Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

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.

[Who knows if these results are legit? It could be a

already won people over, so this comment got immediately blasted. Five minutes later, the

a lapdog for Juliana and Hanley. I have no idea whose account it

got some hot gossip for you. Did you hear two kids from Class Two and Three were caught in the act on the school’s field yesterday? They were hiding in

results, was packing up to head to her physics competition prep but played along with

were business partners. So, they agreed to engage

“Early romance isn’t

Merry was speechless.

and was about to leave when she suddenly stopped before Merry. With a deadpan expression and misty eyes, she

“Uh? Um, I don’t know because

Cordelia uttered and headed

13:14

she settled into the physics competition class, people gathered around

Cordelia nodded.

I shake your hand? I’ve got a physics quiz today, and your genius will rub off on me!”

hand, and they gingerly shook it before letting

this, clenched her fists in anger, and sat down before Cordella, smiling. “Cordelia, did you hear Greenmeadow University called Hanley, offering to drop twenty points for his admission? Did they offer you a discount?”

her a

you didn’t compete in math contests in sophomore year and didn’t

scorer.”

were for procedural errors. She had missed several

At 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. I’m counting on some of you to bring home awards!”

School, apart from the two specialized classes, most students were prepping. for studying abroad, so

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

but this year, a

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

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

ten quiet minutes, Sawyer

Sawyer, what did I

“158,