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.

Laurinda sat at opposite ends of the long dining table, with Sanderson, Lorna, and Cordelia on one side and Rachel with

Rachel’s cell phone rang. She hastily answered, attentive. “Hello, Mrs. Collins…

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

on the back. “What were you

annoyed, Juliana retorted, “Mom, why did you

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

eyes flickered guiltily. She shot Cordelia

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

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

stood up abruptly, pointing at

eating, looked up in confusion.

11 11

bet she has spread the news! You’re just jealous since I play the piano and will take lessons from Mr. Stanton, so you sabotaged me on purpose

suspicious eye on

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

clatter. “Mom, shouldn’t we look into what happened before we sta accusing Lia?”

anger. Who else could it be? Only

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

giving his daughter a chance to

slowly spoke up. “Involved in what?”

daughter’s cute expression. “The matter of inviting

no, I didn’t

she continued eating, but Juliana didn’t buy it. “It must be you!” she shouted, “Did you tell Merry? After hearing it

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

so calm, but you’re always trying to outdo me, right? Cordelia, you’re so

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

I’m in physics, and so Lia is in physics.