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.

Rachel’s expression. She first glared at Juliana, then replied with a forced smile. “Of course, no problem at

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

annoyed, Juliana retorted, “Mom,

many strings to get you this opportunity, and now, look, the news has spread, and

guiltily. She shot

help but share the news with her best friend, never

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

abruptly, pointing at Cordelia. “Was

who had been quietly eating, looked up in confusion.

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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.

a suspicious

so envious? You doesn’t care about Juliana at all, and now you’re

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

Who else could it be? Only the family knew, and Juliana certainly wouldn’t

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

daughter a chance

room fell silent as Cordelia slowly spoke up.

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,

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

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

family, not enemies. Lia has never done anything against you since she entered this house.”

physics, and so Lia is in physics. Why doesn’t she compete in chemistry? She’s

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