Chapter 36

Laurinda hadn’t finished her sentence when Lorna, bubbling with excitement, leaped to her feet. Sanderson had

been peering over Lorna’s shoulder to check the score and collided with her accidentally.

“Ouch…” Sanderson rubbed his sore chin

Lorna asked with concern, “Oh dear, are you okay?”

Laurinda snorted, “Look at you, no poise sitting or standing What? Did she bomb the test?”

No sooner had she spoken than Lorna shouted, “288! My god, Lia is a genius!”

Sanderson was shocked. “What?”

Laurinda was stunned. “That high? No way. You must be seeing things!”

288

Sanderson grabbed the tablet, and his eyes went wide. “No joke, 2

Laurinda furrowed her brow, stepping forward in disbelief. But upon seeing the score, her jaw clenched tight. “How can this be? It’s impossible…”

The narrative flipped in the school forums and online chatter.

[Lord, I bow down to her!]

[Genius persona locked down! I’m on my knees!]

[I’ve witnessed a live academic beatdown these past few days.]

[Hey genius, you rock! Do you want a follower?]

Amidst the praise, a discordant voice appeared.

knows if these results are legit? It could be

so this comment got immediately blasted. Five minutes later, the

for Juliana and Hanley. I have no idea whose account it is. It’s so gross!”

during the break, leaned into her gossip prowess. “Lia, I’ve got some hot gossip for you. Did you hear two kids from Class Two and Three were caught in the act

her physics competition prep but played along with

realized they were business partners. So, they agreed to engage their kids! Can you believe it? Lia, what’s your

a beat. “Early romance

Merry was speechless.

she suddenly stopped before Merry. With a deadpan expression and misty

don’t know because I’ve never kissed anyone!”

Cordelia uttered and headed toward the

13:14

she settled into the physics competition class, people gathered around her. “Cordella, you scored 2887”

Cordelia nodded.

shake your hand? I’ve got a physics quiz today, and your genius

them, leisurely raised her hand, and they gingerly shook it before letting

did you hear Greenmeadow University called

her a brief

contests in sophomore year and didn’t

scorer.”

all 12 deducted points were for procedural errors. She had

that moment, Mr. Sawyer walked in with several sets of papers. “Cordelia’s performance in the Galaxy Math Whiz Competition has brought glory to our school. Let’s not lag in physics, though.

two specialized classes, most students were

School had always dominated the math and science horse had emerged, and

this year, a

a touch of disappointment. Even the most talented students had their limits, and Cordelia had been all about math

that thought, he

There were only seven to grade, so she marked them on the spot, allowing the remaining time for self–study

quiet minutes, Sawyer finished grading.

Sawyer, what did I score?” Juliana

responded, “158,

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