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

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 well compensated afterward!” Cordelia surveyed the surroundings. The parking lot was vast, dotted with

mused, following Kermit towards the elevator.

your dad will come after me? Let me tell you, once it’s a done deal, your father will thank

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

the door swung open, there stood 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, looked

swallowed hard before smiling, “Please,

someone pushed her from

room, Calvert shut the door and

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

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

the thought of her frail appearance, they relaxed.

came a cacophony from inside the room, the sound of someone being flung against the door, which seemed to crack open, only to be promptly closed

they exchanged knowing smirks,

it rough? Just don’t hurt my niece. If

the air.

the door, blood spilling from his mouth along with a tooth.

see the “demure and frail” Cordelia perched on the sofa, biting curiously into a sandwich, her eyes lighting up after

oblivious to the man on the floor, and

corridor where Kermit was stunned at her

and paused,

looked her over, worried she might be hurt

checking the time. “I need

backpack and hurried towards the elevator. Just a few steps away, she

of a second between beating the

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