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.

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

answered, attentive. “Hello, Mrs. Collins… No trouble at all. Please

then replied with a forced smile. “Of course, no problem at all!”

Juliana on the

retorted, “Mom, why

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 has spread, and Mrs. Collins is insisting her daughter join the interview, too! I can’t afford to offend

flickered guiltily. She shot Cordelia

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

to herself. So, it must be Cordelia

pointing at Cordelia. “Was it you?!”

quietly eating, looked

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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 on Cordelia

can you be so envious? You

his fork with a clatter. “Mom, shouldn’t we

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

looked at Cordelia, asking for clarification. “Lin, are you involved in this?”

giving his daughter

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

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

no, I didn’t

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

insisted it should be Cordelia’s fault. Otherwise, she’d be the

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

through the tension. “Do you have any proof? Juliana, you’re family, not enemies. Lia has never done anything against you since she entered

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