My Reborn Admirer Wins Over My Heart (Oriana) novel Chapter 239

**Chapter 239: The Code of the Heart**

“If my memory serves me right, you and Luna were classmates at Seabar University, weren’t you?”

Oriana took a moment to gather her thoughts, her demeanor shifting to one of respect as she nodded.

“Yes, that’s correct. We were indeed in the same class.”

The atmosphere was thick with unspoken tension.

“Didn’t one of your classmates suffer a severe injury during the reunion? What brings you back to Jindiwood all by yourself?”

Cormac’s gaze held a hint of mockery, as if he found her aloofness amusing.

Oriana felt a chill run down her spine, momentarily paralyzed by the gravity of his question. But then, the pieces clicked into place.

Even though winter break had officially commenced, Cormac’s lab was still churning away, relentless in its pursuit of deadlines. Luna, in all likelihood, had fabricated her injuries to avoid being perceived as a burden to the team.

Raising an eyebrow, Oriana replied with a calm yet measured tone, “Yes, someone did get hurt, but it was merely a superficial wound. Nothing significant enough to impede everyone else’s progress.”

Cormac’s expression soured, as if the very words she spoke had struck a nerve.

Suddenly, as if a realization had dawned upon him, he turned on his heel and stormed off without another word.

Leo, who had been observing the exchange with keen interest, shot Oriana a few glances but chose to remain silent about her revelation regarding Luna. Without a second thought, he followed Cormac into the depths of the building.

“Wow, that guy is intense! Mr. Flint is honestly terrifying. Thank goodness for Mr. Harris; he’s so much more laid-back!” Lily whispered, her voice barely above a breath as they stepped away from the scene.

Once they were out of sight, Lily exhaled deeply, releasing the tension she had been holding.

Oriana chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “Mr. Harris really is a breath of fresh air.”

“Absolutely! I also heard that James used to clash with you quite a bit, but then he crossed Mr. Flint and got booted from the MDT team. Apparently, Leo Ridge is still in his corner, but he’s barely scraping by. He doesn’t even get credited for the lab work anymore.”

Oriana hadn’t been keeping up with the latest gossip, but Lily’s words triggered a realization—she hadn’t spotted James at the last few group meetings.

Not that it particularly concerned her. “Come on, let’s go see Mr. Harris,” she said, her tone brightening.

“Sure thing!” Lily replied, her enthusiasm evident.

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**Chapter 239: The Code of the Heart**

Luna was utterly baffled by how Cormac had caught wind of her little ruse. The moment he discovered that she had concocted excuses to avoid returning to Jindiwood, he unleashed a torrent of anger upon her, leaving no room for defense.

In the end, Cormac issued her an ultimatum that felt like a dagger to her heart. “By tomorrow, or else. If I don’t see you back at the lab, forget about being the second author on the paper.”

“Sweetheart, come on, who doesn’t want money? Especially these academic types—their research costs a fortune! Clearly, we didn’t offer enough last time.”

Evelyn pivoted to Bramwell, her tone insistent. “This time, you need to accompany Luna back to Jindiwood and provide Mr. Flint with more support.”

Bramwell, already irked by Cormac’s attitude, frowned even deeper at the thought of returning to Jindiwood just to hand over more cash.

“We just gave him a hefty sum. Again? Where do you think we’re pulling all this money from?”

Evelyn snapped back, “What do you mean no money? We just sold Stormwind yesterday—at triple the price!”

But Bramwell brushed her off dismissively. “So what? Horse racing is booming right now. You’ve heard of the Caldwell family in Jindiwood, haven’t you? They’ve been cultivating their equestrian scene for years, importing top thoroughbreds from overseas. If Stormwind competes and wins later, selling to the Caldwells could yield far more than triple.”

So this was Bramwell’s true motivation for suddenly purchasing that horse!

All that talk of it being a graduation gift was merely a façade. He had planned to flip it for profit from the very beginning!

Luna’s heart sank at the realization, yet her face remained a perfect picture of innocence and fragility, concealing her turmoil beneath a veneer of vulnerability.

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**Chapter 240: The Calm**