Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 157

When Cordelia got back home that night, something felt increasingly off. At dinner, she was somewhat distracted, and when Lorna inquired about it, she couldn’t help but express her skepticism, “Is that school really that effective? She’s only been there for a week and she’s already a different person?”

Cordelia’s brows furrowed in contemplation.

After dinner, as was their new routine for the past week, Cordelia and Lorna headed to the study. Cordelia played some video games and Lorna indulged in her painting.

Cordelia waited for a bit, but her gaming buddy, Jungler didn’t reach out, prompting her to send a message. When Jungler didn’t respond immediately, Cordelia booted up the game. She was about to go solo in ranked play when Jungler popped online and invited her to a duo queue.

Cordelia accepted and once in the lobby, realized it was a trio setup with another player. Jungler typed, “Mind if I bring a gal along?”

“No problem,” Cordelia replied.

They played a game, but Cordelia was restless. After the match, just as she was considering another round, she dropped out and texted Jungler, “Something’s up. You two play on.”

Her intuition was seldom off, and she had a nagging feeling that something was up with Merry.

People didn’t change that drastically overnight.

She thought about calling Yates, but for some reason, as she switched to the phone app, her fingers instinctively dialed a number she knew by heart.

As soon as the call connected, Everard’s voice came through, “What’s up, sweetie?”

Cordelia’s eyes flickered, “I think there’s something wrong with Little Parrot.”

“Why do you say that?”

She sighed, “Just a hunch.”

As soon as those words left her mouth, she knew they lacked conviction. Who would take a hunch seriously?

braced for some comforting but noncommittal response when Everard surprised her, “Alright, I’ll look into

blinked, “You believe

His voice, deep and resonant, seemed to wrap around her, and his reply warmed her more than the thickest blanket

said

unsure of how to investigate, and could only rely on Everard.

an answer for you tomorrow,” Everard

“Okay.”

while, told Lorna she was heading to bed, and retreated to her room to bury herself in her

is definitely sketchy. I’ve got people gathering evidence,

was stunned, “What’s the

using corporal punishment. I’m still

1/3

Corporal punishment?

without hesitation, she said, “Got it, I’m

out to her car and drove towards the

to excuse herself from school. After hearing the situation, he not only agreed but

her that Paulina had already taken Merry

car, Merry was struggling to memorize passages from her literature book, repeating

you wouldn’t have to struggle so much now,” she sighed, “Merry, stop for

without lifting her gaze from her book, her concentration waning as the school loomed closer, bringing with it a wave of

brows drew together, “What’s

chest, Merry shook her head, “Mom, can

changed so much in just a week there. Just

the thought of the consequences of not mastering her assignment, Merry grabbed Paulina’s hand

I’ll do anything you say from now

welled up in her

was torn, but as she was about to respond,

love you. Why

don’t love me.” Paulina’s sympathy vanished at that moment, replaced by the image of her