The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 641

"Got it delivered," Emerson texted back with the casual ease that only a digital message can convey.

"Did Mr. Evans sing my praises?" Daniella's message practically bubbled with excitement.

"Absolutely, he did. Went on and on about the drone tech, top-notch quality, you name it—he was singing your praises to the high heavens."

"And what about Janice? What was her reaction?"

Emerson knew exactly what Daniella was fishing for. He replied, "Janice? What Janice? What's she got to do with anything?"

Daniella's frustration was palpable. "I wanted you to praise me in front of Mr. Evans and Janice, you nincompoop!"

"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Emerson's text practically dripped with regret. "You didn't mention Janice at the time. When Mr. Evans was raving about you, Janice was outside playing hopscotch with Callum."

Daniella was left speechless, her anger simmering. One simple instruction, and Emerson screws it up! Jerk! she fumed internally.

Little did she know, the entire Evans family was silently rooting against her getting close to Harold.

Still, she thought, if Janice was a lost cause, she might as well go after Harold directly. She even customized a drone for the occasion.

...

After all, Jayson was legally Ronan's responsibility, and Petra had taken him in as a favor to a good friend.

Reading the message, Ronan knew he had to get Petra out of the picture and find a reputable therapist for Jayson.

He knew just the person: Marie, a seasoned psychologist with an American degree who was an expert in mental disorders. They were old classmates.

That afternoon, Ronan visited Marie's clinic.

As luck would have it, Marie had just uncorked a couple of bottles of fine red wine when Ronan arrived.