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

girl seemed oblivious to any

LearnLover replied, [Thanks.]

who had spoken only three times

If you need any

Stanton was shocked.

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

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

bombarding him with questions about

for words. How the heck would he know?

I know is she’s Loule’s dear

(Seems like she’s a big deal. Regardless, let’s make a good impression first.]

members of the Pioneers Group were falling over themselves to

thath questions, ask me.]

you’re interested in

you want to design clothes,

you’re keen on cooking, I can

came to

was speechless. She slowly looked up at Louie. “They’re all so friendly. And the group admin isn’t scary at all, quite kind.”

was at a loss for words. So was Stanton,

she completely missed the five minutes

about being

sigh, Louie ruffled her hair again.

Louie invited her to stay. After thinking it over and checking in with

some chatting,

asked, “It’s the

to do some math exercise.”

was astounded.

prodigy was also

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

gleam of amusement shone in Louie’s

Stanton cursed in

a parent who had gone to great lengths to meet with

voice turning cold and detached.

and place, and Stanton responded, “You have a plano at home,

excited confirmation, Stanton set the meeting for the following week at her house.

chat of these big shots, excluding Cordelia and Everard, had changed

was buzzing.

related to Louie and that other person, or is she

discuss math with me. We should meet her to see if she’s the

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