Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 206

Cordelia paused for a moment, her fingers hovering over her phone screen.

She stepped out onto the balcony, phone in hand, and answered the call. Little Flame's voice came through, "Lia, up for a game?"

Cordelia blinked in surprise. "Uh?"

Little Flame sounded subdued as he spoke. "Let's go solo. I'll teach you how to master the shooter role."

Cordelia hesitated before replying, "Alright."

Glancing at the clock, it was already 9 PM-prime gaming hour for her.

The ride to Ontoky City had been smooth in the spacious, comfortable family van, giving her the chance to breeze through her math problems. She wasn't planning on cracking open her books tonight anyway.

After ending the call, she returned to her dorm room, receiving curious glances from her three roommates. "Bookworm, hitting the books? We'll keep it down."

Cordelia shook her head. "No, I'm going to game for a bit."

Her roommates exchanged puzzled looks.

Cordelia took her seat, plugged in her earphones, and launched the game.

especially since she had already secured her scholarship. They resigned

Cordelia and Yates opted for the same character roles. Yates, the adept shooter, typed out instructions, guiding her through the basics. Cordelia was a quick study, matching Yates in

Cordelia finally bested Yates in a solo match. Pleased with herself and the challenge, she decided it

Little Flame replied: "Okay."

and

road," he

taking turns, she wished him

Stretching, she noticed her

staring at her,

mix

They had

into her

a mock

Cordelia prepared for bed,

to study tonight?" they asked, hope lingering in

you be sleeping?" Cordelia replied,

at their completed work, ready for Cordelia

roommates dumbfounded.

realization hit hard; Cordelia wasn't just academically gifted-she excelled without apparent effort, challenging

highway, Yates,

an empty stomach and a beer, reflected on his gaming session with Cordelia. Despite his prowess and years of experience; Cordelia had matched and eventually