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

to any danger, typing away.

LearnLover replied, [Thanks.]

times in the group’s history, said his

[You’re welcome. If you need any help, feel free to

Stanton was shocked.

almost as if the big shot

hard as the rest of the group hurriedly formed a new chat with 18

him with questions about the girl’s background!

was at a loss for words. How the heck

dear good friend. Im

deal. Regardless, let’s make

the Pioneers

For any thath questions, ask me.]

interested in acting, I’m your

to

on cooking, I can share my recipes for free.)

suddenly came to life.

up at Louie. “They’re all so

a loss for words.

completely missed the five

being oblivious!

a sigh, Louie ruffled

was dinner time, and Louie invited her to stay. After thinking it over and checking

meal and some chatting, Cordelia

asked, “It’s the weekend. Why rush home?”

have to do some math exercise.”

astounded. “What?”

prodigy was also

returned from seeing Cordelia out, Stanton pressed him on behalf of the

amusement shone in Louie’s

cursed

was about to say something when his phone rang. It was Rachel, a parent who had gone to great lengths

voice turning cold and detached.

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

the meeting for the

that the group chat of these big shots, excluding Cordelia and Everard, had changed its name to,

was

asked, [Is she related to Louie and that other person, or is she another big

to discuss math with me. We should meet her to see

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