Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 208

Cordelia was usually the epitome of calm and indifference, rarely engaging in conflict. But when her comfort was at stake, she wouldn't hesitate to stand her ground. With a measured tone, she remarked, "Lucille, if Queenie can speak out in class without consequences, shouldn't she be sent to stand as well?"

Queenie immediately snapped back, "I wasn't just talking; I was reporting something important!"

Cordelia, maintaining her calm demeanor, continued slowly, "Oh, but back in grade school, we were taught to raise our hands if we wanted to speak during class."

Both Queenie and Lucille were taken aback.

Cordelia then turned to Lucille, "You wouldn't play favorites, would you?"

After making her point, she gathered her papers and pen and walked to the back row, standing next to Daisy. With her back to the teacher, Daisy stuck out her tongue at Cordelia and gave her a thumbs up.

Cordelia, with her head now bowed, began to work on her exam, seemingly oblivious to the fact that her words had put Lucille and Queenie in a difficult position.

Lucille's policy was clear: talking during class, regardless of the reason, was not tolerated.

And now, with Queenie having spoken out, fairness dictated she join the others in punishment.

With Cordelia and Daisy already standing in the back, Lucille couldn't very well retract his order. He stood at the podium, his face shifting between shades of frustration.

In front of hundreds of students, he dared not show favoritism. Reluctantly, he instructed, "You, too, go stand."

Queenie was speechless.

Seeing her uncle's stern expression, she closed her mouth and, with a mix of resignation and defiance, took her exam to the back row.

Lucille announced, "This exam counts towards your final grade. Make the most of this opportunity."

The Autumn Gold Academic Bootcamp, a joint venture between Superiority College and Top Crest Academy, was no ordinary program. Performance here could lead to preferential admission policies, making every exam crucial.

the source of tension for Daisy and her friends since

the exam would surely impact their

were grueling three-hour marathons, designed to challenge both the mind and body. Standing would make it even harder to concentrate. Lucille wasn't too worried about Queenie, who was physically fit. But Cordelia, looking frail, was

then, Keen rose, "Sir, I find sitting too comfortable. I'd like to stand for the exam as

Lucille was taken aback.

a top contender in the National Math League, was well-liked for his humility. He was a key focus for the camp, with hopes pinned on him

such a request, Lucille

moved to stand near Cordelia, placing his exam

slightly puzzled, glanced at him. Recognizing the familiar face, she remembered him as the one who had waited for

really that tiring?

by another voice, "Sir, I'd like to

saw

almost forgot Hanley, a top scholar from Greenmeadow, was also in

focus on your exam. If you don't want to sit, you don't have to

it."

Hanley fell silent.

Cordelia, blaming her for this disruption. If not

fell into a focused silence, filled only with the sound of pencils scratching

stance, her concentration waning as she shifted weight from one leg to

Lucille approached their

and Daisy are having a hard time

of her own actions. With so much at

along, which was a clear sign she was

wave of gratitude. She was at her limit, dragging her worn-out legs back to her seat

Keen, "You should head

not let

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