The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 31

"Let's go." Ronan said, grabbing Cordelia's hand and they hopped into the car.

Jamie standing dumbfounded, Ronan was married to Cordelia? He sent Adrian a message: [Did your sister get married?]

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In Ronan's car.

"Why haven't you spilled the beans?" Ronan grilled Cordelia.

Cordelia clutched her bag tight; she'd dug herself into this hole.

"I don't know how to break it to him." Cordelia hung her head. She needed to explain the whole fake boyfriend thing.

"Is there anything to be ashamed of being married? Or are you scared it'll burst his bubble?" Ronan mocked.

"It's not like that.” Cordelia said.

"Didn't he go for an internship? Why is he escorting you to class?" Ronan asked again. His words were ice-cold today; they sent chills down her spine.

"He's my tutor at the prep class, teaching me business law." Cordelia said.

"So, every time you're off to the training class, are you actually going on dates with him?" Ronan asked.

"No, let me explain.” Cordelia said.

"I won't let you step foot in that prep class again!" Ronan commanded sternly.

Hearing this, Cordelia got antsy, saying, “I paid $1,800 for a top-notch course, they promised I'd ace the exam and there's no refund!" Cordelia retorted decisively.

"You're not allowed to go!" Ronan said coldly, "I'll give you $18,000. You can't go! If you do, I'll break your legs!"

Cordelia knew resisting was futile, and if she kept arguing, he'd treat her even harsher. So she just sat back against the car seat, eyes closed.

When they pulled up at Pearl Palms, Ronan took out his phone and transferred $18,000 to Cordelia. The money landed straight into her bank account.

Cordelia stomped off with her backpack, pissed. She went to bed early without even having dinner.

"What's up with Della?" Barney asked, he cared about Cordelia, "She is not having dinner?"

"She's upstairs, throwing a fit!" Ronan said.

Barney laughed, "Even if she's pissed, you should cut her some slack. You're older after all."