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.

ends of the long dining table, with Sanderson, Lorna, and Cordelia on one

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

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

on the back.

and annoyed, Juliana retorted, “Mom, why did you

you to keep it a secret? I’ve pulled so many strings to

guiltily. She shot Cordelia a malicious look.

but share the

told her friend to keep it to herself. So, it must be Cordelia

stood up abruptly, pointing at Cordelia. “Was it

quietly eating, looked up in

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since I

also cast a suspicious

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

set down his fork with a clatter. “Mom, shouldn’t we look into

anger. Who else could it be? Only the

looked at Cordelia, asking for clarification.

daughter

room fell silent as Cordelia slowly spoke up. “Involved in what?”

cute expression. “The matter of

“Oh, no, I

that matter. After clarifying, she continued eating, but Juliana didn’t buy it. “It must be you!” she shouted, “Did

Otherwise, she’d be the

to be so calm, but you’re always trying to outdo me, right? Cordelia,

you’re family, not enemies. Lia has never done

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 in chemistry? She’s holding a grudge because I took