Chapter 42

An all–too–familiar profile picture and name popped up in the chat group.

He scrolled through the conversation, and his fingers hesitated when he read Stanton had introduced Cordelia as Louie’s good friend

He snorted softly then continued reading

The last message from Cordelia in the group was a greeting from five minutes ago, left hanging without a

response.

Her gaze darkened.

Sure, the group was all mavericks, leaders in their fields, with a bit of pride, which was understandable.

But his girl being ignored? That wasn’t going to fly

After five minutes without a reply, Stanton tried to figure out how to suggest to Cordelia that she might leave the group without hurting her feelings when suddenly his direct messages exploded.

[What’s going on? Who is this person?]

[Who is she?]

[Is she some hidden big shot?]

[Stop keeping her identity a secret from us!]

Stanton had no idea what to do.

Puzzled, he read through everyone’s messages and saw someone had finally posted in the group. With a sense of curiosity, he checked the group chat only to find a message from

NoInterruptions, saying. [Welcome to the group. Let’s learn from each other.]

The message from this particular member left Stanton stunned, almost dropping his phone. This person had spoken only twice since the creation of the group, and each time he appeared, someone would disappear from the group the following day, never to be heard from again.

These were elite minds with influence in the real world. The two who disappeared without a trace were presumed to be gone.

And at this moment, the big shot had spoken for the third time, only to welcome Lia to the group.

Since when did new members get the welcome like this?

Still lost in his confusion, Stanton looked over at Cordelia

seemed oblivious to

LearnLover replied, [Thanks.]

the big shot, who had spoken only three times in the group’s history, said his

need any help,

Stanton was shocked.

was beyond polite. It was almost as if the big shot was trying to court the

rest of the group hurriedly

him, bombarding him with questions about the girl’s

a loss for words. How the heck would he

is she’s Loule’s dear

like she’s a big deal. Regardless,

that, the members of the Pioneers Group were falling over themselves to

aboard! For any thath questions,

aboard! If you’re interested in

aboard! If you want to design clothes, hit me

aboard! If you’re keen on cooking, I can share my recipes

suddenly came to life.

so friendly. And the

loss for words. So was Stanton,

five

being

Louie ruffled her hair

invited her to stay. After thinking it

meal and some chatting,

the weekend. Why

to do some math exercise.”

was astounded.

piano prodigy was also a

pressed him on behalf of the other 17 group members. “What’s the story with

amusement shone in Louie’s eyes as he

Stanton cursed in his heart.

Rachel, a parent who had gone

his voice turning cold and detached. “Yes, I remember.”

about the time and place, and Stanton responded, “You have

confirmation, Stanton set the meeting for the following

shots, excluding Cordelia and Everard, had changed its

was buzzing.

[Is she related to Louie and that other person,

to discuss math with me. We should

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