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 the sight of Cordelia. “Ah, Cordelia! You make us proud!”

under his tutelage had given him quite the swagger around

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

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

on social media but wasn’t planning to

her phone as if it were a precious gem. “How can he be

“Will

his reprimand accompanied by a beaming smile. Seeing this, the class began to

crinkled with joy, and Latham cleared his throat. “Ahem, thanks to Cordelia’s achievements, the school awarded me a bonus! So, I’ve decided

you’re the best!”

“Generous!”

someone asked, “Hey, Mr. Latham, are you

all come from well–off families. You don’t

We don’t need those

was a daily marathon on his

these test papers, I’ll be happier than any new bike could make me! Okay, the film crew’s gone, and it’s time to

though already well–prepared, Cordella listened intently, always

returned from their exercises during the break, Cordelia had just settled down

We chatted a bit, and he reminded me to get you to set up a social media account.

Merry, somewhat bewildered, and

her well. “You don’t know

Cordelia nodded.

reached out her hand.

role, Merry suggested the handle be

verified Cordelia’s account soon, completing it with a

follower appeared. It was

spread like wildfire.