The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 123

The next morning, when Cordelia was heading to work, she found Adrian waiting for her at the office entrance, demanding his bag back. So she handed him the knockoff one.

"Cordelia, are you pulling my leg? I gave you the real deal and you're giving me a copy?" Adrian asked angrily.

"A copy? That’s what you gave me. How should I know? Do you have evidence to prove what you gave me?" Cordelia played dumb.

"Alright, Cordelia, I won't let you off easily." Adrian stormed off, leaving the bag behind.

Cordelia proceeded to the office.

Jordan felt utterly embarrassed this time. He was confident that nabbing Cordelia was in the bag with Manda's unwavering belief. But things went south, not only did he fail to catch Cordelia, but he also lost Manda, his right-hand woman. Given yesterday's circumstances, he had no choice but to cut his losses.

He shot Cordelia a message, [Cordelia, Mr. Evans called. He said you’re starting at the Audit Department next Monday.]

Cordelia was stunned when she saw the message. [Really?]

[Really. Congrats, your wish is about to come true. You’ve always wanted to work in Audit, haven’t you?]

[Thanks, Mr. Jordan.’

Cordelia had experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, from disbelief to complicated feelings.

She sent Ronan a message, [Thanks, dear,] followed by a bunch of kisses and heart emojis.

After work, Cordelia had a beaming smile. Once she got on the car, she gave Ronan a kiss on the cheek.

"How did you think of transferring me to the Audit Department?" Cordelia asked with a smile. She had almost given up hope of transferring to the Audit Department this year.

"In the finance department, your reputation is shot. Can't be falling flat on your face in the same place all the time, better try somewhere new.” Ronan said nonchalantly.

"You're always making fun of me." Cordelia complained, then looked out the window.

After a while, Cordelia suddenly remembered, "Are there any openings in the Audit Department?"

Last time Ronan mentioned it, he had no say in Audit Department's hiring.

"There’s just the one." Ronan replied.

In fact, it was a position he had the HR Director hold previously.

Cordelia was relieved. Tomorrow was Friday, she could hand over her work at the finance department, and start at the Audit Department next week.

"Work well in the Audit Department. It's a department I plan to focus on developing." Ronan said seriously.

"What?" Ronan followed Wyatt's gaze and saw Cordelia sitting downstairs with a canvas bag next to her. This morning, she said she was going to visit her mom.

"She told me she was going out to have dinner with a classmate." Ronan tried to sound calm.

"A male or female classmate?" Wyatt asked again.

"You’ll know once they arrive, won't you?" Ronan replied with a light laugh.

Wyatt shrugged it off with a smile and lifted his coffee. Ronan also turned his gaze away from downstairs.

Soon Jamie arrived, holding a box of chocolates. "This is for you. I bought it elsewhere." Jamie pushed the chocolates toward Cordelia.

"Your wife's date is here." Wyatt informed Ronan, "Do you know him?"

Ronan shot a sidelong glance, a small smile playing on his face. "Jamie, he's a professional accounting coach. Cordelia passed her business law, now treating the teacher to dinner. She mentioned it this morning, but I didn't pay much attention."

"Is that so?" Wyatt continued, "Mr. Evans, your wife once told me she has no plans of having kids in the next five years."

"Does that have anything to do with our topic today?" Ronan chuckled again.

Only Ronan knew how forced his smile was. He was getting pretty fed up inside, but he had to play it cool in front of Wyatt.