The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 184

Spring had sprung and the days were getting longer. Even at five in the afternoon, the sky was still bright.

Thanks to Ronan's arrangement, Cordelia got an extra hour of "after-school tutoring."

After work, Cordelia went to Ronan's office for tutoring as instructed. This time, Cordelia planned to watch closely whether Ronan really read her diary. She intentionally put a strand of hair in today's diary entry. If he read it, the hair would fall or change position, and Cordelia would find out.

After handing in her diary, Cordelia started her class. Ronan's assessment was not wrong, Emerson was a great teacher who explained complex concepts in simple terms. However, the course on financial cost management was a piece of cake for Cordelia. As a result, she often drifted away, straightening up every time to see what Ronan was really up to.

Ronan was always busy with his own stuff or had a secretary come over for his signature. Cordelia's diary was always sitting steadily on his desk. Until she straightened up for the 5th time to peep at Ronan, Emerson followed her gaze. "He's minding his own business, nothing fishy. Why are you always staring at him?"

Busted, Cordelia felt totally embarrassed.

Ronan cast a glance over. "If you're not focused, I'll add more hours." Cordelia could only reluctantly shift her attention back to the textbook.

Ronan took a call, and his response was, "Grant? Where? Radiant Star Hotel? Okay." He stood up, ready to leave.

The name Grant rang a bell for Cordelia, but she couldn’t put a finger on it. Because of his earlier warning about "adding hours for not focusing," Cordelia was now glued to the book, not daring to look at him.

"Aren't you going to hold me back?" he asked.

Emerson stopped the lecture.

Once confirmed Ronan was talking to her, Cordelia lifted her eyes. "Where're you going?" she asked cautiously, curious yet afraid to ask, her eyes unusually bright.

"I have to attend a social event. I might come home late tonight."

"Oh, do come back early." Cordelia's eyelashes fluttered slightly. This was his first time going out for social activities in a while.

"Okay, you go home first, I'll have the driver take you." Ronan was looking at his phone, ready to make a call.

"There's still half an hour left for the class," Cordelia said.