Chapter 155

In the Midnight Scent, Cordelia, and Everard had just wrapped up a hearty breakfast of hash browns when her phone buzzed with a message.

A quick glance revealed it was from a guy she knew as Jungler, “Duo for a game?”

Cordelia typed back swiftly, “Sorry, but I have class now.”

The two had fallen into a routine of gaming for a couple of hours each night. To keep in touch, they exchanged numbers and became fast friends on WhatsApp.

Jungler seemed puzzled, “It’s Saturday, what class could you possibly have? We’re just three wins away from reaching Champion rank. The game changes completely at that level, don’t you want to see it?”

Tempted by the promise of a new gaming experience, Cordelia still knew better than to skip her responsibilities. She was about to decline again when Everard interjected, “What’s up?”

Looking up, a playful idea struck her, “Do you play POT?”

Everard leaned forward, resting his chin on his hands with a smirk, “Yes.”

“I’m three games away from Champion. You think you could step in for me?” she asked, hopeful.

Before he could agree, she added, “I’ve got someone to carry me, and he’s really good. You’d just need to follow his lead.”

“Really?” Everard’s eyes narrowed with a hint of mischief, “How good?”

“Better than me now, but give me a couple more days, and I’ll surpass him,” Cordelia said confidently.

Everard said nothing.

Cordelia was a quick learner, mastering the strategies of the game with just two hours of play each night. After their exchange, she messaged Jungler, “I do have class, but I’ll have a friend duo with you in my place.”

“Sure, no problem,” Jungler replied.

Once everything was set, Cordelia cheerfully dug into her breakfast, polishing off three hash browns before heading to school.

At nine sharp, Everard logged into the game.

Jungler was online too, and soon they were deep in ranked play.

hard for

wins with ease. As they waited for the third match, Jungler struck

I ask you

“Sure,” Everard responded.

Learner really pretty in real life?”

curiosity was piqued, he typed a question mark in return.

must be a

was cold, “Not a good idea.

on, man. If she had a boyfriend, would she

he caught the implication of those words, “Every night?”

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replied, “So, she’s definitely single. Are you into her? Is that why you’re saying

you five hundred bucks.

expression grew icy.

log off when Jungler

his ID, then firmly replied, “No.”

was dark. What kind of

was blissfully unaware of the

is starting to enroll. It’s focused on training for the national Olympiad in

the offer, “Do I have to?”

camp is crucial for the competition,” Latham advised.

about it,” she decided

slack off on your Olympiad prep. The national Mathematics Olympiad

it,” Cordelia

end of the school day approached

imposing that none of the other students dared to move. This left Cordelia, who’d

Merry is back at the Jordan’s. She got

Cordelia agreed.

rode in the Griffin family car, which stopped by Midnight Scent so she could retrieve

noticed the different car. Handing her the phone,

Cordelia hummed in confirmation, “I’m going to see Little

recalling the flamboyant girl from before.

unfamiliar car, asking, “Who are you going with?”

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