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,

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

said changed Rachel’s expression. She first glared at Juliana, then

slapped Juliana on the back.

retorted, “Mom,

up for you? Didn’t I tell you to keep it a secret? I’ve pulled so many strings to get you this

guiltily. She shot Cordelia

and Juliana couldn’t help but share the news with

to keep it to herself. So, it must be Cordelia

stood up abruptly, pointing at Cordelia.

been quietly eating, looked up

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

suspicious eye on Cordelia

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

with a clatter. “Mom, shouldn’t we look

be? Only the family knew, and Juliana certainly wouldn’t line up competitors

Cordelia, asking for clarification. “Lin,

was subtly giving his daughter a

Cordelia slowly spoke up.

smile at his daughter’s cute expression. “The matter of inviting Mr.

“Oh, no, I didn’t

proving her theorem to gossip about Juliana or anything else, for that matter. After clarifying, she continued eating, but Juliana didn’t

fault. Otherwise, she’d

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

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

in physics, and so Lia is in physics. Why doesn’t

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