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

oblivious to

LearnLover replied, [Thanks.]

had spoken only three times in the group’s

need any help, feel free to reach

Stanton was shocked.

beyond polite. It was almost as if the big shot was

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

was tagging him, bombarding him with questions about the

at a loss for words. How the heck would he

she’s Loule’s dear good friend. Im clueless

deal. Regardless, let’s make a good

members of the Pioneers Group were

aboard! For any thath

interested in acting, I’m

aboard! If you want to

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

group suddenly came to

speechless. She slowly looked up at Louie. “They’re all so friendly. And the

at a loss for

the five

about being

ruffled her hair

it over and checking in with

chatting, Cordelia

the weekend. Why rush home?”

to do some math exercise.”

was astounded.

was also a

pressed him on behalf of the

of amusement shone in Louie’s eyes as he smiled. “Guess?”

my foot!” Stanton cursed in his heart.

a parent who had gone to great lengths to meet with him, reminding him of

straightened up, his voice turning cold and

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

meeting for the following week at her

big shots, excluding Cordelia and Everard, had changed its name to, “Who exactly is this girl?”

chat was buzzing.

that

texted, [She asked to discuss math with me. We should meet her to see if she’s

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