The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 246

Ronan's gaze bore into Cordelia after he finished speaking.

"Of course I'm worried. They are my children." she finally said after a pause.

"Aren't you supposed to be scared of me? Why are you even asking me for help if you are?" Ronan shot back at Cordelia.

"Well, if I'm carrying Jamie's children, why did you bring me here to live with you?" Cordelia retorted.

"Maybe I'm a bit twisted. I don't like the idea of someone who once belonged to me becoming someone else's," he replied nonchalantly. "Besides, I've always found him... irritating."

He seemed not only unbothered by his own self-proclaimed twistedness, but also proud, as if saying, "I'm rich, and I can do whatever I want. What are you going to do about it?"

"If you don't provide me with a driver and a car, and something happens to me under your care, the entire town of Millstone will condemn you," Cordelia said, appearing quite righteous.

Ronan simply laughed off her comment. "Do you think I'm scared?"

"I know you're scared of nothing."

Probably not wanting to argue with Cordelia any further, Ronan said, "I'll get you a BMW. Your driver will report in the afternoon. Janice will accompany you when you go out. Now, I have to go to work."

"Alright. Thank you," Cordelia politely responded.

Ronan, who was about to leave, suddenly turned around and gently lifted Cordelia's chin. His eyes were icy. "Don't mention it." His tone was thick with sarcasm.

After he left, the tension in the room eased up.

Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief and began to check her phone.

Jamie had created a group chat titled "First Enterprises Project Group" which consisted of Jamie, Cordelia, and ten other members. These ten individuals were all postgraduates and certified CPAs, making Cordelia, a mere undergraduate, feel a bit embarrassed assigning them tasks.

As a startup, First Enterprises was full of energy. Every day, members shared updates on new projects, their progress, and completed tasks in the group chat.

[Oh, I've been with the company for over a month now and have already completed three projects independently. How many has Cordelia completed? Also, I haven't met her yet,] Marian, one of the group members, said.

"Mrs. Evans, I'll be your driver from now on. Here are my phone number and Messenger account. If you need anything, just let me know. Your car is a sapphire blue BMW 7 series. I've taken a picture for you to see," Tristi said.

Indeed, Tristi was a woman driver and very meticulous. Cordelia had no issues communicating with her.

"Tomorrow, I need to go to GreenPeace Enterprises and PrimeBuild Contractors. I'll send you the locations tonight," Cordelia said.

After checking in, Tristi left.

Cordelia continued reviewing her past projects until six when she heard the front door open and the sound of Ronan and Janice talking.

"Did she take her medication?" Ronan asked Janice.

"Yes, she did. Shall we have dinner?"

As Cordelia was intently listening to their conversation, her room door was opened. Ronan, holding the doorknob of Cordelia's room, said, "Come out for dinner."