The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan)

Chapter 206

Ronan handed over eight hundred grand and a house to Adrian. Adrian was over the moon and quickly

set a date for their engagement. However, Cordelia was fretting. She knew that too much happiness

usually spelled disaster.

During the day of the engagement, Cordelia, while organising Ronan's clothes, looked at him and

asked, "You don't have any schemes against my brother, do you?" NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

Ronan glanced at her, "He's not your real brother. Why are you so concerned?" He tapped her on the

head.

"If he's not my real brother, why did you give him money?" Cordelia queried.

Ronan's hands, which were in the process of tidying up his clothes, came to a halt. "Things have gone

this far, I can't not give it to him."

Cordelia was still uneasy, "You don't have any plans for him, do you?"

Ronan looked at Cordelia, "Do I need to?"

Yet Cordelia's heart was filled with unease.

The engagement ceremony was held in a fancy four-star hotel.

Shelley had already arrived; she was nervous too. Partly because she didn't like the bride-to-be, and

partly because the money came from Ronan. She was fuming. But since Ronan had already given the

money to Adrian, she couldn't do anything about it.

Kendra dolled herself up very attractively that day, and wore a dress that showed off her midriff. She

was only three months pregnant, and it didn't show yet. The only thing on display was her belly, which

she thought was sexy. Especially since Ronan was coming. Compared to Ronan, Adrian was nothing.

Adrian also invited Jamie, since he was his supervisor.

Jamie had noticed some changes in Adrian, but he didn't know that Adrian was the cause of his recent

illness.

Jamie glanced at Cordelia across the dinner table. Cordelia and Shelley both seemed troubled. Ronan

glanced at Jamie, then took Cordelia's hand. Cordelia knew he was doing this for Jamie to see, and felt

a bit awkward.

Adrian was ecstatic that day. He stood up and raised his glass, "Today is the day Kendra and I get

engaged. Kendra's parents have passed away, so everyone here is from my side. My supervisor and

my family. Thank you, everyone for coming to our engagement party."

With that, he downed his drink. Cordelia also raised her glass in acknowledgement.

As Kendra went around toasting everyone, she mainly wanted to toast Ronan. She first approached

Shelley. "Shelley, I'd like to propose a toast to you. I'm pregnant now, so I can only use water instead of

wine. Hope you understand." Kendra's voice was gentle, irresistible to most men.

And today, in front of a key person, she was showing off her charm like a peacock flaunting its feathers.

"We're all family now. As long as you and Adrian are happy, that's all that matters," Shelley said gently.

Even if she didn't like her, she was the mother of her grandkid.

"Thank you, mom." Kendra replied, though she could tell that Shelley didn't like her.

Kendra poured another glass of water and walked over to Ronan.

"Mr. Evans," Kendra lifted her eyes, her gaze alluring, "Thanks to you, Adrian and I can get engaged.

I'm drinking water, what about you?"

"I'm driving later." he said.

"See, in this room, only us two are drinking water." Kendra swayed her hips, the temptation in her voice

clear, "This toast is for you."

Then, she leaned into Ronan's ear and said, "Thank you for giving Adrian the money."

As she leaned in, Ronan instinctively pulled away. Her behaviour caused both Cordelia and Shelley to

furrow their brows further.

Cordelia thought to herself, wasn't she already engaged to her brother? Why was she still so flirty with

Ronan?

Shelley was even more displeased with her future daughter-in-law.

As Kendra was about to get up, she pretended to accidentally knock over her glass, spilling water all

over Ronan's pants. "Oh no, I'm so sorry, Mr. Evans, I didn't mean to." she feigned panic.

As she was about to wipe it off with a tissue, Ronan turned towards Cordelia, "You do it."

Cordelia, already annoyed with Kendra's calculated moves, immediately picked up a tissue and started

wiping the water off Ronan's pants. She seemed a bit angry, feeling that Ronan was playing into

Kendra's hands.

Jamie sat across from Ronan and Cordelia. From his angle, he couldn't see Cordelia, but he could see

Ronan with his legs spread. It was a suggestive pose.

Jamie looked down.

"Okay, Kendra, mind your manners. After all, Ronan is Della's husband. Let her do it." Shelley couldn't

bear it any longer and said to Kendra.

Kendra, because of Shelley's comment, harbored resentment towards her.

Kendra even forgot to toast Jamie. Ever since his scandal broke out, in Kendra's eyes, he was worth

less than dirt.