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.

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

this comment got immediately blasted. Five minutes later,

posts these sour grapes comments, just a lapdog for Juliana and Hanley. I have no idea whose account it is. It’s so gross!”

kids from Class Two and Three were

packing up to head to her physics competition prep but played along with an inquiry. “What

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

a beat. “Early romance

Merry was speechless.

suddenly stopped before Merry.

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

Cordelia uttered and headed toward

13:14

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

Cordelia nodded.

“Genius queen, can I shake your hand? I’ve got a physics quiz

glanced at them, leisurely raised her hand, and

her fists in anger, and sat down before Cordella, smiling. “Cordelia, did you hear Greenmeadow

gave her a brief look.

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

scorer.”

all 12 deducted points were for procedural errors. She had missed several

lost interest in the conversation. 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

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

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

but this year,

lingered on Cordelia with a touch of disappointment. Even the most talented students had their limits, and Cordelia had been all

that thought, he distributed

to grade, so she marked them on the spot, allowing the remaining time for self–study or questions.

quiet minutes, Sawyer

did I score?” Juliana

“158, quite

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