The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan) novel Chapter 554

Back in the day, Thomas' family was well-off, and he was a dashing young man, brimming with ambition. Like many a talented fellow, he couldn't avoid the allure of a beautiful woman.

During that time, he was smitten and would frequently visit the film set to see Alana, only to be turned away each time. The crew claimed she had returned to England and had even started dating the actor, August.

Thomas thought they were pulling his leg, but then he heard Alana was back from England, staying at a hotel. That evening, he decided to pay a visit to the hotel. As he knocked on the door, Alana happened to be stepping out.

She glanced at him, and after he introduced himself, she invited Thomas into her room. The air was perfumed with a delightful scent that captivated Thomas. Naturally, one thing led to another, and Thomas and Alana found themselves entwined between the sheets.

Thomas never imagined that a celebrity's bed would be so easy to fall into.

Afterward, Alana coiled her arms around Thomas' neck and whispered in his ear, "I don't want to be on screen anymore. I'm thinking about setting up my own production company, behind the scenes. However, my dad won't fund it. He doesn't agree. I want to start it in Millstone. What do you think?"

Thomas was still naïve and eager to maintain appearances. He knew he had to pay, even more so since Alana wasn't forcing the issue—it was a transaction he had willingly entered into.

"How much do you need?" he asked.

"About a million. Is that a problem for you? If it is, don't worry about it."