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Chapter 299
Chapter 299
Cordelia nodded, "Yes, but I don't have the raw materials or the necessary equipment for my experiments, so I was hoping to use your company's lab."
Sanderson nodded back, "List down what you need, and I'll have someone procure it for you. When do you plan to come over to the company?"
"How about over the weekend?"
After setting a weekend date to use the company's lab, Cordelia headed off to school.
School had just started, and the seniors were all grumbling about not having enough of a break. Mr. Thompson, their homeroom teacher, scolded them in the classroom, "All you think about is play! Don't you realize the SATs are just around the corner? One hundred twenty-eight days left! You should take a leaf out of the books of students like Cordelia and Merry, who have been doing exceptionally well recently!"
The one dubbed Little Parrot didn't even look up from her book, continuing to read.
During the break, Merry, praised by Mr. Thompson, became the center of attention.
The girl, who usually couldn't care less about school, had transformed. Her black hair was tied in a ponytail, makeup washed off, revealing a serious, clean face.
Thinking about her dream to get into the Ontoky City Film and Animation Academy, suddenly, everyone felt a wave of motivation to study.
Then, looking at Cordelia, who already had a university placement, still studying seriously...
At that moment, the voice of Flame No.1 echoed at the door, "Lia, don't forget about the study session this afternoon!"
Cordelia, without looking up, gestured an 'ok' with her hand.
During a big break, instead of the usual heads buried in smartphones and games, members of the Flame Union were holding up vocabulary flashcards, reciting words.
Nothing was more shocking than this transformation.
The whole school seemed to catch the study fever, chanting slogans on the field, "Study hard, aim high!"
Amidst it all, Merry yelled, covering her mouth, "Study hard, aim for the sky!"
Cordelia: "??"
Merry giggled, "Lia, my hubby and I are both shippers of you and your brother-in-law! Considering high schoolers aren't allowed to date, you better focus on studying. College is when you can really 'aim for the sky"!"
Cordelia: ".
"Hubby, huh?"
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Merry's desk mate chimed in, "Didn't you hear? Bland got interviewed again yesterday!"
At the mention, Merry blushed and stayed silent.
Her desk mate continued, "The reporter asked him how he spent the New Year, and he said with his girlfriend, leaving fans in tears! Now everyone wishes they were his girlfriend. No couple is safe when the fanbase is heartbroken!"
Merry struggled to hide her amusement.
Cordelia just shook her head, while Merry's desk mate poked her, "What's so funny? Your 'hubby' spent New Year's with another girl, and you're still laughing? Lost your mind?"
Merry deadpanned, "For your information, I am that mystery girlfriend!"
Her desk mate's jaw dropped, "Seriously?!"
Merry, "For real!"
Her desk mate burst out laughing, "Nice acting! Wake up from your dream!"
Merry knew she wouldn't believe her, rolled her eyes, and went back to her book.
Meanwhile, Juliana in the front row clenched her fists, glancing at Hanley's empty seat...Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.
Hanley hadn't come to class since the term started, and Juliana was looking for a chance to talk to him, but never found the right moment.
She couldn't just break off the engagement; her reputation would be ruined!
What Juliana thought, Cordelia didn't know or care. She never paid much attention to Juliana or Hanley in the first place.
The weekend came quickly.
Little Flame and Little Parrot were at Cordelia's place for a tutoring session. After setting a day's worth of lessons for them, she headed to Sanderson's company.
Being in a startup phase, the research team was working over the weekend too.
Sanderson drove, worried about the looming financial issues at the company, but soon they arrived at the company's underground parking. As they got out of the car, Cordelia suddenly said, "Dad."
Sanderson looked at her, "What's up? Nervous about working in the lab? Don't worry, I've arranged for a private lab for you. If you need assistance, the team will be there to help."
Cordelia shook her head, pulling out a bank card from her pocket and handing it to Sanderson, "Is the company short on funds? I have some..." Before she could finish, Sanderson chuckled, "Even if we were short, it wouldn't be by the few thousand you've got there."
Sanderson had been giving Cordelia
an allowance of $10,000 every month, which she hardly spent. By now, it might have amounted to a sizable sum, but not nearly enough for the company's needs.
Cordelia, however, shook her head and insisted, handing the card over, "Not just that, it's quite a lot."
Her winnings from several competitions were transferred to this card.
And then there was the time she solved a complex problem for Bill who rewarded her with a set of precious stones and a significant amount of cash as she refused shares in his venture.
To her, money was just a number.
Sanderson, still underestimating the amount, was about to decline when Cordelia placed the card in his hand, "I'm off to the lab."
He didn't even get the chance to refuse, holding the bank card, realizing the depth of his daughter's intention.
Riding the elevator, he made his way to the CEO's office.
Dagmar arrived, a hint of hesitation in her voice as she started, "Mr. Delaney, it's payday today. I was wondering..."
The company was newly minted, a
tight-knit crew of researchers and a handful of staff, barely a dozen strong. Yet, here they were,
struggling to scrape together
that modest payroll. Sanderson glanced at the card in his hands...