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?

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

Cordelia said softly.

of how to

answer for

“Okay.”

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

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

was stunned, “What’s

I’m still looking into the specifics.”

1/3

Corporal punishment?

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

out to her car and drove

she called Latham 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 myself

that Paulina had already taken Merry to

passages from her literature book, repeating lines over and over. Paulina looked on

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

from her book, her concentration waning as the school loomed closer, bringing with it a wave of dread,

Merry’s discomfort, Paulina’s brows drew

can we not go to that school anymore?”

“You’ve changed so much in just

not mastering her assignment,

please, I’ll do anything you say from now on, just take me back home.”

up in her eyes.

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

love you. Why would you

me.” Paulina’s