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?

noncommittal response when Everard surprised her,

“You believe

Everard replied, “Why wouldn’t I?” His voice, deep and resonant, seemed to wrap around her, and his reply warmed her more than the

said

of how to investigate,

an answer for you

“Okay.”

heading to bed, and retreated to her room to bury herself in her chemistry

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

was stunned, “What’s the problem?”

I’m still looking into the specifics.”

1/3

Corporal punishment?

without hesitation, she said, “Got it, I’m going to stop

her car and drove

he not only agreed but also added, “Talk it out with the Jordans. Actually, I’ll head over there myself in a

butler informed her that Paulina had already taken Merry to school

book, repeating lines over and over. Paulina looked on with a mix of pride

only you had started working harder earlier, you wouldn’t have to struggle so much now,” she sighed, “Merry, stop for a bit and have some breakfast.”

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

discomfort, Paulina’s brows drew together, “What’s wrong, Merry?”

can we

just a week there. Just

thought of the consequences of not mastering her assignment, Merry

I’ll do anything you say from now on,

in her

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

I love you. Why

me.” Paulina’s sympathy vanished at that moment, replaced by the image of