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.”

his laughter

“Why

hesitated before replying, “I know what you’re

eyebrow, “So, you’re not willing

frowned as if making up her mind. “Fine.”

was stunned. Did this girl agree to a

extended her other hand. “Let’s try holding both hands at once. Maybe it’ll

What the hell?

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before Everard burst out laughing again. How

could respond, Cordelia was already on her feet. “That’s enough for today. Let’s try it tomorrow” She slung her backpack over her shoulders, her oversized school blazer swishing as

slowly

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

steered clear of them, visibly

saw them. “School rules say no dyed hair, Yates. Take them

Yates ignored him.

retorted, “Latham, we’re not in your

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

about to launch into a lecture when Flame number

the eight of them and Yates hurried over to Cordelia’s side.

looked at them, puzzled. “What

the Galaxy Math Whiz Competition results day. We’re here to back. you

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

his 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

Cordelia murmured, “OK”

think she was anxious? She wasn’t nervous

results were imminent, so she

a clear path as everyone

was thus escorted safely to class and

Math Whiz Competition results were announced during the long break

the field and was strolling back to the

struck ten.