Chapter 94

Clad in a sleek black ensemble, Everard cradled a copy of Emerson’s essays in his hands, his gaze intermittently shifting to the clock by the door. It was 7:30 already.

If Cordelia didn’t show up soon, she’d be late for class.

He gestured towards Calvert with a flick of his fingers. Calvert looked at him, confused.

Everard, with a hint of disdain, simply said, “Give me your phone.”

Using Calvert’s phone, Everard sent a text to Cordelia, “Where are you?”

After sending the message, there was no reply.

Everard glanced at the clock again, confirming the time was indeed 7:40.

He used Calvert’s WhatsApp to send a message to his account, and his phone buzzed instantly, indicating there was a signal. So why no reply?

After mulling it over, Everard took out his phone and sent a message, ‘Have you started class?”

Everard, known as “Mr. All–Round” on WhatsApp, always received instant replies from Cordella. She usually responded to him just as quickly. If she wasn’t replying, it meant she was in class. But still, there was silence.

By 7:50, Everard couldn’t sit still any longer. He looked at Calvert, “Get Skyler to trace her location.”

Calvert was internally rolling his eyes. The boss was overreacting just because Cordelia hadn’t shown up for a meal, but he quickly got in touch with Skyler and handed over Cordelia’s number. Moments later, Skyler responded with a location: Lavish Luxury Lodge.

Why did she skip school to go to a hotel?

After a moment of contemplation, Everard stood up decisively. “Get the car ready.”

Luxury

with a chuckle, “Smart girl, not making a fuss on the ride over. After all, a car accident would’ve been unfortunate. Cordelia, take the easy route. Just have a pleasant breakfast with Mr. Wallace, and I’ll make sure you’re well compensated afterward!” Cordelia surveyed the surroundings. The parking lot was vast, dotted with cars of brands she didn’t recognize but appeared

following Kermit towards the elevator. Once inside, she

“Regret what? Afraid your dad will come after me? Let me tell you, once it’s a done deal, your father

rode the elevator straight to the presidential suite, stopping at room 1808. Kermit knocked

the so–called Calvert in a hotel bathrobe, eyeing Kermit and the girl behind him. Cordelia, in her school uniform with a high ponytail and a white cap,

before smiling, “Please, come

Cordelia could move, someone pushed her from

the room, Calvert shut the door and said, “Come, Ms. Delaney, let’s have

henchmen couldn’t help

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go wrong? She’s my niece! Besides, how

the thought of her frail appearance, they relaxed.

sound of someone being flung against the door, which seemed to

to the commotion, they exchanged knowing smirks, “Quite spirited,

neck, half–joking. “Mr. Wallace likes it rough? Just don’t hurt my niece. If she’s

the

blood spilling from his mouth along with a tooth.

back in horror to see the “demure and frail” Cordelia perched on the sofa, biting curiously into a sandwich, her eyes

stood up, seemingly oblivious to the man on the floor,

out into the corridor where Kermit was stunned

glanced at him and paused, “Took long

Kermit looked her over, worried she might be hurt after such

the time. “I need

backpack and hurried towards the elevator. Just a few steps away, she heard the panic–stricken

pace, hesitating for a mere fraction of a second between beating the men to

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