Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 85

Calvert?

Cordelia had a moment of confusion when she heard the name. It seemed everyone at home had been searching for a businessman by that name. It was a common name, and oddly enough, Little Fang went by

Calvert, too.

She didn’t think much of it. After all, the successful individual her family had been seeking was probably someone of Sanderson’s age. Besides, Little Fang, who looked barely into his twenties, was working for the penniless Everard, and his life must be more difficult.

With a casual “Oh,” she was about to add something else when a cough interrupted her thoughts.

Everard ‘Penniless‘ Watkins strolled over, hands plunged in his jean pockets, and Calvert Immediately clammed

1. up.

Everard was in his usual black hoodie, towering in height, which made him stoop slightly with a hunched back. He was lean, the hoodie hanging loose on his frame.

As Cordelia’s thoughts wandered this way, her mind flashed back to a recent glimpse of his abs and waistline. How could she have thought of him as frail?

Shifting her gaze away, she sat at the dining table and grabbed a burger, sinking her teeth into it without a second thought.

Everard shot Calvert another look. Cordelia was eager to chat with Calvert, but when it came to him, Everard had to fish for topics. “Is it good?” he asked casually

Cordelia froze mid–bite, gripping the burger. Slowly lifting her head, she blurted out. “Don’t even think about another indirect kiss with me.”

Everard stopped in his tracks, surprised by her comment. He hadn’t given it much thought, just making small talk. But why was Cordelia suddenly so astute? Flirting just got a whole lot harder.

Calvert silently bowed his head, almost used to his boss‘ failed attempts at charm.

Cordelia bumped into Latham as she arrived at the classroom.

broadening at

his tutelage had given him quite the swagger

greeted respectfully, “Good morning, Mr. Latham,” before

Merry, starry–eyed and dreamy, suddenly turning away as if she had

about to explode holding all this in! Lia, can you believe it? Bland initiated a chat with me! I’ve added him on social media but wasn’t planning to disturb him. As a fan, we’ve got to respect his space. So, I only casually checked his profile photo seventy or eighty

phone as if it were a precious gem.

“Will

down, please?” Before Cordelia could reply, Latham took the stage, his reprimand accompanied

to Cordelia’s achievements, the school awarded me a bonus! So,

you’re the best!”

“Generous!”

“Hey, Mr. Latham, are you treating us

from well–off families. You don’t need a meal from me. I’ve decided to get each of

Merry piping up. “Come on, Mr. Latham. We don’t need

a daily marathon on his old bicycle.

by Latham’s stern voice. “My bike’s still good. If you all get better results in math on your finals because of these test papers, I’ll be happier than any new bike could make me! Okay, the film crew’s

already well–prepared, Cordella listened intently, always seeking

students returned from their exercises during the break, Cordelia had just settled down when Merry’s water bottle crashed

later, Merry turned around, her cheeks flushed, her eyes brimming with infatuation. “Lia, my celebrity crush has texted me again! We chatted a bit, and he reminded me to get you to set up a social media account. The production team will make an official announcement tonight, and oh, the show premieres Friday

looked at Merry, somewhat

well. “You don’t know how to register,

Cordelia nodded.

out her hand.

account was set up. Since it was related to her acting role, Merry suggested

the details to Bland, the production team verified Cordelia’s

unexpected follower appeared.

spread like wildfire.