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.

dining table, with Sanderson, Lorna, and Cordelia on one side

She hastily answered, attentive. “Hello, Mrs. Collins… No

said changed Rachel’s expression. She first glared at Juliana, then replied with

on the back. “What were you

annoyed, Juliana retorted, “Mom, why

I’ve pulled so many strings to get you this opportunity, and now, look, the news has spread, and Mrs. Collins is insisting her daughter join the interview, too! I can’t afford to offend the

eyes flickered guiltily. She shot Cordelia

school, and Juliana couldn’t help but share the

to herself. So, it must be Cordelia leaking the news.

abruptly, pointing at Cordelia. “Was

quietly eating, looked up

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tell Merry? With her gossiping ways, I bet she has spread the news! You’re just jealous since I play the piano and will take lessons from Mr. Stanton, so you sabotaged me on

suspicious eye

table “Cordelia! How can you be so envious?

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

it be? Only the

at Cordelia, asking for clarification. “Lin, are

subtly giving his daughter

Cordelia slowly

at his daughter’s cute expression. “The matter of inviting Mr. Stanton to our house this weekend” he

replied, “Oh, no, I didn’t

continued eating, but Juliana didn’t buy it. “It

fault. Otherwise, she’d be the one

be so calm, but you’re always trying

you’re family, not enemies. Lia has never

you deny that?” Rachel backed Juliana, 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