, but after getting to know her life in the orphanage, he realized her brilliance was no fluke.

After finishing junior high, Cordelia had taken to studying on her own.

But Math competition required more than just talent. They also demanded hard work. No matter how clever Cordelia was, having just returned half a month ago, how could she score well in such a challenging competition?

He patted Lorna’s shoulder, sighing with a tinge of self–reproach. If he hadn’t lost Cordelia all those years ago. she would undoubtedly be the brightest star among her peers.

While they were talking, Steward suddenly strode over with his hands clasped behind his back and addressed Sanderson, “Come here, son.”

Sanderson hastily followed. “What’s up, Dad?”

Steward gazed at Sanderson. “Have you got any news on that Calvert fellow?”

Sanderson shook his head.

Steward frowned. “Try harder to find him.”

“Will do.”

As usual, Cordelia got off at Midnight Scent, had breakfast, and held hands with Everard for some time.

Lately, their hand-holding sessions were getting longer by the day. It lasted two minutes that day, and she still felt a faint ache in her chest.

As Cordelia tuned into her body’s signals, Everard leaned back on the table, propping his forehead with his free hand. “Girl, don’t you think this wastes time?” His voice was low and seductively charming.

Cordelia paused. “So what can I do?” she asked.

Everard’s lips curled into a teasing smile, and at that moment, it seemed as if all the light in the room gathered on his face. His features, sharp and firm, took on an enticing glow. “I have a method that’s quick and easy. Want to hear it?”

Cordelia suddenly realized what he was hinting at. She quickly averted her gaze, answering indifferently, “No, thanks.”

provoke him. Instead, he chuckled softly, his laughter wrapping around Cordelia’s heart, which made her throat

prodded, “Why not?”

replying, “I know what you’re suggesting.”

you’re not willing to try it

frowned as if making up her

this girl agree to a

try

What the hell?

1/3

before Everard burst out laughing again. How could this girl be so adorable?

feet. “That’s enough for today. Let’s try it tomorrow”

slowly

the school gates, she saw a sea of red. Flame squad numbers one to seven plus Merry was squatting at the entrance, their red hair quite a spectacle. Yates leaned against a nearby tree,

clear of them, visibly

beat–up bike and halted to shout when he saw them. “School rules

Yates ignored him.

“Latham, we’re not in

them. “You’re students. I

lecture when Flame number one spotted Cordelia, his eyes lighting

Yates hurried over

“What are you doing

her. “Today’s the Galaxy Math Whiz Competition results day. We’re here to back.

trouble, they’d escort her to school so no one could get under her skin with their

along Cordelia. He spoke, “Cordelia, relax. Results don’t define you, and the Galaxy Math Whiz Competition is just a warm–up. The real deal is the National Math League

Cordelia murmured, “OK”

anxious? She wasn’t nervous at all. She thought she’d

so she didn’t

way to the classroom, causing a clear path as everyone gave them a wide berth, which scuttled any

safely to class and

Galaxy Math Whiz Competition results were announced during the long

just finished her exercises on the field and was strolling back to the classroom when the

struck ten.