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 Lodge.

stepped out when she was surrounded by several men in black suits. After Kermit emerged from the car 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

meant a good breakfast. She mused, following Kermit towards

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

the elevator straight to the presidential suite, stopping

Cordelia, in her school uniform with a high ponytail and a white cap, looked impeccably neat and particularly demure, which seemed to stir appetites.

hard before smiling, “Please, come in, Ms.

move, someone pushed her from behind.

shut the door and said, “Come, Ms. Delaney, let’s have breakfast.”

Calvert’s henchmen couldn’t help but ask, “All

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dismissively, “What could go wrong? She’s my niece! Besides, how much trouble can she cause? No way

by the thought of her

a cacophony from inside the room, the sound of someone being flung against

exchanged knowing smirks, “Quite spirited,

Wallace likes it rough? Just don’t hurt my niece. If she’s injured, I

filled the air.

Calvert crawled towards the door, blood spilling from his mouth along with a

and frail” Cordelia perched on the sofa, biting curiously into a sandwich,

the man on

out into the corridor where Kermit was stunned at her unruffled

at him and paused, “Took long enough.”

her over, worried she might be hurt after such a

said, checking the time.

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

beating the men to the ground and rushing to class. She opted

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