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 it.”

blinked, “You believe me?”

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

said

to investigate, and could

answer for you tomorrow,” Everard

“Okay.”

was heading to bed, and retreated to her room

called with alarming news, “That school is definitely sketchy. I’ve got people gathering evidence,

was stunned, “What’s the problem?”

they’re using corporal punishment. I’m

1/3

Corporal punishment?

she said, “Got it, I’m going to stop Little Parrot’s parents right

and drove

situation, he not only agreed but also

Cordelia arrived, the Jordans‘ butler informed her that Paulina had already

car, Merry was struggling to memorize passages from her literature book, repeating lines over and over. Paulina looked on with a mix of pride and pity.

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

gaze from her book, her concentration waning as the school

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

shook her head, “Mom, can

Paulina’s reply was firm, “You’ve changed so much in just a week there. Just stick it out

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

please, I’ll do anything you say from now on, just take

up in

about to

Why would you ask

became shrill, “If you don’t take me home, then you don’t love me.” Paulina’s sympathy vanished at that moment, replaced by the image of her rebellious daughter. How could she equate going home with love?