Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

hapter 96

“Seriously, we’ve been busting our butts for a month to be on time, and you just had to mess it up for all of us!”

“You got a free pass to Superiority College, why don’t you just take a gap year or something? You’re just loafing around in class and killing our vibe.”

A few voices echoed with a tang of jealousy.

Cordelia had been part of the class for some time now. Aside from Hayley and her ilk, there were those who defended her.

“I don’t see the problem, honestly. Genius Cordelia got into Superiority College and is still grinding out study sessions here, which gives me a real kick in the pants to push harder!”

“Exactly. Everyone has off days. So what if she was late once? Maybe Cordelia had a real issue this time?*

Cordelia stood, baffled by the chatter of her classmates.

She had no idea that the coveted Honorable Medal at the front of the room was still up for grabs. Had she known, she wouldn’t have tagged along with Kermit for a detour through the hotel.

Just as she was about to speak up, Merry stood up abruptly, “Enough, okay? What’s with the stinginess? Lia will be more careful next time!”

When someone else attempted to speak, Merry darkened her expression, “You think my words don’t carry weight? Do I need to call Yates over to give you a piece of his mind?”

The classroom fell silent for a moment.

Then Hayley whispered snidely, “Some people always hide behind others. Such deep–seated scheming!”

Juliana clenched her fists tightly. Since the physics competition results came out, she had been in a slump. There was only one senior year, and missing this award would be a lifelong regret.

had thought it over. Her exams had been fine until Cordelia returned, flaunting her

Cordelia was

conviction, “Anyway, shouldn’t Cordelia apologize to

tardiness could harm their class performance. The Honorable Medal might go to Class 2 next month.

not unreasonable, since she had impacted the

students waved

a big deal. We can’t hog the top spot forever. Let’s just give the

the humorous remark eased the tension in

the midst of laughter, Juliana dropped all pretenses of innocence and challenged Cordelia again, “Is

Merry retorted, her heavily made–up face glaring. “You want Lia to kneel down to you? Are you worthy? Don’t push

but at the very least, she can give everyone a bow, right?”

the podium, Juliana demanded. “If you’re sincere, stand there and bow in apology to

fell

stand it any longer. With a screech of her chair against the floor, she stormed to the

fell silent at Merry.

a finger, “Think carefully before speaking up. Some people aren’t to be trifled with!” Having

in, “I heard someone in here

shouted, “Beat it!”

Don’t worry, tomorrow this honor will be in good

was gone, the

dozing off? It’s only the second period. Straighten

off but continued to pass out test papers.

Latham called out to Daniel. Once

frowned deeply,