Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 47

Cordelia never had a keen sense for romance, so she completely missed the hint when the big shot in the group flirted with her through the dear stuff

Cordelia would show her respect since she referred to him as her teacher. She couldn’t explain why but just found him reliable

After sending the message, Cordelia printed the downloaded materials and carried them from the study to her bedroom

On her way, she bumped into Rachel heading downstairs Rachel looked surprised. “Lia, where’s Juliana? Didn’t she come home with you?”

Cordelia responded with an indifferent “No”

Rachel frowned. “Why didn’t you wait for Juliana? You were like this in the morning, too. You’re too cold–hearted.”

Watching a sitcom in the living room, Laurinda cut in without taking her eyes off the screen “Well, that’s what happens when you don’t grow up in the family. Thank goodness. Juliana’s a good girl.”

Cordelia couldn’t care less about their comments and continued to her room, closing the door behind her. She placed the papers on her desk and picked up her phone.

Mr. All–Round texted. [Learning to drive a sports car is fine, but don’t speed in the city. It’s against the law. I teach you when I get the chance.]

Cordelia smiled softly and texted back. [Okay, I’ll start studying now.]

Mr. All–Round texted again. [Good. If you have any questions, ask me.]

She knew she had to master the new information before tackling Batra’s Conjecture. She had just started diving into the material when there was a knock on the door, and Lorna called her down for dinner.

Reluctantly, Cordelia put the papers down, sighed softly, and went downstairs.

The house was bustling today. Except for Kermit, everyone was around.

long dining table, with Sanderson, Lorna, and Cordelia on one side and Rachel with Juliana on the other.

eating, Rachel’s cell phone rang. She hastily answered, attentive. “Hello, Mrs. Collins… No trouble at all. Please

Rachel’s expression. She first glared at Juliana, then replied with a forced smile. “Of course, no

hanging up, she slapped Juliana on the back.

and annoyed, Juliana retorted, “Mom, why did

tell you to keep it a secret? I’ve pulled so many strings to get you this opportunity, and now, look, the news has spread, and Mrs.

She shot Cordelia a malicious look.

of the school, and Juliana couldn’t help but share the news

to herself. So, it must be Cordelia leaking

abruptly, pointing at Cordelia. “Was

quietly eating, looked up in

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news! You’re just jealous since I play the piano and will take lessons from Mr. Stanton, so you sabotaged me on purpose to make me lose the

also cast a suspicious eye on Cordelia

could intervene, Laurinda slammed her hand on the table “Cordelia! How can you be so envious? You doesn’t care about Juliana at all, and

his fork with a clatter. “Mom, shouldn’t we look into what happened before we sta accusing Lia?”

heaving with anger. Who else could it be? Only the family knew, and Juliana certainly wouldn’t line up

asking for clarification. “Lin, are you

his daughter a

Cordelia slowly spoke

expression. “The matter

“Oh, no, I didn’t say anything.”

had been too busy at school proving her theorem to gossip about Juliana or anything else, for that matter. After clarifying, she continued eating, but Juliana didn’t buy it. “It must be you!” she shouted, “Did you tell Merry? After hearing it

be Cordelia’s fault. Otherwise,

“You pretend to be so calm, but you’re always trying to outdo me,

voice cut through the tension. “Do you have any proof? Juliana, you’re family, not enemies. Lia has never done

encouraging her. “Hanley’s in the math club, and so Lia joins math. I’m in physics, and so Lia is in physics. Why doesn’t she compete in chemistry? She’s holding a grudge because I took her