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.

results are legit? It could be a fluke.]

already won people over, so this

lapdog for Juliana and Hanley. I have no idea whose account it is. It’s

Two and

was packing up to head to her physics

and realized they were business partners. So, they agreed to engage their kids! Can you

a beat. “Early romance isn’t good.”

Merry was speechless.

stood up, navigated the crooked aisle, and was about to leave when she suddenly stopped before

flabbergasted. “Uh? Um, I don’t know because

headed toward the lecture hall.

13:14

people gathered around her. “Cordella, you scored 2887”

Cordelia nodded.

of them extended a hand. “Genius queen, can I shake your hand? I’ve got a physics quiz today, and your genius will rub off on me!”

her hand, and

“Cordelia, did you hear Greenmeadow University called Hanley, offering

her a brief look. “No.”

contests in sophomore year and didn’t make an impression on the admissions office. Greenmeadow

scorer.”

problems. Latham had reviewed her paper and found all 12 deducted points were for procedural errors. She had missed several scoring formulas while solving them. Latham said the only way

of papers. “Cordelia’s performance in the Galaxy Math Whiz Competition has brought glory to our school. Let’s not lag in physics, though. I’m counting on some

School, apart from the two specialized classes, most students were prepping. for studying abroad, so competitions weren’t

dominated the math and science horse had emerged, and

this year,

with a touch of disappointment. Even the most talented students had their limits, and

that thought, he distributed the tests.

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

quiet minutes,

I score?”

“158, quite impressive!”

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