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.

high spirits, his smile broadening at

his tutelage had given him quite

“Good morning, Mr. Latham,” before entering the classroom.

stepped in when she saw Merry, starry–eyed and dreamy, suddenly turning away as if she had a world of gossip to share.

finally here! I was 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

gem. “How can he be

“Will

please?” Before Cordelia could reply, Latham took the stage, his reprimand accompanied by a beaming smile. Seeing this, the class began to tease. “Mr. Latham,

Latham cleared his throat. “Ahem, thanks to Cordelia’s achievements, the school awarded me a bonus! So, I’ve decided to spend it on

you’re

“Generous!”

the cheering, someone asked, “Hey, Mr. Latham, are you treating us

well–off families. You don’t need a meal

piping up. “Come on, Mr. Latham. We don’t need those tests Save that money

marathon on his old bicycle. The thought alone

short 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

listened intently,

their exercises during the break, Cordelia had just settled down when Merry’s water bottle crashed to the floor with a loud “bang.”

cheeks flushed, her eyes brimming with infatuation. “Lia, my celebrity crush has texted me again! We chatted a bit, and he reminded me

at Merry, somewhat bewildered, and

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

Cordelia nodded.

reached out her hand.

acting role, Merry suggested the

the production team verified Cordelia’s account soon, completing it with a coveted checkmark.

unexpected follower appeared. It was Bland.

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