The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 23

Ronan walked into the company lobby, then he glanced at a striking woman. He paused for a moment.

Deanna, who had been admiring a painting on the wall, turned around at the sound of him.

"Ronan? Long time no see." Deanna approached with a smile.

She was dressed in an opulent, emerald green dress, paired with matching heels that showed off her dainty legs. Her hair was lush and lustrous. Adorned on her finger was an exquisite emerald ring, giving her an air of mature sophistication.

"Long time no see. Let's head to my office." Ronan suggested, noticing the crowd around them.

"Sure." Deanna responded with a chuckle.

With that, she followed Ronan into the elevator.

As they watched her graceful figure disappear, the receptionists began whispering among themselves.

"Ms. Deanna is so stunning, she’s a total knockout."

"Totally, and her status isn't ordinary either. When has our boss ever invited a woman into his office? But Ms. Deanna could come and go freely."

"You guys don’t know?" The head receptionist said with a knowing smile, "Ms. Deanna isn't just anybody. I heard she used to be Mr. Evans' ex-girlfriend. They were even close to getting engaged, but then…"

"Then what?"

"I can’t spill the beans on the boss's private life, but just know that Ms. Deanna is not your average visitor. We better roll out the red carpet for her next time."

"What about Cordelia? I heard she's been getting real cozy with the boss lately." The gossip train had left the station.

"She's trying to climb the social ladder, thinking just because the boss has personally greeted her a few times, she’s suddenly top dog. As if the boss would ever give her the time of day."

"Exactly!"

And with that, the receptionists erupted into laughter.

...

At her words, Ronan removed the eye mask. He walked over to Deanna and gently patted her back, "Why bring up the past?"

Deanna clutched Ronan's hand tightly, "Ronan, I was wrong then. I'm sorry. I came back this time just to apologize to you."

As she spoke, she softly held Ronan's hand and gave it a gentle shake.

Ronan felt inherently uneasy. He pulled his hand away. "Let the past be the past. I'm doing well now.".

Deanna looked up at Ronan, her eyes pleading, "Ronan..." Tears rolled down her face, a heart-wrenching sight.

But Ronan cut her off, "Where are you staying since you've been back? I'll drop you off."

Deanna wiped her tears and glanced at the clock on the wall, "Alright, there have been paparazzi tailing me lately."

She stayed in Ronan's office until the company clocked off at five.

Considering the number of employees leaving work, Ronan took her in the private executive elevator. However, some employees still caught sight of them. Soon, the news of Ronan's ex-girlfriend Deanna visiting the company spread among the employees.