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

“You believe

to wrap around her, and his reply warmed her more than

said

how to investigate, and could only rely on

for

“Okay.”

seat after a while, told Lorna she was heading to bed, and retreated to her room

morning, Everard called with alarming news, “That school is definitely sketchy. I’ve got people gathering evidence, but you should prevent the Jordan family from sending your friend

stunned, “What’s the problem?”

suspect they’re using corporal punishment. I’m

1/3

Corporal punishment?

without hesitation, she said, “Got it, I’m going to stop Little Parrot’s parents right now.”

to her car and drove towards the Jordan residence.

school. After hearing the situation, he not only agreed but also added, “Talk

Cordelia arrived, the Jordans‘ butler informed her that Paulina had already taken Merry to school early

repeating lines over and over. Paulina

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

gaze from her book, her concentration waning as the school loomed closer, bringing

Merry’s discomfort, Paulina’s brows drew together, “What’s

chest, Merry shook her head, “Mom, can we

“You’ve changed so much in just a

the consequences of not mastering

“Mom, please, I’ll do anything you say from now on,

in her

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

course, I love you. Why would

Paulina’s