The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 283

Brooklyn was lighting the candles on the cake for Edwin on a tablecloth, all twenty-nine of them.

"Approaching the big three-oh, make a wish." Brooklyn told Edwin.

"What kind of wish?" Ronan asked Edwin after he made his wish.

"If I tell you, it won't come true. So I'm not telling." Edwin, a good-natured guy, chuckled.

Cordelia was observing Ronan, wondering if he forgot to buy Edwin a gift. She hadn't seen him bring anything today.

"How's your gaming company doing lately?" Ronan asked Edwin.

"We've developed a few new games and recently partnered with Pulse Technologies, the biggest gaming company in Millstone. They sponsored the production of The High Society, so we're hoping for a big hit, and expect to make a fortune next year." Edwin explained.

"I'll invest ten million in your company. We can sign the contract at your office on Monday." Ronan said nonchalantly.

Edwin was stunned but quickly recovered, "Really?"

"Your birthday present." Ronan said.

"That's a hefty gift. Thanks, Mr. Evans." Edwin said.

Cordelia thought to herself that when Ronan gave gifts, he really went all out. It seemed that Edwin and Ronan had a pretty good relationship.

"How are you so sure that investing in The High Society will pay off?" Brooklyn asked Edwin, "What if the show flops?"

Although his words were casual, Cordelia detected an underlying meaning. It felt like Ronan was hinting at something. She opened her eyes to look at Ronan above her. Ronan was also staring at her.

Cordelia thought she saw Edwin glancing their way out of the corner of her eye. She hooked her arm around Ronan's neck. She pulled Ronan's hand down and kissed him.

Since Cordelia had been abroad, they hadn't really kissed except in bed. Their display of affection today was rare since their marriage.

Cordelia enjoyed Ronan's kiss. Even though her gaze was initially fixed on Edwin, she slowly closed her eyes and immersed herself in the kiss.

Ronan's hand slipped under her clothes. Cordelia wanted to resist, but couldn't. She had to let him have his way. She just felt that it was inappropriate for Edwin and Brooklyn, who were some distance away, to see.

After Ronan finished kissing her, Cordelia opened her eyes, her face flushed. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Edwin kissing Brooklyn.