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.

smile broadening at the sight of Cordelia.

prodigy like Cordelia under his tutelage had

morning, Mr. Latham,” before entering

barely stepped in when she saw Merry, starry–eyed and dreamy, suddenly turning away as if she

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 times a day. But then, last night, he messaged

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

“Will

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

eyes crinkled with joy, and Latham cleared his throat. “Ahem, thanks to Cordelia’s achievements, the school awarded me

Latham, you’re the

“Generous!”

Latham, are

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

room, with Merry piping up. “Come on, Mr. Latham. We don’t need those tests Save that money and get yourself a new

his old bicycle. The thought alone

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

flew by, and though already well–prepared, Cordella listened intently, always seeking a

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

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

Merry, somewhat

knew her well. “You don’t know

Cordelia nodded.

reached out her hand. “Let me

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

sending the details to Bland, the production team verified Cordelia’s account soon, completing

follower appeared. It was Bland.

news spread like