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.”

him. Instead, he chuckled softly, his laughter wrapping around

“Why

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

you’re not

frowned as if making up her mind.

stunned. Did this girl agree to a kiss

mind when she extended her other hand. “Let’s try holding both hands

What the hell?

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burst out laughing again. How could this girl be so

respond, Cordelia was already on her feet. “That’s enough for today. Let’s try it tomorrow” She slung her backpack

Everard’s face slowly vanished, returning to his usual cold and taciturn

to seven plus Merry was squatting at the entrance, their red hair quite a spectacle. Yates leaned against a nearby tree, engrossed in his phone.

steered clear of them, visibly

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

Yates ignored him.

not in your class. Mind your own

with them. “You’re students. I have a right to say.

to launch into a lecture when Flame number

of them and Yates

“What are you doing here?”

Math Whiz Competition results

stirred up any trouble, they’d escort her to school so no one could get under

bike and joined them, pushing it 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

Cordelia murmured, “OK”

anxious? She wasn’t nervous at all. She

were imminent, so she didn’t say much more.

path as everyone gave them a wide berth, which scuttled any plans

and settled in for the following

Math Whiz Competition results were announced during the long break at

finished her exercises on the field and was

struck ten.