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,

blinked, “You believe me?”

chuckle, Everard replied, “Why wouldn’t I?” His voice, deep and resonant, seemed to wrap around her, and his

Cordelia said softly.

unsure of how to investigate, and could only

answer for you tomorrow,”

“Okay.”

up, Cordelia rose from her seat after a while, told Lorna she was heading to bed, and retreated to her room to bury herself in

next 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 there

was stunned, “What’s the

using corporal punishment. I’m still looking

1/3

Corporal punishment?

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

dashed out to her car and drove

only agreed but also added, “Talk it out with the Jordans. Actually, I’ll head over there myself in

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

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

you had started working harder earlier, you wouldn’t have to struggle so much

her concentration waning as the school loomed closer, bringing

discomfort, Paulina’s brows drew

can we not go to

in just a week there. Just stick it out

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

from now on, just take me back home.”

in her eyes.

to

you. Why would you ask

love me, take me home.” Merry’s voice 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