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.

the long dining table, with Sanderson, Lorna, and Cordelia on

rang. She hastily answered, attentive. “Hello, Mrs. Collins… No trouble at all. Please go ahead.

at Juliana, then replied with a forced smile. “Of course,

on the back. “What were

Juliana retorted, “Mom,

for you? Didn’t I tell you to keep it a secret? I’ve pulled so many strings to get you this opportunity, and now, look, the news

She shot Cordelia a malicious

help but share the news

she had told her friend to keep it to herself. So,

at Cordelia. “Was it

who had been quietly eating, looked up

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you tell Merry? With her gossiping ways, I bet she has spread the news! You’re just jealous since I

suspicious eye on

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

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

anger. Who else could it be? Only the family knew,

Cordelia, asking for clarification. “Lin, are you

was subtly giving his daughter a chance to

silent as Cordelia slowly

daughter’s cute expression. “The matter of inviting Mr. Stanton to our house

no, I didn’t

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

fault. Otherwise, she’d be the one in trouble..

so calm, but you’re always trying to

proof? Juliana, you’re family, not enemies. Lia has never done anything

her. “Hanley’s in the math club, and so Lia joins math. I’m in physics, and so Lia is in

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