Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

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 Cordelia.

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

ask you something?”

“Sure,” Everard responded.

Learner really pretty

piqued, he typed a question mark

must be a hottie. What do you think about me

“Not a

had a boyfriend, would she be gaming with me every night?”

the

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single. Are you into her? Is that

you

grew icy.

game started, he played mechanically, securing Champion rank for Learner’s account. He was about to log off when Jungler messaged again, telling Everard his account and saying, “Add me, send her picture, and I’ll give you a thousand.”

at his ID,

kind of questionable friends was

was blissfully unaware

day, her math teacher, Latham, called her to his office. “The prestigious Winter Math Camp is starting to

weighed the offer, “Do I have

but the camp is crucial for the competition,” Latham

it,” she decided after

And don’t slack off on your Olympiad prep. The

Cordelia

of the school day approached

soon as the final bell rang, Yates was waiting at the classroom door, his presence so imposing that none of the other students dared to move. This

back at the Jordan’s. She got home this

good,” Cordelia

visiting Merry, Cordelia hadn’t arranged for Larry to pick her up. Instead, she rode in the Griffin family car, which stopped by

ever observant, noticed the different car. Handing her the phone, he casually inquired, “Busy tonight?”

“I’m going

recalling the flamboyant girl from before.

on the unfamiliar car, asking,