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

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

the caller said changed Rachel’s expression. She first glared at Juliana, then replied with a forced smile. “Of course,

up, she slapped Juliana on the back. “What were

retorted, “Mom, why did you

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

flickered guiltily. She shot Cordelia a malicious

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

to herself. So, it must be Cordelia

stood up abruptly, pointing at

had been 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,

also cast a suspicious eye on

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

“Mom, shouldn’t we look into what happened before

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

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

subtly giving his daughter a chance

as Cordelia slowly spoke up. “Involved in

tried to suppress a smile at his daughter’s cute expression. “The matter of inviting Mr.

replied, “Oh, no, I didn’t say

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 from her, everyone

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

“You pretend to be so calm, but you’re

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

the math club, and so Lia joins math. I’m in physics, and so Lia

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