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Chapter 251
Chapter 251
From a distance, Cordelia watched the two men with an unusual sense of urgency. Why hadn't Little Flame asked about the masks yet? But her concern was moot; Yates never broached the subject. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Floyd, they headed backstage, their interest in the front-stage events seemingly waning.
Without Floyd, the post-game interviews lost their appeal. Yates and Cordelia, still masked, obviously refused to participate, leaving the stage for Clay, the top laner, Waller, and the retirement ceremony for their hospitalized marksman. Both Clay and the top laner, when reminiscing, were visibly moved, tears brimming in their eyes. The atmosphere turned somber, a stark reminder of the inevitable end awaiting all esports athletes.
Clay, with a trembling voice, proclaimed, "I've done my part with a clear conscience. The spirit of esports will live on forever!" The crowd erupted, their chants of "EW Club, immortal!" filling the air. Even Cordelia, usually stoic, felt a surge of emotion as she watched the sea of glow sticks waving back and forth.
Her gaze fell, and the moment was broken by the sudden presence of Everard at her side, engrossed in his phone. "What are you looking at?" she asked. Everard handed her the phone, revealing a fan-made "ship" thread about them. Cordelia was perplexed.
The post detailed how fans had pieced together clues, convinced that Everard's return to the gaming scene was driven not by his love for esports but for love itself. The details amused Cordelia, though she was more curious about Everard's gaming prowess, which seemed well-known among the fans.
Everard, catching on to her interest, smiled, "I've had my moments on the national server. And no, I'm not just about romance." Cordelia rolled her eyes, certain he'd overheard her rant to Little Parrot.
As the event wrapped up, Clay and
the top laner, how retired, returned r, backstage. Arival, Wade, couldn't resist a jab, "With you gone, the championship's ours next year!" The threat of physical retaliation from Clay and the top laner left Wade in a panic, quickly realizing their bans meant little now. The aftermath was left to the imagination, marked only by his cries of protest.
The following day, Cordelia departed the esports club, heavy-hearted, to take part in the National Mathematics Olympiad. The two-day exam was a gauntlet, but she wasn't alone; Lorna accompanied her throughout. Afterwards, they joined Merry for lunch, discussing her intense schedule and the talents of her classmates in dance and physical education.
Merry lamented being the last of their group left in Ontoky City, planning to return after her arts exams. Cordelia's offer to stay was hastily rejected, leading to a teasing exchange about Merry's living situation, possibly with her idol, Bland. The meal ended on a light note, despite the underlying tension and unspoken words.
As Floyd drove Merry to school,
promising his future in Ontoky City to Yates, the Journey back to
Greenmeadow sparked a newfound appreciation in Cordelia for the quaint three-story cottage that awaited their return. It had been a month since she left, and she suddenly realized she hadn't thought
much about home. But then, it
dawned on her-home had become
wherever her parents were.
By the time they reached Greenmeadow, night had fallen. The SUV dropped several people off at the Delaney family's mansion before taking Everard back to Midnight Scent. As they neared their destination, Cordelia put down her English vocabulary book and looked over at Yates, asking, "Why didn't you ask Floyd?"
Yates gazed into the distance, "Asking wouldn't have made him talk." Cordelia paused, taken aback. Yates straightened up, "Lia, I'm going to dig into this. Will you help me?" Cordelia nodded, "Of course."
As they got out of the car and
wheeled their luggage inside, the living room lights were on, casting a welcoming glow like a beacon in the night, offering a slice of warmth. But the moment Cordelia and Lorna
stepped in, they heard Lan
Delaney's voice ringing out,This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .
brother, you'll have to step down as chairman for Kermit Delaney! Because, Bill's back in town! Your son-in-law has crossed Bill and got kicked out of the corporation, and the whole of Greenmeadow knows it!"