The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 348

At Lumos Plaza.

"I feel like the last time I went shopping was a century ago," Cordelia mentioned to Brenda.

Brenda, linking arms with Cordelia, retorted, "Well, you can't say that, this mall is owned by your husband. It's you who doesn't shop. If you wanted to, you could shop. Who would stop you?"

Cordelia squinted her eyes, feeling overwhelmed by the recent happenings that others might not have understood. Brenda was single, so she couldn't empathize with Cordelia. So, Cordelia didn't delve into details about her mother-in-law's issues, but was rather focused on which clothes were attractive.

Brenda, while examining a piece of clothing, complained about Marian, "She has no shame. Her law firm is bankrupt, and now she wants to partner with us. She even approached Jamie yesterday, and Jamie, like a fence-sitter, didn't utter a word, neither accepting nor refusing. This made Marian even bolder, claiming, 'If Jamie doesn’t respond, it means he agrees. So, I will start working from tomorrow.' How shameless!"

Cordelia felt a bit guilty, wondering if Brenda's rant was directed at her, after all, she was the one who had introduced Brenda to this path.

"Where is Jamie? Did he really not nod or shake his head?" Cordelia asked casually.

"Since Jamie returned to PrimeNumbers Accounting as a major shareholder, he hasn't said a word about Marian. But yesterday afternoon, he had a new office cleaned up for her. Isn't that a clear approval? Marian is like a pesky stray dog, stubborn and relentless, and even worse than Manda. At least Marian is a rich second generation and not as lowly as Manda," Brenda grumbled. "Her ambition exceeds Manda's."

"As long as Jamie agrees, just turn a blind eye. Isn't it good that she is ambitious?" Cordelia tried to pacify Brenda, considering she was the one who had stirred things up.

"So, you're saying I have no other choice?" Brenda asked helplessly. "Back when I was at PrimeNumbers Accounting, I had peace. Then came Manda, and now Marian. These women seem determined to be the death of me."

Cordelia knew that both women had only crossed paths with Brenda because of her, and it was she who had disrupted Brenda's peace.