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.]

only three times in the

you need any help, feel free to

Stanton was shocked.

as if the big shot was

as the rest of the group

was tagging him, bombarding him with questions about the girl’s

was at a loss for words. How the heck would he know?

[All I know is she’s Loule’s dear good friend. Im clueless about everything else!]

like she’s a big deal. Regardless, let’s make a good

just like that, the members of the Pioneers Group were falling

For any thath questions,

If you’re interested in

If you want to

cooking, I

suddenly came to

“They’re all so friendly. And the group admin isn’t

loss for words. So was Stanton,

five minutes of awkward

being

ruffled her hair again.

stay. After thinking it over

the meal and some chatting, Cordelia said

“It’s the weekend. Why rush

replied, “Well, I have to do

astounded.

piano prodigy was also a student?

seeing Cordelia out, Stanton pressed him on behalf of the other 17 group members. “What’s the story with this girl?”

of amusement shone in Louie’s eyes as

my foot!” Stanton cursed in his

It was Rachel, a parent who had gone to

cold and

and Stanton responded, “You have a plano at

confirmation, Stanton set the meeting

of these big shots, excluding Cordelia and Everard, had changed its name to, “Who exactly is

was buzzing.

and that other person, or is she

with me. We

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