DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 92
Chapter 92
Hayley rolled her eyes as everyone fawned over Cordelia. “Juliana, come on,”
she said. “Cordella is probably going to the math winter camp, not the physics
one. After the training at the winter camp without her attending, you'll beat her in
the finals!”
Hanley wasn't interested in getting involved, but Juliana was his fiancée. For his
interest, he felt compelled to offer some encouragement. “Good luck,” he said
simply.
After their remarks, they noticed that Juliana’s complexion was off. She was
staring at her phone, her face pale and her fingers trembling. Her expression was
twisted, and she muttered, “How can this be...”
Hayley peered over at her phone. “169 points? Juliana, is this your score? How is
that even possible?”
Juliana had always been the shining star of their school's physics competition
team, usually scoring well over 200 points, with 190 being enough to secure a
top prize. Now, she wouldn't even qualify for the winter camp.
Their physics teacher walked in just then. “Congratulations to Cordelia for taking
the top spot in the provincial physics competition again, probably the national
champion as well.”
After acknowledging Cordelia, he turned to Juliana with a frown. “Juliana, what
happened this time? Were you unwell during the exam? You didn’t even make a
second prize, only third.”
Third prize...
That was nothing more than a certificate, practically useless!
Juliana sat there, shell-shocked. “There must be a mistake with the grading!”
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The teacher sighed. “When I saw your results, I thought there had been an error
too, so I requested a review. But it turns out you really didn't perform well,” he
continued. “Questions you usually ace got wrong this time. Juliana, don't take it
too hard. If physics competition isn't working out, focus on your studies and aim
for a good university entrance exam.”
Before anyone could react to these words, Latham rushed into the room.
“Cordelia,” he said, breathless, Top Crest Academy's physics department has
reached out. They're offering you a direct placement. What do you say?”
The math department and physics department were the best programs in the
country at Top Crest Academy. The classroom went silent.
Cordelia, known for her miraculous scores, was now being fought over by Top
Crest Academy and Superiority College in an embarrassingly public tug—of-war.
It was unheard of for such prestigious institutions to vie for a student so openly!
And yet, Cordelia was the picture of composure as she looked up and said, “I'm
not going.”
Latham, taken aback, pressed on. “They're offering a full scholarship, and the
financial bonus is negotiable. You can pick any major you want in their
department.”
“I don't need the money,” Cordelia responded simply.
Latham was speechless for a moment before curiously asking, “Why are you so
set on Superiority College?” “Because it's number one overall, Cordelia replied.
It took a moment for Latham to process her meaning. Cordelia wasn't just aiming
to study one subject at college. She intended to excel across the board, just like
she had in high school. She was looking at the overall strength of the institution,
not just a single department's reputation.
The rest of the class eventually caught on, and a collective silence fell. They all
thought the same thing. Cordelia was in a league of her own.
A week flew by.
Cordelia had just returned home from school when she heard voices
approached, she saw Rachel standing tall and defiant before Steward and
Sanderson. “You
arguing in the living room. As she
passed on my investment tip, and now are you green with envy over the first
round of profits, aren't you? That's ten million right there! The Smith family was
the first to put in twenty million, and in less than half a month, we've already
recouped half! Now every affluent family is begging to buy into Calvert's deal.
Jimmy regrets not investing a hundred million the first time. But he bought the ten
percent share we passed on last time. In a few days, we'll be seeing another fifty
million in profit!”
After she finished, Laurinda couldn't help but complain. “Sanderson, you
should've been bolder in business, Now we've missed out on a golden
opportunity!”
Sanderson furrowed his brows but chose to remain silent.
Laurinda turned to Rachel and said, “Rachel, ask Jimmy if he can arrange
another meeting with Mr. Wallace. We want in on this investment!”
“Tve already asked him,” Rachel replied. “But I can’t promise anything. After all,
it's us who are asking for help.”
Laurinda nodded. “Good. The Smith family is reliable. At times like this, we need
you, not like some people who can't do anything but drag their husbands down!”
Sanderson darkened his face. “Mom, in our family, men handle the business
affairs. The investment decision was mine alone and had nothing to do with
anyone else.”
Before Laurinda could retort, Rachel's phone rang.
Upon ending the call, she came back, a spark of excitement in her eyes. “Dad,
Mr. Wallace has given us the green light to invest!”
Laurinda looked at her, her face alight with excitement.
“It's still a hundred million, but...” Rachel glanced at Sanderson, “Jimmy said that
Calvert would like to have dinner with Cordelia.”.
At that, Cordelia, who was about to head upstairs, paused, and the room fell
silent.
Then...
“No.” Sanderson's reply was firm and resolute.
After the last dinner, it was clear that Calvert had taken an interest in Lia. How
could he push his daughter into the fire?
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Laurinda spoke up, her voice laced
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with a note of challenge. “What's the
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here, right? What's wrong with having
a meal together? Dinner for fifty
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Lorna trembled with anger, her voice shaking as she replied. “Mom, do you even
hear yourself? This dinner is clearly a trap set by Calvert! He's up to no good!”
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But Laurinda scoffed dismissively.
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So what if it is? Is that thug
boyfriend of Cordelia any better?
Calvert is a catch, a real gentleman. I
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Kermit chimed in from the sidelines,
his voice filled with a mix of
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frustration and eagerness. “It was
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Sanderson's wrong decision last time
that made us miss out on a fortune.
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folks make up for that mistake. It's
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just a dinner and won't kill us.
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Anyway, I'm in for the investment!
Sanderson looked around at his
so-called families and took a deep
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breath. “Let me make myself
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perfectly clear,” he said, his voice firm
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with resolve. “I, Sanderson, will not
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sell my daughter's future for wealth
or honor! want no part in this
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investment. If you're all so
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determined, then so be it. We'll go our
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separate ways. I'll leave with Lorna
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