The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 547

On that same day, Petra visited Empower Operations in search of Peter, who didn’t recognize Petra.

“Who might you be?” When Petra had stood atop the skyscraper that day, Peter had not seen her face.

“I’m Petra, a colleague of Cordelia. I came specifically to apologize to you today. I didn’t think it all through yesterday. I just knew Cordelia worked in this building, so I came up. I didn’t mean to cause you any worry.”

Thinking back on yesterday’s events, Peter was still a bit shaken. If her actions had impacted the property values, he felt like he might as well have jumped off the roof himself. He was polite to Petra, probably figuring her to be a loose cannon. Even though she had backed off yesterday, who knew what tomorrow might bring?

“What was with you yesterday?” he asked Petra.

“Oh, nothing much, just a spat with someone. My past was dug up, and I wanted revenge. I was too impulsive. Later, we cleared the air, and the anger subsided. She advised me to avoid a next time, and I said I’d try my best.” Petra said with a sorrowful tone.

Despite Petra’s gentle voice, Peter could sense an underlying message. She would try to avoid a next time, but a next time might still come. This left Peter feeling helpless.

After Petra left, Peter pondered whether he should continue to have Cordelia work at Empower Operations. Cordelia had always done a good job, but he was scared. What if there was a second incident? Edith Hill was meant to become the biggest community. If any suicide-related incident occurred, it could spell disaster, just like the time Mr. Evans’ father was driven mad after a similar case.

However, Cordelia was Ronan’s associate, and her staying or leaving would have to be discussed with him.

Ronan had returned to Millstone today, and this matter wasn’t something to discuss over the phone. It needed a more subtle approach.

After Victoria returned to Millstone, Cordelia had a few uneventful days. On Saturday, Cordelia followed Victoria’s "instruction," and went back to Millstone without informing Ronan in advance.

When Janice opened the door for Cordelia, she was slightly surprised and a bit distant.

"Hello, ma'am?" Janice asked.

"Yeah."