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,

prodded, “Why

“I know

not

as if making up

was stunned. Did this girl agree to

extended her other hand. “Let’s try holding

What the hell?

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

already on her feet. “That’s enough for today. Let’s try it tomorrow” She

the smile on Everard’s face slowly vanished, returning to his usual cold and taciturn demeanor.

entered 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

of them, visibly

and halted to shout when he saw them. “School rules say no dyed hair, Yates. Take them and get it fixed!”

Yates ignored him.

one retorted, “Latham, we’re not in your class. Mind

students. I have a right to say.

about to launch into a lecture when Flame number one spotted Cordelia,

Yates hurried

“What are you

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

results stirred up any trouble, they’d escort her to school

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 coming up in September.”

Cordelia murmured, “OK”

everyone think she was anxious? She wasn’t nervous at all. She thought she’d done

so she

clear path as everyone gave them a wide berth, which scuttled any plans of onlookers to

class and

Galaxy Math Whiz Competition results were announced during the long

her exercises on the field and was strolling back to the classroom

struck ten.