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 wrapping around Cordelia’s heart, which made

“Why

before replying, “I know

not willing to

if making up her mind.

Did this girl agree to a kiss and embrace?

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

What the hell?

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laughing again. How could this girl be

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

on Everard’s face slowly vanished, returning to

of red. Flame squad numbers one to seven plus Merry was squatting at the entrance, their red

steered clear of

by on his beat–up bike and halted to shout when he saw them. “School rules say no dyed hair, Yates. Take them

Yates ignored him.

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

tried to reason with them. “You’re students. I

was about to launch into a lecture when Flame number

and Yates hurried

puzzled. “What are you doing here?”

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

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

them, pushing it along Cordelia. He spoke, “Cordelia, relax. Results don’t define you, and the Galaxy Math Whiz Competition is just a

Cordelia murmured, “OK”

wasn’t nervous at all. She thought she’d done pretty well.

imminent, so she didn’t

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

and settled in for the following two

announced during the long

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

struck ten.