Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 79

Cordelia couldn’t fathom why the whole world seemed to be making such a fuss over Batra’s Conjecture. To her, it was just another problem solved, no big deal.

Lately, she’d been just as perplexed as anyone about the stir her achievement had caused. So, when confronted with the question, Cordelia could only shrug and admit her bewilderment. “I have no idea.”

The dean was livid. “What do you mean? Superiority College has offered you a scholarship based on your performance in the National League. There has to be a reason for that!” He was at his wit’s end.

Sure, a scholarship was supposed to be a good thing. It brought some prestige to Greenmeadow International School. But who could have predicted such a commotion? Superiority College, steeped in tradition and academic excellence, wasn’t easily ruffled. Yet, here they were, with journalists at their gates and threats of exposure.

The SATs were supposed to be the epitome of fairness, watched by the whole nation. If they couldn’t provide a solid explanation for this, the Department of Education might swoop in for a thorough investigation!

The dean’s rant was cut short by a booming voice, “Then why don’t go ask Superiority College?”

You

Latham marched into the room and slapped yesterday’s math test on the desk, sending a cloud of chalk dust

into the air.

The dean waved the dust away from his face. “Latham, what on earth are you doing?”

Latham snorted. “Since when do we discuss such matters in the classroom? This podium is for teaching, not for bullying students!”

dean was immediately on the defensive. “Bullying? Superiority College’s scholarship offer has to be based on something!”

had even hung up on them, mistaking it for a scam. That meant Superiority College was the one seeking

there was a problem, Superiority College wasn’t offering any explanations. Latham couldn’t let Cordelia take the fall. “I can vouch

for her? And how will you do

title. Is that enough for you?

dean was shocked. “Latham, why put so

I would resign on my accord.

dean could not afford to lose Latham or to continue targeting Cordelia. He simply tapped Latham on the shoulder, sighed, and left the room. Once the dean was gone, Latham resumed his place at the podium as if nothing had happened. “What are you all staring at? Do you not realize we’re only eight months away from the SATS? Get your

into their books and paid attention to the

before a rare smile

the break, Juliana headed to the

you sure

reached the fever pitch of celebrity gossip, so only those following the SATs closely

few years back? He was blacklisted from the industry, and the university expelled him. This just hit the trending topics today. It’s not widely known yet, but

and I hate to see a good production suffer because of one person’s scandal. That’s why I came to give

and wait for our call. We need to have an emergency meeting, but it looks like we’ll probably be asking you

in.”

nodded, smiling as she

but sneer, The thought of some nobody from an orphanage even attempting to outshine you? That’s a joke!

smug smile, the satisfaction clear on her face.

classroom, Hayley couldn’t help but boast, “Some people have skeletons in their closet that disqualify them from certain opportunities. If I were you, I’d step down from the production. But since you lack self–awareness, I couldn’t stand by and watch you bring down the whole show. So, I’ve already