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.

was the source of tension for Daisy and

would surely impact

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,

comfortable. I'd like to stand for

Lucille was taken aback.

He was a key focus for the camp, with hopes pinned on him to bring

Lucille

near Cordelia, placing his

she remembered him as the one who

really that tiring?

by another voice, "Sir, I'd

she saw Hanley

also in

standing as a penalty. Sit down and focus on your exam. If you don't want to sit, you don't

it."

Hanley fell silent.

disruption. If not for

into a focused silence, filled only

to maintain her stance, her concentration

Lucille approached their

are having a hard time Perhaps, let them return to their seats for

own actions. With so much at stake, Cordelia didn't

to let Queenie tag along, which was a clear sign she was bending a bit.

wave of gratitude. She was at her limit, dragging her worn-out legs back to her seat and flopping down with a

Keen, "You

suggested, "Why not let Cordelia come back

snapped, "What do you think this is, a flea market? You can't haggle here! Take