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.

and Laurinda sat at opposite ends of the long dining table, with Sanderson, Lorna,

phone rang. She hastily answered, attentive. “Hello,

expression. She first glared at Juliana, then replied with a forced smile. “Of course, no problem at all!”

she slapped Juliana on the back. “What

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

“Did you blab about the private tutorial with Mr. Stanton I set up 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 has spread,

guiltily. She shot Cordelia a malicious

school, and Juliana couldn’t help but share the news with her best

her friend to keep it to herself. So, it

abruptly, pointing at Cordelia.

who had been quietly eating,

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spread the news! You’re just jealous since I play the piano and will take

suspicious eye on Cordelia

intervene, Laurinda slammed her hand on the table “Cordelia! How can you be so envious?

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

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

looked at Cordelia, asking for clarification. “Lin, are

giving his daughter

silent as Cordelia slowly spoke up. “Involved in

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

no, I didn’t say anything.”

or anything else, for that matter. After clarifying, she continued eating, but Juliana didn’t buy it.

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

flared. “You pretend to be so calm, but you’re always trying to outdo me,

Lorna’s voice cut through the tension. “Do you have any proof? Juliana, 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