Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 154

Chapter 154

Cordelia was halfway through her roast chicken dinner when Yates pinged her back.

Little Flame said, “Did some digging. She transferred to Elite Future Academy out in the suburbs. That place runs like a military camp, so no phones are allowed. Makes sense she hasn’t texted you back.”

Relieved, Cordelia set down her fork and typed back, “Is she doing okay?”

Little Flame replied, “Talked to a few grads from there. They all turned out pretty decent, went from spoiled brats to straight arrows. Some folks even suggested to my granddad to ship me off there. But Gramps thought my average Joe life was just fine.”

Cordelia was speechless,

Classic Hackett, spoiling the kids.

Little Flame sent another message, “I’ve got a lead. They get a break once a month, and the next one is in a week. I’ll have someone on it to check on her then.”

Cordelia replied, “Thanks.”

Lorna nibbled on her green beans, eyeing Cordelia as she texted seriously, and shot Sanderson a knowing look. “Cordelia was finally in the throes of young love, glued to messaging.”

Sanderson just gave her a look that said, “You’re reading too much into it.”

After their silent exchange, Cordelia put her phone away, and Lorna, seeing her dive back into her meal, exclaimed in surprise, “That was quick?”

“Aren’t those mushy chats supposed to last ages?” she thought.

Cordelia, a bit perplexed, slowed her pace and replied, “Well, I’ll slow down. You know, chew slowly, digest

better.”

Lorna was speechless.

was pulled out by her folks for

chats and had even talked to Mrs. Collins to get a

parents don’t love their kids? I’ve asked around about their situation. Apparently, Leila’s only brought them pride and praise, while

school office,

worried face, Lorna offered, “I’ll look into which school they’ve sent her to. If you’re still

a few friends, especially a girlfriend, Lorna

in

headed upstairs. Lorna, who usually would be off to her studio or

was off, looked at her mother with a

with a smile, “Lia, fancy

blinked, “Not really.”

had her mind set on

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addictions, Lorna worried that Cordelia’s life lacked pleasure. She feared Cordelia would

arm, “Come on,

followed her into the study, where Lorna picked

PC, with tutorials for newbies and

was to design the upgraded background animation

a couple of rounds for research, but I’m no good at it. You kids catch on quickly. Play for a bit

Cordelia said, “Sure.”

wanted was for her to relax, so she decided to humor Lorna’s

excuse.

Cordelia downloaded the game, Lorna said,

said, “How

mind was always on studying.

game was quite engaging. It wasn’t just about skill, strategy

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