The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan)

Chapter 30

When the cops showed up, Lionel and Cordelia were in the middle of a spat. They escorted both Lionel

and Cordelia away.

Jamie followed in his car, but could only loiter outside the police station. It was getting dark and starting

to rain, stirring up Jamie's anxiety.

Eventually, the police asked for a bail from Cordelia's family or friends. Afraid of tipping Ronan off,

Cordelia didn't dare call him. Not to mention, they were only contractually connected. Ronan had no

obligation to help her. So she called Adrian instead.

"You need money? Sorry, I'm broke." Adrian hung up right after.

He had drugged Cordelia before and was scolded by Jamie when he found out. Adrian almost lost his

job, so he knew that last incident just brought trouble. Why would he help Cordelia, when he held a

grudge against her?

The sound of the call ending made Cordelia extremely embarrassed. This was her own brother.

Cordelia didn't have high hopes in the first place, but he was her closest kin. How could she not reach

out to him?

But she didn't want to bother Jamie either.

"Can't find anyone?" The officer asked Cordelia.

"No." Cordelia felt a bit heartbroken.

The police investigated Cordelia's social relations and found out she was married to the famous Ronan.

They called him.

"A fight? Who did she fight with?" Ronan was incredulous but remained calm, "I'll be right there."

At the jail, the police told him what happened. Ronan's face darkened as he listened. After paying the

bail, the police let Cordelia go.

"You just attended a training course and you've caused me all these troubles?" Outside the jail, Ronan

lit a cigarette and asked Cordelia, "Do you even understand what 'married' means?"

"How much was the bail? I'll pay you back. I'm sorry for causing you trouble." Cordelia felt guilty and

wronged.

"You want to pay me back? Then give me six thousand dollars." Ronan sneered, looking somewhat

amused. This woman who just took one million dollars from him and he only asked her to return six

thousand dollars.

"No problem." Cordelia took out her phone and transferred six thousand dollars to Ronan's bank

account.

Ronan didn't check his phone or take the money. It was his money in the first place, so it made no

difference.

"Don't tell Barney about this." Cordelia pleaded.

"I'm too lazy to tell Barney about your mess." Ronan replied.

Ronan left the jail lobby. Cordelia, with her backpack, followed him.

It was already dark and the rain was still falling.

Ronan didn't bring an umbrella. He walked in the rain, water droplets falling on his hair. Cordelia was a

bit dazed. She was supposed to be walking beside Ronan, but his strides were too big for her to keep

up with, so she fell behind.

Ronan never liked using umbrellas when it rained. Cordelia jogged a few steps and held her backpack

over his head. She was much shorter than Ronan, so she had to tiptoe.

"Why do you always refuse to use an umbrella when it's raining?" Cordelia genuinely wanted to know,

her question filled with emotion, "What if you catch a cold?"

Ronan glanced at Cordelia, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"I usually park in the underground parking lot, so I rarely get wet." Ronan replied succinctly.

"But you still need to have an umbrella ready." Cordelia insisted.

Ronan didn't respond.

When they reached the parking lot, Jamie saw Cordelia coming out and quickly asked what happened.

Ronan's face darkened further.

Cordelia felt extremely embarrassed, as Ronan had just mocked her for attracting so much trouble.

"What's your relationship with Cordelia?" Jamie was angry when he saw Ronan's cold expression and

Cordelia shielding him from the rain.

"Didn't you tell him?" Ronan frowned and looked at Cordelia. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Cordelia didn't reply. She felt extremely awkward.

"Why didn't you protect her?" Ronan interrogated Jamie, looking enigmatic.

"I didn't know what was happening inside. No one called me." Jamie said.

Ronan gave a small smile, "But the police called me."

"So, Cordelia, did you tell the police he's your friend?" Jamie was somewhat tense, "You could've

asked me for help. I don't mind."

Ronan sneered again, looking at Cordelia.

Cordelia was mortified.

"Cordelia...” Jamie had a bad feeling.

"The police found out, he's actually my husband." Cordelia said.

Jamie remained silent at Cordelia’s words.