The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 248

Exiting PrimeBuild Contractors, Cordelia's mood took a nosedive.

It was barely three in the afternoon when they pulled up near her home.

"Let's grab a drink," Cordelia suggested, spotting a Starbucks near the entrance of their residential area. She turned to her companion, Janice.

The two of them got out of the car.

After ordering Cordelia a steaming hot milk, Janice ushered her to a seat by the window. "Sit tight, Cordelia. I'm heading over to the farmer's market to pick up some groceries. Don't wander off, alright?" With that, Janice was off.

Stirring her milk, Cordelia couldn't hide the fatigue in her eyes. Being questioned by Hunter had knocked her off balance. Resting her forehead in her hand, she looked forlorn and somewhat stubborn. She knew it wasn't just Hunter who doubted her. The voices questioning her in the company chat still rang in her ears. Those words probably echoed the thoughts of her colleagues.

Ronan finished work and drove to Starbucks.

"Isn't that your wife in the café?" Emerson, sitting next to Ronan, asked.

"Yes, it is," Ronan confirmed.

"What's happened?" Emerson noticed Cordelia's hand on her forehead and the listless stirring of her drink. She seemed exceptionally downcast.

"No idea. Let's go," Ronan instructed the driver. The car drove straight into the residential area.

Cordelia finished her milk, trying to pull herself together. She recalled how her application to Lumos Enterprises Audit Department had been rejected by HR but approaching Wyatt directly had yielded a different outcome.

Brooklyn's words resonated with her. "It's easier to deal with the devil you know than the devil you don't."

Cordelia found the number of the PrimeBuild Contractors' Chairman, Will, online and dialed it straight away. He claimed to be very busy and told Cordelia to bring her matters to Hunter. Cordelia didn't mention her unsuccessful encounter with Hunter.

Hearing the phone line disconnect, Cordelia felt even more disheartened. To Will, she was just another salesperson from a small firm, a nuisance as most bosses would view it.

Before Cordelia could finish her milk, Janice returned.

"Let's go," Cordelia said.

"But you haven't finished your milk, Cordelia," Janice observed. There was still more than half left in the cup.