The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan)

Chapter 42

Not long after, Whitney's message came through: "Yes, that's him. He looks quite handsome."

Cordelia looked puzzled. How did Ronan know Logan, and even visited his house? She suddenly

thought of her diary. Could Ronan have read it? Was it the day she asked Ronan to help her find her

Driver's License?

Cordelia immediately sent a message to Janice: "Janice, did you find my Driver's License in my

suitcase when you helped me look for it?"

Before Janice could reply, Ronan had already walked over.

"Mr. Evans, Ms. Haselwood wants to discuss prices with you. She needs two hundred computers,"

Zach said.

"Really? She's an employee of our company, what does she need two hundred computers for?" Ronan

asked with a calm smile, his gazes deep and unreadable.

Brooklyn was somewhat spooked. Edwin also had no clue what Ronan was up to. He guessed that

Ronan didn't want to reveal their relationship in front of his subordinates.

Ronan wanted to gather more information from him.

Unbeknownst to him, Edwin had become Ronan's mole.

"Well, here's the thing. I used to have a boyfriend named Logan. He was a teacher in Cedar Hollow.

His wish was to donate two hundred computers to the primary school children he taught. Unfortunately,

he sacrificed his life trying to save a child from drowning. I want to help him fulfill this wish," Cordelia

said candidly.

Since Ronan already knew, she might as well just say it.

"Really? Is that so?" Ronan laughed, "Were you and your ex-boyfriend very in love?"

Cordelia paused. Her relationship with Logan was clearly recorded in the diary.

She didn't bother hiding it anymore, "We were very in love. We were even planning to get married."

Brooklyn, who was unaware of the situation, anxiously squeezed Cordelia's hand, blaming her for

being crazy. Even if she wanted to make Ronan jealous, she didn't have to go this far.

Ronan narrowed his eyes, and his gaze turned icy. Knowing that Cordelia had such deep feelings for

her first love, Ronan's mood worsened. His tone became more confrontational, and his coldness

towards Cordelia more apparent.

"Is that so? But the cost of two hundred computers isn't cheap. Even if you're willing, it'll cost tens of

thousands of dollars. You're so young, unless you come from a wealthy family, how could you have so

much money?" Ronan stared at Cordelia intently.

"I saved up for it." Cordelia said firmly.

"Well, saved up?" Ronan laughed, "To save, you need to earn enough money first. How did you earn

it?"

Cordelia's face turned pale. She couldn't reveal how she earned the money in front of Brooklyn, Edwin,

and Zach. She obtained this money from Ronan through selling herself, through unsavory means.

"Mr. Evans, Cordelia is a member of the Finance Department, and she's very meticulous with her

accounts and would never engage in any improper behavior. Plus, she's not the cashier, and she

doesn't handle cash directly. You must trust Cordelia," Brooklyn quickly defended Cordelia, thinking that

Ronan might suspect Cordelia of having a shady source of income. Cordelia's job duties made her

position sensitive.

Hearing Brooklyn's explanation, Edwin realized that Ronan didn't want them to mention their

relationship because he wanted to learn about the source of Cordelia's money from Edwin.

"Is that so? If it's for a donation to a primary school, then we'll treat it as a donation from Lumos

Enterprises. The money will be paid by the company's special funds, which will alleviate your financial

burden," Ronan said casually.

Cordelia clenched her fists and gave a soft reply. Although she didn't have to pay now, she wasn't

happy. She originally thought that the rural students would think of her and Logan when they used the

computers. But now, they would remember Lumos Enterprises and Ronan instead.

Ronan's strategy was deeply calculated. Now Cordelia was just a tool for him to use.

Ronan instructed Zach to buy two hundred computers and deliver them to the primary school in Cedar

Hollow as soon as possible.

"What's the address? You haven't told me the address yet, have you?" Ronan slightly frowned and

asked Cordelia.

"Well, I know," Edwin said, "I ran into Cordelia near that primary school last time."

"Well? When was that?" Ronan asked Edwin with a smile, his gaze drifting over Cordelia.

What a coincidence.

"I remember it clearly, it was Monday. The address is Evergreen Primary School in Cedar Hollow. I'll

send you the exact location."

Cordelia's face was now extremely pale. Today, under Ronan's questioning, all her secrets couldn't be

kept, including the fact that she didn't answer Ronan's call because she went to Cedar Hollow that day.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

Janice's message only came back at this time: "Ma'am, I was cleaning up just now, so I only saw your

message. I found your Driver's License in your washed canvas bag. Mr. Evans was looking for your

Driver's License in your suitcase at the time."

Now it was clear. He knew everything.