Love or Die: CEO’ s Daily Dose of Swoon (Cordelia) novel Chapter 289

Cordelia anxiously tried calling Yates, but couldn't get through.

Frowning, she was about to give up when Flame rushed over. "Lia, Yates had a car accident today and couldn't make it to school. He asked me to let you know!"

Cordelia was baffled. "A car accident?"

Scratching his head, Flame explained, "Not sure about the details, but it doesn't seem too bad. He asked if you could jot down today's homework for him. I'll swing by the hospital to drop it off."

Cordelia was speechless. Homework? In the hospital?

Nodding, she handed over the day's assignments to Flame, who then darted off.

A thought struck Cordelia. Was Flame skipping class again?

By lunchtime, Flame was back, handing over Yates's assignments from the previous day. "The accident wasn't serious, just unlucky. Driving along fine and bam! A billboard fell on the car. Lucky for Yates, he chose the passenger seat today; otherwise, it could've been curtains. The backseat got totally smashed!"

Yates had recently been chauffeured around, following an odd rule set by Mr. Hackett, and had taken to studying from a vocabulary notebook and literature summaries during rides.

Today, on a whim, he sat in the passenger seat, finding it easier to read there due to better light...

And then, the accident happened.

Flame exclaimed, "Yates really has nine lives! But talk about bad luck, of all the cars, it had to be his. And yet, sitting in the passenger seat today, he got off with just a scratch. Good thing he's got deep pockets!"

After his somewhat insensitive remark, Flame turned to Merry, grinning. "Hey, Little Parrot, heard Bland's taken? Given up yet?"

Merry was taken aback. Why was everyone aiming at her today?

She managed a weak smile, "No way, not giving up in this lifetime!"

Flame burst out laughing. "You're into married men now?"

Merry's cheeks flushed. Bland was hers, after all.

Puffing up with defiance, she retorted, "Yes, I like him. What's it to you?"

In the midst of a quiet afternoon study session, Hanley walked in, a fresh sense of achievement glowing around him. He had just secured his spot at an esteemed university through early admission, and took his seat with an air of relief.

"Top Crest Academy has the best mathematics program hands down! Why on earth would you choose Superiority College over it?" Juliana's voice was filled with disbelief and anger.

Hanley's voice, now hushed, tried to bring some calm. "Why are you getting so worked up? Sit down, let's discuss this. We shouldn't disturb the others."

"Is it about not disturbing others, or is it that you don't want to disturb your dear Cordelia?" Juliana's voice pierced through the room, drawing everyone's attention.

Hanley's face flushed with embarrassment. "What are you talking about?"

But Juliana was relentless, pointing at Hanley accusingly, "Tell me, do you regret it? Regret swapping our engagement for hers? Have you fallen for Cordelia? Is that why you chose Superiority College?"

The classroom, a moment ago quiet and focused, was now a stage for a dramatic confrontation, with all eyes locked on the trio.