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 been fine until Cordelia returned, flaunting her high scores and driving.

her resentment towards Cordelia was especially bitter.

conviction, “Anyway, shouldn’t Cordelia

nearly perfect, but Cordelia’s tardiness could harm their class performance. The Honorable

was not unreasonable, since she had

then other students waved it

hog the top spot forever.

that followed the humorous remark

dropped all pretenses of innocence and

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

need for that, but at the very least,

Juliana demanded. “If you’re sincere,

class fell silent.

the floor, she stormed to the front row, standing before Juliana’s desk, “Dare

fell silent at Merry.

speaking up. Some people aren’t to be trifled with!”

Class 2 monitor poked his head in, “I heard

class collectively shouted, “Beat it!”

at the Honorable Medal and quipped, “Come on, I’m just here to preview it. Don’t worry, tomorrow this honor will be in good hands with my class,” and he scurried off before

gone, the room quieted

lackluster atmosphere, he tapped his desk and commanded, “What’s with the dozing off? It’s only the second period. Straighten up! No slumping. Look at Cordelia who headed for Superiority College is still the most engaged here!”

paused, sensing something was off but continued to pass

Daniel. Once

deeply, then regrouped