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.

had already secured her scholarship. They resigned themselves

for the same character roles. Yates, the adept shooter, typed out instructions, guiding her through

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

Little Flame replied: "Okay."

sudden thought crossed her mind, and she

road,"

he was safe with two drivers taking turns, she wished him well and put

Stretching, she noticed her

at

mix of awe

had expected

into her

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Instead, Cordelia prepared for bed, leaving her roommates in

they asked, hope lingering

sleeping?" Cordelia replied, climbing into her

the next day, hinting at their completed work, ready

roommates dumbfounded.

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

the highway,

and years of experience; Cordelia had matched and