The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 30

When the cops showed up, Lionel and Cordelia were in the middle of a spat. They escorted both Lionel and Cordelia away.

Jamie followed in his car, but could only loiter outside the police station. It was getting dark and starting to rain, stirring up Jamie's anxiety.

Eventually, the police asked for a bail from Cordelia's family or friends. Afraid of tipping Ronan off, Cordelia didn't dare call him. Not to mention, they were only contractually connected. Ronan had no obligation to help her. So she called Adrian instead.

"You need money? Sorry, I'm broke." Adrian hung up right after.

He had drugged Cordelia before and was scolded by Jamie when he found out. Adrian almost lost his job, so he knew that last incident just brought trouble. Why would he help Cordelia, when he held a grudge against her?

The sound of the call ending made Cordelia extremely embarrassed. This was her own brother. Cordelia didn't have high hopes in the first place, but he was her closest kin. How could she not reach out to him?

But she didn't want to bother Jamie either.

"Can't find anyone?" The officer asked Cordelia.

"No." Cordelia felt a bit heartbroken.

The police investigated Cordelia's social relations and found out she was married to the famous Ronan. They called him.

"A fight? Who did she fight with?" Ronan was incredulous but remained calm, "I'll be right there."

At the jail, the police told him what happened. Ronan's face darkened as he listened. After paying the bail, the police let Cordelia go.

"You just attended a training course and you've caused me all these troubles?" Outside the jail, Ronan lit a cigarette and asked Cordelia, "Do you even understand what 'married' means?"

"How much was the bail? I'll pay you back. I'm sorry for causing you trouble." Cordelia felt guilty and wronged.

"You want to pay me back? Then give me six thousand dollars." Ronan sneered, looking somewhat amused. This woman who just took one million dollars from him and he only asked her to return six thousand dollars.

"No problem." Cordelia took out her phone and transferred six thousand dollars to Ronan's bank account.

Ronan didn't check his phone or take the money. It was his money in the first place, so it made no difference.

"Don't tell Barney about this." Cordelia pleaded.

"I'm too lazy to tell Barney about your mess." Ronan replied.

Ronan left the jail lobby. Cordelia, with her backpack, followed him.

It was already dark and the rain was still falling.