SWNOVELS Chapter 105
Chapter 105
The girl speaking wasn't part of Hayley’s or Juliana’s clique and had an innocent
charm about her. Her words carried no malice, almost laced with a plea for
negotiation. Yet, an irksome feeling welled up in Cordelia, and almost
instinctively, she blurted out, “No way.”
As soon as the words left her lips, she paused, surprised at her own reaction.
Cordella had always been indifferent by nature, with little care for material things,
Growing up in the orphanage, she barely batted an eyelid when her playthings
were snatched away by other kids. The only time she truly felt vexed was when
someone took away her books, preventing her from studying.
And now, that same irritation surged within her as if her beloved books were
being stolen.
The thought of introducing Everard to her, and him calling the classmate “girl” the
way he called her only intensified her displeasure.
“Why not?” asked the student, genuinely curious.
“Because without him, I'd feel like dying.”
Silence fell over the classroom once again, and after a pause, the student
sighed, “Guess you really are smitten with him, huh? But Cordelia, you're broke
right now, will he stick around?”
Cordelia didn't fret over such matters, “I'm not broke.” she replied.
Thinking it over, she realized she hadn't given Everard any cash recently. He
hadn't asked for it either. Was he too shy to ask? Well, she’d make a point to slip
him some money tomorrow. Just to make sure nobody else would get him.
As she thought this, she couldn't help but add internally. “If someone took him
away, I'd have no one to date.”
Merry looked over at Cordelia with concern and whispered, “Lia, you really out of
cash?”
Cordelia replied nonchalantly, “I'm good.” Then she bowed her head and returned
to her book.
erry wanted to say more, but thinking of her financial straits, she just sighed and
closed her mouth.
Meanwhile, in the “Flame Union” group chat.
Flame No. 1 had already started sending messages, “Guys, I've got some spare
change. Can anyone help get it to Lia for the time being?”
The Flames pooled their resources, scraping together ten grand to send to Merry
to pass on Cordelia.
But when class ended and Merry broached the subject, Cordelia declined firmly,
“I really do have money.”
After some thought, Merry reported back to the group. “Lia says she’s fine,
everyone. No need to send money. She just got her scholarship, didn’t she?
She’s not so broke that she can't afford a meal.”
After sending this message, a new private chat popped up.
Yates sent this message, “Don’t mention her financial troubles in the group. It's a
matter of pride. Just keep an eye on her, and let me know if she’s really in a
bind.”
Merry stared at the message, shocked. Was Yates showing concern for Lia? That
was as rare as a blue moon.
In Midnight Scent.
Calvert was always monitoring the school’s online forum.
When the latest post hit, he was stunned, “Boss, wasn't it Kermit's family that got
conned? How did it turn into the Sanderson's family?”
Everard glanced at the post and then at Calvert, “Go check it out.”
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The notarization by Sanderson was known to a few lawyers, and the police
records had been altered, changing the victim from Kermit to Sanderson for
easier contact should there be any updates.
So, Calvert quickly uncovered the truth and sighed, “Lia’s dad is too kind—
hearted, filling in millions out of his own pocket for them? If it weren't for us, that
money would've been gone for good.”
Hearing this, Everard coolly said, “What are you waiting for?”
Calvert was speechless.
Everard continued, “Inform them. We caught the crook. The money's being
returned.”
“Okay.”
During the break, Cordelia and Merry headed to the restroom. Inside the stall,
they could hear Hayley and Juliana gossiping outside.
Hayley said, “Jullana, I heard it was Cordelia’s dad who built up the Delaney
fortune, but with his brains getting conned, how could he ever have established
their empire? Must've been your dad doing the heavy lifting, right?” Juliana
replied vaguely, “We're all family, so what's this about credit?”
Hayley persisted, “Yeah, you are all family. And look how exposed they are now
after the split. Conned out of fifty million, what a disgrace. And they still run the
company? Your dad should be chairman.”
She replied lightly. “That's up to Granddad to decide.”
“You know, Steward’s biased. But what good is Cordelia’s book smart? She looks
so clueless. Maybe her high IQ is some kind of karmic compensation for her
parents“ losses. Have you heard about the Wilson family’s nut case? Mental
illness runs in families, you know.”
This was crossing a line. Not content with insulting Lia, they were dragging her
parents and grandparents into
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Merry felt a surge of anger and quickly finished up, bursting out of the stall.
Hayley looked slightly embarrassed at Merry's sudden appearance, her
expression turning awkward.
Then Cordelia emerged from her stall as well.
Any normal person would have been mortified, and Juliana nudged Hayley,
whispering. “Let it go.”
But Hayley just snorted, “It's true, isn’t it? Why shouldn't I speak my mind?”
Merry clenched her fists, tempted to lash out.
But Cordelia simply washed her hands and walked straight to the door. Merry
thought Cordelia didn’t want to make a scene, considering other people were
also in the restroom.
Merry could only glare at Hayley and spat out, “Hayley, do yourself a favor and
watch your mouth.”
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Having said her piece, she trailed
after Cordelia, only to find her
lingering at the entrance. Instead of
leaving though, Cordelia was turning
to the girls who were walking in,
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When the school’s top student spoke, the respect was palpable. The girls quickly
agreed, flustered, “Sure.”
Merry was taken aback.
The bathroom now belonged to them
Juliana couldn't help herself, “You're laying it on a bit thick, don’t you think?”
Hayley waved off the concern with a smirk, “What's there to be afraid of? She is
exactly like that, can’t you see?
I can't stand her. Anyway, bathroom break “
They both headed into one of the stalls.
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The restroom had six stalls in total.
While they were taking care of
business, the occupants of the other
four stalls trickled out one by one,
washed their hands, and left. The
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When Hayley came out, she realized
the place was eerily empty. She
washed her hands and called out,
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Juliana emerged from the stall at a leisurely pace, “What's the rush? it's still early,
right? You can hear there's still noise outside.”
She washed her hands, chatting away, and followed Hayley to the restroom door.
The next thing they knew, someone pushed them back inside with a firm hand.
Stumbling a bit, Juliana looked up to see Cordelia and Merry striding in.
As soon as they were inside, Cordelia turned and with a decisive “click,” locked
the restroom door behind them.