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!”

“Bullying? Superiority College’s scholarship offer has to

Superiority College. Cordelia had even hung up on them, mistaking it for a scam. That

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

aback. “You vouch for her? And how will you do

stake my entire teaching career on it. My years of service, my senior teacher’s title. Is that enough for you? Latham’s declaration resonated through

put so much

righteous indignation. “She’s my student. If she bribed a professor, I would resign on my accord. But until things ape clear, if you even think about

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

into their books and paid attention to the lesson.

still seated, watched Latham before a rare smile crept across

break, Juliana headed to the drama

“With Cordelia caught up in a scandal, are you sure she’s the one you want playing the

fever pitch of celebrity gossip, so only those following the SATs closely were aware of Cordelia’s situation. The assistant

the industry, and the university expelled him. This just hit the trending topics today. It’s not widely known yet, but once it

I hate to see a good production suffer because of

our call.

in.”

as she left.

Hayley walked back to class, Hayley couldn’t help but sneer, The thought of some nobody from an orphanage even attempting to outshine you? That’s a joke! This role was always meant to be

smug smile, the satisfaction clear on her

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