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

had given him quite the

Mr. Latham,” before entering

starry–eyed and dreamy, suddenly turning away as if she had a world of gossip to

media but wasn’t planning to disturb him.

phone as if it were a precious gem.

“Will

stage, his reprimand accompanied by a beaming smile. Seeing this, the

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

Latham, you’re the best!”

“Generous!”

asked, “Hey, Mr. Latham, are you treating us

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

protests filled the room, with Merry piping up. “Come on, Mr. Latham. We don’t need those tests

commute was a daily marathon on his

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 gone, and it’s time

already well–prepared, Cordella listened intently, always seeking a deeper

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

a bit, and he reminded me to get you to set up a social

Merry, somewhat bewildered, and

don’t know how to register, right?”

Cordelia nodded.

her hand. “Let me help.”

it was related to her acting role, Merry suggested

details to Bland, the production team verified Cordelia’s

appeared. It

news spread