Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon (Cordelia and Sanderson) novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31 

It was the eve of the Galaxy Math Whiz Competition, an unofficial contest held in the neighboring town. The students from Greenmeadow International School who attended the competition were set to gather at the school on Friday afternoon for the weekend event, with the test on Saturday and their return scheduled for Sunday. 

As Loma set cut from home early Friday morning, she was a bundle of nerves and must have checked Cordelia’s luggage a dozen times before she was satisfied nothing was left behind She turned to Cordelia with a worried frown. “Lia, are you sure you can handle this? Maybe i should come with you” 

Cordelia shook her head with slow resolve. “Ill be fine, Mom.” 

But Lorna’s maternal instincts wouldn’t settle. “Well, at least let me call Hanley to ask him to keep an extra eye 

on you.” 

Before Cordelia could protest, Laurinda chimed in with a scoff. “It’s just a silly little test. Juliana has been acing exams since she was in diapers and never had any incidents. Some people just love to make a scene.” 

Ignoring her snide remark as if it were a fly buzzing by. Cordelia stepped out the door. Her phone buzzed with a notification as she climbed into the car. It was a daily query from her Little Fang. 

Boss Wallace asked, ‘What’s on the menu today?” 

At Midnight Scent, Cordelia routinely grabbed Everard’s hand with a poker face after breakfast. It was a grab, void of any shyness or the romantic tenderness expected in such moments. 

Everard leaned back, his sharp features softening in the light. As Cordelia was about to let go, he caught her hand and chuckled, “Girl, hold on a little longer.” 

“Why?” she asked, puzzled. 

“Because you won’t be able to meet me tomorrow. You need to take your share for today and tomorrow all at once,” he replied nonchalantly. 

Cordelia pulled her hand back with force, about to walk away when she heard Everard’s deep voice, ‘Girl.” 

She looked up slowly to meet his warm eyes. He was still smiling. “Remember to miss me.” 

She nodded obediently. “I will.” 

After all, not missing him would make her heart painful! 

Turning to leave, she saw Little Fang and remembered his daily chatting and the breakfast he had prepared. Cordelia politely said, ‘Thanks.” 

Calvert was confused. 

Once Cordelia left Midnight Scent, Calvert didn’t need to turn around to feel the icy chill from Everard. He nervously blurted out, “Boss, hear me out… Wait, what did leven do? I didn’t do anything, right?” 

That afternoon, everyone boarded the school charter bus for the over–five–hour journey to the official competition site, where they checked into a five–star hotel nearby. 

Greenmeadow International School had brought a delegation of eleven, eight boys and three girls. With the other two girls bunking together, Cordelia found herself solo. 

It was the least of her worries, especially since before leaving, Sanderson had wired her an allowance that more than covered a single room. 

Latham, however, was more concerned. “I worry you might get scared at night alone, so I’ve arranged for you to room with a girl from Greenmeadow High School who’s also solo. It’s good to have someone to watch out for.” 

Cordelia simply nodded. 

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Greenmeadow High School was known nationwide for its high college entrance rate. They had brought a whopping thirty–plus students! 

Latham approached the group’s leader and greeted, “Zack, sorry for troubling you.” 

Zack, a forty–something math department head with a beer gut, gave students from Greenmeadow International School a once–over with a condescending air. “Latham, aside from Hanley, none of your kids have ever won anything. This competition route isn’t for them. You’re just wasting time bringing them here. Don’t take it the wrong way. I’m just being honest.” 

Suppressing a grimace, Latham scolded Zack in his mind. 

If he hadn’t been concerned about Cordelia, a delicate girl on her own, he wouldn’t have bothered. 

Ignoring the slight, he turned to a short–haired girl following Zack. “Yuna, I’d appreciate it if you could look after 

Cordelia for us.” 

Yuna glanced at Cordelia and grunted her assent. 

Once they had checked into the hotel, Cordelia headed to room 508. As she was about to enter, she was nudged aside by Yuna, who barged in with her suitcase and claimed the window–side bed with a contented sprawl. “Ah, this is the life!” 

Cordelia shot Yuna a cool look before entering. Without unpacking, she pulled out a set of exercises and headed for the desk, only to find Yuna had already commandeered the only workspace. 

Lounging in the chair, phone in hand, Yuna said casually, “Sorry, I need this.” 

Without a word, Cordelia returned to her bed, placed a book on her lap, and resumed her work. 

Yuna’s phone was a constant distraction, her voice messages blaring through the room without a hint of consideration. 

Half an hour later, Yuna finally picked up her math workbook. Just then, Cordelia’s phone pinged. 

ve you arrived?‘ 

It was Little Fang, ‘Have you arrived?”