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.”

Lavish Luxury Lodge.

car with a chuckle, “Smart girl, not making a fuss on the ride over. After all, a car accident

towards

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

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

girl behind him. Cordelia, in her school uniform

smiling, “Please, come in, Ms. Delaney.”

Cordelia could move, someone

entered the room, Calvert shut the door and said, “Come, Ms.

Calvert’s henchmen couldn’t help but ask,

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go wrong? She’s my niece! Besides, how much trouble can she cause? No way Mr. Wallace

of her frail appearance, they

being flung against the door, which seemed to

exchanged knowing smirks, “Quite spirited, eh?”

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

the air.

the door, blood spilling from his mouth along

on the sofa, biting curiously into a sandwich, her eyes

up, seemingly oblivious to the man on the floor, and walked to

out into the corridor where Kermit was stunned at her unruffled appearance. ‘That was quick?”

and

right.” Kermit looked her over, worried she might be hurt after such a ruckus. “How do

said, checking the time.

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

hesitating for a mere fraction of a second between beating the

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