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.

Cordelia put down her fork and looked at her mother seriously, “Mom, Little Parrot was pulled out by her folks for a forced school switch. No contact. You don’t think anything bad happened, do you?”

this. She knew about Merry through chats and had even talked to Mrs. Collins

about their situation. Apparently, Leila’s only brought them pride and praise, while Merry has been rebellious

incident at the school office, Cordelia wasn’t

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

finally making a few friends, especially a

nodded in agreement.

would be off to her studio or her bedroom, unexpectedly veered toward the study.

at her mother with a hint

smile, “Lia,

“Not

her mind set on

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She feared Cordelia

Lorna insisted, tugging at her arm, “Come on, help me

where Lorna picked up her phone and

both mobile and PC, with tutorials for newbies

upgraded background

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

Cordelia said, “Sure.”

for her to relax, so she decided to humor

excuse.

the game, Lorna said, “Pick a game

said, “How about ‘Learner‘?”

Cordelia’s mind was always

the game was quite engaging. It wasn’t just about skill, strategy played a part too, and she found herself getting

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