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?

but noncommittal response when Everard surprised

blinked, “You

wouldn’t I?” His voice, deep and resonant, seemed to wrap around her, and his

said softly.

was just a student, unsure of how to investigate, and could only rely

an answer for you tomorrow,” Everard promised.

“Okay.”

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

sketchy. I’ve got people gathering evidence, but you should prevent the Jordan family from sending your

“What’s

they’re using corporal punishment. I’m still looking into the specifics.”

1/3

Corporal punishment?

hesitation, she said, “Got it, I’m going to

car and

to excuse herself from school. After hearing the situation, he not only agreed but also added, “Talk it out with the Jordans. Actually, I’ll head over there

the Jordans‘ butler informed her that Paulina had already taken Merry to

car, Merry was struggling to memorize passages from her literature book, repeating lines over and over. Paulina looked on

harder earlier, you wouldn’t have to struggle so much now,” she sighed,

from her book, her concentration waning

drew together, “What’s

head, “Mom, can we not

was firm, “You’ve changed so much in just a

of not mastering

say from now on,

welled up in

she was about to respond, Merry pleaded, “Do you love me,

course, I love you. Why would you

me.” Paulina’s