《Wake Up! You鈥檙e My Ex Now (Cordelia)》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 I Want a Divorce ¡°Want me to be harder?¡± His deep voice echoed in the dimly lit bedroom, apanied by heavy breathing. On the bedside table, the phone continued to ring, but no one answered. Cordelia bit her lip, trying to suppress her moans, but his deep, powerful thrusts into her body were too much to hold back. Only once a month would they have sex. But tonight, Elijah was particrly passionate, almost pushing her to the brink of passing out. However, his eyes remained as cold as ever. Perhaps because of the incessant ringing, he finished early this time. Still, she followed him shortly after with her own intense climax, her whole body shaking with pleasure. He separated himself from her body and answered the phone. His indifference pierced her heart. She was the one who asked Elijah to marry her. They¡¯d been married for three years, and ever since rumors of his affairs with other women never ceased. She pretended not to know about it, even defending him in front of his parents. Through it all, she maintained the image of their ¡°perfect¡± marriage on her own. ¡°Don¡¯t cry. I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Elijah¡¯s voice was soft as he spoke on the phone. He never spoke to her like that, and her heart Then he hung up, walked into the bedroom, and quickly dressed. ¡°I¡¯m leaving. I won¡¯t be staying here tonight,¡± He said in a t tone. Cordelia stared at him for a long time. He was tall, with broad shoulders and a slim waist. His muscles were well-defined, matching his chiseled, handsome face. Once upon a time, Elijah was the man that all the socialites in the city fantasized about. Just one look at his charming smile, and they were enchanted. It was a pity that Cordelia figured out he was a jerk only after they married. When Elijah reached the bedroom door, she finally spoke, her voice emotionless. ¡°I want a divorce!¡± Elijah paused, his cold eyes turning back to Cordelia. ¡°Didn¡¯t I satisfy you enough? What else do you want?¡± ¡°I¡¯m tired of this marriage. What¡¯s the point of staying together?¡± Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Elijah sneered, ¡°You better not change your mind. I hate it when women bother me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Cordelia said firmly, ¡°I won¡¯t.¡± ¡°Whatever!¡± With that, Elijah angrily mmed the door and stormed off. He didn¡¯t even put up a fight¡­ She clutched the quilt tightly as emotions flooded through her, her lips trembling. Her only constion was that at least she made the right choice to leave, before it was toote¡­ Early the next day, Elijah returned to the vi, deep dark circles under his eyes from exhaustion. He ordered his maid Nora, ¡°Tell Cordelia toe downstairs and have breakfast with me.¡± Elijah sat at the dining table, rubbing his temples. He wanted Cordelia to help him massage them. Every time she massaged his temples, it would ease his headaches. But to his surprise, Nora replied, ¡°Mr. Hansen, Mrs. Hansen left early this morning. She asked me to give these to you.¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes suddenly widened. He saw a set of keys, a card, and a divorce agreement. ¡°That damn woman!¡± Gritting his teeth, Elijah took out his phone and dialed Cordelia¡¯s number. But the call failed, the robotic voice telling him that number was no longer in service¡­ Furious, Elijah mmed the phone onto the dining table, shattering the screen. On the wallpaper of his phone was a photo of Cordelia, a sweet smile on her beautiful face¡­ 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Be a Good Girl Cordelia stood on the 55th floor of the office building, clutching her ringing phone tight. She gazed at the city lights below, her eyes filled with determination as she answered the call. ¡°Mom, for the past three years, you and Kevin have gotten what you wanted from my marriage to the Hansen family. I¡¯m done!¡± Janice Delcon¡¯s voice was loud and sharp, even through the phone. ¡°What are you talking about? I just think you should at least talk with Elijah¡­¡± ¡°No, you told me to stop making a mess and apologize to him. I¡¯m not going to apologize!¡±¡± She clenched her fists, but it did little to ease the heavy pain in her heart she felt when she thought of Elijah. N?velDrama.Org ? content. ¡°Our marriage has always involved our families, but this divorce is between us alone. I have the final say in my own marriage!¡± ¡°Cordelia, why are you being so stubborn?!¡± her mother berated. ¡°How dare you defy me? I¡¯m your mother. If you were as sensible as your sister¡ª¡± Cordelia hung up the phone abruptly. She couldn¡¯t stand to listen to her mother drone on about how she could never measure up to her half sister¡­ ¡°But why? ¡®she thought. Is he unsatisfied with the terms of the divorce agreement?¡¯ Her mind spun with all these thoughts, so she took a deep breath topose herself and returned to work. The studio was one of her own businesses. She had always believed that women could live without romantic rtionships, but they needed to have their own careers. Cordelia carefully guided a young neer through the space. ¡°Remember, you must always be daring¡­¡± Today, she wore a one-shoulder dress, exposing her smooth shoulders and delicate corbone, a shining diamond ne adorning her slender neck. The young neer couldn¡¯t take his eyes off her, captivated by her beauty¡­ ¡°Did Ie at a bad time?¡± A voice suddenly called out. ¡®Elijah¡­?¡¯ Cordelia didn¡¯t even hear himing in. He was leaning against the door, faintly smiling as he observed Cordelia and her employees, who were standing very close to each other. ¡°Hello, darling. Are you busy?¡± he asked nonchntly. She paused, puzzled expression. ¡°I low did you find me?¡± He only stared at her in response, his expression unreadable. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s call it a day. We can finish tomorrow,¡± Cordelia said to the young man. He blushed and rushed out. Seeing Cordelia¡¯s gaze fixed on the young man, Elijah walked up and blocked her view. ¡°Will you stop this joke already?¡± He was impatient. She smiled bitterly. ¡°Didn¡¯t I make myself clear? I want a divorce.¡± ¡°So¡­ you¡¯re serious?¡± He slowly approached, his eyes never leaving hers. ¡°Of course.¡± With each step he took, she could feel her anxiety growing, but she tried to remainposed. Suddenly, he ced his hands on her waist and drew her closer. His voice was low and yful as he asked, ¡°Why won¡¯t you be a good girl for me?¡± Then he kissed her ear, his warm breath sending shivers down. her spine. Cordelia¡¯s body stiffened. She asked, ¡°What do you want?¡± Elijah chuckled and gently squeezed her jaw with one hand. Her whole body stiffened. ¡°What do you want?¡± He chuckled, lifting her chin with his fingers. ¡°I know you¡¯re afraid of losing your position in our family. But we can put an end to that¡­ if you have my baby.¡± Before she could speak, he passionately kissed her, stealing her breath away¡­ B Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Puting on a Show ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± That¡¯s nonsense. She wanted to say that, but instantly melted into his kiss, savoring the taste of his lips and his heady scent, a subtle blend of mint and tobo. Elijah¡¯s hands traveled down her body to lift her skirt, and she felt dizzy with anticipation¡­ But then his phone rang, and in an instant Cordelia snapped back to reality. She turned away and bit her lower lip nervously. Impatiently, Elijah pressed his hand on Cordelia¡¯s shoulder and answered the call, ¡°So what¡¯s the matter now?¡± Sobs and whimpers came from the other line. ¡°Elijah, it hurts so much¡­ Why haven¡¯t youe yet?¡± Elijah nced at Cordelia, and she took the opportunity to push him away. Then she quickly straightened her clothes. ¡°I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± Elijah¡¯s voice softened. After hanging up, Elijah fell silent for a moment before saying, ¡°I¡¯ll pick you up tomorrow night for dinner at home. My mom says she misses you.¡± Cordelia whipped her head around. ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell them we¡¯re getting a divorce?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s put that on hold for now.¡± He worked his jaw anxiously. ¡°My father¡¯s been having some heart problemstely, and I don¡¯t want to give him unneeded stress. ¡± She sighed. ¡°Elijah, we¡¯ve already made arrangements for the divorce. I have no obligation to y along with your charade.¡± ¡°Fifty thousand dors for one dinner at home,¡± Elijah countered. ¡°Okay,¡± Cordelia faked a smile. ¡°But if youy a finger on me during the ¡®performance,¡¯ there¡¯ll be an additional charge.¡± He eyed her carefully as she walked over to her purse and retrieved her phone, shaking it in front of him. She wanted her payment upfront. His eyes widened at her boldness. After staring for a while, he took out his phone. ¡°I should 1. I¡¯ll pick you up tomorrow at six.¡± Her back was turned to him as he left. But once the door closed, exhaustion flooded through her, a deep sadness settling over her. ¡®I almost fell for his sweet words again¡­ I¡¯m such a fool.¡¯ Her heart ached in her chest, and she hated herself for even agreeing to the dinner. A few secondster, her phone rang again. It was her best friend, ¡°My dearest, beloved, and all-mighty Cordelia, help me!¡¯ Imogen cried. Cordelia furrowed her brows. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°I sprained my foot, and I have a performance next Friday. Can you stand in for me?¡± Imogen pleaded. Cordelia quickly checked her schedule, ¡°Alright, you¡¯re lucky I¡¯m free. I¡¯ll have toe to the dance studio tomorrow morning to practice though.¡± Imogen chuckled nervously, ¡°Um, just so you know. This dance involves a lot of close contact with the male partner, and¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. It¡¯ll be fine.¡± Anyway, she was going to get a divorce. She was about to be freed from her loveless marriage. Now, she wanted to slowly return to her old, happier self. Besides, even if they didn¡¯t get divorced, she doubted Elijah would care about her being physically close with a male dance partner. She snorted softly. ¡®His opinions don¡¯t matter to me anymore!¡¯ *** Cordelia spent the next whole day practicing and dancing. ¡°Purge Condelles band just practing the dance tee of bags Aring flower pot with wheed What as pon ¡°We home for The Corlia repliest coldly After a while. Flunk alle spoke his words ameling like they came through grieved wet ¡°War there. I¡¯ming¡­¡± ¡°Where are you?¡± ¡°Burgo Street.¡± Cordelia had just finished practicing the dance and was out of breath. Suddenly, Elijah¡¯s tone sounded scary. ¡°Why? What are you doing there? Who are you with?¡± ¡°It¡¯s none of your business!¡± Cordelia replied coldly. After a while, Elijah finally spoke, his words sounding like they came through gritted teeth. ¡°Wait there. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. I¡¯ming¡­¡¯ 2 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Family Dinner Cordelia showered and changed into nice clothes, and quickly touched up her makeup. As she stepped out of the dressing room, her phone vibrated with a message. [I¡¯m here. Downstairs.] Elijah¡¯s breath hitched as he caught sight of Cordelia walking through the ballroom doors. She was dressed in a sleek ck V-neck dress, entuating her curvy figure. With her natural beauty and the added touch of makeup, she looked absolutely enchanting, a woman that any man would fall for. But her face stayed cold and unfeeling as she looked at him. She was ready to get into the car when a She turned her head. ¡°Yes, Mr. Hansen?¡± ¡°It seems¡­ like you¡¯ve been doing quite well on your owntely,¡± Elijah remarked, a bit resentful. ¡°Indeed, I have.¡± She smiled provocatively. ¡°I was wondering why you¡¯re in such a hurry to divorce me¡­ So, Her shimmering eyes red at him, and she retorted, ¡°If you have nothing to say, then keep quiet. You keep provoking me like this, and you can forget the dinner.¡± N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. ¡°Why else would you be breathing so heavily when you answered the phone carlier?¡± Elijah approached her, his gaze intense. ¡°Who were you just with?¡± Her face turned red, and she roughly pushed him away. ¡°That¡¯s nonsense!¡± She turned on her heel, ready to get in the car. But Elijah was quicker. He grabbed her waist. ¡°Answer my question! Were you fl*ting with someone? Are you seeing someone new!?¡± He angrily pulled her over. She blushed and tried hard to push him away, but failed. ¡°Of course no! What are you talking about? I was practicing dance! Let go of me!¡± He leaned in and kissed her hard before letting her go. She gaped at him, stunned, and wiped her mouth. Elijah smirked, ¡°That¡¯s what will happen when you ignore me.¡¯ When they arrived at the vi, Cordelia was greeted by her inws, Edith and Gabe Hansen. Edith sneered coldly, while Gabe greeted her with a warm smile. Elijah kept his arm around her, his grip on her shoulder so tight she worried it would leave marks. It was his reminder to her, to choose her words carefully during dinner. She forced a smile as she looked at him, but her eyes were devoid of affection. Elijah also gazed back at her, raising an eyebrow. ¡°Cordelia, it looks like you¡¯ve been losing weighttely,¡± Gabe remarked gently, serving Cordelia some food. ¡°Remember, your health is important. Even if you¡¯re young, you can¡¯t torture your body like that.¡± ¡°Thank you, Gabe,¡± Cordelia smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t forget to take your medication. When you have time, I¡¯ll take you to see the doctor again.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re still not pregnant?¡± Edith abruptly asked. Cordelia was caught off guard, and she lowered her eyes, pondering for a moment. ¡°You should ask Elijah to take a check-up. He never listens to me. Since Elijah sat down, he had been engrossed in his phone, likeing home was a distraction from his real work. Suddenly, Edith forcefully mmed her cutlery on the table, ring angrily at her son. ¡°I heard you only came home a few times this month, and the rest of the time, you¡¯ve been with that disabled woman. Is that true?¡± Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 That Feels Good Elijah nonchntly nced up, then set down his phone beforezily reclining in his chair. He smirked. ¡°Yeah. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Edith¡¯s stern eyes widened. ¡°You good-for-nothing! Your wife is right here. Show some respect!¡± In the past, when Edith got angry, Cordelia would always be the one to appease her and calm the situation. But today, she stayed silent. She wouldn¡¯t save Elijah from his mother¡¯s scolding this time. The rest of the meal was awkward and quiet. Edith insisted they stay overnight, and Elijah didn¡¯t fight her. Once they were in the bedroom, Cordelia furrowed her brow. ¡°Your parents already have the guest room. Where am I staying?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll sleep in the same bed.¡± She gawked at him, and he grinned. ¡°We¡¯re not divorced yet. Remember?¡± In their three years of marriage, they rarely shared a bed. Yet now, he acted as if it were the most natural thing in the world for them to sleep together. Before long, his phone began buzzing. At first, it was a few message notifications, but then the calls started pouring in, one after another. Elijah poked his head out of the bathroom. ¡°Can you pass me the phone?¡± ¡°It¡¯s right on the bed. Can¡¯t you get it yourself?¡± Cordelia spat. He grinned mischievously. ¡°¡­Sure.¡± Then he stepped out of the bathroom,pletely naked and dripping wet. Cordelia held back a squeak and quickly turned her head to the window, silently cursing him. Elijah, in high spirits, chuckled as he picked up the phone and turned back, leaving a trail of water in his wake. At the sight, Cordelia gritted her teeth and shouted, ¡°Perv!¡± Soon after, Elijah emerged from the bathroom, not dressed to sleep, but dressed to abandon her once again. ¡°Now you can have the bed to yourself,¡± he remarked as he prepared to leave. Cordelia hurriedly followed him. His parents were still there. And she knew Elijah wouldn¡¯t be able to leave so easily. Just as expected, Cordelia heard Edith¡¯s questioning voice before Elijah even reached the bottom of the stairs. ¡°Where are you going in the middle of the night?¡± ¡°To Eva¡¯s ce.¡± Elijah made no attempt to hide it. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to leave!¡± Edith demanded. ¡°Her burn wounds are infected, and her depression is worsening. I have to go.¡± Elijah¡¯s carefree demeanor disappeared, his face dead serious. Edith nced at Cordelia standing behind him and said,¡°Then take Cordelia with you. Don¡¯t forget, you¡¯re a married man!¡± Elijah smirked, turned to Cordelia and asked, ¡°My dear wife¡­do you want toe with me?¡± Cordelia blinked numbly. She definitely didn¡¯t want to watch another woman cry and flirt with her own husband. But now, Edith was being overbearing, obviously trying to support her. If she refused, she woulde off as ungrateful. ¡°Okay,¡± she muttered. ¡°I¡¯ll go with him. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Elijah sneered before leaving. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Just as Cordelia was about to catch up with him, Edith stopped her. ¡°You silly girl! You¡¯ve got everything except a backbone. You can¡¯t always indulge him and let him do whatever he wants.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Edith frowned, continuing, ¡°That woman is cunning. Don¡¯t underestimate her. Even though she¡¯s disabled, she can still manipte Elijah. You saw his feelings towards her during dinner. Be careful! Do you understand?¡± Although Edith was frowning, clearly upset, there was genuine concern in her voice. She wasn¡¯t speaking from a mother-inw¡¯s perspective, but rather from Cordelia¡¯s, which was rare. Cardelia didn¡¯t want to let her down, but she couldn¡¯t keep humiliating herself either. ¡°I know.¡± She sighed. As Cardelia sat in Elijah¡¯s car, her thoughtsid heavy on her shoulders. Elijah nced at her from the corner of his eye and scowled. ¡°You listen to almost everything my mother says. If she told you to die, would you do that too?¡± She exhaled loudly, tired. ¡°I only listen to her for your sake. But I wouldn¡¯t have to bother you and do it anymore if we divorced.¡± Stopped at a red light, he turned his head to look at her better, his eyes scanning her face. He silently observed her for a while, before saying, ¡°Since when were you so snippy?¡± But she didn¡¯t bless him with a response, looking away and fighting the urge tough. Strangely¡­ it felt good, arguing with him. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Why Don¡¯t We Take This To The Car They zoomed through the city in silence, until they arrived at a luxury high-rise apartment building. Elijah was clearly very familiar with the ce. He parked the car and entered the building, Cordelia following close behind. She noted that he knew the password for the room and opened the door as if it was his own ce. Meanwhile, she felt like an outsider. Her heart began to ache once more, and she felt like a joke just being there. Lost in thought, Cordelia looked up and saw a sweet-looking woman in an electric wheelchairing towards them. There were tears stained on her face, but she smiled up at Elijah sweet as sugar. ¡°You finally came,¡± she said breathlessly. Elijah took a tissue from the counter and gently wiped away her tears. His gaze was focused, a soft smile on his lips, and his actions were gentle. Cordelia suddenly felt a sharp pain in her chest and her throat tightened, making it hard for her to breathe. Eva unbuttoned her shirt, revealing her shoulder without any hesitation. Her burn wounds ran all along her skin, leaking some fluid. They looked horrifying. Elijah¡¯s face turned grim. ¡°Eva, you need to go to the hospital and let a doctor see this. I¡¯ll pick you up Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. tomorrow morning and take you.¡± At this moment, Eva¡¯s gaze fell on Cordelia, who was still standing at the doorway. ¡°Elijah¡­ Who is she?¡± ¡°My wife,¡± Elijah admitted generously and immediately. Eva¡¯s eyes flickered for a moment, which Cordelia keenly caught. ¡°Elijah, I¡¯m tired. Will you take me to sleep?¡± she whispered. Cordelia frowned, just about to speak, but Elijah spoke up first. ¡°Let me take you back to your room first.¡± With that, Elijah walked up to Eva and turned her wheelchair around. Eva nced at Cordelia with undisguised provocation in her eyes. But Cordelia didn¡¯t give her the satisfaction of reacting, keeping calm and cool as Elijah pushed Eva into the bedroom, leaving the door open. They whispered to each other inside, a conversation too faint for Cordelia to hear. She took out her phone and messaged someone to check who Her heart dropped when saw who it was: Elijah. Eva moved into Elijah¡¯s property. A property she had no knowledge of¡­ With everything that happened in just thest day alone, she crumbled onto the sofa, tired to her bones. She didn¡¯t fight it. when she felt her eyes closing, and she fell asleep. After a while, Elijah walked out of Eva¡¯s bedroom and closed the door. His gaze fell on Cordeliaying on the sofa, her chest rising and falling softly with each breath. She looked like a sleeping angel. His eyes darkened. Cordelia felt plush lips against her own, and opened her eyes to meet Elijah¡¯s handsome face. She gasped, and with her mouth open he took the chance to delve his tongue deeper into her mouth, intensifying the innocent kiss. His tongue went straight in. Cordelia whimpered under his kiss, one arm unconsciously wrapping around his neck, the other caressing his strong chest. Her legs hooked around his waist, pulling him in closer. As his lips trailed past her jaw and down her neck, she noticed a camera in the corner of the living room. Cordeliazily adjusted the ck dress that Elijah¡¯d torn off halfway, deliberately taking her time to tempt him even further. She grabbed his hair and yawned loudly, ¡°Can we leave now? I¡¯m so¡­ tired¡­I want to go to the bed.¡± She blinked. Her voice was so charming, so soft and delicate. Elijah¡¯s desire was so strong, he was close to losing control. He nibbled her ear and whispered seductively, ¡°Why don¡¯t we take this to the car, hmm?¡± Cordelia smiled. Her eyes flitted discreetly up at the camera, licking her lips. ¡°Sure, let¡¯s go. DARLING.¡± Elijah¡¯s attention was solely on Cordelia. He saw her petite tongue circling her red lips, and his breath quickened. Without hesitation, Elijah picked her up and left. In the moment he closed the door, there came screams, shouts, and the sound of things being smashed from inside the bedroom. 2 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Let¡¯s Not Do This Again Inside the car. Elijah leaned in to pick up where they left off, but Cordelia held up a hand to stop him. She straightened her dress. ¡°Let¡¯s not,¡± she said, all the desire gone from her voice now. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in doing anything in the car.¡± Elijah froze. Cordelia had already returned to her usual self, except for a slight blush on her cheeks. She sat upright and focused on her phone, using her hair to hide the mischievous delight in her eyes. ¡®Eva must be restless now¡­ She deserves it.¡¯ Cordelia urged, ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡± With a frustrated scowl, Elijah started the car. *** Cordelia kept herself busy the following days,pletely ignoring all of Elijah¡¯s messages. She had never seen him so eager for her attention before. Annoyed at her phone constantly buzzing, she finally replied. [Looks like you have a lot of free timetely. How about we go and get our divorce certificate? As for your parents, I can help you keep it a secret for now.] After she sent the message, his texts immediately stopped. Satisfied, she tossed her phone into her purse and entered the ward of thest patient, ready to perform their acupuncture. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. An hourter, she put away the needles and left the ward, smiling kindly from the sincere gratitude the patient and their family gave her. Her break was cut short when she heard a familiar voice. ¡°Eva, I¡¯ll leave if there¡¯s nothing else.¡± Elijah squatted by the wheelchair and spoke with a gentle tone. Eva¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°Elijah, I¡¯ve caused you so much troubletely. It¡¯s even affected your rtionship with your wife¡­ It¡¯s all my fault!¡± Cordelia frowned. So Eva knew she was breaking up a marriage. Elijah took out a handkerchief and wiped away her tears, saying, ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°I knew your wife was mad at me. But Elijah, being with you makes me so happy.¡± She choked back a sob. Cordelia saw the tenderness in his eyes, heard it in his voice¡­ Something he had never shown to her. She blinked rapidly to push away her tears before they fell¡­ She stood up and ran away. A faint smile appeared on Eva¡¯s face, and was gone in a sh. Eva took out her phone and showed Elijah the screen. ¡°Elijah, there¡¯s a ballet performance tonight. Can you take me to watch it?¡± ¡°A ballet?¡± Elijah frowned. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in opera or ballet.¡± But when he saw the poster, his interest was piqued. ¡°But, I really want you toe with me,¡± Eva whined. He sighed. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s book the tickets then.¡± Eva grinned inwardly, delighted at how obedient Elijah was to her. Night fell, and Elijah fulfilled his promise to Eva, as usual. On the ballet show¡¯s poster, the male and female leads were wearing masks. It was said that their true identities would only be revealed during the performance. Cordelia was getting into her gorgeous costume, her lips painted fiery red. Imogen came in, leaning on a crutch. ¡°I think I just saw your husband earlier pushing a girl in a wheelchair. Maybe I was mistaken, though¡­¡± Cordelia took a peek behind the curtains, and smiled sadly. ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s him in the VIP box.¡± Eva was hugging Elijah¡¯s arm and cating the snacks he fed her with a sweet smile on her face. Imogen gasped. ¡°Are they¡­?¡± Cordelia turned away, breathing slowly to calm her beating heart. She didn¡¯t know how much more heartbreak she could take. But for now, she had to endure. The theater was packed with no empty seats. The stage was brightly lit and filled with songs and dances. After the performance of the apanying dancers, the male and female leads appeared. Cordelia emerged with her partner, Brian Gray, wearing masks covering half of their faces and confident, bold smiles. Brian was the star male dancer of the troupe, with a muscr and powerful physique. He lifted her into the air effortlessly. Through the performance, their intimate touches and passionate embraces grew and grew as they danced through poignant and beautiful scenes, stirring everyone¡¯s emotions. With the progression of the music, the show passionately reached the climax. Suddenly, there was amotion. The mask of the female lead fell off! Cordelia¡¯s incredibly beautiful face was exposed under the bright stage lights! In the audience, Elijah¡¯s eyes widened, his eyes fixed on her figure. Eva cried out, ¡°How could it be her?!¡± Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Speaking for Her Whispers went all through the crowd, until someone cried out. ¡°Wait¡­ Isn¡¯t that the famous dancer Cora!?¡± ¡°Oh my God, it¡¯s her! Master Cora!¡± ¡°Cora has been retired for three years! She¡¯s finally returned to the stage?¡± Then the male lead also took off his mask, revealing a handsome face. The audience fell silent instantly, followed by a burst of apuse. They thought the previous scene was not a mistake, but a cleverly designed plot. Elijah clenched his fist tightly, his eyes fixed on Brian¡¯s hand, wrapped tight around Cordelia¡¯s waist. Eva meanwhile red at Cordelia with pure hatred. Panic shed through her as she looked at everyone¡¯s entranced faces, including Elijah¡­ She tugged at his sleeve and whispered, ¡± Elijah, I just got really dizzy all of a sudden. Let¡¯s leave.¡± But he didn¡¯t answer, never looking away from the stage. It was like he didn¡¯t hear her at all. Eva bit her lip and suddenly clutched her shoulder. ¡°Ow! It hurts! Elijah, please take me to the car and help me!¡± The ballet ended with a magnificent finale of Cordelia falling delicately into Brian¡¯s arms, and apuse echoed through the theater. During the curtain call, he excitedly hugged Cordelia tightly and whispered, ¡°You were amazing, Cora! You¡¯re the princess of ballet!¡± Cordelia politely returned his embrace. It was high praise from such an extraordinary dancer as him. ¡°Thank you.¡± She looked towards the VIP seals. The seats that belonged to Elijah and Eva were now empty. Before anyone noticed, she looked away, feigning indifference. In the backstage corridor, the apanying dancers were talking excitedly about the show. ¡°No wonder Imogen brought her to help! She¡¯s as amazing as all the rumors say. She was our savior!¡± ¡°And did you notice how much chemistry she and Brian had? They look like a perfect couple.¡± ¡°Brian may have mentioned he¡¯s interested in her. But don¡¯t tell anyone I said that!¡± Cordelia ignored the discussions and walked straight towards her changing room, without noticing someone followed closely behind. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. and locked the door. A familiar scent instantly surrounded her. ¡°Elija-!¡± He wrapped his arm around her waist possessively, and his other hand flew to cover her mouth, smearing her lipstick. ¡°Quite a performance, Cordelia¡­ But it looks like you forgot who you¡¯re married to.¡± She shoved his hand away, and he swiftly captured her lips to cut off her protests, kissing her fiercely, overwhelming her senses. There was anger in this kiss, more like revenge than love or desire. She bit his lip, but he only groaned, his blood spilling into her mouth. He easily lifted her up and pressed her against the nearest wall. Then he finally pulled his lips away, leaning his forehead on hers. ¡°So¡­ Master Cora?¡± Cordelia frowned, and he took her silence as his cue to continue. ¡°That man¡­ The male lead¡­ Is he interested in you?¡± As he spoke, his hands trailed over her body. ¡°Elijah, wait! We¡¯re just backstage! People could hear!¡± she warned. But it wasn¡¯t concern in her soft, coquettish voice. It You said you didn¡¯t want to do it in the car.¡± His lips curved into a smile. ¡°Why not try it here? Gifts You said you into a smile. ¡°Why not try it here?¡± Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Mind Your Own Business! His warm breath blew into her car, making her instantly melt. Cordelia struggled to resist the desire to surrender, and squinted her eyes. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid your little mistress will get impatient and start crying outside?¡± Elijah put away his smile and red at her. ¡°Cordelia, watch your words!¡± Cordelia¡¯s heart sank. He cared about Eva. Since he already had someone to care about, why would he still try to flirt with her? Cordelia¡¯s beautiful eyes lost their luster. Although she felt insecure in her current position, she still refused to back down. She sneered, ¡°So? Can¡¯t she satisfy you?¡± Elijah let go of Cordelia and spoke coldly, ¡°That¡¯s not what your think. Not every woman is like you.¡± Like how? Cordelia wondered. So, he could embrace and feed Eva sweetly, but she was not allowed to dance with a partner? Cordelia widened her beautiful eyes and stared fixedly at the man before her. She did gain more insight! ¡°Did you hear me?¡± Elijah pressed on aggressively. At this moment, his phone started relentlessly ringing in his pocket. He ignored it the first time, but the caller dialed again. Cordelia looked at him coldly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t make any mistakes before the divorce. And I will protect my rights as a married woman to the end!¡± Extramarital affairs should bepensated by the guilty party to the spouse. Before meeting Eva, Cordelia nned to break up peacefully with Elijah. But now, since she couldn¡¯t keep the man, let him make up for it with money! Elijah carefully examined Cordelia for a while, furrowing his brows. ¡°Stop being so ambiguous. Nobody has harmed your rights. Mind your own business.¡± After saying that, Elijah turned and left. Cordelia copsed against the wall as if she were drained of energy. herce and almost had an emotional breakdown but ultimately held it in. ** On weekends, Cordelia usually went to her mother¡¯s house for dinner. Seeing Cordelia return alone, Janice was unhappy. ¡°Why didn¡¯t youe back with Elijah?¡± ¡°He¡¯s busy,¡± Cordelia replied calmly. ¡°Cordelia, don¡¯t try to fool me. Are you quarreling with Elijah?¡± Janice red at her angrily. Cordelia frowned slightly and didn¡¯t answer. Janice took Cordelia¡¯s silence as confirmation and immediately stepped forward to twist her ear. ¡°Cordelia, are you stupid? Without Elijah, you are going to starve! Let me tell you, neither Kevin nor I will support you!¡± Kevin Deleon was her stepfather. Cordelia winced in pain and quickly pped away Janice¡¯s hand. ¡°I don¡¯t need it. Even if I starve, I won¡¯t ask you for a penny!¡± ¡°You better be.¡± Janice looked at Cordelia disdainfully. ¡°Alright, we didn¡¯t prepare your meal today. If Elijah isn¡¯ting, you don¡¯t have toe back either.¡± Cordelia bit her lip and told herself not to get angry. This was her own mother. She had to endure! Just as Cordelia was about to leave, a slightly teasing voice sounded. ¡°So it turns out Janice didn¡¯t prepare a meal for me and my wife. What a coincidence.¡± Cordelia turned around and met a smiling face. His deep eyes contained a hint of meaning. Was he¡­ mocking her? ¡°Traffic was bad, so I arrivedte, Cordelia,¡± Elijah approached and affectionately embraced Cordelia¡¯s slender waist. ¡°Since there¡¯s no meal for us, I¡¯ll take Cordelia out to eat.¡± Suddenly, Cordelia felt a tightness around her waist. This bastard pinched the flesh on her waist as if warning her to follow his escape route. She leaned into Elijah¡¯s arms and held onto his waist. ¡°Sure, I feel like eating steak today. Let¡¯s go have a barbecue!¡± Elijah responded happily, ¡°Sure thing.¡± Just then, Mac Deleon heard the sound and hurriedly ran out of the room, calling out sweetly, ¡°Elijah, you¡¯re here!¡± Mae was Cordelia¡¯s half-sister from the same mother, whom Janice was very proud of. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. She was dressed in aplicated floral pink dress, heavily made up, as if attending a grand party. Her gaze. Elijah raised an eyebrow. ¡°Mae, you look beautiful today.¡± Mac blushed and smiled shyly. ¡°Thank you.¡± Apparently, Mae was interested in her brother-inw. Cordelia noticed that Elijah was raising an eyebrow at her with a hint of provocation. What a boring man. Cordelia thought. Just then, Mae took advantage of the situation and asked in a whiny voice, ¡°Cordelia, can I borrow your car for a couple of days? ¡°I just started my internship and need a car for transportation. Mom said she would buy me a new one, but it¡¯s a waste. After all, you¡¯re my sister. And your car could be my car, right?¡± Mae pouted and nced at Elijah several times. Cordelia didn¡¯t expect Janice and Mae toe up with such a n together. Cordelia¡¯s car was a BMW X5, a gift she bought for herself when she graduated and earned her first bucket of gold. How could she lend it to someone else? Just as she was about to refuse, Elijah spoke up, ¡°Darling, let her use the car!¡± Cordelia was astonished by Elijah¡¯s unexpected generosity, He had never interfered in her family matters before. What happened to him today? Mae didn¡¯t hide her greed at all and stared straight at Elijah, saying, ¡°Thank you! Elijah, you¡¯re the best!¡± With that, she reached out her hand to Cordelia with a smug expression. ¡°Give me the key.¡± Cordelia lowered her gaze and looked at her bag. The car key is inside, but she didn¡¯t want to take it out. A me- was burning in her heart. At this moment, Elijah suddenly leaned close to her and said, ¡°I just got a red Ferrari. The color suits you perfectly. ¡± Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Get Out ¡°Baby, since you don¡¯t need the BMW anymore, just let Mae borrow it for a while? Once you get tired of driving the Ferrari, you can take the car back. If you want, you can switch whichever you want to drive every day, including all the cars in my garage.¡± Although Elijah¡¯s voice was low, Janice and Mac could hear it. Janice widened her eyes, marveling at Elijah¡¯s wealth. Mae was so envious that she almost bite down her teeth! Cordelia¡¯s rolled her eyes. This man was truly an asshole. This was like a p on Mae and Janice¡¯s face! Cordelia took out the key and threw it to Mae, who still had an indignant expression on her face. ¡°Since you want it, go ahead and take it.¡± Cordelia sneered.¡± Mac didn¡¯t catch the key. It fell on the ground. ¡°Elijah, I also want to drive a Ferrari¡­¡± Maeined grievously. Elijah put up a fake smile, ¡°But you already have an X5. Did you change your mind and no longer want it? Okay, as you wish, then I will take the key back.¡± He pretended to reach out to the key. Mae picked up the keys hurriedly and anxiously, ¡°No! I want it!¡± Cordelia sneered. Janice forced a smile, ¡°Elijah, could you sit down for a while? Let me cook for you right away.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t bother preparing a meal for me. I¡¯m taking Cordelia out for dinner, ¡°Elijah gently refused and left with Cordelia in his arms. ** After leaving the Delcon house, Cordelia broke free from Elijah¡¯s embrace. ¡°I have never known you are so generous towards your sister-inw,¡± Cordelia looked at the man with a half-smile. Elijah withdrew his arm indifferently, ¡°I¡¯ll take you to get the car.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± This bastard man sent her car to his sister-inw, so she naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse it. Elijah drove the car back to the wedding room where Cordelia once lived. At this moment, the house was brightly lit, giving the impression that someone was living there. Cordelia raised an eyebrow and asked Elijah, ¡°Who lives here now?¡± After she had moved out, this man moved in! How ridiculous! Cordelia didn¡¯t take another look at the house where she had lived for three years. She took a step into the driving cab. Elijah narrowed his eyes, staring at Cordelia¡¯s long and straight legs, continuously scrutinizing them. ¡°The car is not bad. I¡¯ll drive it away.¡± Cordelia started the car without asking for Elijah¡¯s permission. Elijah couldn¡¯t help butugh in exasperation. He lowered his head and leaned against Cordelia¡¯s car window, looking at her as if waiting for something. Cordelia pursed her lips. Naturally, she understood that the man was not reconciled if he didn¡¯t receive some benefit after sending her a five-million-dor car. Actually, this angle allowed her to kiss him conveniently. However, she only looked at Elijah coldly and said in a chill tone, ¡°I didn¡¯t know who you originally intended to give this car to, but you decided to give it to me on a whim, so¡­¡± ¡°Okay, stop taking,¡± Elijah stood up straight and coldly said, ¡°Get lost!¡± Cordelia lifted her gaze and nced at Elijah¡¯s cold profile. Pretending not to care, she withdrew her gaze and stepped on the elerator, leaving in a cloud of dust. No matter whom he wanted to give the car to, it could not be her. At this time, her mobile phone rang. There was a message. Cordelia took a look when she waited for the change of the traffic light. [I get a stomachache.] It was from Elijah. It was then that she realized that both of them were still hungry. Cordelia was a dancer, so it wasmon for her to skip dinner. But Elijah couldn¡¯t skip any meals the whole day. Otherwise, he would suffer from stomachache. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Cordelia gritted her teeth and answered him. [Sorry, I¡¯ve gotten lost too far away.] Elijah didn¡¯t reply. Cordelia returned to her small apartment. She had lived here since she moved out from her wedding vi. Though small, the one-bedroom apartment was well-equipped with all essential amenities. Soaking in the bathtub and feeling the warmth, Cordelia narrowed her eyesfortably. She extended her arm and picked up a ss of red wine, taking a sip. At that moment, her phone rang. She nced at it and answered the call. ¡°Cordelia, the information of the person you want to know has been sent to your email,¡± the voice of Adam Baker, who was her brother, sounded low and deep through the receiver. B Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Marry Him in Return ¡°Thank you, Adam. I¡¯ll check itter,¡± Cordelia said lightly. ¡°Don¡¯t be so polite with me. When will youe to Grant City? Your brothers all want to see you,¡± Adam said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll get there if I get the chance.¡± After chatting with Adam, Cordelia quickly hung up the phone. It was purely idental that she was recognized as the adopted sister of the ¡°Four Influential Young Men in Grant City.¡± Initially, she just did Adam a little favor, but he firmly insisted on considering her as his adopted sister. As a result, she became an adopted sister of the four men who were extremely influential in Grant City, though she had never met the other three. It was so funny. Coming out of the bathroom, Cordelia turned on herputer and checked Eva¡¯s individual information. The light from theputer screen reflected Cordelia¡¯s delicate appearance, making her look more serious. ¡°A life-saving grace?¡± Cordelia murmured, ¡°Well¡­ it¡¯s reasonable for her to want to marry Elijah in return.¡± ¡°p-¡± Cordelia closed herputer, got up, and left the desk¡­ Two dayster, in the evening, §á§Ñ colleagues, Cordelia unexpectedly ran into Elijah, who was also engaging in a social activity. He was dressed in formal attire, with a cold and serious expression on his handsome face, clearly conveying a sense of reluctant participation. Cordelia pretended not to recognize him and lowered her head as she walked past, but the man grabbed her wrist. ¡°Cordelia, I drank too much. Could you go home with me and make sobering soup for me?¡± ¡°No.¡± Cordelia refused, and at the same time, she tried to withdraw her hand but failed. Elijah lowered his head and looked at her intently. ¡°Do you still want a divorce?¡± ¡°Mr. Hansen, do you still think I¡¯ve been joking with you?¡± Cordelia frowned at him. ¡°Divorce is possible, but not right now. I have already told you the reason.¡± Elijah looked at her meaningfully. His implication was self-evident. ¡°A sobering soup, right?¡± Cordelia suddenly withdrew her hand. ¡°I¡¯ll ask a delivery person to send it to you.¡± returned to the private roof in Elijah watched her figure disappear, and his eyes dimmed with a hint of sadness. He called his assistant over and ordered, ¡°Go to investigate the individual information of the guest in that private room.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Hansen.¡± After dinner, Cordelia went back home. She really cooked a pot of sobering soup and ordered a delivery service to send it to Elijah¡¯s vi. Twenty minutester, Cordelia received a strange phone call from the deliveryman she had called just now. ¡°Hello, Madam, I have finished sending your soup to Mr. Hansen, but he looks not well. He drank too much and even vomited. He is currently sitting at the doorstep. What should I do?¡± Cordelia became restless instantly. Didn¡¯t Elijah have household staff? How did it end up in such a messy situation? She hesitated for a while but still decided to go to have a look. This man had a reckless drinking habit that he drank without regard for his own safety. In addition, his stomach was in poor condition, so if something However, as she drove to the wedding vi and opened the door, she saw Elijah sitting on the sofa with a woman in his arms. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. From her perspective, it looked like both of them were kissing. Cordelia was stunned. Probably startled by the sound of her entering, they both turned to look at her at the same time. There was a wheelchair next to the sofa, so if the person in Elijah¡¯s arms was not Eva, who else could it be? Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Who Has Been Indulging You? In fact, with only a bit of carefulness, Cordelia could see that Eva fell into Elijah¡¯s arms on purpose. But at that chaotic moment, she found herself ridiculous and redundant. Hence, she ran away without a second of hesitation. Ironically, she was still worried about Elijah while he was already drunk with another woman in his arms. She stamped on the elerator all the way, tears rolling down. her cheeks. She thought, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I have known earlier? Why was I still fantasizing? How stupid!¡± However, what she didn¡¯t expect was that the woman stepping between her and Elijah even dared to confront her before she said anything. In the caf¨¦, Cordelia and Eva sat opposite each other. Eva sat in a wheelchair, looking at Cordelia with contempt. Cordelia checked the time frequently, for she had an important client to meet in a while. ¡°If you¡¯ve got anything to say, spit it out.¡± time. You are the marrying into the Hansen family. You just want their money.¡± Eva was actingpletely domineering, nothing like that gentle, caring girl around Elijah. Cordelia looked at her indifferently. ¡°It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen a mistress so arrogant as you. Eva, no matter how deeply you love each other, your rtionship will never be acknowledged by thew. You Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. are nothing more than a mistress who messes with others¡¯ marriages.¡± Eva red at her angrily. ¡°Stop acting like it is still fine between you and him. You are already considering a divorce, aren¡¯t you? However, you¡¯ve irritated me today. I will not let you get what you want. You¡¯ll never take away any of Elijah¡¯s property.¡± Cordelia smiled disdainfully. ¡°Hope you have the capability.¡± Suddenly, Eva¡¯s expression changed as she nced out the window. She picked up the coffee cup before Cordelia, poured it out on herself, and quickly put it back. Cordelia watched her in confusion. The next moment, Elijah¡¯s voice came from behind her. ¡°Cordelia, why are you with Eva?¡± So this was why she did all that. She raised her eyebrows and stared at Eva with a sarcastic smile. wanted to exin what happened that night¡­¡¯ ¡°You don¡¯t need to exin to her,¡± Elijah said in a cold tone. ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°What happened to your clothes?¡± Elijah asked with concern the moment he saw a few drops of coffee on her white shirt. At this moment, Cordelia understood everything. Eva was trying to set her up, but she failed to see that she had already finished the coffee. Therefore, she could only end up in failure by pouring out a few drops. It seemed this scheming bitch was not in luck today! Eva lowered her head and whispered, ¡°I identally spilled the coffee.¡± It puzzled him when he saw the juice in front of her, but he didn¡¯t ask any further. He turned to look at Cordelia. ¡°I will exin to you what happened that night. Now I have to send Eva back to the hospital.¡± With too much anger umted in her heart, Cordelia burst into a scornfulugh. She looked at Elijah indifferently. ¡°You don¡¯t have to take turns to provoke me. I know what kind of garbage you two are!¡± Done speaking, she picked up her bag and left. Did Elijah really think she would ept his charity when he said he would exin to her in person? However, just as she walked out of the caf¨¦, she felt a big powerful hand grabbing her arm. She turned around and red at the man behind her. ¡°Mr. Hansen, I don¡¯t want to quarrel with you in the street!¡± Elijah examined her with deep and sharp eyes. ¡°You¡¯ve been grumpytely. Who¡¯s been indulging you? Making you so bad-tempered like this?¡± Was he the same man whose name she used to murmur when she was drunk? B Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Can Not Conceive Cordelia felt sore in her heart. She was not as lucky as Eva, a spoilt maniptive bitch. Seeing that she was silent, Elijah asked patiently, ¡°Why did you run away the other day?¡± ¡°Are you suggesting that I should stay and watch you two making out?¡± She almostughed out of anger. ¡°It was not what it looked like.¡± He held his forehead, exhausted from the conversation. She looked at him coldly. ¡°If you can¡¯t make up a reason, just give it up. Eva has already told me about your rtionship.¡± As a matter of fact, she had been wanting to directly send them her blessing. But every time she tried to do so, then the words just wouldn¡¯t Why should she do it anyway? She was still ¡°Mrs. Hansen¡±. Why should she give way to a shameless mistress? And why blessed them? Elijah frowned slightly. ¡°What did she tell you?¡± She said with a faint smile, ¡°Everything between the two of you.¡± Suddenly, his expression groom After an indifferent nce at Eva sitting in the caf¨¦, he told Cordelia, ¡°There¡¯s something I have to do. You should go Then he strode back towards Eva. first!¡± Cordelia stopped looking at them and left. With mixed feelings in her heart, she had long since lost the confidence to face Eva. No matter how stubborn she was, she couldn¡¯t change the reality, nor could she continue deceiving herself. She was about to have a divorce with Elijah, whereas Eva, the woman he truly loved, would get to be with him in a legitimate. way. Thinking of this, she felt unwilling to reconcile! She had gone through two years of a crush on him and three years of marriage. She had always obeyed him and his parents like a puppet, and she almost lost herself. However, all she got in exchange was this nonsense. How could she let it go so easily? Unexpectedly, Elijah called her the next day. Seeing his number, Cordelia fell into a daze. She had deleted his number a long time ago, but it was deeply engraved in her heart. She couldn¡¯t forget it at all. She answered the phone and pretended to be impatient, ¡°What¡¯s His tone was co City, and they will have dinner tonight.¡± Lamia Hansen was Elijah¡¯s sister, also as known as Cordelia¡¯s sister-inw. Cordelia didn¡¯t feel like joining them at first, but this time. Elijah spontaneously offered her twice the payment. Thus, she reluctantly agreed and mocked herself for making the decision. ¡°I was drunk that night. Eva wanted to take care of me, but then she fell. I don¡¯t understand. Why did you run away? You could as well just help me. I was almost killed with her upon me.. Elijah exined while driving, with a bit of grievance in hist tone. Cordelia just listened in silence. That night, the dining room of Hansen Vi was livelier than ever. Gideon Hansen sat at the end of the table, with Gabe and Edith sitting on each side of him and the juniors a bit farther from him. ¡°Baxter Hansen¡¯s daughter-inw had another abortion. That girl¡¯s health condition is bad.¡± Gideon attached great importance to the eldest grandson. That was why Gabe¡¯s and Baxter¡¯s families had always beenpeting with each other. Hearing his sighs, Gabe and Edith tacitly remained silent. able to get pregnant! Isn¡¯t it napa? Cordelia¡¯s knuckles turned pale while holding the cutlery, with a blush on her face. She lowered her head and ate in silence. Noticing that the air had gone awkward, Lamia still went on and said, ¡°Cordelia, it must have been three years since you married my brother, right? Why haven¡¯t we heard any news from you?¡± At this moment, Edith also raised her head and looked at her. ¡°Speak up if you feel wronged. Grandpa will back you up.¡± Her aim was already hidden between the lines. She wanted Cordelia to tell the truth, so that Gideon This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. could stop Elijah from doing anything to betray or hurt her. Cordelia suddenly felt a cramping pain in her stomach. She pressed her stomach with a frown, twisting her face with pain. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Elijah noticed her strangeness and asked anxiously. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I feel a little ufortable in my stomach. I¡¯ll just go back to my room and have a rest.¡± She was so painful that there was sweat all over her forehead, and her face turned pale. She apologized to Gideon, who presently told her with concern to rest quickly. As soon as she left the dining room, she heard Lamia¡¯s voice from behind her. ¡°She is not in good health either. No wonder she can¡¯t even conceive.¡± Cordelia clenched her teeth. She couldn¡¯t help but tightly grip corner of Elijah¡¯s clothes. 3 Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Cordelia Felt Disappointed Elijah looked down at Cordelia and wanted to say something, but he didn¡¯t say anything in the end.. Cordelia came back to her room. After taking the stomach medicine, shey on the bed with her eyes tightly closed. Lamia¡¯s voice came from outside the door. ¡°Elijah, how is Cordelia?¡± ¡°She¡¯s fine,¡± Elijah said calmly. Lamia wanted to get into the room to see Cordelia, but Elijah told her that Cordelia was asleep, stopping her from getting into the room. ¡°s¡­ you should have married Dasiy back then. Dasiy is now flying all over the world and in very good health, unlike Cordelia¡­¡± Cordelia frowned and turned over, feeling a little irritable. ¡°Can I conceive by myself? Elijah doesn¡¯t go home every night. How can I be pregnant? Perhaps giving up is the wisest decision!¡± She thought. Suddenly, Elijah¡¯s voice came from outside the door. ¡°It would have been the same no matter who I married.¡± ¡°Anyway, the person can¡¯t be Eva who he loves,¡± she thought. Later, Lamia kept nagging. Elijah probably got annoyed and drove her away. When he returned to the room, he saw Cordelia¡¯s eyes open, and his footsteps paused. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. But soon, he looked away and sat on the couch by the bay window. ¡°What about the car?¡± Elijah said, lighting up a cigarette. Cordelia frowned. ¡°Therefore, I am the one who has been actively preparing for pregnancy. However, Elijah keeps drinking and smoking. How naive I am,¡± she thought. ¡°The car you gave me is too high-profile. It¡¯s not my style. I¡¯ve been taking a taxitely,¡± Cordelia said calmly. ¡°Which man gave you a low-profile car, the one who ate with you or the one who gave you flowers?¡± Elijah looked at Cordelia sharply. From his eyes, Cordelia actually saw sternness and questioning. ¡°The one who ate with me was a client, and the one who gave me flowers was the head of the dance troupe. Originally, I was acting as a substitute for free. Was it too much to express his gratitude by doing so?¡± Elijah raised his eyebrows. ¡°Then exin to me who your brother is.¡± Cordelia was taken aback. ¡°My brother? Does Elijah mean Adam who is far away in Grant City? Is Adam discovered because of helping me investigate Eva?¡± She thought. Seeing her silent for a long while, Elijah immediately became impatient. ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯d better give up on your idea of getting divorced. Or, are you willing to get divorced without getting any property?¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes widened immediately. ¡°Well, very well. Isn¡¯t he ashamed of saying these words? What a shameless scumbag! I am not the guilty party, so why should I get divorced without getting any property?¡± Cordelia thought. ¡°Since you are unwilling, just obediently be Mrs. Hansen. No one will take your position. Don¡¯t take every bush for a bugbear.¡± Elijah snorted coldly. Then he turned his face away, looked out the window, and stopped looking at her. Looking at his cold side face, Cordelia was stunned for a while. ¡°Is this the man I have loved for five years? I must have been out of my mind back then. Was I wrong to insist on marrying into the Hansen family?¡± She thought. At this moment, Lamia¡¯s voice came from outside the door again. ¡°Cordelia, Grandpa wants to see you.¡± Lamia said it in a happy tone, which sounded a little gloating. So Cordelia guessed that Gideon must find her for something bad. When she opened the door, Lamia looked Cordelia up and down and asked, ¡°Cordelia, are you okay?¡± ¡°I am fine.¡± Cordelia¡¯s face was expressionless, and her tone. seemed a little alienated. ¡°Grandpa talked to me in an angry tone just now, so be careful.¡± Cordelia nced at Lamia, who was carefree, and finally said to her, ¡°Thank you.¡± When she pushed open the door of the study and walked in, she was greeted with pictures scattered on the ground. In these pictures, she was dancing with her male partner on stage. Gideon shouted at her angrily, ¡°Cordelia, you let me down!¡± 2 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Sleep Position In front of the elders, Cordelia had always been submissive. And at this moment, she still acted like this. But she offered no excuses, no apologies, and no promises. Later, probably because she stayed in Gideon¡¯s study for too long, Elijah came. Seeing the photos all over the floor, he frowned. ¡°Grandpa, Cordelia just went to help a friend this time. Nothing like this will ever happen in the future.¡± Cordelia lowered her head and frowned slightly. She didn¡¯t expect that Elijah woulde to root for her. Gideon red at Elijah. ¡°You are very generous. But she embarrassed the Hansen family!¡± Elijah smiled lightly. ¡°You always teach us to value love and righteousness in life, and Cordelia is such a person. This time, she indeed had to do it to help her friend.¡± Gideon coldly nced at Cordelia who had been silent from the beginning to the end, snorted coldly, and waved his hand. ¡°Take your wife and leave quickly. I don¡¯t want to see you.¡±. ¡°I see, Grandpa.¡± After saying that, Elijah took Cordelia¡¯s hand and led her out of the study. walked back to the room quickly. When Cordelia entered the door, Elijah said coldly, ¡°Are you happy now after being scolded?¡± ¡°You know better than anyone that I didn¡¯t need to bear it, did I?¡± Cordelia was extremely calm at the moment. When she looked at Elijah, there was no affection in her eyes like before. If Elijah had directly agreed to get divorced, she wouldn¡¯t have had to bear these things. Elijah¡¯s face turned cold, and he said in a serious tone, ¡°Cordelia, don¡¯t go too far. What right do you have to ask me for a divorce? You insisted on marrying into the Hansen family back then, didn¡¯t you? You want to enter and leave the Hansen family at will. Who do you think you are?¡± Cordelia was stunned. She never thought that Elijah had always harbored resentment. towards his family¡¯s arrangement back then. In this way, everything made sense. She was too stupid back then, thinking that she had a dreame true. However, she was just a joke! Hearing it, Cordelia didn¡¯t speak. Shey quietly. Elijah took a look at her several times until she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep without even changing. her clothes. The next morning, Cordelia Woke u She knew it was Elijah, but she didn¡¯t understand why they slept in this position. She just moved a little, causing Elijah to wake up, but he didn¡¯t let go of the hands holding her. Cordelia¡¯s face was facing Elijah¡¯s chest so that when Elijah lowered his head, he could see her wless forehead and long eyshes. Her eyshes were long and curled up. They were trembling slightly at this time, like a butterfly pping its wings. ¡°You¡­ you didn¡¯t leavest night?¡± Cordelia asked in a low voice. ¡°Where should I go?¡± Elijah raised his voice at the end with a little dissatisfaction. That was right. If he wanted to leave, he had to get Gideon¡¯s permission first. So he dared not to leave. ¡°Why are we in this position?¡± Cordelia asked unnaturally, feeling a little shy. ¡°You rolled into my arms several times at night, and I couldn¡¯t push you away.¡± Elijah smiled, seeming to be in a good mood. ¡°Nonsense. No way. I always have an obedient sleep position!¡± Cordelia thought. Cordelia was taken aback for a moment and then looked up at him in astonishment. Her beautiful eyes were full ofplexity. ¡°Before your mother remarried, she should have only given birth to you, right?¡± Elijah asked suddenly. ¡°Yeah¡­¡± Therefore, the brother she called out when she was drunk and dreaming was not her biological brother! Then it must be her childhood sweetheart. Elijah withdrew his hands coldly, stood up with his back to her, and stretched his numb arms. ¡°Elijah, what did I sayst night?¡± Cordelia asked. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Elijah¡¯s tone was unhappy, and he said coldly, ¡°You said that you don¡¯t want a divorce or part with me who is a cash cow.¡± Cordelia covered her face, feeling speechless. ¡°I believe none of the words this man said this morning! But why? Why is he doing this?¡± She thought. Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Who Was Mrs. Hansen? Three dayster, Imogen took off the bandages on her foot and treated Cordelia to a big meal. ¡°I have been busy these two days and haven¡¯t had time to ask you about it. Cordelia, what¡¯s the rtionship between that girl and your husband? Is it a misunderstanding?¡± Cordelia got married at a young age. She had been a good wife in a low-key way these years and had been very serious about preparing for pregnancy. Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, Cordelia and Elijah must be in a happy marriage. ¡°That girl¡­ is the younger sister of his best friend. They have known each other since they were young,¡± Cordelia narrated with downcast eyes. Her eyes were filled with sadness. Imogen frowned. ¡°But they act too intimately. Doesn¡¯t Elijah know how to behave?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what he thinks. Anyway, that girl is confident to get him,¡± Cordelia said. Imogen¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Actually, I asked for a divorce, but Elijah wants me to get divorced without getting any property,¡± Cordelia continued. Imogen was furious and couldn¡¯t help wanting to curse, ¡°What a ony up my mind. It will be the best ending if he and I can reach an agreement. However, if he doesn¡¯t care about the three-year marriage, I won¡¯t be nostalgic for anything. I will keep further and further away from him as soon as possible!¡± Imogen knew that Cordelia had a crush on Elijah all the time back then. Seeing her end up in the current situation, Imogen could feel her and felt sorry for her. At this moment, Cordelia¡¯s phone rang suddenly. It was the assistant of her teacher. ¡°Cordelia, there is a stroke patient in Beilve Hospital who urgently needs acupuncture. Mr. Carter wants you to go and help with it.¡± Cordelia was thest student of Milo Carter, a master of alternative medicine. Normally, she didn¡¯t easily give treatment to patients. Usually, Milo would assign patients to her. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go now.¡± After hanging up the phone, Cordelia patted Imogen¡¯s hand. ¡°I have to go now. There is something urgent. Thank you for the dinner.¡± Imogen held her face helplessly. ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯ve been very busy recently. Take care!¡± ¡°I know.¡± Cordelia smiled and waved at her. After that, she left the restaurant quickly. None of Cordelia¡¯s friends or family members knew that she Cordelia took a taxi and went back to the apartment to get her medicine box. To save time, she directly drove the red supercar that Elijah gave her. If a stroke patient missed the prime time for treatment, there would inevitably be seque. So Cordelia did not dare to neglect at all. The patient was an old man in his seventies and could only be treated conservatively. After checking the patient, she knew what to do and immediately gave treatment. Everything went smoothly. After the acupuncture treatment, the old man regained consciousness but still couldn¡¯t speak. He also needed modern medicine treatment. After receiving gratitude from the old man¡¯s family members, Cordelia left the ward. When passing by the rehabilitation department, Cordelia saw Elijah¡¯s figure from a distance. She got closer, and a young nurse just ran over. ¡°Mr. Hansen, Mrs. Hansen said she is in pain and wants you to get in to apany her.¡± ¡°Mrs. Hansen?¡± Cordelia thought and was dumbfounded. ¡°I am genuine Mrs. Hansen, but I am standing here. So who is that Mrs. Hansen?¡± She thought. At this time, in the recovery room, a crying voice sounded. ¡°Elijah, I¡¯m in pain. Elijah,e in quickly.¡± Then Elijah walked toward the recovery room quickly. He looked in a hurry and very anxious. Cordelia clenched the medicine box she carried, turned around, and left dejectedly. After putting the medicine box in the car, she didn¡¯t leave right Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. away. She knew it was not suitable for her to drive in her current state. So she sat on the bench in the hospital yard, trying to space out and adjust her state. The phone rang suddenly. It was Elijah. She cleared her throat and answered the phone, pretending to be calm. ¡°Cordelia, are you stalking me?¡± B Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Agreed to Get Divorced ¡°Stalk you?¡± Cordelia asked inexplicably. Elijah had a bad attitude, and his tone was very aggressive. ¡°I¡¯ve already seen you.¡± Cordelia looked around and immediately saw Elijah walking slowly out of the hospital building. She frowned slightly, looked away, and hung up the phone. When Elijah approached, a cold voice sounded above Cordelia¡¯s head. ¡°It¡¯s a waste of your talent. You should be a private detective.¡± Elijah looked down at the top of Cordelia¡¯s head. Her hair was well-groomed and draped gently on her shoulders, exuding coquettishness, which made her delicate face extraordinarily wless. Cordelia stared ahead without even looking at him. ¡°You should go to have an examination in the neurology department.¡± ¡°Stop rambling. Then tell me what you are doing in the hospital,¡± Elijah said seriously. ¡°A hospital is not a good ce to visit. Except for seeing a patient, no one would like toe here.¡± Cordelia got up and looked at him coldly. ¡°Elijah, if you don¡¯t want the marriage arranged by your family, you should resist your family to marry someone you love. Don¡¯t mess with me every day.¡± After Elijah heard what she said, his eyes were fixed. He stared at her face with a pair of sharp eyes. After a long while, he said, ¡°Cordelia, what do you mean?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to y dumb. I¡­¡± At this moment, Elijah¡¯s phone rang. He was in a bad mood, so he pressed the speakerphone to answer it. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Mr. Hansen, Mrs. Hansen is crying hard. Where have you been? Mrs. Hansen wants to see you!¡± Elijah held the phone in his hand, but his gaze never moved away from Cordelia¡¯s face. ¡°Okay. Tell her I¡¯ll be right back.¡¯ After he finished speaking, Cordelia turned around and was about to leave. Unexpectedly, Elijah chased her directly to the side of the car and pressed her against the car door. ¡°Where do you go?¡± At this time, Elijah¡¯s tone was a little less serious and a little more casual. Cordelia bit her lip and pushed his strong chest. Then she looked up at him with slightly red eyes. Seeing that she was angry, Elijah smiled instead. He lifted Cordelia¡¯s jaw, lowered his head, and kissed her attractive lips. Cordelia was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly exerted force to bite his lip hard and pushed him away suddenly. Elijah was caught off guard. He took two steps back, and the pain in his lip made his facepletely cold. ¡°Your wife is waiting for you. You should go back quickly. Don¡¯t you feel guilty about cheating on her here?¡± Cordelia said ironically. ¡°Aren¡¯t you always very confident? Just a wrong address makes you lose confidence?¡± He said. At the same time, he thought, ¡°Or are you deliberately finding fault with me, wanting to get divorced and find your brother as soon as possible?¡± However, before Elijah could say what he was thinking, Cordelia already broke down. ¡°That¡¯s true. I don¡¯t have confidence, okay? I¡¯ve had it enough, Elijah! Please spare an hour and go to get the divorce certificate with me quickly. From then on, we¡¯ll be strangers in the future!¡± Elijah was slightly stunned, and his eyes dimmed in an instant. ¡°Cordelia, you¡­ very well! You were the one who begged to marry me, and you were the one who tried every means to force. me to have a baby with you.¡± Cordelia¡¯s lips trembled, bled, but her eyes looked at without dodging. She didn¡¯t expect that in Elijah¡¯s eyes, and she was so shameless from beginning to end! Seeing that she kept silent and didn¡¯t intend to give in at all, Elijah became impatient. He said coldly, ¡°Okay. If you are willing to get divorced without getting any property, I will agree to divorce. And we will do it tomorrow!¡± Cordelia closed her eyes and took a deep breath. ¡°Okay. See you at the Courthouse at nine o¡¯clock tomorrow morning!¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes seemed to be brewing a storm which could erupt at any time. ¡°Remember to arrive on time,¡± Cordelia reminded again. Elijah smiled. ¡°We¡¯ll meet in the Courthouse at nine 9 o¡¯clock tomorrow. The one who doesn¡¯t show up will be called a dog!¡± B N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Cordelia Missed the Chance In the end, Cordelia and Elijah parted unhappily. When Cordelia sat in the car, her hands were still shaking. She touched her lips unconsciously as if Elijah¡¯s smell remained. So, she wiped it vigorously in anger and then let out a long sigh of relief. Everything would be over! It was great! When Cordelia returned to her apartment, she recovered. After running the bath, she took afortable hot bath. Then, she prepared the documents that she would use tomorrow. After checking them carefully several times, she put them in her bag, feeling relieved. Everything was ready. At five o¡¯clock in the morning, the phone rang suddenly. Cordelia opened her sleepy eyes. She picked up the phone and looked at it. Then she was stunned for a moment. ie had been the family had given up on her long ago. No one mentioned her anymore. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Cordelia didn¡¯t expect that Ottilie would contact her suddenly. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯m really sorry for bothering you at thiste night. I¡­¡± Before she finished speaking, Ottilie choked up. ¡°Ottilie, where are you now? What happened?¡± ¡°I¡¯m in Beilve City. Cordelia, I remember you know some family medicine, right? Can youe¡­ to save my baby? I can¡¯t take my baby to the hospital.¡± Ottilie cried even harder as she said. these words. For a moment, Cordelia¡¯s head was buzzing. She got up quickly and asked about Ottilie¡¯s address with the speakerphone on while changing clothes. Ten minutester, Cordelia left home. She drove straight to the old and small residential area provided by Ottilie. Because the alley was too narrow, Cordelia had to park the car at the entrance of the alley. Carrying the medicine box on her back, she found the small house where Ottilie lived. ¡°Cordelia, please save my child¡­¡± Cordelia quickly held Ottilie¡¯s hand andforted her. ¡°Don¡¯t After Cordelia finished examining the child, she said, ¡°It is the upper respiratory tract infection While speaking, Cordelia took out two small bottles of medicine from the medicine box and handed them to Ottilie. Then she told Ottilie how to use them and feed them to the child. After the child¡¯s fever subsided, Cordelia gave the child acupuncture. The child was too young to cooperate, which made Cordelia sweat a lot. It took a lot of time. Time passed quickly, and it was five past nine in the morning in the blink of an eye. Her phone on the table beside her rang suddenly. Seeing Elijah¡¯s name, Ottilie hurriedly said, ¡°Cordelia, please, don¡¯t tell Elijah that I¡¯m back.¡± Cordelia paused and then nodded. ¡°Cordelia, where are you?¡± As soon as she picked up the phone, Elijah¡¯s impatient voice came from the other end of the phone. Cordelia covered her mouth and nced at the clock on the wall. It was already nine twenty! ¡°I¡­ am busy with something¡­¡± Cordelia faltered and didn¡¯t know what to say for a while. Elijah suddenlytighed. He was bably ¡°Cordelia, are you fooling me? Is it enough? My time is precious, and I don¡¯t have time to y this game with you!¡± Elijah said in a cold tone. Cordelia took a deep breath and said without confidence, ¡°Wait a second. I¡¯ll be right there.¡± ¡°No way!¡± After finishing speaking, Elijah hung up the phone directly! Cordelia was clutching the phone, feeling annoyed. Seeing that Cordelia had finished the call, Ottilie thanked her gratefully. Although she was thanked by Ottilie, she felt that she had lost a hundred million dors. Later, Cordelia left the small house where Ottilie lived, and before leaving, she discussed with Ottilie the time of the next acupuncture visit. She still went to the Courthouse, but sure enough, Elijah was no longer there. So, she drove directly to Elijah¡¯spany. She contacted Elijah¡¯s assistant and asked him to take her to Elijah¡¯s office. Standing outside the door, Cordelia look a deep knocked on the door. ¡°Come in.¡± B Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Cordelia Was Upset Cordelia immediately smiled and pushed the door open. ¡°Elijah, I have something to talk to you about.¡± Elijah¡¯s outfits today were not as casual as usual but very formal. His suit jacket was hanging on a hanger beside him. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Now he was wearing a white shirt, and his hair wasbed meticulously, making him look less sloppy than usual and more serious. When he was at work, he looked charming. Knowing Cordelia came, Elijah took a look at her coldly, then lowered his head and said, ¡°Okay. We¡¯ll talk about it until I finish my work.¡± Then Cordelia waited until noon. The assistant was sensible and delivered them lunch. Then Elijah put his work aside, got up, and sat down on the sofa. ¡°Elijah, today¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk about such an unpleasing topic during the meal.¡± Elijah squinted at her and pushed her lunch toward her. Cordelia pressed her lips together and had to eat obediently. It wasn¡¯t until they finished eating that Elijah said, ¡°Are you afraid I¡¯ll change my mind?¡± Cordelia was wiping the corner of her mouth. Hearing this, she paused and then looked at him. ¡°Today, I waste due to something. It was my fault. I sincerely apologize to you.¡± Elijah smiled. He raised his hand and took the tissue from Cordelia¡¯s hand. Then he gently pinched her chin with one hand and wiped the corners of her mouth with the other hand. ¡°I remember I said that the one who doesn¡¯t show up will be called a dog.¡± Cordelia was suddenly embarrassed. Her face blushed instantly, and she was ashamed and angry. ¡°Babe, I¡¯ll remind you once again. If you leave me, the mess in your mother¡¯s family will have nothing to do with me anymore.¡± Elijah¡¯s voice was hoarse, and he reminded her in a low voice. Cordelia¡¯s body trembled slightly, and she immediately dodged. back, looking at him vigntly. ¡°Are you regretting it?¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes changed, and he had a mocking smile immediately. ¡°Why are you so confident?¡± Cordelia ignored his attitude and hurriedly said, ¡°Then let¡¯s go to¡­ in a while.¡± ¡°I have a meeting in the afternoon.¡± Elijah got up and walked to stand by the window. He seemed very irritable and lit up a cigarette. ¡°I will apany Eva to requ Elijah said impatiently. ¡°I will let you know when I have time.¡± It was Eva again! His work was important, and so was Eva. Divorce was such a trivial matter that he cared little about! Cordelia frowned. ¡°How long will I have to wait? I don¡¯t want to wait any longer!¡± She thought. ¡°Or, you can entrust someone to do it?¡± Cordelia suggested. ¡°I will consider it.¡± Cordelia couldn¡¯t bear it anymore, got up, and left angrily. She felt that no matter what she did, it was useless and that Elijah never gave her the answer all the time. Cordelia was very upset! She took the president¡¯s special elevator and went directly downstairs to leave. However, as soon as she walked out of the elevator, she bumped into someone. ¡°Imogen!¡± Imogen was very surprised and raised her eyebrows. ¡°You came lo see your husband?¡± ¡°Well, I have something to talk to him about.¡± Cordelia¡¯s expression was a little unnatural. Then she quickly changed the subject and asked, ¡°What about you? What are you here for?¡± Imogen smiled and said, ¡°I am also here to see your husband.¡± Cordelia was taken aback for a moment. B Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Cordelia Wanted to Ask Something Imogen¡¯s expression instantly became serious. ¡°Cordelia, I didn¡¯t intend to tell you about this matter and wanted to solve it myself because I haven¡¯t figured out why Elijah did this.¡± Then Imogen and Cordelia went to a caf¨¦ and chatted slowly. ¡°Because the sponsors ran away collectively, the dance troupe couldn¡¯t perform. You mean Elijah did this?¡± There was anger hidden in Cordelia¡¯s eyes because she already had some guesses. Imogen waved her hand. ¡°What¡¯s worse, no one dares to sponsor the Light Dance Company as soon as hearing its name. Cordelia, I suspect that this matter has something to do with that bastard Ben Turner!¡± Hearing what she said, Cordelia¡¯s eyebrows rxed. ¡°Aren¡¯t you and Ben going to break off the engagement?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why that bastard wants to fix me.¡± Imogen clenched her teeth in anger. Ben was Imogen¡¯s fianc¨¦ and also Elijah¡¯s close friend. If Elijah got involved in the matter of the dance troupe because of Ron it would maka satsa She was warned more than once by Elijah not to expose hersell in public again. And now, the dance troupe was unable to perform, making her have to suspect that helping Ben was just an excuse. ¡°I¡¯ll ask Elijah about it in the evening,¡± Cordelia said after careful consideration. Imogen was a little guilty because she knew that the rtionship between Cordelia and Elijah had been tense recently. So she quickly nodded gratefully. ¡°Thank you, Cordelia!¡± At night, Cordelia appeared in Maple Vi, the ce where she had lived for three years. Now she moved, but Elijah came back here every day instead. Maybe he was mocking her. When Elijah, who was in home wear, saw Cordelia appearing in front of him at this time, he looked at her with a yful look and smiled. ¡°Why? You have gotten back your conscience ande back to fulfill your obligations as my wife?¡± Cordelia lowered her eyes, ignoring his teasing. ¡°I have something to ask you.¡± Elijah slowly approached her, took her wrist, and led her to the sofa. He didn¡¯t let her sit down on the sofa but pulled her directly to down on hisp. Surprised and angry, Cordelia protested, ¡°Elijah, I have something serious to talk to you about.¡± N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. ¡°Okay, go on.¡± Elijah¡¯s expression seemed to be telling her she should go on. Cordelia was angry. Originally, she came here with the mentality of having a fierce quarrel with him. But now, she once again felt powerless. ¡°You did something to the Light Dance Company, right? Why?¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°Aren¡¯t you just an external dancer? What does it have to do with you?¡± His hand had unconsciously wrapped around Cordelia¡¯s slender waist as if it was a silent threat. ¡°Someone asked me for help,¡± Cordelia said calmly. ¡°Since this matter has nothing to do with you, just mind your own business.¡± Elijah¡¯s tone became much colder. Cordelia asked, ¡°I just want to know the reason.¡± Elijah pushed her away, nced at the phone, and got up to walk to the wine cab to pour wine while thinking of something. Cordelia looked at him quietly and said with a smile, ¡°You ask Elijah shook the wine ss in his hand and said in a cold tone, ¡°Do you have to quarrel with me because of an unimportant maller?¡± Cordelia was choked by his words and immediately didn¡¯t know what to say. Since Elijah didn¡¯t admit that he did it out of personal reasons, she couldn¡¯t do anything. Just when she was thinking, Elijah had already walked up to her and said, ¡°Would you like a ss of wine?¡± ¡°I came by car,¡± Cordelia refused. Elijah smiled lightly, approached her delicate face, and said admiringly, ¡°Then don¡¯t leave.¡± As he spoke, he raised his head, took a sip of the wine, and suddenly kissed her lips when Cordelia was unprepared. B Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Elijah Was Jealous Cordelia was startled. Her beautiful eyes widened, and she saw Elijah closing his eyes with concentration. His thick and dark eyshes were so close. The wine flowed into Cordelia¡¯s mouth with the temperature of his mouth. In an instant, she was pressed into the corner of the sofa by Elijah, and the surrounding temperature rose instantly. ¡°Um¡­ Elijah¡­¡± Elijah turned to kiss her neck and whispered, ¡°Babe, stop being on the outs with me, okay?¡± Cordelia bit her lip, thinking, ¡°This bastard must be drunk, so he says these sweet words.¡± ¡°As long as you are obedient, I¡¯ll help you solve the matter tomorrow.¡± Elijah¡¯s kiss fell on Cordelia¡¯s shoulders like raindrops, and her eyes blurred. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Elijah knew her body well and quickly aroused her enthusiasm. Cordelia hesitated at first, but soon she figured it out. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. for her to feluse his gill. They had been married for three years, and this was the first time they had sex in a ce other than the bedroom in this vi. There was madness in Elijah¡¯s eyes, and he looked up at Cordelia. Cordelia held his head and kissed his lips. It was a crazy night. Early the next morning, Cordelia came down from upstairs wearing Elijah¡¯s shirt. Her long hair was loose like seaweed, and her long legs were straight and slender. Elijah, who was having breakfast, squinted at Cordelia and followed her all the way to the dining table. Cordelia was sitting upright, resting her chin with one hand, and casually stirred the coffee in front of her as if she had no appetite. At this time, the servant Nora came over and said with concern, ¡°Mrs. Hansen, didn¡¯t you say that you can¡¯t drink coffee when you are preparing for pregnancy?¡± Cordelia smiled lightly. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± She had been trying to conceive for three years and had been hard on herself all the time. What did she get in the end? She just wanted to eat and drink whatever she liked now! Cordelia¡¯s voice was charming, with a bit ofziness of just waking up. She sounded like she was pouting prettily. Elijah paused for a moment, then agreed and left. Cordelia reasonably suspected that Elijah originally nned. to break his promise after taking advantage of her. Why did he agreeter? Probably it was because he couldn¡¯t resist her charm! She heard that men like dissolute women. In the past, she had always wrapped closely at home, which couldn¡¯t show her charm. But now, Elijah was full of interest every time¡­ The next afternoon, Cordelia got a call from Imogen. ¡°Phew, it¡¯s finally done. That stinky man Ben is really hard to deal with!¡± Cordelia raised her eyebrows. ¡°Have you gone to beg Ben?¡± ¡°Yeah. Otherwise, he would have been so frank that he asked Elijah to cancel the ban. I¡¯ve been exhausted for the past two nights!¡± Imogen said frankly. Cordelia was speechless. It is too ridiculous! She and I are so stupid that we are manipted by those two men!¡± She thought. ¡°Oh, by the way, although the dance troupe can continue to perform, Brian was fired by the head of the dance troupe,¡± Imogen sighed. ¡°Cordelia, I feel that your husband is jealous.¡± Cordelia frowned deeply. ¡°Elijah will be jealous because of me? Really?¡± She thought. Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Chapter 22 So Sweet Nevertheless, the matter was finally resolved perfectly under the joint effort of Cordelia and Imogen. As for Brian¡¯s dismissal, Cordelia didn¡¯t care about it at all. What she was concerned about the most was when Elijah could go through the divorce formalities with her. She asked Elijah several times but got no specific answer. He either refused to answer her or was busy, which greatly frustrated Cordelia. Sometimes, she would suspect that Elijah wanted to take back his words. But soon, she would drop the idea. She would never forget that Eva was still eagerly waiting for them to get divorced, so she could be married to Elijah! In the evening, Cordelia was doing yoga following a video tutorial when her phone buzzed. She frowned slightly and took the phone. How strange! It was Lamia, her sister-inw. ¡°Hey, Cordelia. I need to tell you something. Your husband is drunk and being apanied by a sophisticated woman!¡± She heard a lot of such gossip about her husband in the past, but with the intervention of her bossy mother-inw, Elijah¡¯s name was always cleared in the end. But now, his sister personally tipped off the news, which sounded more believable to Cordelia. ¡°What? What¡¯s the matter with you? Your man is going to be snatched away by other women, and you are not worried at all? I¡¯ll tell you this. That woman is very open!¡± Lamia¡¯s words undoubtedly aroused Cordelia¡¯s anger and fighting spirit. ¡°Well! Let¡¯s see how open and promiscuous this woman is!¡± Cordelia thought. Twenty minutester, Cordelia appeared at the door of the clubhouse. Lamia was kind enough to show up too. She was already at the door, waiting for Cordelia. ¡°Cordelia, you look so¡­¡± sexy today. Cordelia wore a purple tube dress, which brought out her curvy body and made her look sexy yet elegant. But Lamia didn¡¯t say the second half of the sentence. She was also quite beautiful that day, and she didn¡¯t want to admit. Cordelia¡¯s beauty. When Cordelia opened the box door and walked in, she saw Eva This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. silling on the sofa and feeding Elijah a grape, her whole body leaning against him. Lamia added fuel to the fire by saying, ¡°Look, this woman has been pestering my brother because she is disabled, Cordelia. How could you live with it?¡± Cordelia thought to herself, ¡°This is nothing. I¡¯ve seen him doing stuff with other women.¡± At this time, Ben, who was sitting not far from Elijah, noticed Cordelia at the door and waved to her. Ben was also surrounded by hot women, and he was in a mess. Cordelia nodded politely at him and then walked straight toward Elijah. ¡°Hi, gorgeous. Come and let¡¯s chat a bit!¡± A stranger suddenly staggered and stepped forward, grabbed Cordelia¡¯s wrist, and tried to pull her to his seat. Only then did Elijah notice Cordelia, and his eyes squinted as if confirming something. ¡°Hi, girl. Are you alone?¡± Cordelia raised her eyes and nced at Elijah just in time to meet his burning gaze. She lowered her eyes, ying with the corbone chain around. her beautiful neck. ¡°I¡¯m here for someone.¡± ¡°I see. Since you are here already, why don¡¯t we have a drink or two? After drinking, I¡¯ll help you look for your friend!¡± Cordelia raised her hand and grabbed the ss of whiskey in front of her. ¡°Great!¡± The manughed heartily and raised his hand to hug Cordelia¡¯s shoulders. Suddenly, someone else grasped Cordelia¡¯s forearm and pulled her away. Cordelia could smell a familiar scent. Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Chapter 23 What¡¯s Your Problem? ¡°Mr. Victor, you are drunk. I¡¯ll send you back home.¡± The man looked up, bewildered. Ben whispered something in his ear, and the man was stunned and said immediately, ¡°Oh, I am drunk indeed.¡± Elijah had already left the box with Cordelia in his arms. Before going out, Cordelia nced sideways at Eva and gave a cold smile as if she was mocking her. ¡°You want to be with Elijah? Over my dead body!¡± Eva was so angry that she felt like beating someone. Lamia secretly watched the farce. ¡°Good job, Cordelia!¡± Elijah dragged Cordelia all the way to the terrace. It wasn¡¯t open for business, so it was pitch dark there. Elijah forced Cordelia to lean on the railing and pressed his whole body on her. ¡°Cordelia, I didn¡¯t know you could be so promiscuous. How dare you seduce that man?¡± Cordelia smiled. ¡°I¡¯m promiscuous?¡± verbal divorce. I don¡¯t mind you fooling around with other women outside. Why do you meddle with my business now?¡± Elijah narrowed his eyes. ¡°What? Are you interested in Mr. Victor?¡± ¡°It¡¯s none of your business. Ah¡­¡± Suddenly, she was lifted into the air, and she was so frightened that she immediately hung on Elijah¡¯s neck. The man put Cordelia onto the railing, leaving her entire back hanging outside. ¡°Elijah, what¡¯s your problem?¡± Elijah smiled. ¡°Now you are afraid?¡± ¡°Put me down!¡± Cordelia red at him angrily. Elijah raised his head and kissed her sexy lips ferociously, which hurt Cordelia¡¯s lips. ¡°Hmm¡­ let me down!¡± Cordelia was a little afraid of heights. She was worried that this man would go mad and murder her. Elijah sneered, carried her off the railing, leaned her against the wall, and forced his long legs into hers. He didn¡¯t stop kissing Cordelia while doing all that. Cordelia resisted, but she became weaker and weaker. Her lips would swell for sure. ¡°You smell so good.¡± Elijah licked his thin lips eagerly. Cordelia red at him with shame and anger. She wanted to curse him but couldn¡¯t say a word. ¡°I¡¯m drunk, and it¡¯s a good thing you came. Take me hometer.¡± Seeing that she didn¡¯t speak, Elijah said and pulled her back to the box. Cordelia suddenly said, ¡°Elijah, how could you be so calm?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Elijah looked back and examined her. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Cordelia¡¯s delicate little face became cold. She was impressed by Elijah¡¯sposure. His wife caught him flirting with other women, but he didn¡¯t panic or exin himself. Instead, he found fault with his wife! Suddenly, Eva came over in a wheelchair, followed by Lamia and Ben. She could tell what happened from Cordelia¡¯s swollen lips. The three of them had different expressions. Eva gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Elijah, can you take me home?¡± Elijah came to Eva, squatted down, and said patiently, ¡°Let Ben take you back. I¡¯m too drunk to take care of you.¡± Eva immediately grabbed Elijah¡¯s sleeve. ¡°No! I want you!¡± Her eyes became red as she said that, making her seem more pitiful. Lamia kept rolling her eyes at Eva. Cordelia quielly clenched her fist behind her back. How could Eva be so shameless! Finally, Elijah sighed, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll see you off.¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes turned cold, and she turned to leave. Someone suddenly sped her waist, and a man¡¯s voice came from behind her ear. ¡°Don¡¯t go, baby. Can you drive me?¡± Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Cordelia¡¯s Husband When Cordelia heard Elijah¡¯s whisper, she looked back and nced at Eva. She took Elijah¡¯s arm naturally. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. When Cordelia¡¯s hot body voluntarily leaned forward, Elijah, who was already reeking of alcohol, became excited instantly. Cordelia sensed Elijah¡¯s change. She felt like ying with him, so she kept doing stuff to make him even more excited. They didn¡¯t separate from each other until Elijah was sent into the front passenger seat. Ben carried Eva out of the wheelchair, put her in the car, put the wheelchair away, and got in. Cordelia was an excellent driver. Soon, she drove the car to Eva¡¯s apartment. Seeing Eva was about to act like a baby again, Cordelia took the lead and said, ¡°Ben, please send Miss Lewis up. Thank you.¡± Eva didn¡¯t want Ben. She bit her lip and looked at Elijah expectantly. However, Elijah closed his eyes and pretended to rest. He didn¡¯t even turn his head. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Ben urged. After they entered the building, Elijah slowly opened his eyes and looked sideways at Cordelia. ¡°Are you happy now?¡± Cordelia pursed her lips and said nothing. ¡°Eva is like a little sister to me,¡± Elijah said again. Cordelia sneered in her heart, ¡°You want to witness her growth and forge her to be the girl you like. Good for you!¡± So, she said coldly, ¡°I hope so.¡± Seeing her still skeptical, Elijah turned cold. ¡°You are no better than me? Don¡¯t just me me.¡± Cordelia was stunned. This man really knew how to make unfounded countercharges! She was about to argue with him when Ben came back. ¡°Did Eva make any trouble?¡± Elijah asked lightly. ¡°She cried.¡± Ben remained expressionless. Cordelia saw Elijah frown as if he felt sorry for Eva She guessed that he must regret not sending Eva up there himself. He disappointed his little lover just to prove his innocence. Cordelia was surprised to know about Adam¡¯s sudden visit to Beilve City. She invited him to dinner on the night of his arrival. It was on Cordelia, the host, of course. The two had a great time.. Adam would always mention another man unconsciously. From his tone, Cordelia could tell that he admired this mysterious man, the leading figure of the ¡°four influential young men in Grant City.¡± ¡°Cordelia, he spoke of you a lottely and hoped you could go to Grant City sometime.¡± Cordelia smiled and said, ¡°I will when I¡¯m free.¡± After dinner, Cordelia went to pay the bill, but someone else had already paid. Seeing Elijah¡¯s signature, Cordelia frowned deeply. ¡°Excuse me, Adam. I¡¯ve got to see someone here. Please wait for me.¡± Adam nodded and smiled patiently. Cordelia rushed to the box to look for Elijah, and sure enough, she found Elijah¡¯s men. He had booked a box for 16 people but sat on the main seat by Jan Rooked when he saw Cordelia. he door coldly and gave a cool smile ¡°You were having dinner with Adam, weren¡¯t you?¡± Adam was Cordelia¡¯s best friend, and Elijah knew that. Cordelia nodded. Elijah¡¯s eyes gradually dimmed. He was about to get mad. Cordelia did a great job protecting Adam¡¯s privacy. Elijah had been investigating Adam for a long time but didn¡¯t find anything about him. Cordelia and Adam were good friends, and she sought help from him when she was drunk. Ignoring Elijah¡¯s sudden silence, Cordelia took out her phone, and soon, Elijah¡¯s phone received a message. ¡°I just transferred the money for the dinner to you. Thank you for paying the bill for me.¡± But I didn¡¯t need your help. Cordelia didn¡¯t say the second half of the sentence, which would make her seem ignorant. Seeing the notice message on his phone, Elijah was on the verge of getting angry. Cordelia turned to leave, but Elijah raised his voice and said, ¡°Stop!¡± Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Chapter 25 You Have a Backup Cordelia turned back and looked at him in confusion. ¡°What else do you want from me?¡± Elijah replied coldly, ¡°You have a backup. No wonder you wanted a divorce so bad.¡± Cordelia¡¯s face changed immediately. She snarled, ¡°You really know how to sling mud at me!¡± After speaking, she mmed the door and left the box. Seeing Cordelia upset, Adam asked with concern, ¡°Is everything okay, Cordelia?¡± ¡°Yeah, Adam. Let¡¯s go!¡± Cordelia and Adam enjoyed the night view of Beilve City, chatted casually, and walked back to the hotel where Adam was staying before they knew it. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, Adam, and you had a long day. You should have some rest,¡± Cordelia said with concern. ¡°I lost track of time when I chatted with you. Tomorrow¡­¡± Before Adam could finish his sentence, the door of the car parked beside the road suddenly opened, and a handsome man came out. ¡°Honey.¡± and couldn¡¯t help turning her head. Her beautiful eyes widened when she saw the man. With a soft smile, Elijah stepped forward without saying a word and took Cordelia into his arms as if dering his sovereignty. Adam raised his eyebrows and smiled calmly. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Cordelia asked suspiciously. ¡°I¡¯m here to pick you up!¡± Elijah said proudly. After that, he extended his hand to Adam and introduced himself, ¡°I¡¯m Elijah, Cordelia¡¯s husband.¡± Adam shook hands with him. ¡°Adam, Cordelia¡¯s friend.¡± Elijah squinted his eyes and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s a pleasure to meet you. Cordelia spoke of you a lot.¡± Cordelia stood aside, feeling embarrassed for some reason. Elijah looked so pretentious! After exchanging a few words, the three parted ways. Seeing Adam go into the hotel, Elijah dragged Cordelia into his car. As soon as he got into the car, Elijah raised the baffle in the car and made a private space. Cordelia suddenly felt uneasy. She asked suspiciously, ¡°Elijah, why are you being so weird today?¡± Elijah looked at Cordelia coldly. ¡°I¡¯m being weird? If I didn¡¯te, you would go up there with Adam, right?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Cordelia¡¯s face turned red with anger. She couldn¡¯t believe Elijah had said that. Suddenly, Cordelia felt a pain in her jaw, and Elijah¡¯s face suddenly drew close to her. Elijah put his forehead against hers and warned in a cold tone, ¡°Cordelia, we are not divorced yet, and I haven¡¯t signed the divorce paper. How could you fool around with other men already?¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes turned red immediately. It was hard to tell if it was because of the pain or the anger. She stared at Elijah calmly and asked herself repeatedly, ¡°Is this really the man I had a crush on? Is this the man I wanted to marry regardless of everything?¡± Seeing she was about to cry but didn¡¯t, Elijah became frustrated. He took her neck and wanted to kiss her. But Cordelia pushed him back while leaning back herself and turning her face to avoid the kiss. ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t want to kiss you!¡± This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Get Off However, her objection was useless. Elijah not only kissed her but also did something else to her. The car stopped at the entrance of Maple Vi. Cordelia tidied up herself and got out, her cheeks still red. Elijah was so gentle and loving to her just now, making her very confused. Surprised by his patience and gentleness, she thought, ¡°Men are really animals dominated by desire. They can even do it gently with women they don¡¯t love.¡± For a moment, Cordelia even thought this man still had feelings for her. They entered the door one after another. Elijahy on the sofa with his clothes on, pinching his brows. ¡°Cordelia, I want a massage.¡± Elijah waved at her. Cordelia didn¡¯t hesitate. She walked to him but took out the phone from her pocket. ¡°You need to pay me 50 thousand dors for that.¡± Elijah raised his eyebrows. ¡°You are so petty¡­¡± Heined but still transferred the money to Cordelia. The service Cordelia provided made Elijah feel his money was well-spent. He praised Cordelia¡¯s service, but Cordelia didn¡¯t respond. She thought, ¡°You were unhappy to pay me, but now you think your money was well-spent! You are the petty one!¡± ¡°You must have learned a lot of tricks to please men in the past few years.¡± After the massage, Elijah sat up. Cordelia smiled. ¡°Mr. Hansen, you just enjoyed the massage, and now you want to scold the massagist?¡± Elijah leanedzily on the sofa, looking at her smirk with great interest. ¡°I can make anyone happy if I want to. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± Cordelia looked away disdainfully, got up, and was about to leave. Elijah said, ¡°Stay here tonight.¡± Cordelia froze and looked back at him in astonishment. His eyes looked gloomy while examining her. She understood immediately. ¡°It¡¯s not just tonight that you are talking about, right?¡± He wouldn¡¯t let her live alone as long as Adam was still in town. He would keep an eye on her. but she couldn¡¯t see other men! Elijah pursed his lips and remained silent, which meant tacit consent. Cordelia red at him, turned around, and went upstairs. Adam probably didn¡¯t expect toe all the way to Beilve City but only to see Cordelia once. After returning home, he would definitely tell his other friend about how petty Cordelia¡¯s husband was. Cordelia felt sorry for him, but there was nothing she could do. She thought it was unnecessary to tell her friends that she had been married, given that she was about to get a divorce. But now, her four friends all knew that she married young. At five o¡¯clock in the afternoon, Cordelia received another message from Elijah. [I¡¯m here. You can get down now!] Cordelia was very surprised. Elijah had personally taken her to and from work in the past few days. It was understandable, though. He was afraid that Cordelia would meet Adam. But now that Adam had left, why did he stille to pick her up from work? Sitting in the car, Cordelia looked at Elijah with a confused look. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Nothing special.¡± ¡°Then take me back to my apartment!¡± Cordelia said, putting on her seat belt. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Elijah¡¯s face tensed instantly, and his eyes became cold and severe. ¡°Cordelia, you are a smart woman. You should know I¡¯m trying to make peace with you here.¡± ¡°Thank you, but it¡¯s not necessary.¡± Cordelia looked forward and said in a light voice, ¡°Mr. Hansen, we¡¯ve made a deal, and it would be best if we follow it through. It¡¯s not a good idea to take back what we said. What do you think?¡± Suddenly, Elijah flicked the steering wheel and stopped the car on the side of the road. ¡°Get off.¡± B Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Chapter 27 With Pleasure Cordelia looked out the window coldly. This man was going to leave her on the highway! She unbuckled her seat belt without hesitation. ¡°With pleasure!¡± mming the car door, Cordelia, who had always been polite. and gentle, gave him an impolite This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. gesture. ¡°What a nut case!¡± She cursed silently. Elijah drove away quickly. Standing in the middle of the highway, Cordelia couldn¡¯t help but shudder in the strong gust. But she was extremely sober and calm. She called Imogen and asked her to pick her up. Afterward, she just looked at the cars whizzing by with a calm. face. Imogen arrived forty minutester. Cordelia got in the car but still couldn¡¯t shake off the coldness, no matter how warm it was inside. ¡°Cordelia, what are you doing here?¡± Cordelia looked out the window in embarrassment. ¡°Elijah left Fuck! How could he do this?¡± Imogen was stunned. How could Elijah be so mean to Cordelia? Sure enough, men were all bad! Cordelia said calmly, ¡°Elijah is not a good man. I shouldn¡¯t have fallen for him in the first ce.¡± Imogen nced at Cordelia worriedly andforted her. ¡°We¡¯ve all been young once. Don¡¯t be so hard on yourself.¡± She also made a mistake by falling in love with that bastard Ben back then. Cordelia didn¡¯t reply. Imogen asked again, ¡°What are you going to do next?¡± ¡°I will divorce him. If he disagrees with me, I¡¯ll seek help from his grandfather.¡± Indeed, Elijah¡¯s grandfather had been upset with Cordelia for a long time because she couldn¡¯t get pregnant. ¡°You must think it through. In that case, you will definitely rm your family, and then it will be a matter of two families, not just you two.¡± Imogen knew a little about Cordelia¡¯s family, who had taken advantage of Cordelia for years. ¡°I know. I¡¯ll think about it.¡± Cordelia closed her eyes, feeling at little tired. Cordelia had a fever after she returned home. She heard the phone ringing, but it was on the coffee table in the living room, and she didn¡¯t want to get it. It finally stopped ringing. Perhaps the battery was t. When Cordelia was sleeping, she felt a cold hand touching her forehead. She instinctively took the hand. She held it tightly when she sensed the person was trying to withdraw the hand. Later, she simply put the hand in her arms while murmuring something in her mouth. Suddenly, Cordelia felt something cool on her lips. Someone was kissing her, and she instinctively kissed back. Gradually, she felt a cool body pressing against her. It felt so good¡­ Cordelia felt better the next morning when she woke up, but she still took a day off. Recalling the dreamst night, she couldn¡¯t help but blush. She didn¡¯t know why she dreamed of being with Elijah¡­ Anyway, it was a wild night, making her sweat all over. She didn¡¯t even dare to recall the details of the dream. That would only make her blush. Suddenly, her phone rang, and it was Imogen. Cordelia picked up her phone from the nightstand and answered the call, ¡°Oh, Cordelia. I¡¯m d you answered my call finally. I¡¯ve been trying to reach you all nightst night.¡± ¡°I took antipyreticsst night, so I slept carly. I¡¯m sorry,¡± Cordelia said apologetically. Imogen said meaningfully, ¡°I see.¡± Cordelia felt she was being weird but didn¡¯t ask. At this time, the doorbell rang. Cordelia hung up the phone in a hurry and went to open the door. She was surprised to see Elijah¡¯s face through the peephole. What was he doing here in the early morning? B Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Chapter 28 You Should Reconsider It Cordelia didn¡¯t want to open the door. But it was early in the morning, and Elijah might cause some trouble to her neighbors if he kept standing outside. So she opened the door. The first thing she saw was the breakfast in his hand. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be so inconsiderate,¡± Elijah said lightly. Seeing him handing over the breakfast, Cordelia took it. Putting the breakfast on the dining table, sheter realized that this man was insulting her. Cordelia didn¡¯t have men¡¯s slippers here, so Elijah took off his shoes and walked bare-footed. ¡°Cordelia, are you a masochist?¡± Cordelia just had a fever and only got a little better now. Therefore, she was a bit slow in reaction at the moment. She stared nkly at Elijah but didn¡¯t reply. ¡°Why do you have to stay in such a small ce when you can live in a big house?¡± Finally, Cordelia realized what he was saying. Instead of answering his question, she asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡± did? Elijah raised his eyebrows and stared at her for a long time before saying, ¡°Don¡¯t pretend you have forgotten what happened.¡± As he spoke, he suddenly tore open the cor of his shirt. Cordelia was stunned. There were several hickey marks on the corbone of Elijah¡¯s neck and scratches on his chest. It looked horrible. Wait a minute! Cordelia suddenly thought of something. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. What happenedst night wasn¡¯t a dream, was it? This thought was so shocking to Cordelia that she staggered a little. The man walked towards her slowly. He didn¡¯t wear slippers, so his footsteps made no sound, but Cordelia could still feel his dominance. ¡°Tell me. What do you want to do now?¡± The scratches on his chest looked even more horrifying as the man approached her. Cordelia suddenly came to her sense and argued, ¡°If you hadn¡¯t left me on the expressway yesterday, I wouldn¡¯t have a fever and She paused and swallowed. ¡°Anyway, I don¡¯t remember what happenedst night. We¡¯re even now!¡± Seeing her pretending to be unreasonable and y rogue, Elijah couldn¡¯t help smiling. He suddenly took Cordelia¡¯s waist, leaned close to her face, and said with a smile on his face, ¡°You were cuterst night.¡± Cordelia was startled. She pushed him away, but her face already blushed. ¡°I-I¡¯ll apply some medicine to you!¡± Cordelia panicked and hurriedly went to look for the medicine box. However, Elijah pulled her back and made her sit at the dining table. ¡°Have your breakfast while it¡¯s still hot.¡± As he spoke, Elijah also sat down and enjoyed his breakfast gracefully. Cordelia was in a trance. She finished the breakfast but had no idea what she had exactly. ¡°Cordelia.¡± ¡°Um?¡± ¡°I hope you can reconsider our divorce. Hansen Group hasn¡¯t ced next year¡¯s order from the Deleon family. I suggest you wait for some time,¡± Elijah said in a cold tone. Cordelia knew what he was implying. Her family was still counting on her. If she divorced him, her family would definitely Cordelia frowned deeply. She was determined to get a divorce. Therefore, she did consider those factors. However, all good things muste to an end. Cordelia¡¯s family had been taking advantage of Cordelia for three years. They couldn¡¯t expect to do it forever! Suddenly, she felt something cool on her face. Elijah stroked her cheek gently with his slender fingers. ¡°We can still try to have a baby.¡± B Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Chapter 29 I¡¯ll Kill You ¡°You were on firest night and kept asking me to give you good. And you kept saying you wanted a baby.¡± Elijah smiled and gently pinched her soft baby face. Cordelia¡¯s body couldn¡¯t help trembling slightly. She asked Elijah vigntly, ¡°Why did youe to me ¡°Your friend called me. She said she couldn¡¯t reach you and was afraid that you might hurt yourself,¡± Elijah said calmly. Cordelia suddenly realized that Imogen must have informed him. So Elijah came to check on her because he felt bad about abandoning her on the highway and worried that she could hurt herself. She didn¡¯t know what to say to him. The truth was Cordelia was a little moved by Elijah¡¯s gesture. But she was no longer the girl who used to love him no matter what. She knew men were good at pretending to be nice. It was all fake. Elijah just wanted to sleep with her! suddenly be interested in her? Therefore, Cordelia pushed away Elijah¡¯s hand and said solemnly, ¡°Mr. Hansen, a deal is a deal. I just need you to spare an hour to divorce me. It shouldn¡¯t be hard. Why can¡¯t you agree?¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t understand. She even promised that she would take nothing from him. Why didn¡¯t he sign the divorce paper? Elijah¡¯s look changed immediately. ¡°I spared you plenty of time and gave you many opportunities, but you refused them.¡± Cordelia was furious, but she had nothing to say. ¡°Now, I¡¯ll give you another chance. Do you want to go back with. me?¡± Elijah said coldly and domineeringly. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. But Cordelia was a stubborn woman. She said word by word, ¡°No. I do not.¡± The man seemed to have lost his patience. He turned around and left without looking back. Looking at his back, Cordelia felt like someone had stabbed her heart again. She couldn¡¯t help covering her chest in pain and slowly sat on the ground¡­ Cordelia rested for three days. But she was in no peace during the time. What happened that day probably angered Elijah. As a result, Cordelia¡¯s family suffered. Her mother, Janice, kept pestering her like crazy. She even went to Cordelia¡¯s studio while Cordelia was resting at home. After receiving a call from an employee, Cordelia immediately took a taxi to the studio. Janice was downstairs. Looking at Cordelia arrogantly, she said coldly, ¡°Cordelia, you are a grown-up now. You should know how to work on your marriage with Elijah. What did you do to make him end his partnership with Kevin?¡± Cordelia looked at Janice coldly but remained silent. ¡°Let¡¯s go to Elijah¡¯spany now and apologize to him!¡± Janice said as she reached out to pull Cordelia. Cordelia took a step back, avoiding Janice¡¯s hand. ¡°I won¡¯t go.¡± Janice was enraged. She raised her hand to hit Cordelia. But Cordelia saw thating. She quickly raised her hand and caught Janice¡¯s wrist instead. Janice was stunned. ¡°Mrs. Janice Deleon, don¡¯t you dare to boss me around! I¡¯m an independent woman!¡± ¡°If Kevin ispetent, he will turn things over and continue his business. If he¡¯s not, he should change his career as soon as possible. I am just his stepdaughter, and I have no obligation to support the entire Deleon family!¡± Janice suddenly screamed, ¡°How dare you! I¡¯ll kill you today!¡± As she spoke, she rushed towards Cordelia¡­ Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Men Are All Same It was a terrible thing to see women go nuts. Cordelia had never seen Janice go crazy like this! She must be under a lot of pressure from the Deleon family. Perhaps she was also afraid of losing her current luxurious life. Nevertheless, Janice was Cordelia¡¯s mother, after all. Therefore, Cordelia didn¡¯t fight back. She just restrained her mother and avoided her, but she still got hurt a bit. Later, the security guards came out and took Janice under control. They asked Cordelia if she wanted to call the police, but Cordelia waved her hand. ¡°Mrs. Janice Deleon, I didn¡¯t expect you to be so selfish that you would make a fool of yourself for the sake of a so-called good life.¡± Cordelia¡¯s tone was calm. Her neck had a few scratches, but she remained calm andposed. Janice, on the other hand, was in a mess, and her eyes were full of hatred. ¡°If I knew you were to be such an ungrateful bastard, I should have strangled you to death when you were young!¡± It was hard to hear a mother scolding her own daughter like this. In fact, Cordelia was almost an orphan. Her grandmother brought her up, and she had no family after her grandmother passed away. One day, Janice suddenly came to the countryside and took her back to Beilve City. She thought Janice regretted abandoning her and wanted to make up for her. However, Janice just wanted to ¡°sell¡± her! Cordelia wanted to refuse the deal. However, when she found out that the person she was going to marry was Elijah, she obeyed. She thought her life would finally turn out to be good. Unfortunately, she was wrong all along! That night, Cordelia got drunk alone in a small bar. She squinted at the young man singing on stage and tipped him a thousand dors. The man was ttered, and after singing, he took the initiative to keep Cordeliapany. Cordelia became drunk and fell on the table. ¡°Miss, can you tell me where you live? I¡¯ll take you home.¡± The man asked gently. ¡°Home?¡± Cordelia suddenlyughed, tears streaming down her face. She had no home. She lost her home when her grandmother passed away! ¡°How did she get so drunk?¡± A stern male voice suddenly sounded. ¡°I don¡¯t know, Sir.¡± The young man answered. ¡°Stay away from her!¡± + ¡°O-okay¡­¡± Cordelia was crying when someone suddenly pinched her shoulders and helped her from the table. ¡°What have you done, Cordelia? If our grandfather knows about this, he will give you a hard time, you know?¡± Elijah reprimanded viciously. ¡°What grandfather? I don¡¯t have a grandfather, and I don¡¯t even know who my father is!¡± Cordelia N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. waved her hand, trying to shake off Elijah¡¯s hand. But she couldn¡¯t. Elijah wouldn¡¯t let her go, which annoyed Cordelia. She pouted and retorted, ¡°Why are you being so annoying? I hate you! Where¡¯s the young man just now?¡± Elijah wasn¡¯t very angry until she spoke of the young singer. He squeezed Cordelia¡¯s wrist vigorously and asked ferociously, ¡°What? Do you like that young man?¡± Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Get Drunk ¡°Haha.¡± Cordelia burst intoughter ¡°What are you talking about? By the way, who are you?¡± She didn¡¯t recognize Elijah. Elijah gritted his teeth. He wished he could get a basin of cold water to wake up this drunk woman¡¯ ¡°Forget it. It¡¯s said that men are the same. I am not picky. You are not bad,¡± Cordelia giggled Cordeha was heavily drunk, but she wasn¡¯t like this when she was drunk before She would curl up under the quilt like a kitten and murmur softly She would never do anything presumptuous ¡°Come on. Give me your ount number¡± Cordelia shook her phone Why?¡± Eljah was puzzled. Cordelia smiled and patted him on the shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t pretend. I¡¯ll give you two hundred dors more than the market price, okay? Hurry up¡± Elijah immethately understood. Cordelia treated him as a gig. He suddenly grabbed Cordelia¡¯s waist. The look in his eyes became fatal and dangerous ¡°You are quite generous! Seems like you are a regr visitor.¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes were red. He stared at Cordelia¡¯s beautiful face and tried to fish for information. ¡°When did I have the chance to be a regr visitor?¡± Cordelia muttered. Elijah¡¯s face softened a little. He thought Cordelia didn¡¯t dare to do that. ¡°But it¡¯s different now. I¡¯m going to get a divorce Congratte me,¡± Cordelia said,ughing excitedly. ¡°I will be free!¡± ¡°What will you do after you are free? Go find that man and be with him?¡± Elijah used more strength as if he wanted to break her slender waist. Cordelia frowned and said, ¡°It¡¯s none of your business. Tell me how much it is, or I will pick someone This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. else!¡± Elijah gritted his teeth. ¡°Any price you like!¡± Cordelia paid 1,200 dors into his bank ount and muttered, ¡°Well, two hundred dors is a tip for you. Work hard. Don¡¯t bezy Do you hear me?¡± Elijah raised his eyebrows. ¡°How dare you?¡± Cordelia was bold. He must teach her a lesson He picked up Cordelia while cursing Seeing her fling her legs, he patte! her buttocks, ¡°Stop that, or I will have sex with you right in ¡°Boohoo What a fierce man I regret giving you a tip,¡± Cordelia cried angrily It was warm in the car, and Elijah¡¯s embrace was warmer. Not long after sitting in the car, Cordelia fell asleep. Elijah looked down at the delicate face in his arms and couldn¡¯t help touching it. It was still as soft as a baby. There were a few shocking scratches on Cordelia¡¯s long neck. Although some of them were covered with band-aids, Elijah could still see them His eyes darkened. He pursed his lips and looked out the window, lost in thought The car stopped at the entrance of the Maple Vi Eljali picked up Cordelia and walked toward the house ¡°Well, it¡¯s cold. Elijah said lightly. ¡°We will be home soon¡± He took off Cordelia¡¯s clothes expressionlessly and threw her into the bathtub ¡°Ah¡¯ Help, I can¡¯t swim!¡± As soon as Cordelia entered the water, she began to thrash around, sshing water everywhere. Ehjah¡¯s face darkened. His suit was wet by the water Cordelca was still ing around in the bathtub He unbuttoned his shirt irritably, quickly took off all his clothes, entered the bathtub, and trapped Cordelia in his armM He looked down at her There were drops of water on her eyshes. Her eyes were closed. Her eyshes trembled slightly, and she looked pitiful. Elijah swallowed, and his hands gradually slipped from her shoulders. He lowered his head and kissed Cordelia¡¯s slightly parted red lips. As he deepened his kiss, he felt hot all over and couldn¡¯t control himself Not long after, amidst the sound of water in the bathroom, low cries and soft begging could be heard from time to time. Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Chapter 32 You Are My Wife The sun shone warmly into the bedroom through the cracks in the curtains. Sensing movement around her, Cordelia slowly opened her eyes and saw the back of a familiar man. She suddenly opened her eyes wide, looked around, and found that she was in a familiar room. This was the ce where she had lived for three years, and she was very familiar with it. ¡°Elijah?¡± Hearing her voice, Elijah turned his head. His eyes instantly turned cold. ¡°What¡¯s that look in your eyes?¡° Cordelia knew that she lost control of her expression because she had a terrible hangover. She slowly sat up, rubbing her swollen temples. She felt flustered, but she pretended to be calm. ¡°Last night¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m very satisfied with your performancest night. I hope you will continue to work hard. I¡¯ll consider letting the Deleon family go,¡± Elijah said expressionlessly while wearing a tie. Cordelia¡¯s beautiful eyes widened in astonishment. She could hardly believe her ears. What did she dost night? God! It was so embarrassing! Seeing the nk expression on her face, Elijah smiled indistinctly. However, soon, he kept a straight face and warned, ¡°Cordelia, let me warn you onest time. Before we get a divorce, you are still my wife and have to behave yourself. Do you hear me?¡± ¡°Behave myself? Did I do something wrong?¡± Cordelia was at a loss. Was it because she drank too muchst night and did something bold to disgust Elijah? Or did he rake up the past again? Elijah sneered, ¡°Why don¡¯t you check your transfer records?¡± Cordelia looked at him suspiciously, took her phone with disbelief, and saw a transfer record of one thousand dors to a stranger And another transfer record of 1,200 dors to Elijah¡­ What did she do? Why couldn¡¯t she remember anything? Suddenly, there was a warm hand on top of her head. She raised her eyes and met Elijah¡¯s serious and sharp eyes. ¡°Remember, you are my wife, and your every move represents the Hansen family, Mrs. Hansen.¡± Cordelia bit her lip. She suddenly regretted getting drunk in a bad mood in the barst night. Something beyond her control happened, so it would be more difficult to get a divorce. Cordelia was upset. When she came to her senses, she was alone in the bedroom. She went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. She found that the band-aids on her body were reced with new ones, and the wound was dressed. But she didn¡¯t remember who did this for her. When she went to the cloakroom, she found that in the empty area where her clothes had been hung up before, there were several new ¡°Did Nora ce these clothes here?¡± Cordelia muttered, put on a random dress, and went downstairs. ¡°Mrs Hansen, Mrs Edith Hansen asked me to prepare this special food for you. Eat it while it¡¯s hot.¡± Cordelia was puzzled. After taking a bite, she knew what it was. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Wasn¡¯t this the fertility food that she made to reassure her inws? Just then, Elijah said in a cold voice, ¡°Have some more. Try to have a baby boy in the first attempt.¡± Elijah¡¯s tone was fine, but Cordelia thought it was harsh She raised her eyes and looked at Elijah sharply. ¡°Don¡¯t you think you should also eat some?¡± Elijah didn¡¯t say anything but looked at her indifferently. Chapter 33 Chapter 33 Chapter 33 I Just Want Him Cordelia red at Elijah. She lowered her head and continued to eat the food angrily. After Nora walked away with a smile, she immediately put down her fork She learned from Milo, a master of alternative medicine. How could she not know her condition? Therefore, the problem must he in Elijah. Maybe it was because his sperm survival rate was too low. Elijah slowly took the te from Cordelia and ate up the rest of the food with the fork she had just used. Cordelia was stunned. Elijah had never done this before Before she could recover from her shock, Elijah had finished the food and left. Cordelia stared nkly at the direction of the door and murmured, ¡°Our problem can¡¯t be solved by a baby¡­¡± The whole day, Cordelia was in a trance. When she thought about what happenedst night, she became irritable and in a bad mood. So, she skipped work and went to the cake shop downstairs to eat cakes, turning her anger into appetite. Suddenly, there was the sound of wheels. She looked sideways and saw Eva approaching her with a smile on her face. ¡°Mrs. Hansen, what a coincidence! Are you alone? Cordelia guessed that Eva should be with Elijah, or she would not have emphasized it Seeing that Cordelia was silent, Eva yed with the diamond ne around her neck and said, ¡°Is this ne beautiful? It is from the man who loves me the most.¡± She kept talking Cordelia said impatiently, ¡°Does it have something to do with me?¡± Eva became prouder. She continued, ¡°Mrs. Hansen, why haven¡¯t you divorced yet? Is it interesting to stay with a man who doesn¡¯t love you and wait for him to go back home all day long?¡± Cordelia sneered, ¡°You know quite a lot.¡± ¡°Of course, because your husband has been with me all the time. If I¡¯m in a good mood, I¡¯ll show mercy to you and let him go back to see you. If I don¡¯t agree, he will always be with me. Poor you.¡± Eva looked at Cordelia¡¯s beautiful face contemptuously. The more jealous she felt, the harsher her words became. ¡°Oh? Do you want me to say thank you?¡± Cordelia put away her sloppiness and looked coldly at the arrogant mistress in front of her. ¡°So what if he stays with you 24 hours a day? As long as we don¡¯t get a divorce, your rtionship can¡¯t Original content from N?velDrama.Org. be made public.¡± Unexpectedly, Cordelia was not provoked by Eva¡¯s words but became more aggressive. Eva¡¯s face changed suddenly, and she said mockingly, ¡°I don¡¯t care. I just want him!¡± Cordelia curled up her lips. ¡°Well then, return half of the money he spent on you to me. It is our As she spoke, Cordelia¡¯s eyes fell on Eva¡¯s neck Eva was shocked and immediately covered the ne around her neck. ¡°It was not Elijah who bought it for me. Don¡¯t try to take it Cordelia took out her phone. ¡°Ill know if I have a check. You¡¯d better disappear from my presence immediately, or once I find it out, I¡¯ll ask you to return the money!¡± Seeing Cordelia lower her head and start checking on her phone, Eva bit her lip and said unwillingly, ¡°Go ahead. Do you think I will be afraid of you?¡± Having said that, she had left nimbly on her electric wheelchair. Cordelia raised her eyes, staring nkly at Eva fleeing in a hurry. Her eyes became colder and colder. She was a little angry. She wouldn¡¯t let Eva get what she wanted! Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Chapter 34 An Unexpected Gift That night, Cordelia went back to the Maple Vi. She took all the supplies with her when she left, but this morning, she found that Nora had prepared new ones for her. Seeing her back, Nora was very happy and served her the fertility food after dinner. Cordelia finished it with a wry smile and then went back to the study to work When Elijah came back, as soon as he entered the door, he saw Nora stepping forward with a big smile on her face, pointing to the high heels on the ground and the second floor. ¡°Is Cordelia back?¡± Nora nodded and said with a smile, ¡°And she finished the fertility food. You finally coaxed her.¡± Coaxed her? Elijah changed his shoes expressionlessly and went upstairs to see Cordelia. When he went to the door of the study, he heard Cordelia¡¯s voice. ¡°Adain, this thing can¡¯t be done rashly. I hope you can be patient I.. Elijah¡¯s eyes became colder. Cordelia was talking on the phone when she saw Elijah walking in with a cold face. ¡°Adam, can I talk to you tomorrow? Okay. I have to hang up.¡± H Cordelia put down her phone and looked at Elijah ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Judging from Elijah¡¯s expression, it seemed that he came to ask what happened. ¡°Did you meet Eva this afternoon?¡± Elijah walked toward Cordelia slowly while asking Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. ¡°Um.¡± Cordelia remained calm. She wanted to see how Eva discredited her in front of Elijah again. ¡°She is like a child and speaks before she thinks. Don¡¯t take offense,¡± Elijah said seriously. Cordelia looked at Elijah and said with a light smile, ¡°I think Miss Lewis is quite honest.¡° It was not that Eva spoke before she thought. Instead, she had rehearsed it countless times in her mind. Otherwise, how could she upset Cordelia with every word she said? Elijah stepped forward and lifted Cordelia from the chair. Cordelia was shocked. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Elijah sat where she had been sitting before and ced her on hisp. The two were very close to each other. ¡°Eva is someone I must protect. If she makes you suffer, I¡¯d like to apologize to you on her behalf.¡± Elijah¡¯s tone was gentle, as if he realized what he owed Cordelia. But Cordelia didn¡¯t care She had investigated the past between Elijah and Eva, so his words were not difficult to understand. Cordeha thought Elijah also had feelings for Eva. Or did he do that knowingly? Suddenly, she felt that her car was itchy, and her whole body trembled. ¡°Elijah¡­¡± ¡°Not only do I apologize, but I will also make it up to you, okay?¡± Elijah said in a low, attractive voice in her ear. Cordelia avoided his kiss and said coldly, ¡°I don¡¯t want it.¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t seen it yet. How do you know you don¡¯t want it? Elijah chuckled as if he was sure she would like it. Under Cordelia¡¯s puzzled eyes, he reached out and took out a delicately packaged box from his bag. Cordelia was knowledgeable. She knew the logo on the box. The jewelry of this brand was the most famous among domestic products. The designers were from abroad Ordinary people needed to ce customization orders half a year in advance ording to Elijah¡¯s status, he might have to ce the order three months in advance. Three months ago, Elijah was not as interested in Cordelia as he was now. Therefore, Cordelia doubted the original receiver of this gift. When she was thinking wildly, Elijah opened the velvet box. Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Chapter 35 You Are Even-handed Inside the box was a dazzling diamond ne and a pair of diamond earrings. Even though Cordelia had no interest in jewelry, she was attracted by their beauty. Designed by international masters, they were attractive. Cordelia thought they should have a market value of at least tens of millions of dors. ¡°Let me put them on you.¡± With that said, Elijah picked up the ne. However, in the next second, his hand was held down. Although Eva¡¯s ne was much paler than this one, Cordelia was still in a bad mood. Cordelia looked at Elijah vigntly and said, ¡°You are even-handed, huh? You just gave Eva a ne this afternoon, and now, you give me another one to coax me.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I?¡± Elijah said as if he did the right thing, ¡°Eva liked that ne and borrowed money from me to buy it. I couldn¡¯t refuse.¡± So he lent the house and money to Eva. Did he think he could disassociate himself from Eva by saying that? While talking, Elijah put the ne and earrings on Cordelia. Cordelia had smooth skin and small earlobes. This set of jewelry suited her perfectly. ¡°Amazing,¡± Elijah praised generously, ¡°Only you are worthy of them!¡± Tonight, Elijah seemed to be quite sweet. Although Cordelia still felt a little ufortable, she had no reason to refuse his gift. Even if she sold it, she wouldn¡¯t suffer losses, right? What was more, since she came back, she didn¡¯t intend to worsen her rtionship with Elijah. Eva was too arrogant. Cordelia suddenly didn¡¯t want to stay idle. If she walked away, Eva would be more unscrupulous. Cordelia lowered her eyes, concealed the coldness in her eyes, and rested her hand on Elijah¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Thank you.¡± Elijah stroked her hair gently. ¡°Eva won¡¯t stay in Beilve City for too long. When her condition stabilizes, she will go abroad to continue recuperating.¡± He meant to say that he hoped Cordelia could be patient. However, Cordelia was more sober than ever. Even without Eva, there would be other mistresses. Elijah didn¡¯t like Cordelia at all. Their marriage WO end soor sooner orter. Cordelia just had to wait for a chance. Elijah flirted with Cordelia in the study before she urged him to go to the bathroom to take a shower. After that, the two went to bed together and turned off the light. But they wouldn¡¯t sleep right away. Not long after, Elijah put his arm around Cordelia¡¯s waist. Without saying anything, he began to kiss the back of her neck while whispering her name. Cordelia frowned in the dark, enjoying the forey. When both of them were aroused, Elijah¡¯s phone rang. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. He reached out, but Cordelia grabbed it first. After hanging up the phone quickly, Cordelia put one hand around his neck and whispered in his ear, ¡°Can you turn off the phone?¡± Her voice was ttering, indicating her excitement. Elijah was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled, ¡°Okay. I will turn it off as you said.¡± Then, the two continued to enjoy the moment. After being oversexed for two consecutive days, Cordelia couldn¡¯t bear it anymore. So, the next day, she gave herself a day off and stayed in the Maple Vi. Unexpectedly, in the afternoon, she received a call from Mae. ¡°Cordelia, tell the security guard who I am. He doesn¡¯t let me in!¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes turned cold. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Cordelia¡¯s Secrets Mae¡¯s proud voice came from the phone. As usual, she thought she deserved it. ¡°Oh, I miss you, so Ie to see you,¡± Mae said coquettishly. Cordelia refused, ¡°Go back to thepany to work.¡± Realizing that Cordelia was about to hang up, Mae hurriedly said, ¡°Cordelia, I brought Mom along. Mom said she wanted to apologize to you.¡± Apologized? Cordelia¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. She wanted to see how Janice, who was always arrogant, condescended to apologize to the daughter she despised. Ten minutester, Janice and Mae came in. However, Cordelia didn¡¯t let them into the house but received them in the yard. ¡°Cordelia, Elijah helped solve the problem of Kevin¡¯spany. I¡­ I am here to apologize to you.¡± Janice knew when to eat humble pie and when to hold her head high. She bowed to Cordelia and apologized nicely. Mae helped to smooth things over. ¡°Cordelia, Mom knows she¡¯s wrong. Please forgive her, okay? Please!¡± Cordelia watched Janice and Mae acting coldly. When they finished speaking, she said, ¡°Apology epted, but Mrs. Janice Deleon, what I told you that day still counts.¡± Janice understood what Cordelia was talking about, so she smiled and said, ¡°Cordelia, I know you¡¯re angry. Give me a chance, okay?¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve got what you want, cherish it! From the moment you offended me on the street, our This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. rtionship ended!¡± After all, apart from giving birth to her after ten months of pregnancy, Janice didn¡¯t fulfill any responsibility to Cordelia. Janice became a little anxious. ¡°You damn girl, you be arrogant because you have someone to support you, right? You know what? Without the support of our family, you will be kicked out by the Hansen family sooner orter!¡± Mae chimed in, ¡°Right. Cordelia, apart from being Mrs. Hansen, what else do you have? Don¡¯t be ignorant. Only we are your family forever!¡± Family? Cordelia was amused by Mae¡¯s words. She had worked hard to turn them into her family, but they treated her as a family member only when they needed her. When did they really treat her as a family member? ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Even if I am kicked out by the Hansen family, I will still be a rich divorced woman. Mind your own business and leave me alone. Bye. I won¡¯t see you off,¡± Cordelia said coldly. Janice¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°You are ungrateful and cruel. What good will it do you to break off with us? Are you not afraid that I will tell everyone what you did?¡± Cordelia frowned. ¡°What did I do?¡± Janice stepped forward with a smile and grabbed Cordelia¡¯s wrist. ¡°It seems that your grandma didn¡¯t tell you something. When you were 14 years old, you slept with a man¡­¡± Suddenly, Mae stepped forward and covered Janice¡¯s mouth. ¡°Mom, stop that.¡± ¡°It seems that you know a lot of Cordelia¡¯s secrets. Why don¡¯t you tell me about them?¡± Elijah slowly walked in from the door. His eyes were cold and stern, and he was not as gentle and nice as he used to be. He looked at Janice and Mae with his sharp eyes as he raised his voice. ¡°Tell me.¡± Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Not Necessary Janice was so frightened that she lost her wits. Just now, she put her foot in her mouth when she revealed the secret. She swore in front of her mother that she could not tell anyone this secret. In exchange, Cordelia married into the Hansen family, and she and the Deleon family were the direct beneficiaries. ¡°Elijah, I was angered by Cordelia and talked nonsense. Don¡¯t take it to heart,¡± Janice exined anxiously. Cordelia looked at Janice indifferently. It was fine if she didn¡¯t exin, but what she said made it. Original content from N?velDrama.Org. worse. Cordelia didn¡¯t do that. At least, she didn¡¯t remember that she did that. It was purely Janice¡¯s nonsense. Elijah looked at Janice and then at Mae with cold eyes. No one knew what he was thinking. He didn¡¯t say anything. ¡°I have apologized to Cordelia as you asked. Can we go?¡± Janice could hardly breathe and looked at Elijah nervously. Mae was also frightened by Elijah¡¯s aura just now. Now, she shrank beside Janice, not daring to say a word. Elijah nced at Cordelia. Her face was pale. It seemed that she didn¡¯t want to talk to Janice and Mae, so he waved to them. ¡°You can go.¡± Janice breathed a sigh of relief and dragged Mae away. Elijah walked over to Cordelia, put his arm around her shoulders, and walked back with her in his arms. After entering the door, changing shoes, and taking off his coat, Elijah went upstairs without questioning Cordelia. But Cordelia couldn¡¯t let it go. After all, this matter involved her grandma, her only rtive and the person she cared about most. She didn¡¯t want Elijah to misunderstand, even in the slightest. So she tried to calm herself down and went upstairs to the study. ¡°Elijah, I want to exin to you what happened just now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not necessary.¡± Elijah looked down at the document without raising his head. ¡°It¡¯s not a big Cordelia frowned. ¡°My mother talked nonsense.¡± Elijah put down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and looked at her indifferently. ¡°Since she talked nonsense, you don¡¯t need to exin it, do you?¡± Cordelia staggered. She became more embarrassed. She felt that Elijah didn¡¯t believe her. That being the case, she had nothing to say. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Cordelia smiled bitterly, turned around, and left in panic. Elijah frowned, ignored her, and continued to work with his head down untilte at night. Around 11 o¡¯clock, Cordelia heard that Elijah had left. She was worried all night. At that moment, she got the answer. Elijah gave her the answer with what he did. After turning off the light, Cordelia tossed and turned and gradually fell asleep. At noon the next day, Cordelia wanted to ask Elijah if he would go home for dinner, but she couldn¡¯t get through. So she sent a message to Elijah but failed. Seeing the red exmation mark, Cordelia was stunned. Just then, Milo called her. She immediately calmed herself down, smiled, and greeted Milo. ¡°Cordelia, how are you doing recently? Does Elijah treat you well?¡± Cordelia¡¯s nose twitched. She didn¡¯t know how to answer Milo. However, it was this short pause that made Milo feel something acutely. ¡°Did he bully you?¡± Milo¡¯s tone suddenly became serious. ¡°No, Milo. I¡¯m fine.¡± Cordelia smiled wryly. Milo snorted coldly, ¡°Really? I heard he looked for famous doctors to treat a woman¡¯s legs. Is there such a thing?¡± Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Help Elijah visited many famous doctors? Needless to say, he was trying to help Eva find a doctor. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. ¡°Yes,¡± Cordelia said truthfully. ¡°What¡¯s his rtionship with that woman? Did he cheat on you?¡± Milo asked seriously. Cordelia was silent for a moment. They would get a divorce. It was a big thing. If Milo intervened, they would divorce faster. However, Milo had been very nice to her all these years and imparted all he had learned in his life to her. He had been good enough to her. She didn¡¯t want to make him worried. After all, Milo was over eighty years old. So Cordelia said, ¡°No.¡± At least until now, Cordelia had not found any evidence of Elijah¡¯s cheating. After Milo heard her denial, his tone rxed a bit. ¡°Cordelia, although your grandma died, it¡¯s not like you don¡¯t have a family anymore. Remember, I will always be your family member,¡± Milo said earnestly. Cordelia¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°I will keep it in mind, Milo.¡± After Cordelia hung up the phone, it took quite a time for her to calm down. That night, she didn¡¯t go home on time. She sat alone in the office, overlooking the lights of the city, feeling depressed. At about 10 o¡¯clock, Nora called her, ¡°Mrs. Hansen, Mr. Hansen asked why you haven¡¯te back. yet.¡± ¡°Has he gone back?¡± Cordelia asked. ¡°Ah, well, no.¡± Cordeliaughed at herself inwardly. Elijah had blocked her number. She didn¡¯t know what she was expecting ¡°Nora, I have to work overtime tonight, so I won¡¯t go back.¡± After speaking, she hung up. That vi was so luxurious. Cordelia lived there for three years, but she never felt that it was her home. She got up and left thepany, about to go back to her small apartment. She took a taxi. As soon as she got in the car, she was greeted by a strong smell. She looked up at the driver, who was wearing a hat and mask, revealing his malicious eyes. Cordelia opened the window casually and breathed in the fresh air, which made her feel a little. more Just then, Adam called her, ¡°Cordelia, Eason has gone to Beilve City.¡± ¡°Really? When?¡± Cordelia was surprised. Among the four richest young men in Grant City, she was most familiar with Adam. She had only chatted with the richest Eason Hond on social software but had never met him. ¡°He has set off. He should contact you tomorrow.¡± The two chatted for a while before hanging up. Cordelia noticed that the driver was driving on the wrong route to a far-away ce. So she shouted, ¡°Stop! Where are you driving to? Stop now.¡± The driver suddenly mmed on the brakes. Cordelia was caught off guard and hit her head on the ss beside her, causing her to see stars. However, before she came to her senses, the driver opened the door of the back seat in an attempt. to rape her. During the fight, Cordelia kicked the driver¡¯s private parts and kicked him out of the car. The driver curled up on the ground and screamed in pain, but Cordelia didn¡¯t care. She ran desperately, wanting to get away from the man who wanted to rape her as far as possible, Just then, her work phone rang in her pocket. Trembling, she took out the phone and answered it. Elijah¡¯s impatient voice came from the phone. ¡°Cordelia, you don¡¯t go home at night, and I couldn¡¯t get through to you. What are you doing?¡± Cordelia tremblingly said, ¡°Help¡­ Help!¡± Chapter 39 Chapter 39 Chapter 39 You Know Many Men There was a dead silence on the other end of the phone. An hourter, Cordelia was sitting on the bed in the emergency room of the hospital. The doctor dressed the wound on her arm, covered it with gauze, and gave her a tetanus injection. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. The driver was arrested. The policemen made a record and left. After the doctor, the nurse, and the policemen left, Elijah came to Cordelia, grabbed her shoulders, and held her in his arms. Cordelia caught a whiff of his perfume. She knew that it was Eva¡¯s favorite brand. She struggled but immediately touched her wound. She let out a cry of pain and then calmed down. ¡°Why are you getting angry with me again?¡± Elijah¡¯s tone was very gentle, as if he was coaxing her patiently. ¡°What do you think?¡± Cordelia looked away, not looking at Elijah. Elijah raised his eyebrows. ¡°Are you really angry? Why?¡± Cordelia looked for her phone and found that her personal phone was missing, so she stopped talking. Elijah was helpless. He took out her personal phone from his pocket and gave it to her. ¡°The police found it on the scene. Did you give up your life just because you were angry with me?¡± As Elijah teased her, Cordelia felt more wronged, tears streaming down her cheeks. Thinking of the shocking few minutes just now, she trembled unconsciously. Elijah held her tightly, caressed her, and whispered, ¡°It¡¯s all over. It¡¯s okay. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that you were so powerful. You almost made that driver disabled.¡± ¡°Elijah, why did you block my number?¡± Cordelia suddenly raised her voice and asked, ¡°What are you dissatisfied with me? Tell me.¡± Elijah was taken aback. He took out his phone from his pocket and found that Cordelia¡¯s number was blocked. He was puzzled at first, and then his eyes suddenly turned cold. ¡°Maybe it was an operation error.¡± Cordelia sneered. Elijah must be kidding. Struggling out of his arms, she said coldly, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. I¡¯m going to sleep.¡± ¡°Okay. Good night.¡± As Elijah said, he got up and went to the sofa beside him. His eyes were dull and full of mixed emotions. Cordelia didn¡¯t look at him. She closed her eyes and soon fell into a deep sleep. The next morning, when Cordelia woke up, Elijah had left. As soon as she picked up her phone, she received Eason¡¯s call. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯m now in Beilve City.¡± ¡°I know, but I can¡¯t meet you now. I¡¯m in the hospital.¡± Cordelia lowered her head, looked at her bandaged arm, and smiled helplessly. Eason¡¯s tone suddenly became serious. He asked her about the address and rushed over after a while. When the tall Eason walked in from the door, Cordelia was stunned. This man had deep eyes, a high nose, and full lips. His cold and solemn aura made people scared. Cordelia thought for a fleeting moment that his eyes seemed familiar. ¡°I¡¯m Eason Hond.¡± Eason¡¯s voice was attractive. He spoke in a formal tone. ¡°Mr. Hond.¡± Cordelia smiled at him. Unfortunately, the first time she met the legendary Eason, she was in such an embarrassing state. ¡°Just call me Eason.¡± Eason looked at Cordelia intently. ¡°When you go to Grant City, you can give each of us a number.¡± Cordelia was amused by his words. She didn¡¯t expect Eason to tell cold jokes despite his serious. look. ¡°Do youe to Beilve City to talk business?¡± ¡°No¡­¡± Before Eason could answer, Elijah¡¯s cool voice came from the door. ¡°Iloney, you know many men.¡± Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Show Off Cordelia never expected that Elijah would appear suddenly. He came in with breakfast in his hand and put it on the table next to Cordelia. ¡°Babe, eat it while it¡¯s hot,¡± Elijah said, picked up the food, and fed her. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. ¡°Well¡­ I can do it myself.¡± ¡°Your right arm is injured. It¡¯s inconvenient. Let me feed you,¡± Elijah said as he served her carefully with a serious expression. If it wasn¡¯t for Eason standing beside, Cordelia might be grateful to Elijah. It was a pity that this damn man was just showing off in front of Eason. Cordelia thought that Eason would leave, but she didn¡¯t expect that Eason was sitting still and had no intention of leaving at all. Seeing Elijah¡¯s face getting darkened, Cordelia said, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to thepany today? There seems to be a regr meeting on Friday, right?¡±. ¡°I am¡­ leaving.¡± Judging from his tone, Elijah seemed dissatisfied. However, Cordelia didn¡¯t care. This damn man had been very tolerant toward himself and Eva, but he was strict with Cordelia. He was two-faced. ¡°Have a good rest. I¡¯lle to apany you after I get off work.¡± As he said that, Elijah nted a kiss on Cordelia¡¯s forehead as if no one else was there. Cordelia stared at Elijah¡¯s back in a daze, then heard Eason cough lightly, ¡°Your husband¡­ is interesting.¡± Eason made a veiled remark. Cordelia guessed that he wanted to say that Elijah was thick-skinned. ¡°Let¡¯s go on. What are you doing in Beilve City?¡± Cordelia asked. ¡°I¡¯m here to see Mr. Carter,¡± Eason replied cheerfully. Cordelia understood. Since Eason made this trip on purpose, he must have something important to discuss with Milo, and it should have nothing to do with saving someone¡¯s life. ¡°If there is anything I can help with, just let me know.¡± Cordelia smiled. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. The pharmaceuticalpany that Eason was in charge of in Grant City paid Cordelia a very high dividend every year. Her status as a consultant was merely nominal. Since she joined thepany, she had never worried about it. She gave Adam¡¯s sister, who had an epileptic seizure, first aid. From then on, she began to have contact with the four richest young men in Grant City. ¡°There is something.¡± Eason said lightly. ¡°What is it?¡± Cordelia looked at him curiously. ¡°You can talk to me about any difficulties. Don¡¯t make yourself suffer,¡± Eason said seriously. Cordelia was stunned, thought about the meaning of his words for a long time, and said with at smile, ¡°Okay, I will.¡± Elijah told Cordelia in the morning that he woulde after he got off work, but he didn¡¯te after nine o¡¯clock at night. Cordelia guessed that Elijah went to apany Eva again. When she opened the social software, she saw Eva pretending to be poor. In the picture, there was a dinner on the table. [I¡¯m good. I will have a nice dinner when I am alone.] There were manyfortingments below, many of which were left by the people Cordelia was familiar with and Elijah¡¯s friends. Oh? Did they regard Eva as Elijah¡¯s second wife? At that moment, Elijah walked in while talking on the phone. ¡°Mr. Carter ignored me. Did you make a mistake about his preferences? Ben, check it again.¡± Ben said something, and Elijah¡¯s face darkened immediately, ¡°There was another person there when I arrived. Mr. Carter was very kind to that person. I don¡¯t think it has anything to do with personality. There must be something wrong.¡± The two chatted for a while before hanging up the phone. Putting away his phone, Elijah held Cordelia¡¯s hand. ¡°I had something to do, so I¡¯mte. How do you feel today?¡± Chapter 41 Chapter 41 Chapter 41 Stay Away From Him Cordelia lowered her eyes absent-mindedly. ¡°All the test results are avable. It¡¯s just a skin trauma. The doctor said that I could be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.¡± ¡°Good to know that.¡± The two were silent for a while. ¡°Cordelia, how did you know Eason?¡± Elijah asked suddenly. ¡°Do you know him?¡± Cordelia was surprised. Elijah couldn¡¯t admit that he checked Eason¡¯s information, so he said, ¡°He is very famous in the business world of Grant City.¡± ¡°I knew him through Adam. They have a very good rtionship.¡± 111 Elijah was very sensitive about their rtionship, so Cordelia deliberately avoided it. 12 ¡°He is veryplicated. Stay away from him in the future,¡± Elijah warned in a cold tone. 111 Cordelia pursed her lips and remained silent. 121 1 ¡°I am talking to you. Do you hear me?¡± Elijah askedamhappily when he didn¡¯t get a response. !? Cordelia responded perfunctorily. Elijah let go of her hand in a bad mood. At that moment, his phone rang again. He got up and went out to answer it. Cordelia nced at Elijah¡¯s back at the door, pulled the quilt indifferently,y down, and fell asleep. From what he said on the phone with Ben just now, he was refused when he asked Milo to treat Eva. If Cordelia¡¯s guess was correct, Eason should have been there at the time, and Elijah was embarrassed after he was rejected by Milo. Humph¡­ It was touching that Elijah looked for famous doctors to treat Eva. If he was sick, Cordelia would do the This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. same for him. No wonder Eva was willing to be his mistress to repay his kindness. Cordelia was discharged from the hospital the next day. Because of the injury, she stopped all work and recuperated at home. When Edith learned that Cordelia was injured, she went to see her and brought her many supplements. ¡°I¡¯ve heard about what happened to your family. You are free to make any decisions, but I want to remind you, don¡¯t let your grandpa know,¡± Edith said in a serious tone. ¡°I know,¡± Cordelia responded obediently, but she knew that Gideon disliked her more and more. ¡°Also, Cordelia, has Ottilie contacted you?¡± Edith asked suddenly. Cordelia knew that since Edith asked this question, she must have known, so she said calmly, ¡°Yes, I gave her a hand.¡± At the same time, she added inwardly, ¡°And I lost 100 million dors.¡± She almost got her wish for a divorce. She was just a step away! Edith sighed, ¡°She is lovestruck and stubborn. Try to contact her less. Don¡¯t get yourself into. trouble.¡± Cordelia nodded obediently. ¡°Wait! Edith knew about Ottilie¡¯s contact with me, so Elijah should have known about it long ago, right? Therefore, he should know that I failed to go to the Courthouse for divorce on time that day because I was helping Ottilie save her child! However, he never mentioned it. Now, he didn¡¯t even give me the chance to divorce.¡± After seeing off Edith, Cordelia was depressed and slumped on the sofa, feeling sad about the 100 million dors she had lost. Elijah came back early that night, but he was still very busy and was on the phone all the time. ¡°Mr. Carter has agreed to treat Eva, but he wants his apprentice to do it. His apprentice will give a reply in three days.¡± Cordelia, who was lying on the sofa, frowned suddenly with a bad feeling. She turned over, took out her phone, and nced at it. Sure enough, there was a message from Milo¡¯s assistant. [Sunshine Caf¨¦, 9 p.m. three dayster.] 7 Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Are You Sure Let Me Go? Cordelia understood that Milo wanted to support her. She thought for a long time, wondering if she should confess her identity to Elijah. At this moment, Imogen sent her a message: [Cordelia, don¡¯t me me for not reminding you. You are too low-key, and everyone in the circle thinks Eva is Elijah¡¯s wife. You see.] A screenshot of the group chat followed it. Some of those nicknamed Cordelia were familiar with, and some didn¡¯t. But everyone regarded Eva as Elijah¡¯s wife and ttered her in various ways. The most important thing was that Elijah was also in the group. And he didn¡¯t exin, obviously conniving Eva¡¯s behavior. But Cordelia, the genuine ¡°Mrs. Hansen,¡± was excluded. Looking at the screenshot sent by Imogen, Cordelia clenched her fingers tightly and her gaze cold. Seeing that she didn¡¯t respond for a long time, the impatient Imogen sent another message: [Do you want me to drag you into the group?] Cordelia replied quickly: [No.] Imogen immediately sent an emoji of beating her chest, as if she felt wronged for her. Cordelia knew Imogen was doing it for her, so she rarely said a high-profile big talk. Cordelia said: [I will let Elijah bring me into their circle!] The following day, Elijah went out early. Cordelia took her time, got stuck, and showed up at the door of the caf¨¦¡¯s box at nine o¡¯clock sharp. ¡°Elijah, this doctor is too unpunctual. It is boring to wait for him.¡± Eva¡¯s coquettish voice came from inside the room. Then Elijah¡¯s deep voice sounded, coaxing patiently, ¡°Be patient.¡± Cordelia immediately opened the door. She saw Eva leaning against Elijah¡¯s body. And the two were very close. So, they must sit together in such arge room, right? Cordelia lowered her head to control her temperature. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Many things had happened recently, which made her less confident in controlling her temper. And she was afraid that she would lose her temper in public one day. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Elijah frowned, looking at the woman who approached calmly. Eva rolled her eyes and said, ¡°Cordelia, did you misunderstand? Elijah and I came here to do business. Why did youe here, too? You don¡¯t trust Elijah too much, do you?¡± While speaking, Elijah had already stood up, walked towards Cordelia with big strides, pulled her wrist, and walked out. ¡°Youe out with me.¡± Cordeliazily let him pull, and the two came to the box door together. Elijah said seriously, ¡°Cordelia, have I indulged you too much recently? You have gone too far.¡± Cordelia looked at him expressionlessly, without saying a word, but felt chills in her heart. What did this man do to her? She just didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Look at your questioning tone. Maybe, in your heart, I was just such a dodder flower, and I couldn¡¯t live without you.¡± Seeing that she didn¡¯t speak, Elijah said impatiently, ¡°Okay, I still have things to do. I don¡¯t bother to argue with you, and you can go.¡± After saying that, he turned around and wanted to return to the box. ¡°Mr. Hansen, are you sure you want to let me go?¡± Cordelia said quietly. Elijah¡¯s hand that pushed the door paused, turned to look at her, and then nced at the time. It was already five past nine, and Milo¡¯s apprentice hadn¡¯te yet. And Cordelia had just arrived at nine o¡¯clock¡­ ¡°Are you Mr. Carter¡¯s apprentice? Miss Carter?¡± Cordelia slightly hooked her lips. ¡°Yes, I am Evie Carter. Can I enter now?¡± Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Chapter 43 I Want to Support You! Evie was the name given to her by Milo after Cordelia became his apprentice. Elijah was stunned for a moment, then immediately came back to his senses. He politely pleased her to enter. Seeing that Elijah brought Cordelia back again, Eva looked unhappy. ¡°Elijah¡­¡± ¡°Eva, this is Miss Carter,¡± Elijah introduced. ¡°What?¡± Eva¡¯s eyes widened, and she looked at Cordelia incredulously. ¡°Cordelia, you don¡¯t need to be like this. The apprentice of the master of alternative medicine, not just anyone can pretend to be.¡± This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Milo¡¯s order, do you think I want toe?¡± Cordelia had tried her best to control her temper, but she still couldn¡¯t help it now. She didn¡¯t even want to look at Eva, and she looked directly at Elijah. ¡°Since Miss Lewis doesn¡¯t trust me, I¡¯ll let it go!¡± Elijah squeezed the center of his eyebrows and said hastily, ¡°Eva just didn¡¯t know that Mr. Carter¡¯s apprentice was you. It is not that she didn¡¯ trust you.¡± Cordelia looked at the two people in front of her coldly. One was keeping affectation, and the other. was unconditionally mollycoddling. They were well suited to each other. ¡°Okay. Just tell me whether you want me to check your legs out. Please hurry up. My time is precious, and I don¡¯t have time to spend here with you,¡± Cordelia said impatiently. ¡°No!¡± Eva blurted out. ¡°Yes!¡± Elijah¡¯s voice was higher than hers, and he said firmly. Cordelia suddenlyughed. ¡°You two are humorous.¡± After speaking, Cordelia stood up and left. ¡°Eva, you are too nonsense!¡± Elijah gave Eva a cold look, stood up, and chased after Cordelia. Eva¡¯s voice came from behind Elijah with a crying voice. ¡°I would rather not stand up for the rest of my life than Cordelia to treat for me!¡± Elijah didn¡¯t care about taking care of Eva¡¯s emotions at all, and he chased downstairs and grabbed Cordelia. ¡°Let go,¡± Cordelia said coldly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Elijah immediately restrained his evil spirit and said with a correct attitude, ¡°Cordelia, don¡¯t go.¡± ¡°Mr. Hansen, since you have spent so much finding Milo, you should know the rules of our business. We can¡¯t do it if the patient is unwilling,¡± Cordelia said seriously, with a businesslike attitude. ¡°I understand. I will persuade Eva to ept it. Please give us another chance,¡± Elijah said sincerely. Cordelia smiled coldly. ¡°Depend on my mood!¡± After saying these words, Cordelia left without hesitation. Elijah looked at her handsome back. And his gaze was as deep as the sea, as if it contained various emotions. ¡°Cordelia, Evie¡­¡± Sitting in the taxi and away from the caf¨¦, Cordelia rxed. She casually took out her phone and called Milo. Soon, a sonorous voice came from over there. ¡°Cordelia! Have you checked that girl?¡± ¡°No. Something happened today, so I didn¡¯t check her,¡± Cordelia said truthfully. ¡°It is okay. That brat from the Hansen family will beg you sooner orter,¡± Milo was not worried. and said calmly. ¡°Milo, did you do it on purpose? You deliberately arranged for me to see a doctor for her.¡± Cordelia¡¯s tone was resentful and coquettish. ¡°Hahaha! Sure, I want to support you!¡± Miloughed heartily. ¡°Thank you, Milo. You are the best for me.¡± Cordelia smiled sweetly. ¡°Cordelia, that brat put in much effort to get me to treat that girl¡¯s illness, and you have to think. more about yourself. You have to ask them what you should ask for, understand?¡± Milo told her earnestly. ¡°I understand, Milo.¡± Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Chapter 44 You Are Not Allowed to Leave Coming out of the bathroom at night, Cordelia bumped into a hug that smelled of alcohol. A man¡¯s low voice came from above her head. ¡°Babe, I miss you so much.¡± Cordelia counted the days and guessed that the man might be hungry for sex, so she said, ¡°I¡¯m on my period.¡± Elijah was taken aback, then chuckled, ¡°Little fool.¡± This doting tone made her feel dazed for a while. He was realistic and heartless. Cordelia pushed him away coldly and said, ¡°Go and take a bath!¡± So, the man obediently went to take a bath. Soon, finishing showering, Elijah turned off the light and went to sleep. And unexpectedly, he did not mention Eva¡¯s medical treatment. From her perspective, Cordelia didn¡¯t want to treat Eva¡¯s legs. Why should Cordelia cure Eva and give Eva more chances to scramble for her husband? But the doctors were kind. Besides, it was Milo¡¯s good intentions, and she had no reason to refuse. Men were the most unreliable. She might as well follow Milo¡¯s advice and strive for more benefits for herself. Suddenly, she felt Elijah turn over. He circled her from behind and murmured like a babble, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t move around, and I¡¯ll just hug you. While speaking, his lips touched the back of Cordelia¡¯s neck several times, causing her whole body to feel numb, as if electrified. The scorching heat from his breath sprayed on Cordelia¡¯s neck, making her want to escape. ¡°Elijah¡­¡± Cordelia bit her lip. Her eyes were extraordinarily bright in the darkness. ¡°Cordelia, how many things have you kept from me?¡± Elijah asked in a whisper. Cordelia¡¯s heart was beating wildly. She had indeed revealed too many secrets during this time. After a long time, she said coldly, ¡°A woman with a secret is more attractive.¡¯ Elijah chuckled, ¡°Okay.¡± He stopped asking, and gradually, his breathing became even. He fell asleep. Only then did Cordelia slowly ease her tense body, and it took a long time before she fell into a deep sleep. For several days, Elijah only stayed at hispany and home, like a family-oriented husband. And about treating Eva, he never mentioned it again. Cordelia didn¡¯t expect him to be so calm. But after thinking about it, it might be Eva who wouldn¡¯t be willing to cooperate.. It was best not to ept her treatment. And it was even better to find others! That night, Cordelia and Elijah were about to go to bed when his phone rang suddenly. Cordelia nced at the caller. It was Eva, who had been silent for a long time. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Elijah, I¡¯m having a nightmare. And I¡¯m so scared. Can youe and apany me?¡± Eva wailed through the receiver. Elijah nced at Cordelia at the side and said, ¡°You ask Hazel to apany you, and I¡¯m going to sleep.¡± Hazel was Eva¡¯s friend. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Cordelia guessed they must have quarreled recently, and Elijah¡¯s attitude towards Eva was not as nervous and doting as before. He might be using cold violence to force Eva to agree to treatment. But why did he act in front of her? She didn¡¯t want to see that, okay? ¡°Elijah, are you still angry with me? I know I was wrong¡­ Hearing Eva constantly acting coquettishly on the other end of the phone, Cordelia finally couldn¡¯t help it. So she leaned in front of the phone, deliberately softened her voice, and said delicately, ¡°Honey, hurry up. You took off all my clothes. Are you not responsible for me?¡± There was a dead silence on both ends of the phone for a while. Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Are You Sure? After a long time, Eva seemed angry and said, ¡°Okay, then I won¡¯t bother you!¡± After finishing speaking, she hung up the phone. Elijah looked at Cordelia quietly and raised his eyebrows slightly. ¡°Have I taken off all your clothes?¡± Cordelia turned over and ignored him. Moving his eyes, Elijah stopped asking, turned off the light, and fell asleep. In the middle of the night, Elijah¡¯s phone rang again, and it was a strange female voice. ¡°Mr. Hansen, Eva took it to heart andmitted suicide, shedding much blood. Come here quickly¡­¡± Cordelia heard Elijah get up and leave immediately. And the sound of a car engine came from outside not long after. At this moment, Cordelia admired Eva. She was hard on herself! The following day, Elijah came back. Cordelia had just had breakfast and was about to go to work. Seeing the man¡¯s gloomy face, she asked, ¡°Is Eva okay?¡± ¡°Do you want her to be okay?¡± Elijah didn¡¯t answer but asked. Cordelia was stunned for a moment, then turned around and left. ¡°Suit yourself.¡± Elijah pulled her back. ¡°Cordelia, Eva has been in a wheelchair all year round and cannot walk. Her psychological problems are already serious, and she cannot stand the stimtion.¡± ¡°You mean it is my fault for her suicide?¡± Cordelia asked coldly. ¡°I¡¯m just reminding you.¡± Elijah was a little tired. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Cordelia originally nned to leave but wanted to talk to Elijah instead. ¡°Elijah, I don¡¯t care what kind of fetters between you. It is your business. If you worry about her, you can divorce me and marry her home. And how you love her is your business. Just let me go, okay?¡± Elijah¡¯s expression suddenly changed as he heard she had brought up divorce again. ¡°Cordelia, here we go again. Do you think that divorce is just a joke? Will we divorce when you say divorce? Who are you thinking about in such a hurry to get a divorce?¡± in the middle of the night because of a phone call, right? Elijah, you are unreasonable!¡± Suddenly, Elijah pulled her wrist, vigorously sped her into his arms, and hugged her tightly. Rather than hugging her, it was more like restraining her and preventing her from running away. Cordelia heard the rapid breathing and heartbeat of the man¡¯s chest. And this time, both of them. were very angry. ¡°Cordelia, I didn¡¯te back to quarrel with you,¡± Elijah¡¯s tone softened, and he exined. Cordelia had already calmed down. ¡°There is a reception tonight, and you can go with me, huh?¡± Elijah said kindly. Cordelia was a little surprised and looked up at him. ¡°Are you sure? Are you afraid that I will embarrass you?¡± Cordelia remembered that in the past, Lamia minded that she grew up in the countryside and acted likes she was not presentable. Of course, Elijah didn¡¯t refute it and acquiesced. ¡°My grandma chose you as my wife, so you must be excellent. Besides, will you embarrass yourself?¡± Elijah asked. Cordelia lowered her head, putting away the shing emotions. This man seemed to have a different attitude towards her since he discovered she was Evie. If she was still the unknown Cordelia from before, would he take the initiative to show her to the public? ¡°So, you want me to apany you as Mrs. Hansen?¡± Cordelia asked knowingly. ¡°Otherwise?¡± Elijah frowned. ¡°Oh¡­ it is nothing. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t embarrass you.¡± After finishing speaking, Cordelia was as flexible as a fish and fled from Elijah¡¯s embrace instantly. When he returned to his senses, his arms were already empty. That soft woman who always carried afortable fragrance had long since disappeared. Elijah looked towards the door, and his eyes gradually deepened. Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Eason Came This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. In the evening, Cordelia returned to the Maple Vi and changed her professional suit. In the cloakroom, Elijah had already prepared a mermaid evening dress for her. It was bright sky blue, and the fabric was sparkling, which was terrific. This time, this man had a good vision. Cordelia called Nora over. Changing her clothes, she heard footsteps behind her and said, ¡°Nora, help me pull the zipper on the back.¡± She presented the entire beautiful back to the person. The person approached slowly but did not move for a long time, which baffled her, Suddenly, a burning sensation hit her neck. She hurriedly turned her head, just in time to meet Elijah¡¯s amber eyes. At this moment, his eyes were dim, like a beast staring at its prey. ¡°It is beautiful,¡± Elijah said in a hoarse voice, kissing her back lightly. ¡°It is gettingte,¡± Cordelia reminded him. ¡°No hurry.¡± As he spoke, the man held her shoulders, turned her around, pressed her against the wardrobe, and kissed her passionately. His big hand kept tracing and walking around her body, perfectly wrapped in the dress. And he couldn¡¯t stop it. Cordelia was shocked and kept pushing him, urging, ¡°It iste.¡± After a long time, Elijah licked his lips contentedly. ¡°Follow me tonight, and don¡¯t run around.¡± ¡°Um,¡± Cordelia obediently responded. The man took her by the hand and led her downstairs. Seeing this scene, Nora smiled contentedly, quickly took a photo secretly, and sent it to Edith. Not long after, Edith¡¯s voice came over. ¡°Has Cordelia been keeping body conditioning recently?¡± ¡°Yes, Mrs. Hansen is very cooperative. But these days are on her period¡­¡± Edith sighed andined bitterly, ¡°If she still doesn¡¯t get pregnant, we won¡¯t be able to keep her. Sir Hansen has lost sleep for a long time because of his great-grandson.¡± In the international hotel banquet hall. Cordelia followed Elijah, dealing with celebrities of all levels. Suddenly, there was amotion at the banquet hall entrance, and they were also attracted. Eason was outstanding from the crowd, so Cordelia saw him from a distance. Unexpectedly, he would also attend the Beilve City business district reception. Suddenly, her waist was pinched vigorously, and Cordelia withdrew her gaze and looked at Elijah, puzzled. ¡°Mrs. Wade was talking with you!¡± Cordelia quickly responded with a smile. After a while, after there was no one around, Elijah said coolly, ¡°Did you never expect Eason to ¡°Um,¡± Cordelia responded lightly, expressionless. A few secondster, Cordelia suddenly realized. ¡°Did you bring me here because you knew Eason would be at the reception tonight?¡± ¡°You know how to associate.¡± After speaking, Elijah waved his hand in a specific direction. Cordelia followed his gaze and saw Ben. And Ben¡¯s femalepanion was not Imogen. Ben came over soon, but his femalepanion did not follow. His handsome facial features were always without any expressions. ¡°I heard that Eason has ns to develop in Beilve City. He is a big shot in Grant City. Why did he suddenlye to Beilve City to develop?¡± As he said that, his eyes swept over Cordelia¡¯s face without any trace, as if he was reminding Elijah of something. Elijah took a sip of wine slowly. ¡°Who knows!¡± Cordelia frowned slightly. She didn¡¯t like Ben¡¯s entricity, so she told Elijah, ¡°I¡¯m going to rest.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t run around.¡± It was like a reminder bill also like After she walked away, Ben clinked sses with Elijah. ¡°The person you have been investigating before should be Eason, right?¡± Chapter 47 Chapter 47 Chapter 47 Called Him Countless Times ¡°I am not sure. The information on this person before he was 20 is too vague. However, his adoptive parents are indeed from Beilve City,¡± Elijah said. Cordelia found a corner to rest, took out her phone, and informed Imogen of the reception. [He has partnered with that woman recently, so their rtionship is very close.] Imogen never overthought. [Sooner orter, we will break the engagement, so he can do whatever he likes!] Seeing what she said, Cordelia felt relieved. At this time, Eason came over. ¡°Cordelia, XSPC Pharmaceutical Group in Grant City wants to buy the prescription of Steady Vitality Pill. They offered 10 million dors. Do you want to sell it?¡± Cordelia shook her head. ¡°Eason, the form of Steady Vitality Pill still needs to be improved. After improvement, it is natural that Grand Pharmaceutical Group will produce it first to seize the market. And I am not short of money recently.¡± ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll answer himter.¡± Eason nodded, and his gaze fell directly on Cordelia¡¯s pretty face. ¡°Cordelia is also wonderful today.¡± Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Cordelia was slightly surprised and smiled. ¡°Eason, Thanks for yourpliment.¡± At this moment, someone¡¯s child recklessly ran over and hit Cordelia¡¯s body like a small cannonball. Eason quickly grabbed Cordelia¡¯s arm. ¡°Miss, I¡¯m sorry. The child has poor eyesight and is too naughty,¡± ady in her fifties apologized to her with a smile. Eason warned with a cold face, ¡°Since it is the case, you should take care of the child.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Then Elijah suddenly appeared, walked over quickly, and immediately pulled Cordelia away from Eason¡¯s hand. ¡°Mr. Hond, please behave yourself. I don¡¯t like others touching my woman.¡± Cordelia frowned. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Just now¡­¡± Elijah lowered his voice and said, ¡°You had better shut up now.¡± He was angry. Eason¡¯s expression was not very good. He did not exin but still maintained his demeanor to say goodbye to them politely and left. Elijah pulled Cordelia and walked to the lounge. Cordelia was passively pulled by him, with her mind in a mess. She didn¡¯t understand why Elijah was so angry that he lost his demeanor in front of Eason. As there was no one around, Cordelia threw Elijah away forcefully. ¡°You are very inexplicable!¡± Elijah looked back at her. Probably because of drinking, his eyes were a bit scarlet and dangerous. Cordelia retreated subconsciously, shocked by his terrifying aura. However, the next moment, she was suddenly pulled into an unused lounge by the man. With a sound of bang, Cordelia¡¯s back hit the door panel. And the man couldn¡¯t help but rush. forward with fierce kisses, which hurt her lips. Elijah rubbed her dress into a mess, probably because he knew she was recently on her period, and he had restrained himself. ¡°Elijah¡­¡± Cordelia sobbed, being kissed by him until she was speechless. Later, she got angry directly and bit his lips in annoyance. Elijah stepped back with a bit of panting. He pinched her slender waist tightly and his tone full of anger. ¡°Cordelia, do you know? You called him countless times in your dream.¡± Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Chapter 48 I Understand ¡°Impossible!¡± Cordelia denied it without thinking. Elijah raised his eyebrows. Her reaction only made him more sure of his guess. ¡°Who did you call out in your dream? Do you know, or do I know?¡± Elijah asked her back. Cordelia looked at him suspiciously. Could it be that what he said was true? She and Eason had always been friends. And she just met him as he came to Beilve City. Before that, she didn¡¯t even know what Eason looked like. But after thinking about it, Elijah¡¯s request for her was too double standard, wasn¡¯t it? So, she imitated how the man exined Eva to her before and exined, ¡°I just regard Eason as my brother.¡± Elijah stared at her for a long while and finally lowered his head as if he tentatively epted her words. Afterwards, while arranging the dress for her, he said, ¡°I lost control just now, sorry.¡± Fortunately, he still had reason and did not continue. ¡°A child hit me just now and almost knocked me down. Can you listen to my exnation before losing your temper?¡± Cordelia said displeasedly. Elijah rubbed her head and said gently, ¡°It depends on the situation. If you defended other men at that time, I would lose face.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t say anything more but kept frowning. Leaving the hotel and getting into the car, Elijah suddenly said, ¡°Ben and your friend will break off the engagement soon. But you don¡¯t think too much about it. His femalepanion today is not the one Ben likes.¡± Cordelia blinked and replied, ¡°Okay, I know.¡± On the surface, she was calm. But at this moment, in her heart, it was as if water was boiling in the pot. Gosh! Elijah casually revealed a few words to her, which was a blockbuster! After backing home, Cordelia sent a message to Imogen while applying a mask. Unexpectedly, Imogen knew about it a long time ago. Elijah should be talking abolit Elissa Flores, were in college. But then Elissa went abroad, so they broke up.] Passa Whe they Cordelia frowned: [I¡¯ve never heard you mention it before, so it turns out that Ben always liked her.] [Hey, so what about he likes her? He didn¡¯t keep his pure for her. We often slept together.] At the end, Imogen also sent a rolling eye expression. Cordelia admired that Imogen was big-hearted. Even if her family fell, and the Turner family immediately proposed to break off the engagement, she was still unrestrained. At this time, Elijah walked in. Seeing that he was dressed again, Cordelia squinted her eyes. ¡°Going out again?¡± 127 She didn¡¯t know whether this man was tired of coaxing such a feigned woman like Eva every day. Anyway, Cordelia was tired of seeing it. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Elijah patted her head. ¡°Don¡¯t think about it. Ben got into a fight, so I¡¯ll go ¡°Then be cautious.¡± and see.¡± Cordelia frowned at him but quickly wrote the matter of Ben¡¯s fight into the dialog box and sent it out. ¡°I came backte, and you go to bed earlier.¡± After finishing speaking, he left. After Elijah left, Imogen called immediately. ¡°What¡¯s the situation? Did Elijah tell you?¡± Seeing Imogen¡¯s anxious appearance, Cordelia understood and smiled lightly. ¡°It is probably not a big deal. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to call for reinforcements.¡± She didn¡¯t have a good impression of Ben, and she thought it was good that Imogen could get rid of him. Imogen felt relieved only then and exined, ¡°After all, we have been together for two years, aren¡¯t We?¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Chapter 49 Chapter 49 Chapter 49 Please Behave Yourself A weekter, Cordelia received another message from Milo¡¯s assistant. [Sunshine Caf¨¦, at three o¡¯clock in the afternoon.] Cordelia raised her eyebrows, wondering if Eva had finallye around. On the way to the caf¨¦, Cordelia received a call from Imogen. ¡°My dear, beloved and all-around Cordelia¡­¡± ¡°Stop, dancing is out of the question! Thest time I was your recement, I was severely criticized by Sir Hansen. I really can¡¯t do it!¡± Cordelia said hastily. ¡°Hey, no. Didn¡¯t I set up a we-media? Recently, the flow has increased. I want to make a folk music- themed video. You don¡¯t need to show your face. Cordelia, please help me!¡± Imogen said. ¡°It is fine if I don¡¯t show my face,¡± Cordelia readily agreed. After Imogen¡¯s family had fallen, she started her own business. She started we-media on some short. video tforms and had gradually gotten on the right track recently. As a friend, if Cordelia could help Imogen, Cordelia would naturally help her. As she arrived at the caf¨¦, Elijah was already waiting at the door. Seeing that she came by taxi, he went up to pay the fare. ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask the driver to take you here?¡± As said, Elijah helped her carry the bag in at gentlemanly manner. ¡°It is convenient to take a taxi,¡± Cordelia said indifferently, picking up the temperament of Evie again. She was cold, indifferent, and businesslike. Elijah took her to the box. Today, Eva¡¯s attitude had changed dramatically. ¡°Hello, Cordelia.¡± Cordelia looked at Eva indifferently. ¡°Call me Miss Carter.¡± Eva¡¯s expression froze. She bit her lip and changed her words in humiliation. ¡°Okay, Miss Carter.¡± Cordelia couldn¡¯t be bothered to look at Eva¡¯s appearance as if someone was bullying her, so she turned her attention directly to Eva¡¯s spokesperson, Elijah. ¡°Please give me all the patient¡¯s recent examination and treatment information,¡± Cordelia said. Elijah took out a file bag and handed it to Cordelia. Cordelia flipped through the pages one by one, looking in great detail. Eva said weakly from the side, ¡°Miss Carter, before that, there were some general examinations and treatments, and no alternative medicine was used.¡± By implication, she questioned whether Cordelia could understand. Cordelia didn¡¯t raise her head and said indifferently, ¡°Miss Lewis¡¯s leg cannot be treated with alternative medicine alone, and she will have to undergo an operation during the period.¡± ¡°What?¡± Eva was shocked. ¡°Elijah, I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± With saying, Eva was going to pull Elijah¡¯s sleeve. But today, Elijah sat far away from her and did not look at her but looked at Cordelia seriously. ¡°Then who do you suggest we invite to do the surgery?¡± ¡°My senior can do it, but he is studying abroad now. If you can¡¯t wait, I can do it, too,¡± Cordelia said. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Eva became anxious immediately. ¡°Elijah, hearing what Miss Carter said, I think she is so hasty.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Elijah agreed directly. Cordelia pursed her lips. ¡°In that case, let Miss Lewis go out first. And let us talk about conditions.¡± Elijah stood up directly, pushed up the wheelchair, and was about to send Eva out. Eva yelled, ¡°Elijah, no. We have to discuss the surgery, and you can¡¯t¡­¡± The door behind her was closed with the sound of a bang, which also shut out Eva¡¯s noise. Cordelia picked up the coffee and drank it slowly, not in a hurry. After about ten minutes, Elijah came back. After entering the door, he cupped Cordelia¡¯s face and kissed her immediately. Cordelia pushed him away coldly with a businesslike look. ¡°Patient¡¯spanion, please behave yourself.¡± Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Made a Deal Elijah chuckled. He was not serious at all but looked at her with interest. ¡°Elijah, you should know that I don¡¯t like Eva. After all, she has offended me over and over again in the past and never knows when to stop,¡± Cordelia stated the facts calmly. Elijah put away his smile and looked at her seriously. ¡°She does have a bad temper. I will ask her to apologize to you for offending you in the past.¡± Cordelia raised her eyebrows, seemingly surprised. Elijah didn¡¯t apologize to her for Eva, which made her a little satisfied. ¡°Okay then. Let¡¯s make a deal. Mr. Hansen, do you mind it?¡± Cordelia smiled faintly and went straight to the point. Elijah had no objection because he had no choice. If he could invite another doctor, Cordelia would have rejected him long ago. ¡°Sure. Go ahead.¡± ¡°I¡¯m currently preparing for a private alternative medicine research institute.¡± Elijah knew it even though Cordelia only said a few words. ¡°I will finance it, and the shares will be in your name.¡± This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Cordelia didn¡¯t expect Elijah to agree so quickly. She could tell Eva must be very important in his heart. Cordelia didn¡¯t show any joy, but her eyes became colder. They simply worked out a perfect verbal agreement. Cordelia said, ¡°Alright. Now, you can ask Miss Lewis toe in and apologize to me.¡± Elijah was stunned and sat still. ¡°What? Don¡¯t you want to keep your word?¡± Cordelia smiled, but her aura was not inferior to the man in front of her. A few secondster, Elijah said with a sullen face, ¡°Wait a moment.¡± He got up and went out after speaking. Cordelia waited for half an hour. + Alter reading hall of the BOOK, She She was busy, and she didn¡¯t want to waste time waiting for them. At this moment, Elijah pushed Eva and finally came in through the door. Eva¡¯s eyes were red from crying, and she looked at Cordelia with resentment. Cordelia smiled and stood where she was, looking down at Eva. ¡°Cor¡­ Miss Carter, I was young and ignorant and said a lot of unpleasant words to you. Please forgive me¡­¡± Eva¡¯s voice was very low. Cordelia couldn¡¯t hear her at all when she said thest words. I¡¯m sorry. Cordelia said, ¡°Miss Lewis, what are you talking about? Please say it again. I didn¡¯t hear you.¡± ¡°You!¡± Eva bit her lip with tears welling up in her eyes as if she had been humiliated. She turned her head to look at Elijah behind her. ¡°Elijah, she¡¯s gone too far. She¡¯s giving me a hard time.¡± Elijah frowned but didn¡¯t speak. Cordelia nced at the time and said, ¡°Miss Lewis, if you don¡¯t want to apologize¡­¡± ¡°Eva!¡± Elijah shouted coldly. With tears streaming down her face, Eva said loudly in a sobbing tone, ¡°Miss Carter, I¡¯m sorry. I was ignorant and said a lot of unpleasant words to you before. Please forgive me!¡± Cordelia said calmly, ¡°Alright. I have a question for you. Did you block me on Elijah¡¯s phone?¡± After she spoke, Eva and Elijah were both stunned. Eva never expected that she would be questioned face-to-face by Cordelia. Elijah wore a dark face and remained silent all the time as if he wanted to act as an outsider during the confrontation between the two women. ¡°Yes or no. Is it hard to answer?¡± Cordelia asked impatiently. Eva twisted her fingers and said embarrassingly, ¡°Yes¡­¡± ¡°Really? May I know why did you do this?¡± Cordelia asked in a stern tone. Chapter 51 Chapter 51 Chapter 51 He Was Crazy At this moment, Elijah finally said, ¡°Enough!¡± Eva showed joy on her face as she thought Elijah was caring about her. Cordelia raised her eyes and looked at him coldly. ¡°Mr. Hansen, what do you mean?¡± Elijah looked at Eva and asked, ¡°Do you know you¡¯re wrong?¡± Eva was taken aback for a moment and then nodded repeatedly. ¡°It¡¯s all my fault. I was wrong. Miss Carter, please don¡¯t take it to your heart.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t want to see them act in front of her. Eva ruined their rtionship while Elijah unconditionally defended her. Thinking of this, Cordelia didn¡¯t want to stay with them any longer. She picked up her bag and went out. Elijah quickly caught up. ¡°Where are you going? I¡¯ll let someone send you.¡± Cordelia said tly, ¡°No need. Don¡¯t worry. I will treat Miss Lewis. After all, a forced apology is also an apology.¡± ¡°When will you go home? I¡¯ll pick you up,¡± Elijah asked again with a great attitude. ¡°We¡¯ll see!¡± Cordelia hailed a taxi while speaking. Elijah stepped forward to open the car door for her. ¡°Remember to contact me when you are going home.¡± Cordelia pursed her lips and looked ahead without even looking at him. Like some people, he cared about her so much when he needed her, but it didn¡¯t prevent him from being kind to another person. In the three years of marriage, Cordelia was the only one who tried to maintain it. She was tired and didn¡¯t want to have any expectations for this marriage anymore. Besides, Edith said Gideon was very dissatisfied as Cordelia couldn¡¯t get pregnant for three years. Cordelia learned from Milo. It was not difficult for her to get pregnant. But she couldn¡¯t make it all the time. She thought God was also telling her to end the wrong marriage. Being preupied all the time, Cordelia soon came to Imogen¡¯s apartment. Since the Lopez family went bankrupt, Imogen¡¯s father was ill in the hospital, and their vi was confiscated by the court, and she had been renting a house. Cordelia helped her find the apartment. The rent was not high, and it was well located, which was simr to the small apartment where Cordelia lived. As soon as Cordelia entered the door, she couldn¡¯t stand it because Imogen¡¯s house was too messy. At this time, Imogen was only wearing a nightdress with suspenders. Her hair was tied up casually, and she was holding aptop to study the camera. ¡°Hey, Cordelia, you came just in time. Come and help me to pick. Which background is more suitable for painting?¡± Cordelia was a little absent-minded and chose one at random after looking at it. ¡°Great. That¡¯s it,¡± Imogen said and pushed her, ¡°Go to my bedroom and change clothes. I¡¯ll prepare it for you. It¡¯s on the bed.¡± Cordelia had no choice but to change. After dressing, she went to the small living room. Imogen stared at her nkly. She didn¡¯t pay attention to theputer and almost dropped it. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. ¡°Cordelia, are you a model? You look stunning. Imogen felt Cordelia was like a beauty walking out of a painting. She subconsciously went to find her phone and took a picture of Cordelia. At this moment, Cordelia¡¯s phone rang. It was a video call from Adam. As soon as Cordelia answered the phone, she saw Adam was with Eason. ¡°Cordelia, is Elijah crazy recently? He¡¯s been investigating me and Eason all the time! He¡¯s going to turn our backgrounds inside out.¡± Cordelia was stunned for a moment. Chapter 52 Chapter 52 Chapter 52 Be Jealous Hearing Adam¡¯s voice, Imogen looked up at Cordelia and smiled without saying anything. Elijah was usually not affected by women. Imogen didn¡¯t expect him to be jealous because of a woman one day. As Cordelia danced with Brian before, Elijah asked the dance troupe to dismiss him. Elijah must be jealous because of another man again. ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯re gorgeous today,¡± Eason said at this time. Cordelia suddenly remembered she was wearing the skirt that Imogen had prepared for her. She smiled at the phone. ¡°Thank you, Eason.¡± close to you? Speaking of which, people from you before!¡± Imogen asked curiously. ¡°They are Grant City.¡± As time was limited, Cordelia didn¡¯t exin too much. They worked together until veryte, and Elijah kept calling to ask her when she would go home. ¡°Let¡¯s call it a day. Don¡¯t keep Mr. Hansen waiting for too long.¡± Imogen winked at Cordelia. ¡°Okay. I¡¯lle back to shoot the rest tomorrow or the day after tomorrow when I¡¯m avable.¡± While speaking, Cordelia had finished changing and was about to leave. ¡°By the way, Cordelia, do you know why Ben fought with him that day?¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t ask Elijah about the matter. But she noticed Imogen¡¯s eyes darkened when Imogen. mentioned it. Cordelia paused. She raised her eyebrows and asked, ¡°Could it be rted to Elissa?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Imogen said calmly, ¡°A man said in front of Ben that he had slept with Elissa, so Ben fought with him.¡± Cordelia was silent for a while and said, ¡°Imogen, call off your engagement as soon as possible.¡± As Cordelia opened the door, she saw Ben leaning against the door and smoking with a serious face. Cordelia¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She thought Ben must have heard their conversation as he was right outside the door. Cordelia could tell Ben didn¡¯t like her very much from his expression at this time. Imogen¡¯s face turned pale. She tried to remain calm and said, ¡°Cordelia, go. Don¡¯t keep Mr. Hansen waiting.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Cordelia nodded to Ben and left without waiting for his Original content from N?velDrama.Org. response. Sitting in the car, Elijah was having a rest in the backseat with his eyes closed. He smelled of alcohol. Hearing Cordelia get into the car, he leaned towards her and leaned against her shoulder. Soon, the driver started the car, and the car was silent all the time. Cordelia was a little worried about Imogen. She took out her phone a few times but thought it was inappropriate to send a message at this time, so she put it back again. What¡¯s in your mind?¡± Elijah asked suddenly. ¡°Nothing.¡± Cordelia looked out the window with a frown, still preupied, without any intention of shifting her attention to Elijah. Elijah suddenly turned her face to him and kissed her soft lips. ¡°Elijah¡­¡± ¡°Cordelia, I don¡¯t have much patience.¡± His voice was low but made the atmosphere tense up. 2 Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Be Angry With Her Cordelia didn¡¯t know what Elijah was talking about, but she could feel the anger that he had been trying to hold back. ¡°What do you want? Or, what do you want me to do?¡± Cordelia frowned. Elijah stared at her more coldly and let out a sneer. ¡°Forget it. It¡¯s meaningless.¡± He thought Cordelia was ungrateful. That night, Elijah went home and fell asleep after taking a shower. Cordelia had been worried all night. After getting up in the morning, she immediately went outside and called Imogen. ¡°It¡¯s so early. Cordelia, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Hearing Imogen¡¯s calm tone, Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°I¡¯m so worried about you. Did you have a fight with Benst night?¡± Cordelia said worriedly. Looking at the messy bedroom, Imogen said helplessly, ¡°I¡¯m fine. Cordelia, bring me a pill when you Cordelia was speechless. After hanging up the phone, she turned around and bumped into Elijah¡¯s arms. She felt bitter, and her tears almost fell down. ¡°When¡­ When did you stand behind me? Why didn¡¯t you make a sound?¡± Cordelia rubbed her nose and looked at him with tears in her eyes. Elijah looked down at her. His deep eyes concealedplicated emotions. ¡°Who are you calling early in the morning? You didn¡¯t even know I wasing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Imogen.¡± Cordelia pushed him away and hurriedly went to wash up. She didn¡¯t even have breakfast and went out. Elijah was sitting at the dining table with an ice-cold face. His phone rang at this moment. He nced at the iing call and picked it up. ¡°Elijah, I was very anxiousst night and didn¡¯t sleep well all night. Can you go out with me today?¡± Elijah said coldly, ¡°There is a general meeting of shareholders today.¡± ¡°I see. Alright¡­¡± Eva was obviously disappointed. ¡°I¡¯ll go to you at night,¡± Elijah added. When Cordelia rushed to Imogen¡¯s apartment, she was taken aback. The small room was even messier than yesterday. On the sofa and the carpet scattered Ben¡¯s shirt and trousers and the nightdress Imogen wore yesterday. It could be seen they had crazy sex in the living room. This morning, Ben put on new clothes and left, leaving the clothes for yesterday in her apartment. Imogen looked wretched, and Cordelia couldn¡¯t bear to see her. Her neck and the other part of her body were full of marks. ¡°Damn. Ben is totally a jackass!¡± Cordelia was indignant. Imogen leaned against the door frame of the bedroom and smiled wryly. ¡°It¡¯s okay, Cordelia. I¡¯m used to it. That bastard has always been like this.¡± Cordelia tried to calm down and quickly took out the pill and handed it to Imogen. ¡°Don¡¯t take the pill too Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. often. It¡¯s not good for your body.¡± ¡°It was an identst night. I didn¡¯t expect him toe to me,¡± Imogen said with a wry smile. While speaking, she turned on the phone and was stunned for a moment. ¡°Crap. Cordelia, the cartoon music you practiced with the violin yesterday makes a hit. It got twenty thousand likes in one night, and it¡¯s still rising,¡± Imogen said excitedly. Cordelia was startled. She only asked, ¡°Have you blurred my face?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I didn¡¯t film your face!¡± Imogen was thrilled. ¡°Although I¡¯m lucky in love, I¡¯m lucky in my career!¡± Cordelia stroked Imogen¡¯s head with distress and opened her social software. She saw Eva just sent a post. [So happy. I can have a good sleep tonight!] More importantly, Cordelia saw Elijah¡¯s ount among the few likes. Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Make a Scene It seemed Elijah¡¯s attitude towards her had changed since they made the deal. Likest night, she didn¡¯t know how she offended him. Cordelia then remembered Elijah had always been capricious in the past. She suppressed the fret in her heart and devoted herself to the shooting. She hadn¡¯t yed the musical instruments prepared by Imogen for a long time. When she was in the country with her grandmother, she learned these musical instruments since childhood and had a solid foundation. As long as she practiced a little, she would get the skills back. ¡°Great. That¡¯s amazing, Cordelia!¡± After filming thest set, Imogen stepped forward and hugged Cordelia. ¡°You are really my cash cow, Cordelia!¡± Cordelia was helpless. ¡°Calm down. The traffic depends on luck. The one making a hitst night doesn¡¯t mean we can always be popr. Don¡¯t get your hopes too high.¡± Imogen looked serious. ¡°Cordelia, you don¡¯t know how charming you are when you y ordion. You lookBUIGUS! Cordelia said again, ¡°Remember to blur my face.¡± ¡°No problem!¡± At eleven o¡¯clock that night, Elijah hadn¡¯te back yet. Cordelia suddenly understood the meaning of Elijah giving Eva¡¯s post a like. Did Elijah go to apany Eva tonight? That was unbelievable! Thinking of this, Cordelia made a phone call to Elijah. While waiting for the connection, Cordelia kept taking deep breaths to calm herself down. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Why haven¡¯t youe back?¡± Cordelia¡¯s tone was very stiff. ¡°I won¡¯t be going back tonight,¡± Elijah said tly. ¡°Where are you? Why don¡¯t youe back?¡± Cordelia frowned deeply. Elijah chuckled, ¡°When did you start caring about me?¡± His implication was that she had never cared about whether he hade home at night or not before. Cordelia¡¯s chest heaved, and she was boiling with rage. ¡°Elijah, don¡¯t go too far!¡± Elijah said coldly, ¡°Go to bed early. Don¡¯t wait for me.¡± After speaking, he hung up the phone. Cordelia¡¯s face turned pale. She couldn¡¯t bite her tongue tonight! She got up, put on her clothes again, and drove to the Hansen Manor. At that time, Elijah¡¯s parents and Gideon had fallen asleep. The servant knocked on Edith¡¯s door. Hearing that Cordelia camete at night, she didn¡¯t disturb Gabe, put on a dress, and came downstairs. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. As soon as Cordelia saw Edith, her eyes turned red immediately. ¡°Edith¡­¡± Cordelia was pretending to be sad. She knew Edith very well, who always supported the reasonable side. The weaker Cordelia pretended to be, the bigger the trouble would be tonight! ¡°Don¡¯t cry. Tell me what happened,¡± Edith said with a frown. Cordelia took out her phone and showed Eva¡¯s post on Facebook to Edith. As she expected, Edith¡¯s face suddenly darkened. She said angrily, ¡°What? Did Elijah go to her ce tonight?¡± Before Cordelia could answer, Edith got up and went upstairs to change her clothes. ¡°Wait for me. I¡¯ll go find him with you!¡± Cordelia drooped her eyes and didn¡¯t have tears in her eyes at this moment. No matter what, she had to make a scene tonight. She wanted to let Gideon know about it. By that time, he might take the initiative to intervene and let Elijah divorce Cordelia! B Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Chapter 55 You Get On My Nerves But that was Cordelia¡¯s ideal situation. On the way to Eva¡¯s house, she found out that Gideon had gone to the hospital to recuperate and was not at home. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯ve reminded you a long time ago. Don¡¯t underestimate that cripple. She¡¯s very scheming. You¡¯re so careless.¡± Edith sat in the passenger seat, advising Cordelia earnestly. As a mother, she couldn¡¯t intervene in Elijah¡¯s life too much as the marriage was between Elijah and Cordelia. ¡°It¡¯s my fault. I¡¯m too soft,¡± Cordelia responded while driving. Edith sighed, ¡°No matter what, you¡¯d better hurry up and have a child. It doesn¡¯t matter whether you have a boy or a girl. Gideon is anxious to let you have a child.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t take Edith¡¯s words seriously. How could she have a child with Elijah? She didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with him! Soon, they arrived at the door of Eva¡¯s apartment. Edith frowned. ¡°This house belongs to Elijah?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Cordelia lowered her eyes. She was actually a little nervous while bringing Edith there. She wanted to catch Elijah but was also afraid of seeing a filthy scene, so she was struggling. Edith sneered and knocked on the door directly. Not long after, the door opened. The one who opened the door was Elijah. He was dressed like an elite during the day, but there were some wrinkles on his shirt and trousers. Without saying anything, Edith walked in and looked around the living room with sharp eyes. Seeing the pillows and nkets on the sofa, she stared at Elijah. Elijah whispered in Cordelia¡¯s ears sternly, ¡°Cordelia, well done.¡± ¡°You forced me,¡± Cordelia said coldly, without even looking at him. At this time, Eva said coquettishly, ¡°Elijah, it¡¯s sote. Who¡¯s here?¡± ¡°They¡¯re looking for me. Don¡¯t worry about it. Go to sleep!¡± After speaking, he said to Edith in a low voice, ¡°Mom, let¡¯s talk outside.¡± Edith gave him a re and pulled Cordelia away. ¡°You¡¯ve seen it. There¡¯s nothing between them. I¡¯ll talk to himter. Don¡¯t let him run about at night. Do you hear me?¡± Edith said to Cordelia. ¡°If he can listen to me¡­¡± Cordelia frowned, absent-minded. Elijah probably had bid farewell to Eva. When he came out, he had put on his coat. ¡°I don¡¯t care what reasons you have. You can¡¯t stay at another woman¡¯s house overnight. Apologize to Cordelia!¡± Edith said coldly. Elijah smiled mockingly. His eyes were freezing. ¡°You even bring my mother here? Why didn¡¯t you make a fuss?¡± Before Cordelia could speak, Elijah said again, ¡°What should I go back? To look at your cold face?¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t expect Elijah to me her in front of Edith. ¡°Stop making excuses,¡± Cordelia sneered. Edith had received an intimate photo of them from Nora before, so she thought they were just having a fight. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. ¡°Come on. Stop fighting,¡± Edith said in a stern tone. As Edith was there, Elijah and Cordelia stopped arguing. Cordelia first sent Edith back to Hansen Vi. After getting out of the car, Edith called Elijah aside and said something seriously. After that, Elijah returned to the car with a dark face. After Edith entered the vi, Cordelia was about to start the car, but Elijah held down her hand. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. Elijah stared at her with sharp eyes. ¡°Cordelia, you get on my nerves.¡± Cordelia sneer, ¡°I know. So what?¡± It was just the beginning. Cordelia would never suffer in silence again! Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Pay the Price ¡°If you cross me, you will have to pay the price!¡± Elijah looked at her with a wicked smile. ¡°Start the car. I will go home with you.¡± Cordelia immediately started the car and stepped on the elerator. The car rushed forward like an arrow. There were not many cars at night. Cordelia¡¯s car swept across the city streets like a gust of wind. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Elijah holding the door armrest tightly, so she drove the car at a This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. higher speed. Especially in the end, she drifted the car and parked it firmly in the parking space, and they fell in silence. She got out of the car without saying a word. Soon, Elijah followed quickly and grabbed her wrist. ¡°Have you ever yed racing?¡± Cordelia raised her eyebrows. ¡°Is there anything I haven¡¯t yed except for men?¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes darkened, and his face became gloomy. ¡°You are very frank.¡± ¡°Thank you for thepliment.¡± Cordelia wanted to break free from his hand but failed. She shouted angrily, ¡°Let go of me.¡± ¡°No!¡± Elijah sped her fingers and pulled her back. Cordelia frowned, feeling depressed. Before she went to Eva¡¯s ce, she had imagined many possibilities, but she didn¡¯t expect Elijah to go home with her. Elijah liked women who were active in bed, and Eva¡¯s current situation might not satisfy him. When she was pressed against the wall of the entrance by Elijah, she was still distracted. Her hands were sped by him above her head, and he kissed her frantically. ¡°E¡­ Elijah¡­¡± ¡°Since you have offended me, you have to put out the fire.¡± After speaking, Elijah trapped her in the entrance and bullied her. Cordelia couldn¡¯t escape and could only swear at him. Sheined about him and begged for mercy in a sobbing tone, and she became soft in his arms. Elijah carried her in his arms and brought her back to the bedroom. ¡°Silly girl. Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what¡¯s in your mind.¡± ¡°What¡¯s in my mind?¡± Cordelia retorted. ¡°Grandpa went to a nursing home recently,¡± Elijah said coldly. 1 ¡°Yeah. That¡¯s unlucky.¡± Cordelia felt her luck was really bad tonight. However, secrets couldn¡¯t be kept forever. The current situation. of her marriage with Elijah would definitely spread to Gideon. By that time, no one could have a moment of peace! Elijah kissed her ear again. ¡°Grandpa only wants a great-grandson. Do you think he will meddle in your business? Save your breath.¡± Cordelia bit her lip. Feeling that he wanted to have sex with her, she said hastily, ¡°I¡¯m on a safe day today. You should also save your breath.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll work harder. What if you get pregnant?¡± Elijah was aroused. It was impossible for him to let her go. Cordelia bit her lip. ¡°If you insist, it will do no good to your kidney, and it¡¯s not conducive to having children.¡± Elijah kissed her. ¡°No worries. You¡¯re a doctor, Miss Carter.¡± ¡°You!¡± Cordelia was very angry with him on the bed. Later, she cried and couldn¡¯t control the tears. ¡°I¡¯ll finish it soon. Hang in there, Babe.¡± Elijah kissed the corner of her eyes distressedly. Tonight, he really tortured her miserably. Cordelia fell asleep and didn¡¯t wake up until dawn. When she woke up, she was hugged by him, and she waspletely naked. As soon as she moved, Elijah woke up. He hugged her arm more tightly and lowered his head to kiss her. ¡°Elijah¡­¡± Cordelia was really afraid of him. Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Be in a Good Mood ¡°Little fool!¡± Elijah let go of her and got up after kissing her. Cordelia was stunned when she saw his back was covered with scratches. It seemed it was scratched by her. Elijah seemed to have noticed her gaze and looked back at her. Cordelia evaded his gaze, pulled the quilt, and quickly covered herself. ¡°I didn¡¯t know which kitten scratched mest night.¡± Elijah smiled. ¡°You¡¯re the one who doesn¡¯t know when to stop¡­¡± Cordelia retorted. ¡°Yes, this is what you have to bear if you want a child.¡± Elijah seemed in a good mood and walked briskly into the bathroom. The scenes ofst night flooded back in Cordelia¡¯s mind, making her face blush. Elijah finished the shower not long after and came out of the bathroom. He came to her and put his hands on her sides. ¡°Don¡¯t run around today. Take a good rest at home and wait for me toe back, huh?¡± His voice was soft, and his eyes were smiling. His face seemed to be filled with pride. Obviously, although a lot of unpleasant things happenedst night, he was quite satisfied with the sex on the bed. He had cheered up again and nned toe back to sleep with her at night! ¡°You should go now! I want to have a sleep.¡± Cordelia turned over. Elijah patted her buttocks lightly and then left in joy. ¡°Bastard! What¡¯s wrong with him?¡± Cordelia yawned and soon fell into a sound sleep.. It was afternoon when she woke up again. Nora reheated the lunch for her and put it on the dining table with a smile. ¡°Mrs. Hansen, Mr. Hansen called at noon to ask if you had lunch. When he heard you were still asleep, he asked me not to disturb you.¡± Cordelia forced a smile and said, ¡°Thank you, Nora.¡± Cordelia looked down with a trace of confusion shing in her eyes. ¡°Mrs. Hansen, hope you won¡¯t mind what I¡¯m going to say,¡± Nora said earnestly, ¡°Men like to save face. If you want to live a happy life, you can show a little more concern for Mr. Hansen. He must be very happy.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Cordelia responded perfunctorily, not taking her words to heart. Elijah had never really loved her, and she had given up trying to maintain this marriage. After dinner, Cordelia turned on her phone and was immediately bombarded with messages from This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Imogen. [Big news. Cordelia, my video ount makes a hit!] [Do you know how many likes the video of you ying the ordion has now? One hundred thousand! It¡¯s one hundred thousand!] [That¡¯s incredible! You helped me attract two hundred thousand followers overnight. I¡¯m going to get rich!] [It will be wonderful if you can show your face. Cordelia, don¡¯t you want to think about it?] Cordelia was stunned and quickly called Imogen, who was dizzy with thrill. ¡°Imogen, stop thinking of showing my face. Elijah¡¯s grandfather is hospitalized. Don¡¯t piss him off!¡± The elders valued dignity the most and were traditional. Cordelia didn¡¯t want to be punished because of this. Besides, she had talent. There was no need to show her face. ¡°Alright. I got it! Don¡¯t be angry. I won¡¯t mention it again.¡± Imogen quickly coaxed her. After a pause, she continued, ¡°But I showed your costume in the group chats. It doesn¡¯t matter, does it?¡± Cordelia was speechless and said helplessly, ¡°Imogen, this is thest time I shoot a video for you. I don¡¯t believe you anymore!¡± Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Share the Table Imogenpiled Cordelia¡¯s video and posted it on major video tforms in the past few days. The traffic had brought her a lot of ie. That night, Imogen invited Cordelia to a meal, and they discussed their ideas for the next step. ¡°Cordelia?¡± As soon as Lamia entered the restaurant, she saw Cordelia from a distance and immediately called her loudly. Cordelia was a little surprised and looked up. She saw Lamia follow three men into the restaurant, who were Elijah, Ben, and Jacob. ¡°Jacob is back?¡± Imogen said in a low voice. Cordelia didn¡¯t know Jacob but still nodded to him. Jacob was very handsome and had delicate facial features. Seeing Jacob shaking hands with Cordelia and Imogen, Lamia muttered unhappily, ¡°We¡¯re not at a negotiating table. Why did you make it so official?¡± Jacob immediately proposed to share the table. Cordelia and Imogen looked at each other. They were a little unhappy, but they felt too embarrassed to refuse. Lamia asked cautiously, ¡°Cordelia, have you and your friend already ordered?¡± Cordelia said with a smile, ¡°Yeah, the food should be served soon, so we don¡¯t want to disturb your party.¡± Elijah said tly, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll ask the waiter to find a bigger table. My treat.¡± Cordelia and Imogen were both speechless. They didn¡¯t want to have a meal with Elijah and the others at all. Since Elijah had decided, Lamia couldn¡¯t say anything else. She followed behind unwillingly and watched Cordelia and Imogen vigntly as if she were afraid they wouldmunicate with Jacob too much. After they entered the box, Cordelia and Imogen found two seats next to each other. Then, Elijah and Ben sat on their sides. ¡°The driver is outside. You can drink if you want,¡± Elijah said softly. Lamia looked at Elijah, widening her eyes. ¡°Elijah, isn¡¯t Cordelia trying to get pregnant? How can she This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. drink?¡± After Lamia spoke, the whole room suddenly fell into silence. Cordelia¡¯s face was gloomy, and she looked at Lamia coldly. What do you look at me like that? I didn¡¯t say anything wrong!¡± Lamia was used to being arrogant and always thought she was superior to other women. Hearing this, Elijah said casually, ¡°She¡¯s my wife. It¡¯s none of your business.¡± ¡°Elijah¡­¡± Lamia wanted to retort but stopped speaking when Elijah gave her a look. Imogen was envious and whispered to Cordelia, ¡°Your husband is so manly!¡± Cordelia just smiled and didn¡¯t speak. She was actually a little surprised. After all, when Lamia used to speak without thinking in public, Elijah never stopped her. What happened? That was not like him today. Even though Elijah was abnormal, Cordelia was still calm. She wouldn¡¯t be touched just because he defended her. His attitude towards her always depended on his mood. Especially recently, he often had mood swings. She didn¡¯t want her mood to be affected by his attitude as it was very ufortable. Later, during their conversation, Cordelia learned Jacob had just returned from studying abroad. He had known Elijah and Ben for a long time, and they had a very good rtionship. As for Lamia, she was obviously fascinated by Jacob. Suddenly, Cordelia lel She dodged subconsciously, but it kept chasing her. When she realized it was Elijah who was teasing her under the table, she gave him a re. Cordelia couldn¡¯t believe he dared to tease her in public. What was crazier was that he touched her thigh directly through her skirt. B Chapter 59 Chapter 59 Chapter 59 Flirt With Him Cordelia stood up suddenly as if getting an electric shock. Everyone at the table looked at her. ¡°Excuse me, I want to go to the bathroom.¡± Cordelia rushed out after speaking. She dawdled in the bathroom for a while and came to the sink to reapply makeup slowly. There was a woman on the phone next to her. ¡°Eva, it¡¯s useless to cry in front of me. You have to save the tears for Mr. Hansen. Flirt with him when necessary. Don¡¯t be too reserved, understand?¡±. Cordelia wasn¡¯t very sensitive when she heard Eva¡¯s name, but it immediately caught her attention when she heard Elijah¡¯s name. The woman should be Eva¡¯s friend. She dressed in a tube top and hot pants with smoky makeup. She had a cigarette in her hand and looked like she was not easy to mess with. ¡°Tease him. Do you know what I¡¯m saying? Be bold. If he ist angry, just say you are joking with him. He spoils you so much. He must think you¡¯re just naughty like a child and won¡¯t be really angry with you.¡± Cordelia drooped her cold eyes. Not wanting to hear more disgusting words from this woman, Cordelia put the lipstick back in her bag and left the bathroom. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Without going back to the box, she went to the restaurant¡¯s terrace to get some fresh air. She was depressed and irritable. Those frivolous women were really disgusting. Although she knew that was their usual selves, she was still shocked when hearing those words. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder if this world was really as disgusting as those women. She suddenly felt it was a good deal for Eva if she really divorced Elijah silently. She had even thought about leaving without taking anything. Thinking of this, she thought she was really a coward as she didn¡¯t even try to fight. Although she would divorce Elijah sooner orter, she wouldn¡¯t let others snatch what belonged to her. Suddenly, Elijah put his coat on her shoulders. Cordelia looked back and was kissed by him. She froze and then showed a smile. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it cold here? Let me help you warm up.¡± While speaking, Elijah hugged her in his arms. ¡°Elijah, do all men like women who are active? That kind of slut who knows how to tease you?¡± Cordelia asked. Elijah raised his eyebrows as if he didn¡¯t understand why she asked such a question. After thinking about it seriously, he said, ¡°Pretty Much!¡± It seemed that the advice Eva¡¯s friend gave her was really what men liked. ¡°Why do you ask this suddenly?¡± Elijah was curious and asked with a smile, ¡°Is it because I teased you under the table?¡± Cordelia turned around and wrapped around his neck. She leaned close and said in a soft tone, ¡°Honey, I want you¡­¡± Elijah¡¯s body froze, and his eyes were gleaming. ¡°Really?¡± He unconsciously hugged her tightly as if he wanted to embed her into his body. Cordelia suddenlyughed and looked very charming. ¡°Do you like this way?¡± Elijah stared at her and said in a hoarse voice, ¡°You can be more open.¡± Cordelia blinked her eyes. After thinking for a moment, she fiddled the button of his shirt on his chest. ¡°Like this?¡± Elijah swallowed and felt a thrill all over his body, with lush burning in him. He said, ¡°Not enough.¡± Chapter 60 Chapter 60 Chapter 60 Decided to Fight for Herself Cordelia smiled. She tiptoed and nibbled on his Adam¡¯s apple. ¡°Damn¡­¡± Elijah cursed in a low voice. Without restraining himself, he held her face and kissed her. Cordelia was very active and followed his rhythm like a well-behaved kitten in his arms. ¡°Why are you so obedient today?¡± Elijah gently kissed her ear. ¡°Did I satisfy you in thest two nights?¡± Cordelia blushed and thought it was a good chance to keep Elijah away from Eva. Elijah¡¯s desire for sex was very strong in the past several days. Sometimes, he even pestered her to have sex in the morning. Cordelia guessed Gideon or his parents might have said something to him. After all, Gideon seemed to be in poor health recently. ¡°Let¡¯s¡­ let¡¯s go back carly! It¡¯s been a long time since we came out.¡± Cordelia changed the subject and urged. ¡°I¡¯m afraid not now.¡± Elijah touched her with his body. Cordelia understood what he meant, and her face turned even redder. Under the soft light, Elijah looked at Cordelia¡¯s red face with smiling eyes. They went back to the box after a long time. Imogen whispered in Cordelia¡¯s car, ¡°Lamia was drunk and confessed her love to Jacob.¡± Cordelia raised her eyebrows. ¡°She¡¯s brave.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity that she was rejected in public.¡± Imogen pursed her lips. At this time, Cordelia noticed Ben on the side was putting the steak that had been cut on Imogen¡¯s te, and Imogen seemed to take this for granted and ate it casually. ¡°Elijah, I want to go home. Take me home!¡± Lamia suddenly hugged Elijah and burst into tears. Elijah said with a cold face, ¡°You are drunk. Let¡¯s go back and have a rest!¡± Jacob also stood up, probably feeling guilty for rejecting Lamia. ¡°I¡¯ll send her off with you.¡± ¡°No need. There¡¯s no more seat in the car.¡± While speaking, Elijah walked out of the box with Lamia, who was dead drunk. Cordelia signaled Imogen to contactter and hurriedly followed Elijah. However, she heard Jacob calling her from behind. Jacob walked to her and said, ¡°Cordelia, can I have your Instagram? Elijah is probably angry with me. Please tell me about Lamia¡¯s situationter. I¡¯m worried about her.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t think too much. Her friend list included many of Elijah¡¯s friends, so she didn¡¯t mind adding Jacob. She left after adding him on Instagram. It was veryte when they returned to the Maple Vi after sending Lamia back to her apartment. As Cordelia had promised Jacob, she told him about Lamia¡¯s situation and immediately received his reply. [Cordelia, there is a thing I want to ask you for help. Is it convenient to meet you alone tomorrow?] Cordelia raised her eyebrows when she saw Jacob¡¯s message. Why did he keep asking her for help? She didn¡¯t reply right away but was lost in thought. Not long after, Jacob sent another message: [Sorry, it¡¯s not a favor. It can be counted as a deal.] Cordelia turned off the phone after she told him she would go. At this time, Elijah came out of the bathroom. He smiled when he saw Cordelia was already lying down. He stared at her as if staring at his prey, ready to move at any time ¡°Your phone has rung several times,¡± Cordelia said tly. Elijah¡¯s eyes dimmed. He picked up the phone impatiently and looked at it for a long time, lost in Original content from N?velDrama.Org. thought. ¡°Babe?¡± Chapter 61 Chapter 61 Chapter 61 Back In the Day He set his phone aside andy down beside Cordelia, holding her close. ¡°Is Eva¡¯s treatment ready to This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. start tomorrow?¡± Cordelia asked, ¡°Why? Is Miss Lewis finally ready?¡± Although they had initially negotiated sessfully, Eva had been dragging her feet, iming she needed time to prepare. So, her treatment had been dyed until now. These past couple of days, she had apparently grown tired of Elijah¡¯s cold shoulder and had be more proactive after hearing her strategist¡¯s advice. Elijah responded with resignation, ¡°Eva¡¯s parents passed away when she was young. She grew up with her brother, who doted on her and never let her suffer.¡± Cordelia probed, ¡°And what about her brother?¡± Cordelia had already had Adam look into Eva¡¯s background. Elijah exined, ¡°He¡¯s deceased. He sacrificed himself to save me.¡± Cordelia fell silent. She felt Elijah¡¯s grip on her tighten as if he wanted to hold onto something desperately. Once, he and Eva¡¯s brother, Tristan Lewis, had teetered on the brink of life and death together. Although Cordelia couldn¡¯t fully empathize, she could understand his current feelings. They must have been incredibly painful. So she changed the subject, saying, ¡°Miss Lewis¡¯s treatment process will likely be very difficult for her, and it¡¯s going to be a long one. I hope you¡¯ll be able to keep her going. If she backs out halfway, the agreed-upon terms won¡¯t change.¡± She remained calm, like a profit-driven businesswoman, instantly pulling Elijah out of his sadness. He kissed Cordelia¡¯s lips and said, ¡°I know.¡± The next day, Cordelia arrived at the coffee shop as nned, and Jacob was already waiting by the table. Since they had only met the day before, they didn¡¯t engage in much small talk and got straight to the point. Jacob took out his phone and handed it to Cordelia. ¡°Here, take a look.¡± Cordelia nced at the phone and saw a recent video from Imogen¡¯s social media ount. She looked up and asked in col usion, ¡°Is this you, Cordelia?¡± Jacob asked confidently. Cordelia denied, ¡°No.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already asked Imogen,¡± Jacob chuckled. Cordelia was momentarily stunned, then inwardly cursed Imogen for selling her out so quickly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Cordelia. As of now, only I know about this. Elijah and Ben are all in the dark,¡± Jacob exined. ¡°Okay, so what do you want?¡± Cordelia asked curiously. ¡°My grandmother is about to turn eighty, and I want you to y a violin piece for her. It¡¯ll be an intimate gathering with only family members present, so your identity won¡¯t be revealed,¡± Jacob said while bowing to her. Cordelia hastily waved her hand. ¡°No, please. I can¡¯t.¡± ¡°Maura Flint is your grandmother, right?¡± Jacob suddenly asked. Cordelia was momentarily stunned, unable to react for a while. ¡°My grandmother used to know your grandmother, and they once coborated onposing music. ¡°Now, she can¡¯t y anymore, so I want to give her this special birthday gift. As for your payment, I¡¯ll make sure you¡¯re wellpensated,¡± Jacob said, pulling out the sheet music and persuading Cordelia with all his might. Knowing the connection between their two grandmothers, Cordelia reluctantly agreed. After Jacob left, Cordelia sat in the coffee shop, still looking at the sheet music. From the dancing notes, she could feel that her grandmother must have been confident and full of youthful vigor back in the day. ¡°Grandma, I miss you so much¡­¡± Just then, her phone rang, and Elijah¡¯s voice, filled with a hint of amusement, came through. ¡°Miss Carter, where are you? I¡¯lle over now to pick you up for Eva¡¯s treatment.¡± B Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Chapter 62 An Honor ¡°Alright,e over. I¡¯ll send you the address.¡± After hanging up the phone, Cordelia sent her location to Elijah. Soon, Elijah arrived. He got out of the car toe up to Cordelia and tried to hold her hand. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Cordelia evaded his advance expressionlessly. ¡°Mr. Hansen, please be more serious. We have a lot of preparations to do today, and I need to focus on work from now on.¡± Elijah was initially surprised but then smiled, quicklyposing himself. ¡°Miss Carter, please get in the car Cordelia gave him a satisfied look and stepped into the car swiftly. ¡°First, let¡¯s go to my apartment and get the medical kit,¡± Cordelia instructed. ¡°Okay.¡± Her apartment was nearby, so they didn¡¯t take long to retrieve the kit. ¡°Are the people I asked you to prepare ready?¡± Cordelia inquired. ¡°They¡¯re ready at any moment,¡± Elijah replied. Cordelia nodded and instructed them to go to Eva and wait while they made a stop at the Unde. ¡°Where is it?¡± Elijah asked, never having heard of it before. ¡°It¡¯s an alternative medicine shop. You drive, and I¡¯ll give you directions.¡± Half an hourter, they arrived at a narrow alley and stopped in front of a pharmacy named Inkyard. From the outside, it looked ordinary, but as soon as they entered the pharmacy, they were greeted with a sense of ancient history. Elijah discreetly surveyed the ce while Cordelia struck up a conversation with the assistant at the counter. ¡°Evie, it¡¯s been a while. Are you here for something big this time?¡± ¡°Yeah, and it¡¯s a bit tricky.¡± Cordelia pushed open the small door behind the counter and walked inside. As she was about to enter another door, she suddenly paused. Turning around, she looked at Elijah and said, ¡°I¡¯m going inside to get some medicine. It might take a while. Wait here.¡± Elijah nodded. He watched as her beautiful figure disappeared behind the door. Elijah waited for an hour. When Cordelia came back, she was holding a huge bag of medicine materials. The bag was enormous, covering most of her face, only revealing her eyes. Elijah strode forward and took over the bag of medicine. The observant assistant noticed Elijah hugging Cordelia¡¯s waist, and he immediately snapped a picture and sent it to the Unde group chat, creating an uproar. This news instantly spread like a gue. Before Elijah¡¯s car had even left the narrow alley, the entire Unde knew that Evie, Milo¡¯s apprentice, had been hugged around the waist by a tall, elegant man. Cordelia¡¯s phone, buried in her bag, rang incessantly. Elijah frowned and reminded her, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to check it?¡± Cordelia casually took out her phone, nced at it, and froze. She then gave Elijah a peculiar look. ¡°Did you hug my waist when we left just now?¡± Elijah raised an eyebrow, thinking back. He replied carelessly, ¡°Maybe. What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve gotten me into trouble,¡± Cordelia said, massaging her temples and looking out of the window helplessly. Elijah didn¡¯t understand what she meant, so he asked, ¡°You mentioned the Unde. Does that refer to this pharmacy?¡± Cordelia shook her head. ¡°Not entirely. This ce is a small branch. The Unde was established by Milo. It has many branches responsible for different tasks, creating aplete system.¡± Elijah understood. It was a professionalwork within their organization, so he didn¡¯t inquire further. ¡°So, how does me hugging you connect to all this?¡± Elijah circled back to his previous question. Cordelia blushed slightly and said, ¡°They¡¯re all very nosy.¡± Elijah understood now. It was simr to celebrity gossip and shipping. He was in high spirits and shed a charming smile. ¡°Being rumored with Miss Carter is an honor for me.¡± Chapter 63 Chapter 63 Chapter 63 Her Confidence Cordelia red at him, and her phone continued to receive notifications where people were mentioning her. Elijah nced at her, suggesting, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to respond? Tell them that I am your dear husband.¡± Cordelia blinked, looking slightly bewildered at Elijah. She wondered when this man had started being willing to admit their rtionship. Back then, they hadn¡¯t even had a wedding or any ceremony. On the night they got their marriage certificate, he returned home, reeking of alcohol, and slept with her rudely. Since then, she had be nothing more like a mascot. She was just a nobody in this family. It was only muchter that information began to trickle out through the public channels that Elijah was already married. Considering his attitude back then, what gave him the right to ask her to acknowledge their rtionship in her circles? So, Cordelia simply lowered her gaze and chose not to respond. Elijah nced at her several times and noticed that she remained unresponsive to everything that was happening. He frowned and didn¡¯t say anything else. When they arrived at Eva¡¯s small apartment, there was amotion inside. Elijah opened the door and walked in to find Eva berating two new caregivers who had just arrived. Upon seeing Elijah, Eva immediately put away her angry look and smiled at him. ¡°Elijah, you finally came. I¡¯ve been waiting for you.¡± ¡°Good girl.¡± Elijah looked at her, reminding her to cooperate with the treatment. Cordelia looked at them coldly and acted oblivious to everything that was happening between them. ¡°Elijah, why did you send these two strangers to take care of me? I only need you. I don¡¯t need the outsiders,¡± Eva said in a spoiled tone. Original content from N?velDrama.Org. Elijah wasn¡¯t sure why Cordelia wanted two caregivers, so he looked to her for an exnation. Cordelia spoke calmly, ¡°Miss Lewis, your treatment requires a daily herbal bath. Do you think Elijah can take off your clothes and bathe you every day?¡± Eva widened her eyes and then blushed, lowering her head shyly. Cordelia didn¡¯t bother to watch her feigning in front of Elijah and turned around to get prepared. She also instructed the two caregivers standing by, ¡°Lift Miss Lewis onto the couch.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The two caregivers were particrly efficient. Before Eva could react, she was already lying on the couch. Seeing Cordelia approaching with needles, Eva immediately started screaming, ¡°Elijah,e here! Quick! Come to my side!¡± ¡°Miss Lewis, you can¡¯t feel your legs. It won¡¯t hurt,¡± Cordelia said emotionlessly as she swiftly and urately inserted the needles into Eva¡¯s legs. Eva struggled to raise her head to see what Cordelia was doing to her legs but couldn¡¯t get a clear view. Elijah remained standing at a distance, watching everything with a detached gaze. It was the first time he had seen Cordelia using acupuncture on a patient. She did it with such case, as if it were second nature to her, confidently asserting her dominance in this field. With an icy expression on her petite face, she seemed to be telling the world that she was the queen in this domain. Eva noticed Elijah¡¯s gaze had been fixed on Cordelia all this time. She bit her lip and suddenly burst into tears. ¡°Elijah, why are you ignoring me? I called you so many times, and you never answered me¡­¡± Only then did Elijah step forward and walk towards Eva. B Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Exin ¡°Where does it hurt?¡± Elijah asked gently. ¡°Here, it feels stuffy.¡± Eva pointed to her chest. Cordelia turned away, unable to bear this pretentious affection any longer. ¡°Miss Carter!¡± Elijah called after her. ¡°I¡¯ll go out for a walk. I¡¯lle backter to get those needles out.¡± Without looking back, Cordelia left the room. Elijah immediately ordered the two caregivers, ¡°Watch her closely and don¡¯t let her move around.¡± Then, he hurriedly chased after Cordelia. ¡°Elijah! Elijah!¡± Gritting her teeth, Eva clenched her fists and punched the sofa repeatedly. ¡°That bitch!¡± The two caregivers looked at Eva indifferently, and neither of them paid attention to her. Cordelia left Eva¡¯s apartment and wandered around themunity. Then, she saw a bench under a lush tree, so she went over and sat down to enjoy the shade. From a distance, she saw Elijah following her, his footsteps steady and purposeful. Soon, he walked up to her. He smiled and said half-jokingly, ¡°You¡¯ve been through a lot, Miss Carter.¡± Cordelia sarcastically remarked, ¡°I didn¡¯t realize you had such patience with Miss Lewis.¡± Elijah approached her slowly, sat down, and wanted to hug her. However, Cordelia red at him. Elijah pulled back his hand and coaxed her, ¡°I know Eva has a bad temper. Please be understanding. What would you like for dinner tonight? I can take you out.¡± ¡°No need. I want to go back and rest,¡± Cordelia replied coldly. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll apany you home,¡± Elijah said. Cordelia nced at him. Perhaps in his mind, apanying her was the greatest favor he could offer. In the past, she had longed for Elijah toe home more often. However, now, she didn¡¯t need that anymore. She had her own career, her own friends, and plenty to learn. She was no longer like before, waiting at home in vain just for his return. Elijah looked at her strained face and was about to say something, but Cordelia interrupted him, ¡°Let¡¯s go. It¡¯s about time to collect the needles.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Cordelia swiftly collected the needles. In no time, all the needles on Eva¡¯s legs were back in her needle case. Afterward, Cordelia instructed the caregivers to prepare water and fill the bathtub, where she threw in a packet of herbs from her bag. ¡°Ladies, please help Miss Lewis undress and bring her to the bathroom. She should soak for thirty minutes,¡± Cordelia instructed. After speaking, she left and returned to the living room. Not long after, Eva¡¯s scream came from the bedroom. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me! I can do it myself. Elijah, I don¡¯t want them to undress me.¡± Elijah frowned but remained seated on the couch, as if rooted to the spot. Cordelia, on the other hand, looked serious and waited for news from the caregivers. Eva¡¯s screams gradually faded until they disappeared entirely. After a while, the two caregivers emerged from the bedroom, dripping with water. ¡°Mr. Hansen, your This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. wife has quite the temper. We¡¯ve taken care of patients with mental disorders, but today was something else,¡± one of the caregivers remarked. Cordelia, the real ¡°Mrs. Hansen,¡± pursed her lips and yed with her fingers, choosing not to correct them. Elijah remained calm and replied coolly, ¡°Who told you she¡¯s my wife?¡± ¡°Miss Lewis said it herself!¡± One of the caregivers said. Cordelia looked at Elijah with a hint of a smile, as if silently mocking him, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s see how you exin this one.¡± Chapter 65 Chapter 65 Chapter 65 The Secret Beauty ¡°She¡¯s not my wife,¡± Elijah frowned and said, ¡°Take care of her, and I¡¯ll double your pay.¡± The two caregivers were more willing to stay now. Then, Eva¡¯s scream came from the bathroom. ¡°Elijah,e in and keep mepany. I¡¯m scared.¡± Cordelia abruptly stood up, grabbed her medical kit, and said, ¡°Remember to get her out half an hour Elijah, sensing her anger, quickly followed her. ¡°Cordelia, wait.¡± He caught up with her and tightly held her hand, interlocking their fingers. ¡°Don¡¯t you think Eva might be doing this on purpose?¡± Apparently, Eva was deliberately annoying her. Elijah replied calmly, ¡°She has suffered from mobility issues for years and has severe psychological problems. Don¡¯t be too hard on her.¡± It seemed that Elijah also knew that Eva was a psychopath, but he still cherished her a lot. Cordelia sneered secretly, ¡°I¡¯m just so soft-hearted that I can be manipted by you like this.¡± Elijah pulled her into his arms and coaxed her, ¡°I¡¯ll make it up to you for all the grievances you¡¯ve suffered during the treatment, okay?¡± Cordelia¡¯s tone was indifferent. ¡°So, are you trying topensate me with money?¡± She didn¡¯t want his ¡°You¡¯ll find outter.¡± Cordelia had her doubts about what he was up to. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go home.¡± Elijah let go of her and held her hand tightly. On the day of Jacob¡¯s grandmother¡¯s eightieth birthday, Eva¡¯s treatment had just finished one course, This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. and she was in the interval period. During this time, Elijah diligently drove Cordelia to treat Eva every day, without any exception. Cordelia silently observed how dedicated he was to Eva during this period. Finally, she could escape Eva¡¯s antics, and her mood had improved these past few days. The grand family banquet at the Taylor Manor was scheduled for the evening. In the afternoon, Jacob personally came to pick Cordelia up to try out the instrument at his house. ¡°Grandma told me that this violin has also been yed by your grandmother. It¡¯s a cherished instrument with a rich history,¡± Jacob informed her. Cordelia nodded and sat quietly, talking very little. After arriving at the Taylor Manor with Jacob, they went directly to the music room. ¡°Why don¡¯t you try it? See if it feelsfortable to y,¡± Jacob suggested. Cordelia¡¯s fingertips touched the violin. She fell in love with it instantly, and in her mind, she could already see her grandmother ying it when she was young. With a slight smile, she plucked the strings. The sound was crisp and melodious, with lingering echoes. Afterward, Jacob left the music room, and Cordelia practiced the pieces a few times. He then took her to a lounge. ¡°Cordelia, guests have started arriving. Get ready. I¡¯lle to escort you to meet Grandmater,¡± Jacob instructed. Cordelia changed into an elegant dress, covering her face with a white veil. She looked like an ethereal fairy. When she appeared before the Taylor family, she immediately caught everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Grandma, this is the gift I¡¯ve prepared for you. I hope you like it,¡± Jacob said confidently. At first, Jacob¡¯s grandmother, Mireya Taylor smiled, but when she saw Cordelia sitting next to her once favorite violin, her eyes started to turn red. As the first note yed, the entire hall fell into silence, with only the unfamiliar and graceful melody echoing. In a corner, Lamia, who had sneaked into the Taylor Manor, peeked her head around, squinting at the performer. ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t this the new popr inte celebrity from the recent video site? What¡¯s the connection between Jacob and her?¡± A junior of the Taylor family standing nearby remarked, ¡°What kind of connection could it be? In my opinion, my cousin must be her sponsor, or else, how could she have be so famous recently?¡± Lamia scrutinized the performer¡¯s facial features more closely. ¡°Why do I feel like I¡¯ve seen her somewhere before?¡± As Cordelia finished the piece, she was slightly emotional. She paused and took a deep breath before standing up to acknowledge the apuse. Just as she was about to take her leave, someone suddenly dashed towards her, grabbing her wrist. ¡°Cordelia? Is it really you?¡± Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Chapter 66 The Destiny Lamia, now seeing Cordelia up close through the veil, was wide-eyed and filled with disbelief. ¡°You! What¡¯s your rtionship with Jacob?¡± Cordelia looked at Lamia with an icy gaze, feeling her heart grow cold. It was all over. Since Lamia had found out the performer was Cordelia, it meant the Hansen family This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. would soon find out as well. At this moment, Jacob approached and dragged Lamia. ¡°Lamia, Cordelia is the musician I invited to perform for Grandma¡¯s birthday. Don¡¯t jump to conclusions.¡± Cordelia nced at him, her tone ice-cold. ¡°Well, I didn¡¯t expect such a mess, Mr. Taylor. This is absolutely thest time I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m truly sorry, Cordelia. I¡¯ll handle this matter properly,¡± Jacob said apologetically. Just then, Mireya, leaning on a cane, walked over, her smile warm and friendly as she shook Cordelia¡¯s hand. ¡°Dear, you made some modifications to the score you yed just now, didn¡¯t you? I didn¡¯t expect Maura¡¯s granddaughter to surpass her in musical talent.¡± Cordelia smiled, answering graciously, ¡°I did make a few adjustments, but they were minor details. You have an amazing hearing to have noticed the difference.¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Mireyaughed heartily, her spirits lifting. Seeing the birthday celebrant so happy, the entire Taylor family was in high spirits. They were all respectful and appreciative of Cordelia upon realizing her importance, knowing that Jacob hadn¡¯t invited her over for no reason. Lamia, on the other hand, stared in astonishment at how Mireya was pleased with Cordelia, feeling a pang of bitterness in her heart. If only she could be so beloved by Mireya. If that were the case, marrying into the Taylor family would be a piece of cake! Soon, Mireya took Cordelia to a lounge, where she showed her some old photos. Seeing her grandmother, Cordelia smiled with tears in her eyes. Her grandmother was indeed beautiful. Mireya, with a hint of regret in her aging eyes, remarked, ¡°Maura had a difficult life. She gave up a promising career for her husband and children¡­ By the way, dear, you must have married into the Hansen family by now, right?¡± Cordelia was taken aback. ¡°You know about the engagement between our families?¡± Mireya smiled. ¡°Of course, I was present when they verbally agreed to it.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Cordelia was curious. ¡°How did my grandmother and Elijah¡¯s grandmother suddenly decide on the engagement?¡± Cordelia had always been puzzled by this doubt. After all, ording to her memory, her grandmother lived in the countryside, and she rarely met her old friends from Beilve City. Mireya¡¯s mood suddenly improved, and she began reminiscing about those pleasant memories. ¡°Back then, you, Jacob, and Elijah were all so young. Especially you. You had just learned to walk. Back then, you were such an adorable little thing, and both boys liked you.¡± Cordelia blinked, feeling somewhat embarrassed. She hadn¡¯t realized she had met Elijah and Jacob when she was so young. ¡°Later, when your grandmother was about to take you away, Elijah clung to you, refusing to let go. He held onto you tightly and wouldn¡¯t allow your grandmother to take you away. ¡°Seeing this, Elijah¡¯s grandmother thought that the two of you were fated. So, she immediately proposed the engagement to your grandmother. ¡°She was also a woman with a difficult life. She passed away early, but on her deathbed, she entrusted Elijah¡¯s grandfather to ensure that Elijah fulfilled the engagement.¡± So that was how it happened. Cordelia¡¯s eyes turned red, but a smile remained on her lips. It turned out that the fate between her and Elijah had been destined when they were both so young. B Chapter 67 Chapter 67 Chapter 67 So Boring Things could change unpredictably. Later on, they did get married, but Elijah didn¡¯t like her at all. Now, this marriage that was barely hanging on truly disappointed the beautiful expectations of the two grandmothers back then. At this moment, Jacob knocked on the door and walked in. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯ve talked to Lamia, and she won¡¯t reveal what happened today. You can rest assured,¡± Jacob said, understanding Cordelia¡¯s predicament. Cordelia nodded. After learning more about their childhood connections, her attitude toward Jacob had softened slightly. After leaving Mireya¡¯s room, she finallypleted her mission. Cordelia prepared to get changed and leave. However, Lamia suddenly rushed up to her, speaking in a hushed voice, ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯m really sorry. I misunderstood you earlier.¡± Cordelia was quite surprised. She looked at Lamia, who had always been arrogant. Then she replied coolly, ¡°When I saw you carlier, you looked like you wanted to hit me.¡± Lamia felt guilty. ¡°They said that Jacob was your sugar daddy, so I thought¡­¡± Cordelia suddenly burst intoughter. Lamia was so stupid that she didn¡¯t even know what to say. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Why do you believe that Jacob is my sugar daddy? I¡¯m married! Do you think he¡¯s that creepy?¡± Lamia suddenly realized. ¡°That¡¯s right. Jacob doesn¡¯t even like me, so how could he be interested in you?¡± Cordelia rolled her eyes at Lamia. ¡°Even if I were in need of a sugar daddy, I¡¯d choose your brother to support me. He¡¯s handsome, wealthy, has a good reputation, and is generous in all aspects. He could satisfy me in every way¡­¡± Suddenly, she heard a low chuckle from a man, causing Cordelia to freeze in her tracks. ¡°It seems like you have a very high opinion of me.¡± Elijah¡¯s low voice suddenly sounded, but it seemed toe from Lamia. Cordelia¡¯s eyes widened instantly. ¡°Lamia, are you on the phone with your brother?¡± Original content from N?velDrama.Org. Lamia grinned, ¡°Yeah. It was my brother who asked me to exin things to you. He said he wanted me to apologize to you in person.¡± Cordelia¡¯s face turned pale. Lamia was truly a troublemaker. Cordelia twitched her mouth, barely managing to maintain herposure. She said sternly, ¡°Hang it up now!¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± When Cordelia changed her clothes and left the Taylor Manor, Elijah¡¯s car was waiting at the door. The back door opened from the inside, and he gestured for her to get in. ¡°Come on.¡± Cordelia pursed her lips, recalling that this man used to say the same thing every night when they were in bed. His tone and words were exactly the same. Lately, she had indeed been indulging in her desires excessively, which was affecting even her, someone who had always been dignified, causing her mind to be filled with inappropriate thoughts. She climbed into the car, closed the door, and sat down. Then, Elijah pulled her into his arms and kissed her lips. ¡°I missed you, Babe,¡± the man¡¯s voice was husky, like a whispered endearment between lovers. Cordelia couldn¡¯t catch her breath, and her heart raced as she clutched the leather seat beneath her. After a while, the man had enough of tasting her, so he slowly pulled away from her lips. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect my wife to be so talented.¡± Cordelia pouted. ¡°I¡¯m ttered.¡± Elijah pinched her nose, his tone indulgent. ¡°You¡¯re so smart, so why were you so boring back then?¡± So¡­ boring? Cordelia¡¯s beautiful eyes widened in astonishment. Chapter 68 Chapter 68 Chapter 68 A Fancy Dress It turned out that all along, in Elijah¡¯s eyes, she was quite dull. Cordelia suddenly remembered her past self. She didn¡¯t like dressing up or wearing makeup. When Elijah came home, she would always be in the same in pajamas, looking old-fashioned and uninteresting, not to mention herck of conversation. Now, as she thought back, she indeed seemed quite boring before. ¡°So what about now?¡± Cordelia looked at him calmly, but she was quite curious. Elijah pinched her delicate chin and countered, ¡°Do you want to know?¡± Original content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Yes,¡± Cordelia replied. Elijah then tilted his head slightly and pointed at his cheek. Cordelia had no choice but to kiss him when he suddenly turned aside, letting her kiss fall on his lips. Cordelia was slightly startled, her pretty face flushed slightly. ¡°You are so childish.¡± ¡°I like it,¡± the man said lightly. Cordelia didn¡¯t know if he liked such a naive behavior or what she had be now. But she didn¡¯t dare to think further, fearing that her fragile heart would be broken once more. They soon returned home. Not long after, someone came to visit. Cordelia had just taken a shower and came down from upstairs. ¡°It¡¯s sote. Who¡­¡± Her words stopped abruptly when she saw a lot of musical instruments in the living room. Cordelia picked up a triangle and asked, ¡°Elijah, are you serious?¡± Elijah nced at it and said, ¡°Well, that¡¯s probably a gift.¡± ¡°Why do you suddenly want to buy all these? And in such hurry?¡± Cordelia asked curiously. a Elijah suddenly approached her and pressed her against the wall. ¡°Why do you have so many questions? The whole world has heard you y the violin, but I know nothing about it!¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes rounded as she stared at Elijah, feeling surprised that he was actually angry. She mumbled, ¡°Is it really necessary to be in such a hurry?¡± Elijah tightened his grip on her slender waist. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯m your real husband. All those fans of yours are not!¡± Cordelia was baffled. She thought for a while and wondered if Elijah was angry because of those bulletments on her video. Audiences nowadays, whether male or female, liked to call female celebrities affectionately, but it was just a form of interaction. Cordelia didn¡¯t expect Elijah to get upset over such matters. ¡°Okay, okay, I¡¯ll perform for you now. What instrument do you want to hear?¡± Cordelia gave in with a helpless look. Elijah said, ¡°The flute.¡± Cordelia stared at him. ¡°You know I can¡¯t y the flute!¡± Elijah suddenlyughed and teased her, ¡°Alright, I was just joking.¡± Cordelia gritted her teeth. ¡°Stop joking!¡± Elijah rubbed his nose. ¡°The violin. Just like what you did at the Taylor Manor today.¡± ¡°Can I choose another piece? I don¡¯t want to y that one.¡± Cordelia lowered her gaze and ran her fingers along the strings. of the violin. Elijah¡¯s purchases were naturally not ordinary, and this violin was outstanding. ¡°Sure,¡± Elijah said, leaning back on the sofazily. He squinted at her. ¡°Is this how you n to perform for me?¡± Cordelia smiled wryly. ¡°I don¡¯t have any suitable dresses. Besides, that¡¯s a bit too much to ask, Mr. Hansen.¡± ¡°Wait here,¡± said Elijah. Then, he got up and went upstairs. Cordelia was greatly surprised, wondering if he actually had prepared a dress. She had no idea when he had bought it. However, when the man came back down, he was carrying¡­ a bathrobe! It was even a men¡¯s bathrobe! ¡°Are you serious, Mr. Hansen?¡± Cordelia held Elijah¡¯s bathrobe and didn¡¯t even know how to react. B Chapter 69 Chapter 69 Chapter 69 Coax Me Like This ¡°Of course, I¡¯m serious.¡± Elijah replied earnestly, taking the opportunity to tease Cordelia while removing her clothes. Cordelia tried to evade his hands and quickly put on Elijah¡¯s bathrobe, tying the belt securely to avoid any ident. Surprisingly, the long sleeves of the bathrobe did seem somewhat fancy. Before long, Cordelia picked up the violin and stood straight, instantly immersing herself into the performance. After a simple tuning, she began ying the prelude without hesitation, and the lively and passionate melody filled the room. Cordelia held the bow and yed passionately, asionally ncing up at her sole audience, smiling confidently with a glint of sharpness in her eyes. Elijah¡¯s gaze, deep and intense, remained locked on the woman in front of him. He watched her attentively, his eyes growing more profound with each passing note. Until thest note faded away, the lingering resonance gradually subsided, the entire vi returned to silence. Elijah apuded her enthusiastically, getting up and approaching her. ¡°Are you satisfied now?¡± Cordelia looked at him with a smile. She was quite satisfied with this violin, and that was why she had performed exceptionally well. Elijah came up behind her, leaned in close to her ear, and encircled her waist. ¡°Babe, you were amazing!¡± His words caused Cordelia¡¯s face to redden from her cheeks to her ears. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Elijah¡­¡± Cordelia called him in a soft voice. Originally, she wanted to protest, but when the words left her lips, they came out far more flirtatiously than intended. Elijah leaned down and kissed her. Eventually, he lifted her and gently ced her on the sofa. In the midst of emotional turmoil, Cordelia heard Elijah murmur softly by her car, ¡°In the future, when I¡¯m upset, just coax me like this. I like it.¡± Cordelia cursed him silently. However, her body was filled with happiness from his attentions. The night was filled with both tenderness and passion. The next morning, Jacob called Cordelia carly to express his gratitude. ¡°Thank you so much for yesterday, Cordelia. Can I treat you to a meal?¡± Jacob asked. Cordelia shifted in bed, feeling a bit sore, and declined, ¡°Your gratitude is more than enough. You¡¯ve already paid me a generous fee. There¡¯s no need for a meal.¡± Jacob was really generous and paid her 200 thousand dors for her performance. After all, Cordelia used to perform for free. Jacob was clearly disappointed, but he didn¡¯t insist. He sincerely thanked her once again and asked if she could chat with Mireya when she had time. Cordelia agreed. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia tried to go back to sleep but couldn¡¯t. She checked her messages and learned that Eason had arrived in Beilve City. She quickly called Eason and found out that he was staying in a hotel. They decided to have a meal together. Over lunch, they discussed some issues rted to the establishment of the research institute. With the financial problems now resolved because of Elijah¡¯s promise, Cordelia entrusted Eason with the remaining responsibilities. ¡°Cordelia, are you free this afternoon? Would you like to apany me to the golf course?¡± Eason asked. ¡°Sure, I¡¯m free this afternoon,¡± Cordelia replied with a smile. So, after lunch, Cordelia apanied Eason to the golf course to meet one of his senior colleagues, a prominent figure in the business world. After some brief pleasantries, Brett Wilson smiled approvingly at Eason. ¡°Eason, it¡¯s not easy for you to persevere in the field of alternative medicine with such dedication. You¡¯re truly promising and talented.¡± Eason humbly replied, ¡°I can¡¯t take all the credit. It¡¯s thanks to Cordelia¡¯s help over the years.¡± Cordelia smiled at him.¡± As they exchanged nces, a sharp female voice suddenly interrupted them. ¡°Mr. Wilson, I¡¯ve missed you so much!¡± Cordelia turned her head and saw Eva in a wheelchair, with Elijah pushing her from behind. B Chapter 70 Chapter 70 Chapter 70 Take Her to Hell Elijah met Cordelia¡¯s gaze and raised an eyebrow. Coupled with his handsome look, he actually seemed a bit seductive. Caught off guard, Cordelia quickly looked away. She couldn¡¯t afford to lose herposure in front of Brett. ¡°Oh, Eva is here too?¡± Brett looked at Eva affectionately, then warmly greeted Elijah, ¡°Elijah, it¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve seen you.¡± Elijah smiled and nodded humbly. ¡°Eason, how about we go y some golf?¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t want to stay too close to Eva and tried to leave. ¡°Sure,¡± Eason got up and informed Brett before leaving with Cordelia. Eva nced at them and asked on purpose, ¡°Mr. Wilson, are they a couple?¡± Brett smiled and replied, ¡°They¡¯re just friends.¡± ¡°Oh,¡± Eva said with a hint of disappointment. ¡°But I think they make a good match. They¡¯re both talented and attractive. In the future, perhaps¡­¡± Brett didn¡¯t finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear. Eva¡¯s enthusiasm was immediately ignited. ¡°I think so too! That would be wonderful!¡± ¡°Mr. Wilson, please keep Evapany for now. I¡¯ll excuse myself.¡± With that, Elijah shot Eva a cold look and then walked This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. away. Eva knew that her little scheme couldn¡¯t escape Elijah¡¯s notice, but she didn¡¯t care. She wanted him to know her feelings. Cordelia was an average golfer. She knew how to y, but she wasn¡¯t exceptional. Most of her time with Eason was spent discussing work. Since their projectunch was approaching, both of them wanted the project to be perfect. After a while, Cordelia started to sweat. ¡°Eason, I need to use the restroom.¡± Outside the restroom door, she bumped into Elijah, who was smoking. She had intended to walk past him without saying a word, but Elijah blocked her way. ¡°What do you want?¡± Cordelia furrowed her brows, annoyed. ¡°I heard that Eason left Grant City to start anew in Beilve City for your research institute. Babe, you must be very charming,¡± Elijah said, extinguishing his cigarette slowly, his eyes darkening. ¡°You heard wrong,¡± Cordelia replied calmly, maintaining an aloof demeanor. ¡°I¡¯d like to hear the details,¡± Elijah insisted, eager to hear her exnation. Cordelia narrowed her eyes. He was willing to listen to her this time, but she couldn¡¯t be bothered to exin. In Elijah¡¯s mind, Eason was always the one with ulterior motives towards her. No matter how she exined, it would be in vain. Cordelia didn¡¯t care whether Eason had any feelings for her or not. Maybe he had, and maybe he hadn¡¯t. At least Eason had never shown any romantic interest in her and had never openly challenged Elijah. Their rtionship had always remained professional and respectful. Cordelia smirked, ¡°You want to know, huh?¡± Elijah¡¯s pupils suddenly deepened, his gaze intense. ¡°Unfortunately, I don¡¯t want to tell you right now,¡± Cordelia replied, turning around and walking away. However, she had underestimated Elijah¡¯s determination. The audacious man followed her into the restroom. ¡°Hey, you!¡± Cordelia turned around and widened her eyes. Elijah closed the door behind him and cornered her against the sink. ¡°Cordelia, have I been spoiling you too muchtely?¡± He asked. Cordelia looked at him innocently, as if questioning him, ¡°When have you spoiled me?¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes reddened slightly as he seized the back of her head and kissed her. It wasn¡¯t the kind of punishment-like kiss he gave when he was angry. Instead, it was a dominating kiss, impossible to resist, as if he were determined to take her with him to hell. B Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Why Don¡¯t You Scold Her? Cordelia realized that now Elijah might feel a sense of powerlessness that she had experienced before. She didn¡¯t resist but let him kiss her. After a long time, they stopped. Elijah held Cordelia in his arms, his voice hoarse. ¡°What should I do with you?¡± Cordelia pushed him lightly and said, ¡°Go back quickly. Miss Lewis will look for you.¡± She was not that kind, but she didn¡¯t want to give Eva a chance to y tricks. ¡°I came out with Eva for a walk. I¡¯ll send her backter, and then I¡¯ll go home,¡± Elijah said softly. ¡°Okay.¡± Cordelia left his embrace and left. After running for a while, she felt the seque of the violent kiss. in the bathroom just now, and her legs were limp. She pressed her heart, and her eyes turned cold. unreconciled. Cordelia returned to the court, and Eason went to the side to make a phone call. Cordelia sat on the chair, and when she was about to drink some water, Eva¡¯s voice came from the side. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. ¡°Cordelia, no wonder you don¡¯t divorce Elijah. You want to y your own way, right? You have a good eye. That man looks good!¡± Eva said meanly. Cordelia didn¡¯t even look at Eva beside her. She looked ahead and said, ¡°It seems that you also have a problem with your brain. In the next course of treatment, I will treat your brain together without charge.¡± ¡°You!¡± Eva felt a little scared but still refused to give in. ¡°Don¡¯t becent. Do you think that I will be grateful to you because you treat my leg? You earned a lot of money from Elijah. You have no medical ethics!¡± ¡°You¡¯d better apologize to me right now. Otherwise, I will let you truly understand what it means to have no medical ethics,¡± Cordelia said. As she smiled slightly, she looked sharply at Eva¡¯s face. Cordelia didn¡¯t do anything, but Eva felt that she was in pain all over at this moment, as if Cordelia had pricked her with needles. Viciously, You are so vicious, and you will be punished! I will tell Elijah what you have done to me!¡± Cordelia said, ¡°Okay, but you haven¡¯t apologized yet.¡± Her tone had no emotion, like the voice of a system. Eva was stunned for a moment, and then she started to cry. Elijah, who was chatting with Brett, immediately looked over. His eyes turned cold, and he walked over angrily. Cordelia thought that Elijah would me her, and she was ready to defend herself. However, Elijah said, ¡°Eva, didn¡¯t I tell you not to provoke Cordelia? Do you hear that?¡± Eva cried even more sadly. ¡°Elijah, she bullied me. Why don¡¯t you scold her but me?¡± ¡°Will you be bullied if you don¡¯te here?¡± Elijah said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t talk back. I¡¯ll send you home right now.¡± Eva was angry and sad. She cried and trembled all over, looking very weak. At this time, Eason hung up the phone and came back after noticing the movement there. He said, ¡°Cordelia, what¡¯s the matter? Did you suffer?¡± fus as I am a mind, but oder nord, ¡°I have I fearing this, I va obopped crying and frame thems Cond ked straight at hald, ¡°Mr. Hamon, Mass Lewis ndered me for having medical ethics, Nor she noi let¡¯s shop the treatment¡± despises my musical rite your your Cordelia gave Eason a reassuring look, but she said, ¡°I have suffered a lot.¡± Hearing this, Eva stopped crying and froze there. Cordelia looked straight at Elijah and said, ¡°Mr. Hansen, Miss Lewis ndered me for having no medical ethics. Since she despises my medical skills so much, let¡¯s stop the treatment.¡± Chapter 72 Chapter 72 Chapter 72 Can¡¯t Understand Elijah was stunned. At this moment, Cordelia saw deep disappointment in Elijah¡¯s eyes. There was frustration in his eyes at the moment. He worked hard for a long time, but it was in vain in the end. ¡°Elijah, it¡¯s fine. Anyway, she¡¯s not the only doctor in this world, and I don¡¯t want her to treat me!¡± Eva wiped away her tears and said. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Cordelia spread her hands as if she didn¡¯t care. She said to Eason, ¡°Eason, let¡¯s continue ying.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Eason said. The two turned around and walked towards the court without looking back. Eva tugged on Elijah¡¯s sleeve and said, ¡°Elijah.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll send you back,¡± Elijah said coldly. He pushed the wheelchair and left. ¡°I¡­¡± Eva still wanted to quibble. ¡°Shut up!¡±-Elijah shouted. His voice was cold, and Eva was so frightened that she didn¡¯t dare to speak anymore. After leaving the golf course, Cordelia and Eason separated. Cordelia was a little tired, so she drove home directly. As soon as she entered the door, she saw Elijah¡¯s shoes on the door. He had returned. Nora came to Cordelia and said with a smile, ¡°Mrs. Hansen, Mr. Hansen said that I don¡¯t need to prepare dinner tonight. Since you are back, I will leave first.¡± ¡°Okay, thanks.¡± Cordelia smiled. After Nora left, there were only the two of them in the vi. Elijah was upstairs in the study, and Cordelia didn¡¯t go up to disturb him. Shey down on the sofa to rest. Not long after, there were footsteps in the stairwell. ¡°I thought you were going to stay with Eason the whole day,¡± Elijah said jealously while holding a cup of coffee. Cordelia turned over and turned her back to him. Elijah raised his eyebrows and smiled. Holding the coffee, he slowly approached Cordelia and sat beside her. ¡°Do you want water?¡± He asked. ¡°No.¡± Cordelia buried her head in the pillow as if she didn¡¯t want to talk with him. Elijah pulled Cordelia back by force. He leaned over to kiss her and put the coffee into her mouth. Cordelia pushed him away and quickly wiped her lips with her hand. ¡°You are annoying.¡± ¡°Are you still angry, Babe?¡± Elijah rested his head on her chest. Cordelia put her fingers into Elijah¡¯s hair, watching him move around her chest warily. ¡°I¡¯m happy,¡± Cordelia whispered. Elijah leaned on her chest for a while and was lost in thought. Cordelia looked at him and asked, ¡°Have you fallen asleep?¡± ¡°No,¡± Elijah said. Elijahzily sat up and pulled Cordelia into his arms. He said, ¡°It is Eva¡¯s fault. Don¡¯t worry. If you don¡¯t want to continue treating her, I won¡¯t make things difficult for you. I will keep my word.¡± Cordelia stared at Elijah. She thought he was a little strange. She thought that he would argue with her or threaten her because of this matter. However, his reaction made Cordelia feel a little helpless. He was so calm, which made Cordelia think it was like a dream. Cordelia thought that Elijah wanted to y tricks. But he didn¡¯t. Elijah acted as if nothing had happened, and for the next few days, he didn¡¯t mention the treatment at all. In the afternoon, when Cordelia was about to leave work, Elijah called her. Elijah said, ¡°Jacob will hold a meal tonight. Go with me.¡± His tone was firm, as if he was sure that Cordelia would agree. Chapter 73 Chapter 73 Chapter 73 Fair Competition ¡°I have to work overtime tonight. You go first. I¡¯lle to you after I¡¯m done here, okay?¡± Cordelia said. ¡°Okay.¡± There was some reluctance in Elijah¡¯s tone. Cordelia didn¡¯t care about his moodiness. After chatting for a while, she hung up the phone. When Cordelia finished her work and was about to pick up Elijah, she received a message from Imogen. [Ben broke up with me.] Cordelia called Imogen and found out that she was also invited to dinner by Jacob. It seemed that they had broken up just now. ¡°Elissa has some ability. She flirted with Elijah all night. Ben¡¯s face was ugly,¡± Imogen said. Her tone was calm, as if she was an outsider and was not affected by the breakup at all. ¡°Does Elissa like Elijah?¡± Cordelia asked. Imogen suddenlyughed. ¡°Cordelia, will women only hook up with men they like?¡± Original content from N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia was silent, and she didn¡¯t know what to say for a while. ¡°Anyway,e quickly. I¡¯m going to leave,¡± Imogen urged. ¡°Okay,¡± Cordelia said. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia immediately drove to the club. As soon as she entered the door, she saw a charming woman in a red dress whispering in Elijah¡¯s car. She couldn¡¯t stop smiling, and Elijah also smiled. The two acted as if they were immersed in a world where only the two of them were there. Jacob came over with a wine ss and grabbed Cordelia¡¯s wrist. ¡°Cordelia, why do youe sote? Come, sit next to me.¡± Cordelia knew that Jacob was a little reckless because of drinking, so she reminded him, ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s appropriate.¡± Jacob was good-looking, and after drinking, his face looked even more bewitching under the neon lights. He smiled lightly. ¡°Cordelia, we have been friends since we were young. It¡¯s fine.¡± Cordelia smiled and felt helpless. ¡°Ever since my grandma met you, she has always told me that you were so talented, and I should get engaged to you before the Hansen family,¡± Jacobughed as he spoke. His smile was very charming. Although he looked good, he was not Cordelia¡¯s type. After drinking, Jacob was more courageous than usual. Normally, he wouldn¡¯t behave like this. Cordelia asked, ¡°Where are Imogen and Ben? Have you seen them?¡± Before Jacob could answer, someone interrupted and said, ¡°They might go to a hotel to sleep together¡­¡± Cordelia frowned didn¡¯t believe this. She got up and wanted to leave, but Jacob held her back. ¡°Jacob, you¡¯re drunk,¡± Cordelia leaned over and warned him in a low voice. Suddenly, her other wrist was grabbed by someone, and with strong pull, she was pulled into his arms. a A solemn voice came from above her head. ¡°Jacob, you are going too far!¡± Jacob smiled and walked to Elijah. ¡°Elijah, who is going too far? We agreed on fairpetition, but you took advantage of my study abroad to snatch Cordelia away. ¡°Elijah, tell me, who is going too far?¡± The people present were surprised. Even Cordelia was stunned. What was Jacob talking about? Why couldn¡¯t she understand it? Chapter 74 Chapter 74 Chapter 74 I Would Choose Neither of You Cordelia looked at Elijah in confusion and asked him with her eyes. There was anger in Elijah¡¯s eyes, and he warned in a low voice, ¡°Jacob, you are drunk. Let¡¯s stop it here!¡± Cordelia knew that Jacob was indeed drunk. After all, he was usually polite and gentle. Jacob said, ¡°You know more clearly than anyone that what I said is the truth.¡± Jacob suddenly looked at Cordelia with reddish eyes. ¡°Cordelia, do you know? My grandma told me that I liked you first, but Elijah¡¯s grandmother talked with your grandmother about the engagement first. ¡°Later, my grandma also talked with your grandmother. Because it was only a verbal agreement, they finally decided that when you grew up, you would marry whomever you liked. It was the Hansen family that snatched you away shamelessly!¡± Cordelia was aware that Jacob didn¡¯t really like her. He just regarded her as a toy and wanted to Jacob still wanted to speak, but Cordelia interrupted him coldly, ¡°Jacob, don¡¯t make trouble anymore. Since you can¡¯t change the fact, why bother to mention the past?¡± Jacob looked at Cordelia in astonishment. His lips trembled, and his eyes were full of sadness. ¡°You also said that what the elders meant was that I could marry whoever I like.¡± Cordelia looked at Jacob without any emotion in her eyes. This was a tactful reminder and refusal, and Cordelia hoped Jacob could realize it. As Elijah quietly looked at Cordelia¡¯s side face, his eyes became more passionate. Jacob supported his forehead, and his figure shook slightly. In a red dress, Elissa stepped forward at this time. She put her arms around Jacob¡¯s waist and supported him. She said, ¡°Jacob, you¡¯re drunk. I¡¯ll take you home.¡± Elissa¡¯s voice was soft and charming, which was attractive to men. As Jacob smiled, he put his arms around Elissa¡¯s shoulders and staggered towards the outside. It wasn¡¯t until this moment that Cordelia felt that Elijah had held her hand tightly. Cordelia looked down subconsciously, feeling a little dazed. After everyone left, Elijah turned over her body and lowered his head to kiss her, but Cordelia turned her face away. Elijah was stunned. Cordelia¡¯s voice was soft, but the words she spoke pierced through Elijah¡¯s body like a sharp sword. She said, ¡°If I were given a chance to choose again now, I would choose neither of you!¡± After speaking, Cordelia coldly withdrew her hand from Elijah¡¯s palm. She turned around and left the box. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Elijah stared nkly at her back and muttered to himself, ¡°You want to marry Eason, right?¡± Unfortunately, she had no chance to choose again. An earth-shattering sound came from the box, and the ssware shattered to the ground. Since that day, they never had sex again. Elijah would still go back to the bedroom to sleep, but he would work in the studyte every day. Usually, he woulde back after Cordelia had gone to sleep, and he would leave early the next morning. The two would talk asionally, but they only talked when it was necessary. Cordelia didn¡¯t know what Elijah thought, but she thought this kind of life was quite boring. Imogen finally appeared that day. She looked much thinner, as if she just recovered from a serious illness. Cordelia and Imogen were eating by the window of the restaurant. ¡°Have you really broken up?¡± Cordelia asked worriedly. B Chapter 75 Chapter 75 Chapter 75 Elissa and Elijah ¡°Yeah. He has been staying with Elissa all the time for the past two days.¡± Imogen sniffed and smiled. ¡°It¡¯s good. I won¡¯t be pestered by him again.¡± Cordelia said sincerely, ¡°I¡¯m happy for you.¡± How precious freedom was! Imogen frowned and said, ¡°Cordelia, are you alright? Did you quarrel with Elijah again?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s still the same,¡± Cordelia said lightly, trying to calm down, ¡°He refuses to divorce, and I have no way.¡± ¡°What right does he have to dy your youth?¡± Imogen muttered in a low voice. Cordelia smiled indifferently. ¡°Anyway, if we divorce, I won¡¯t marry again. I¡¯m very patient. When he gets tired and bored, we will break up.¡± ¡°Okay, that¡¯s fine.¡± Imogen smiled. At this time, a man and a woman happened to pass by outside the window. The woman was still in a red dress, looking enchanting. With a faint smile, the man lowered his head slightly and listened to the woman¡¯s words. Although the two didn¡¯t have any close physical contact, they seemed to be talking happily. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Elijah? Why is he with Elissa?¡± Imogen was surprised. Cordelia¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change, and she said, ¡°In the box that day, Elissa seemed to be familiar with everyone.¡± ¡°Yeah, she is skilled at hooking up with men,¡± Imogen said jealously. ¡°Is Ben one of them?¡± Cordelia smiled and teased Imogen. Imogen was taken aback for a moment, and then she grinned, ¡°Of course, he will do whatever Elissa asks him to do.¡± Cordelia patted Imogen¡¯s hand, with a sincere expression. ¡°Imogen, take it easy.¡± Hearing Cordelia¡¯s words, Imogen suddenlyughed, but there were tears in her eyes. Later, Cordelia met Elissa in the bathroom. Elissa was smoking in the bathroom, and while smoking, she was sending voice messages to someone. ¡°Ben, you know what I want. Since you can¡¯t give it to me, I¡¯ll find another man. Don¡¯t regret it!¡± Elissa¡¯s lone was arrogant, as if she had conquered all the men in this world. Was she talking about Elijah? Cordelia washed her hands and went out. As soon as she turned around, she bumped into a strong embrace. She backed away quickly and was about to apologize when she realized that it was Elijah who bumped into her. ¡°Elijah, are you here for me?¡± Elissa¡¯s charming voice sounded behind Cordelia. ¡°Have you booked the hotel room? I want a presidential suite.¡± Cordelia frowned slightly and was about to leave, but she was blocked by Elijah¡¯s arm. ¡°Why don¡¯t you greet your husband? What do you mean?¡± Elijah said dotingly as if he was teasing Cordelia. Cordelia raised her eyes to look at Elijah, and her eyes were cold. ¡°Hello.¡± Elijah¡¯s smiling eyes turned slightly colder. Elissa said in surprise, ¡°Elijah, is this your wife? Hello, I am Elissa Flores, Elijah¡¯s¡­ friend.¡± She deliberately hesitated while speaking, and her tone was ambiguous. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Besides, she kept ncing at Elijah¡¯s handsome face with her charming eyes. Cordelia was sure that the two had a rtionship. B Chapter 76 Chapter 76 Chapter 76 Keep a Low Profile Cordelia nodded towards Elissa with an indifferent and cold attitude. After saying hello, she was about to leave. Behind her, Elissa whispered, ¡°Elijah, I never expected that you would marry such a cold woman¡­¡± This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. As Cordelia walked further and further away, Elissa¡¯s voice gradually disappeared. Returning to her seal, Imogen saw that Cordelia was absent-minded. She asked, ¡°Cordelia, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°I just ran into Elissa in the bathroom.¡± Cordelia rested her chin on one hand and looked out the window. Imogen was stunned for a moment, then suddenly lowered her voice and moved forward, saying, ¡°Cordelia, although Elissa looks flirty, she and Ben don¡¯t seem to have sex before.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why,¡± Cordelia said inly, ¡°That¡¯s why she said that what Ben couldn¡¯t give her, she would find another man. She also asked Elijah to help her book a deluxe suite.¡± ¡°Damn it. Cordelia, how can you bear this?¡± Imogen suddenly pped the table. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t be toote to battle with them when they really go on a date.¡± Cordelia lowered her eyes, filled with indifference. Imogen looked at her in disbelief and said in amazement, ¡°Cordelia, you have changed a lot. You used to have a longing for love.¡± Love¡­ She asked Imogen, ¡°Do you still have a longing for love now? Do you still love Ben?¡± Imogen thenughed awkwardly. ¡°That¡¯s right. Love is too extravagant. It will hurt us.¡± At this moment, a man walked in at the restaurant¡¯s door. He was travel-stained and had a cold, handsome face. Imogen shrank her neck involuntarily and blocked herself behind Cordelia as if she were afraid of being seen by that man. Cordelia turned her head curiously and saw Ben walking in with a serious face. He walked straight to the corner where Elijah and Elissa were. Then, Cordelia and Imogen both saw Elissa standing up and taking the initiative to pull Ben¡¯s hands to coax him while Elijah continued to eat with his head bowed as if it had nothing to do with him. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Cordelia got up and led Imogen, who had a pale face, to leave. When they came to the bar, Cordelia was about to pay the bill, only to be told that the bill had already been paid. ¡°Did Elijah pay it? It seems that he still likes you a lot!¡± Imogen bumped into her with her shoulder but unconsciously nced at Ben again, more or less unwilling. At this time, Elijah came over, stepped forward without saying a word, and put his arms around Cordelia¡¯s waist. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll drive you two.¡± ¡°No need. Don¡¯t you still have to go to the hotel?¡± Cordelia nced at him, stubbornly standing where she was, refusing to leave. Seeing this, Imogen took the lead to sneak away so as not to be embarrassed when seen by Ben and Elissa. Elijah exined helplessly, ¡°Who said that I¡¯m going to a hotel? I just booked it for someone else. ¡°Oh¡­ What a pity.¡± Cordelia deliberately sneered. The man sped her waist tightly, leaned close to her ear, and said in a low voice, ¡°Do you want to y in the suite? Tell me earlier!¡± ¡°Who¡­ who said it?¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes widened. Alright, he really could talk ck into white. Bul Elijah ignored her, holding her slender arm, and refused to let go. His other hand had already taken out his cell phone and made a call. ¡°Book a deluxe suite for me.¡± Cordelia was stunned. Was he serious? ¡°Let¡¯s go, honey,¡± Elijah whispered softly near her ear. Cordelia really didn¡¯t expect that Elijah woulde for real. It wasn¡¯t until Elijah took her to the hotel that Cordelia began to shrink back and try to escape. Unfortunately, it was toote. Cordelia was still resisting when Elijah pressed her against the mirror wall in the elevator to kiss her. ¡°Elijah, stop. Just keep a low profile.¡± Chapter 77 Chapter 77 Chapter 77 Right and Proper His body was close to her, and he nced at the surveince camera in the elevator recklessly. ¡°I kiss my wife. It¡¯s right and proper. They should be the ones who need to be polite and avoid watching us!¡± ¡°Stop it.¡± Cordelia¡¯s face turned red at this moment, and she hurriedly pushed Elijah away. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. He held her hand tightly as if he was afraid that she would run away when the elevator door opened. ¡°Ding.¡± The elevator door finally opened. Elijah took Cordelia¡¯s hand, walked out of the elevator slowly, stepped on the carpet in the corridor, and walked steadily without rushing or slowing down. Finally, after scanning the card to enter the door, Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief. As soon as the door was closed, his body seemed unstable, and he rushed towards her, blocking her at the door. Elijah hugged her neck to neck and murmured, ¡°Babe, you smell so sweet. Your smell is the best.¡± Cordelia sneered, ¡°Other women smell better, don¡¯t they? For example, Elissa.¡± ¡®She¡¯s not sweet, she¡¯s flirty,¡± Elijah sighed. Cordelia rolled her eyes. ¡°You men all like that, don¡¯t you?¡± Elijah looked down at Cordelia and said with a faint smile, ¡°I like women who are flirty inside, not flirty outside.¡± Just like Cordelia, she was usually serious and cold. But when she was in bed, the feeling she gave him could make him willing to die. Cordelia frowned and pushed him. ¡°You are the one who is flirty inside. You are the most flirty inside.¡± He had the cold and handsome face of an ascetic man but tried to find all kinds of reasons to sleep with her all day long. Elijah smiled heartily and suddenly lifted Cordelia up, allowing her to look down at him. ¡°It¡¯s a new month. We have to start working hard again.¡± Cordelia bit her lip. Her red lip was bitten so red as if it was about to bleed. Her aggrieved appearance aroused Elijah¡¯s desire to be in possession even more at the moment. All the senses inside him were already stimted, and the excitement of the heart had reached a peak. Bul al that moment, his cell phone rang. Seeing that it was Eva¡¯s name, he hung up the phone without Cordelia¡¯s order this time. Throwing the phone on the bed, Elijah hugged Cordelia and went into the bathroom. So, the phone rang and rang tirelessly on the bed. Under the shower head, the water flow continuously washed over the two of them. After a long time, the mobile phone ringing outside finally stopped. Elijah hugged Cordelia, soaked in the bathtub, and asked softly, ¡°Are you thirsty?¡± ¡°A little.¡± Cordelia thought he was serious. ¡°I guess so. You used your throat so hard just now.¡± Elijah pursed his lips. ¡°Hey! You!¡± Elijah kissed her lips, not letting her speak properly, ¡°I said you are flirty inside, but you still don¡¯t admit it.¡± ¡°Elijah!¡± Cordelia¡¯s face was even redder than before, and even her body ¡°Okay, okay, I will shut up. Elijah coaxed her, lingered on her cheery red lips for a while, and then left the bathtub first. Cordeliay still. She knew that Elijah had gone to call Eva back. Not long after, Elijah hurried in. ¡°Cordelia,e with me to Eva¡¯s ce now.¡± ¡°No.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t even need to open her eyes. ¡°You go.¡± She did not stop him. ¡°Eva hurt herself and refused to go to the hospital. Please help me.¡± Elijah was very anxious and sincere. Only then did Cordelia slowly open her eyes. ¡°Are you sure you want a doctor who she thinks has no medical ethics to save her?¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes suddenly turned gloomy. Chapter 78 Chapter 78 Chapter 78 Dirty Means Eva offended her benefactor to death. She did it herself. No one else could be med. Even if Elijah protected her, things had developed like this. He couldn¡¯t lie through his teeth. ¡°Eva has mental problems. Now, she has developed to the point of self-harm. Human life is at stake. Please help me.¡± This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Elijah¡¯s attitude was very sincere. Or he could also seek help from other doctors. But it would definitely take more time. What was more, after seeing Cordelia¡¯s ability, he believed in her very much and was more familiar with her nature. Cordelia would not see Eva die and refuse to save her. Cordelia got up to get out of the water and said calmly, ¡°I never thought that the dignified president of Hansen Group and the future master of the Hansen family would beg such a little doctor like me because of Eva.¡± The more she talked, the more chilling she felt. The more disappointed she felt, the more she felt that the five years of love she had given was a joke. Now, between her and Elijah, there was only mutual benefit left. Or, from the beginning to the end, there was nothing between them. ¡°Elijah, I can go and have a look. But if Miss Lewis doesn¡¯t cooperate¡­¡± ¡°I will let her cooperate with you.¡± Elijah said seriously, ¡°Please.¡± Cordelia looked into Elijah¡¯s eyes, and her heart seemed to bepletely disappointed. She didn¡¯t say anything more, got dressed silently, and followed him out of the hotel. Walking into Eva¡¯s house, Cordelia couldn¡¯t help frowning due to the strong smell of blood. Ignoring the bloodstains everywhere on the ground, Elijah had already rushed into Eva¡¯s bedroom. The two nurses worked together to hold Eva, but they couldn¡¯t hold her down. She looked crazy, ¡°Eva, be sober, please!¡± Elijah roared angrily. At this time, Cordelia came to the door of the bedroom. Because of the heavy smell of blood inside, she silently put on the mask, revealed only a pair of beautiful eyes, and examined everything in the room. Eva was in a daze for a few seconds. When she saw Elijah clearly, she immediately changed to crying andughing. ¡°Elijah, finally, you came to see me. Elijah, I miss you so much.¡± As she spoke, she opened her bloody arms and hugged Elijah. ¡°Elijah, I have already punished myself. Don¡¯t be angry with me, okay? I will listen to your words obediently in the future. Don¡¯t abandon me! Oh¡­¡± Elijah gently rubbed Eva¡¯s head and said softly, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t abandon you. Don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°I knew that in this world, only you, Elijah, love me the most.¡± Eva smiled sadly, hugging Elijah tightly and not letting go. Cordelia turned around a long time ago, turned her back to everything in the room, dug her nails deeply into her palms, and felt no pain at all. She obviously didn¡¯t have a heart attack, but at this moment, she felt a sharp pain in her chest as if she had a heart attack. Her breathing was not even smooth. Just now, Cordelia had already checked. The camera in the living room that was always on was turned off. All the bloodstains in the room seemed to be artificially designed. If she really hurt herself, she wouldn¡¯t be running around in a wheelchair bleeding everywhere? However, no matter what had happened between them before, Eva¡¯s desperate move really frightened Elijah. If he was furious, he should calm down now. This woman, Eva, was really ruthless! In order topete with her for a man, Eva did not hesitate to use such a dirty means. Her scheme put Cordelia to shame! ¡°It seemed that I¡¯m not needed here anymore, right? Then I¡¯ll go first,¡± Cordelia said indifferently. B Chapter 79 Chapter 79 Chapter 79 Keep Your Eye on Elissa Until now, Elijah looked back at Cordelia. ¡°Please treat Eva¡¯s wound, please.¡± Eva was quite quiet at this time and didn¡¯t make any more trouble. She looked at Cordelia vigntly with her eyes full of resistance. Cordelia didn¡¯t bother to look at her. She walked in with a medicine box, put on gloves, and started to treat her wound with a nk expression. Eva looked at Cordelia with a face full of horror and said suspiciously, ¡°You¡­ Be gentle. Don¡¯t take this opportunity to retaliate against me.¡± Cordelia looked at her suspiciously. ¡°Why weren¡¯t you afraid of pain when you hurt yourself?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Elijah said coldly, ¡°Bear it, and don¡¯t be capricious anymore.¡± ¡°Elijah, can you sleep with me for a while?¡± Eva asked with hope. Without waiting for Elijah to speak, Cordelia took the lead and said, ¡°Miss Lewis, it¡¯s better not to go too far. You also know that I have no medical ethics. You¡¯d better not y tricks on me now. Otherwise, the one who suffers will definitely not be me.¡± Eva instinctively wanted to fight back. But when she saw Elijah turn around and leave indifferently, she immediately turned downhearted. After that, there were sessive groans of pain in the room. The two nurses watched indifferently from the sidelines, with ¡°you deserved it¡± showing all over their faces. Elijah left the room and never came back. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. In the end, after all the wounds on her two arms were treated, Eva fell asleep from the pain. Cordelia walked out of the bedroom, took off the mask and gloves, and then said, ¡°I will leave a prescription for calming the nerves. Whether you drink it or not is up to you, Miss Lewis. ¡°To change the medicine, you can ask the doctor in themunity clinic toe and change it. It¡¯s all done. I¡¯m leaving.¡± Elijah hurriedly followed her. ¡°Thank you, Cordelia. Thank you.¡± Cordelia suddenly stopped and looked at him sideways. ¡°Elijah, you really should thank me well. And don¡¯t think too highly of me. I did this for the sake of investment. ¡°About Miss Lewis, this is thest time. Hold on and stay. She wants you to sleep with her, doesn¡¯t she?¡± ¡°Cordelia!¡± Elijah held her hand. ¡°I¡¯ll go home with you. I just want to sleep with you.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Cordelia¡¯s beautiful eyes widened. He was not ashamed to say any shy words. He smiled slightly and took Cordelia¡¯s hand into the elevator. When the elevator door closed, he hugged Cordelia tightly in his arms. ¡°I didn¡¯t let you enjoy yourself in the bathroom just now. I¡¯ll make it up to you a few times when we get back, okay?¡± Elijah whispered in her ear. Cordelia immediately wanted to break free from him. Made it up for me, huh? Did he think his kidneys were strong, as if they were made of steel? ¡°Hey, don¡¯t move. I won¡¯t tease you anymore,¡± Elijah chuckled. Theughter sounded very rxed. ¡°Just throw away your clothes when you go back. It smells so bad,¡± Cordelia said angrily. Elijah smiled and said, ¡°Okay.¡± Early the next morning, Cordelia received a call from Imogen. Unexpectedly, Imogen cursed as soon as she spoke, ¡°Cordelia, I ¡± think Ben is crazy. He is so bad! I¡¯m so angry now!¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Cordelia was puzzled. Hadn¡¯t they officially divorced and broken up? Why were they tangling up again? ¡°He was so fucking drunkst night. He came to my ce and slept with me again. He fucking called me Elissa. Damn it, I really wanted to destroy him at that time!¡± Imogen was very furious, and Cordelia could feel her anger through the phone. ¡°Oh, by the way, Cordelia, you have to keep your eye on Elissa. She has thoughts about Elijah! Ben uttered the truth after drinkingst night. He slipped his tongue.¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes shed. Sure enough. Chapter 80 Chapter 80 Chapter 80 More and More Bold Elissa¡¯s mind was clear. Cordelia didn¡¯t believe that Elijah couldn¡¯t feel it. But he had no intention of rejecting Elissa as if he would never refuse anyone who came. That was right. There was really no reason to refuse a voluntary woman. Anyway, a woman like Elissa was probably a ygirl. He didn¡¯t need to be responsible for her. ¡°Cordelia, tell me. Why does Ben like Elissa?¡± Imogen was very puzzled, and her tone was a little crazy. Cordelia stared into the distance and said lightly, ¡°Sometimes, falling in love with someonees from a momentary heartbeat. But if you are in love, then it¡¯s done. It¡¯s difficult to change.¡± Just like her affection for Elijah when she was young. She couldn¡¯tpletely forget him even today. Imogen sighed, ¡°That¡¯s right. Otherwise, how could I have allowed Ben to bully me like this¡­¡± Then, both of them were silent. ¡°Um, anyway, keep an eye on Elissa. She has no bottom line,¡± Imogen finally told her. ¡°I know, Imogen.¡± After hanging up the phone, Cordelia had just eaten something when she received a call from Edith. ¡°Cordelia, your grandpa wants to see you. Soe to the nursing home,¡± Edith said seriously. ¡°Okay, Mom, I¡¯ll be there in a while,¡± Cordelia replied quickly. ¡°Hurry up. Don¡¯t keep Grandpa waiting.¡± Edith¡¯s attitude seemed to be reminding Cordelia that this time might not be a good thing. So she didn¡¯t dare to neglect and immediately went out to the nursing home in the suburbs. The environment here was quiet and very suitable for the elderly to convalesce. She walked into Gideon¡¯s ward. Edith was standing beside Gideon, without sitting down, with a serious face. Gideon coughed twice and asked in a cold voice, ¡°Cordelia, it¡¯s been a few months. Haven¡¯t you been pregnant yet?¡± Cordelia lowered her eyes and shook her head. Edith looked out the window with a tired face. ¡°Useless!¡± Gideon¡¯s cough became Worse. has treated your family well these years, right? I heard that Elijah signed a two-year agreement with the Cordelia clenched her fist behind her. Regardless of whether she recognized Janice as her mother or not, Janice and the Deleon family had all received the favor from the Hansen family together. Right now, she was not allowed to argue at all. ¡°How did you repay us, the Hansen family? I heard from Lamia that the two of you quarreled in the middle of the night. Even Edith was disturbed by you two. You have so many ideas. Why don¡¯t you focus them on the proper thing?¡± Gideon became more and more angry as he talked. Edith hurriedly patted his back. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry. Pregnancy is just a matter of fate. You should take care of your health. Sooner orter, you will be able to hug your great-grandson.¡± Gideon coughed and said, ¡°Baxter¡¯s daughter-inw can¡¯t conceive, and your daughter-inw can¡¯t conceive, either. Are you all happy when I¡¯m pissed off to death?¡± Cordelia looked at Gideon and said seriously, ¡°I really did my best for the pregnancy. Grandpa, I can understand your urgency to have your great-grandson. Or, can you just make a decision to let me and Elijah divorce?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? If the words were spread, you would not feel shameful, but we, the Hansen family, would feel shameful about it!¡± Gideon suddenly said angrily. Edith also widened her eyes. ¡°Cordelia, if you have any dissatisfaction, you can tell Grandpa and let Grandpa speak for you. Don¡¯t say such things to irritate Grandpa.¡± ¡°Get out of here, get out of here quickly,¡± Gideon coughed harder. Cordelia didn¡¯t expect that Gideon was so disappointed in her but still refused to give up on her. So she stepped forward, grabbed his wrist, sighed, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be angry, Grandpa. Elijah and I This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. have always been very concerned about the pregnancy. But as Mom said, it also has to wait for fate. Good things take time.¡± Chapter 81 Chapter 81 Chapter 81 Not Good Fate After checking him, Cordelia had known it fairly well. Gideon was very angry and didn¡¯t want to look at her. So he quickly sent her away. Edith sent her out and sighed, ¡°Cordelia, I know how dissatisfied you are with Elijah. But there is no perfect person or perfect marriage in this world. We women still have to think about things positively for ourselves. Otherwise, we will be the ones who feel ufortable.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t say anything but nodded reluctantly. She took out a small bag from her purse and handed it to Edith. ¡°This is the lucky charm I made for Grandpa. It¡¯s a little bit of filial piety to Grandpa. I wanted to give it to him myself, but¡­ Never mind.¡± Only then did Edith¡¯s serious expression soften. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll hand it over to himter.¡± After saying goodbye to Edith and getting into the car, Cordelia gave Edith another prescription, falsely iming that it was an informal prescription. As for whether Gideon used it or not, it was none of her business. At night, when Elijah came back, his expression was very awful. As soon as he entered the door, he had a sullen face and searched for Cordelia all over the room. At that time, Cordelia was reading a book in the study. When she looked up, she saw Elijah striding in angrily. In an instant, he arrived in front of her, propping one hand on the table in front of her and the other on the back of her chair, trapping her in the middle. ¡°Cordelia, you have be more and more bold recently, huh?¡± Cordelia lowered her eyebrows, her eyshes trembled slightly, and she pursed her lips in silence. She didn¡¯t expect that Elijah would know the news so quickly. ¡°Just say something!¡± Elijah growled seriously. Cordelia was not frightened by his aura. Instead, she sighed, ¡°Elijah, you and I know very well that forced love does notst.¡± Back then, when Elijah married her, she was reluctant. And now, she didn¡¯t have any expectations for this marriage. Why did two people who seemed to be in harmony with each other but had already separated continue to dy each other? After hearing her words, Elijah was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something and suddenly squeezed Cordelia¡¯s jaw. ¡°Did you wait for this day? Huh? Today, you finally got your chance, didn¡¯t you?¡± This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Elijah¡¯s eyes turned red suspiciously, probably because of anger. Cordelia just said indifferently, ¡°Elijah, I am Milo¡¯s student, but I can¡¯t even do such a trivial thing as getting myself pregnant. Do you think it¡¯s reasonable? Obviously, both of us have no problems with our bodies.¡± Elijah frowned, not understanding what she meant. After that, he heard three understatement words spit out from Cordelia¡¯s mouth. ¡°Not good fate.¡± ¡°Then who has a good fate with you, Eason?¡± Elijah¡¯s hand, holding her chin, tightened suddenly. Cordelia sneered and took his hand away, ¡°Maybe you have a better fate with Miss Lewis? Didn¡¯t you say that she can also give birth to a baby for you?¡± Elijah said angrily, ¡°I said that to my mother for bickering. Do you take it seriously?¡± Cordelia snorted coldly and turned her face away. Suddenly, Elijah picked her up and put her on the desk. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°The situation is urgent. Giving birth to a baby cannot be dyed.¡± As he spoke, his lips pressed up, forcing Cordelia to lean back and prop up her arms. Elijah hugged the back of her head, not letting her hide. The temperature in the study suddenly rose¡­ B Chapter 82 Chapter 82 Chapter 82 You Are Something ¡°Elijah, we both know having a baby needs some effort.¡± Cordelia bit her lip, enduring the heat. ¡°That¡¯s why we need to work harder,¡± Elijah bent down and whispered with panting. Later, Elijah carried her to a chair, pinched her waist, and bit her shoulder. ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯re not going anywhere.¡± Cordelia felt the pain and closed her eyes silently. It was not pleasant, not at all. Maybe it was because Gideon was stressing on them, for a while, Elijah was particrly serious about sex life. Even if there were work to be done at night, he would go back to the bedroom on time. He was very enthusiastic. Later, when Cordelia went to dinner with Elijah¡¯s parents, she heard from Lamia that Gideon scolded Elijah severely that day, and almost resorted to physical punishment. Cordelia understood the story. She thought, ¡°Elijah yielded to the family anyway. Strange, what have I been expecting? That his conscience got the better of him, and he is willing to take a look at me, the wife arranged by his parents?¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, Cordelia, I have good news for you. Grandpa¡¯s health has recovered recently,¡± Lamia said again. ¡°This is good,¡± Cordelia said lightly. ¡°Hey, I didn¡¯t trust in alternative medicine before. I thought it was too mysterious, but now have some faith in it. Grandpa¡¯s pulmonary heart disease was cured by alternative medicine,¡± Lamia said eloquently. Cordelia nodded, but she was already absent-minded. When the dinner was about to get started, Elijah hadn¡¯te back yet. But Edith thought it was getting ¡°Cordelia, has my brother been busy recently?¡± Lamia asked in a low voice. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s been workingte every day,¡± Cordelia was telling the truth. Except for the baby-making part, Elijah was in the study at other times. Lamia ate quickly and finished the dinner first. After that, she took out her phone and began surfing. No one noticed that her expression suddenly became weird. ¡°Cordelia, the prescription you found for your grandpa is very effective. He has stopped coughing at night recently, and he slept well,¡± Edith said with a rare smile. Gabe nodded again and again. ¡°Cordelia is really caring.¡± Lamia made a big fuss and said, ¡°Cordelia found that prescription for Grandpa? You are truly amazing.¡± ¡°It was nothing, we should take good care of the elders.¡± Cordelia smiled. At this moment, Lamia secretly pulled Cordelia¡¯s arm under the table, and then handed her the phone. Cordelia looked down, and her smile disappeared. In Lamia¡¯s Facebook, Jacob just posted a video, it was a recording of a banquet. His camera seemed to be rolling casually, but when Elijah and Elissa were filmed, the camera froze for some reason. In the scene, Elissa was smiling and feeding Elijah with her fork. Ben was not at the banquet. Cordelia¡¯s eyes were fixed on Elijah in the video all the time, his attitude was cold. Although he didn¡¯t take the initiative, it still made Cordelia very upset. ¡°Cordelia, let¡¯s go find my brother,¡± Lamia whispered. Cordelia raised her eyes, looked at Lamia, thought for a few seconds, then nodded. Hearing that they wanted to hang out together, Edith and Gabet didn¡¯t object. Cordelia got on the red Ferrari that Elijah gave her today, and drove away from the Hansen Manor with Lamia. On the way, Lamiazily leaned on the seat. ¡°Cordelia, your driving skill is excellent. I didn¡¯t notice This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. before, you are something.¡± Chapter 83 Chapter 83 Chapter 83 Are You Here to Pick Me Up ¡°Probably because I¡¯m low profile,¡± Cordelia replied lightly. Lamia muttered, ¡°After all, you grew up in the countryside.¡± Cordelia nced at her, she didn¡¯t want to waste words with a rich girl like Lamia. ¡°But no matter what, Cordelia, I admire you very much now. You are talented, and also lucky,¡± Lamia said proudly. ¡°Thank you, I guess?¡± Cordelia said. Suddenly, she stepped on the elerator, and the car rushed smoothly through the traffic. Lamia quickly sat up straight and grabbed the armrest in the car. With the fast ride, they quickly arrived at the restaurant. As soon as the car stopped, Lamia rushed out of the car like a leopard before Cordelia could do anything. ¡°You Bitch!¡± A heavy p hit Elissa¡¯s face. Cordelia was unbuckling her seat belt and was stunned by this scene. After a closer look, she realized that Elissa was standing at the door, hugging and kissing Jacob without shame. No wonder Lamia got mad, she kept yelling Jacob was hers. Cordelia got out of the car quickly. When she got closer, she saw Elissa crying with a tearful face, so pitiful. Even though Elissa was pped, she didn¡¯t let go of Jacob¡¯s waist, instead, she pressed her body even closer to Jacob. ¡°Elijah, hurry and take care of your lunatic sister, she just pped me,¡± Elissa was pitiful and ¡°You deserve it. Get your dirty hands off Jacob quickly!¡± Lamia said with her hands on her hips, unting her might. Elijah, who was standing side, saw Cordelia. He ignored Elissa¡¯sint, and went straight to Cordelia with a sullen face. Judging by his expression, it seemed that he wanted to me her for what happened. Cordelia was ready to be ridiculed by him. However, Elijah stepped forward and hugged Cordelia in front of everyone! ¡°Are you here to pick me up?¡± Jacob whispered in her car. Cordelia was taken aback for a moment, then raised her lips unnaturally, ¡°Yes.¡± Jacob saw the affectionate look of this couple and looked away embarrassingly. At the same time, he pushed away Elissa, who was still hugging him. ¡°Lamia, stop making trouble.¡± Jacob¡¯s tone was gentle, and he didn¡¯t intend to me Lamia for her inappropriate behavior. Elissa¡¯s eyes widened immediately, and she looked at Jacob in shock. Lamia raised her eyebrows and looked at Elissa with a proud face. ¡°You horny woman, stay away from my brother and my Jacob. Otherwise, next time I¡¯ll do worse than a p in your face.¡± ¡°Knock it off, there are too many people here, spare a few words.¡± Jacob pulled the angry Lamia away. Elijah also walked towards their red Ferrari with Cordelia in his Original content from N?velDrama.Org. arms. Elissa stood where she was, with tears all over her face, unable to believe what happened. She thought she had all the men in her hands, but in the end, no one stood up for her! Elissa angrily took out her mobile phone and dialled Ben¡¯s number. It was azy female voice who answered the phone, ¡°Miss Flores, Ben is taking a shower, please call backter!¡± Elissa suddenly felt that the whole world was humiliating her. ¡°No, I want Ben on the phone, and I want it now!¡± Imogen rolled her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re so annoying. Why do I have to satisfy whatever you want? Who do you think you are?¡± After Imogen¡¯s words, there was only a busy tone on the phone. When Elissa recovered from the shock and anger, there was no one at the restaurant entrance. She was left alone in the wind, shivering¡­ B Chapter 84 Chapter 84 Chapter 84 How to Carry On Original content from N?velDrama.Org. On their way back, Cordelia said displeasedly, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell Mom and Dad you¡¯re noting home today?¡± ¡°I sent you a message,¡± Elijah leaned on the back of the co-driver¡¯s seat and said calmly. ¡°Did you?¡± Just when the traffic light turned red, Cordelia took out the phone suspiciously and checked carefully. Indeed, there was a text from Elijah among the list of unchecked messages. Elijah came over to take a look, and his expression suddenly changed. ¡°What? You didn¡¯t pin your husband, but you ced. your brother on top of everyone?¡± Cordelia was puzzled, and showed the phone to him. ¡°Have a good look, I didn¡¯t pin anyone.¡± Elijah didn¡¯t seem to believe it, and after careful examination, his expression rxed slightly. Afterward, Cordelia watched him pin his ount on top of her chat list. ¡°Put your husband in the first ce, you hear me?¡± Elijah returned the phone to her with a cold face. fe was dis issatished. Putting the other party in the first ce should be a mutual behavior. But if she refuted him now, they would definitely quarrel again. There would be no telling what would happen tonight, so Cordelia swallowed her pride and didn¡¯t say anything. What she didn¡¯t expect was that Elijah took out his mobile phone and showed her his Instagram. ¡°See? I¡¯m doing it right.¡± Cordelia took a nce and found that on Elijah¡¯s Instagram, her ount was the only one pinned. What was more, the screen saver background and wallpaper of his mobile phone were all photos of her! This discovery caused Cordelia¡¯s heart to suddenly fall into a little confusion. ¡°If you don¡¯t like me, why would you do this? If you don¡¯t like me, why do you keep tugging at my heartstrings every day? Why?¡± This afternoon, Imogen asked Cordelia to have coffee together, hoping that Cordelia could help her with a stream. ¡°My sweet Cordelia, you don¡¯t have to show your face. You can use a sound card to cover your voice, I guarantee that even acquaintances won¡¯t recognize you. Okay? Please, do me at favor.¡± Cordelia reached out and touched Imogen¡¯s head. ¡°Girl, have I spoiled you too muchtely?¡± Imogen was taken aback for a moment and then burst outughing. ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯re so bossy. Let¡¯s take a set of girlfriend photos some other day, shall we? You can dress like a man.¡± ¡°Okay, it sounds fun,¡± Cordelia said with a smile, ¡°But I can¡¯t do the stream, girl, you are too unreliable.¡± ¡°Oh, my sweet Cordelia¡­¡± The two were chatting when Imogen¡¯s cell phone rang suddenly. She took a look and frowned. ¡°Ben?¡± Cordelia was puzzled. ¡°Haven¡¯t you already broken off the engagement? Does he still bother you?¡± Imogen sneered, ¡°He¡¯s not only bothering me? He was trying to getid with me.¡± Cordelia was stunned. ¡°This man is unreasonable. He can always pinch my nerves, forcing me to make false ims to him.¡± Imogen¡¯s face was full of sadness. Cordelia paused, not knowing what to say to appease Imogen for a while. Fortunately, Ben was not a very patient person. Seeing that she didn¡¯t pick up, he quickly hung up the phone and didn¡¯t call again. Cordelia thought for a while and said, ¡°I don¡¯t understand. Since Elissa is back, why is he still pestering you?¡± ¡°Who knows, maybe he¡¯s used to having sex with me!¡± Imogenughed at herself. ¡°Two days ago, a boy from our group sent me some flowers, and he got fired the next day.¡± Cordelia clicked her tongue, Ben¡¯s desire to control seemed to be more excessive than Elijah¡¯s. B Chapter 85 Chapter 85 Chapter 85 All His Tenderness Suddenly, Imogen looked at Cordelia quietly. ¡°Cordelia, I reminded you two days ago, you must take it seriously. Elissa is literally willing to sleep with any man.¡± ¡°I know.¡± From the first time Cordelia saw Elissa, she had already known who Elissa was. Eventually, Cordelia was unable to resist Imogen¡¯s coquetry and cuteness. She agreed to help Imogen host a live stream. So at 7 o¡¯clock the next night, Cordelia changed into a long dress and sat in front of the streaming background that Imogen had built for her. At the same time, Jacob, who had been following Imogen¡¯s ount, saw the live stream notification and clicked in curiously. At this time, in the livestream room, Cordelia was ying the song Lark Quartet with a violin as the intro. Lamia noticed Jacob was staring at the phone and immediately came to him. ¡°Is¡­ Is that Cordelia?¡± She recognized Imogen¡¯s profile, the streamer must be Cordelia. ¡°Hush!¡± Jacob frowned to remind Lamia to be quiet. Lamia immediately became sile nt obediently. She took out her mobile phone, got into Cordelia¡¯s livestream, and secretly shared the link with Elijah. She never told others what she did. At this time, Elijah was at a dinner party. He had been drinking a little too much just now and was smoking on the tform at this time. He took out his mobile phone and saw that Lamia shared something with him. Normally, he would never check this kind of sharing. But today, he identally opened that link. On the screen, the female anchor wearing a light yellow dress did not show her face, but Elijah recognized it was Cordelia at first nce. There was an inconspicuous mole on her snow-white slender neck, the ce where Elijah had kissed countless times. When the cigarette was burnt out, he was a little absorbed in watching it. Until his assistant came to remind him, he turned off the phone without expression and went back to the party. Cordelia¡¯s streamsted for three hours, and Imogen did the fan barrage off-screen, which relieved Cordelia a lot of pressure. For thest song, Cordelia yed the theme song of Gypsy Airs as the finale. When the magnificent prelude sounded, the poprity of the stream reached its peak. That night, Cordelia made a lot of money for Imogen, and Imogen¡¯s ount rocketed to the top of the real-time trending list. After the streaming, Cordelia was a little tired and slumped on the sofa, enjoying Imogen¡¯s ttery and massage. ¡°Hey, Cordelia, Elijah called you just now, but I didn¡¯t dare to answer it for you. Would you like to call him back now?¡± Cordelia quickly grabbed the phone and nced at the message. ¡°He¡­ is waiting for me downstairs. No, I have to go, Imogen.¡± With that said, Cordelia quickly changed back into her clothes. and went downstairs. As soon as she left the building, she heard Elijah¡¯s voice. He was standing under the streetlight and making a phone call. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Under the cold white light, his image appeared deserted. ¡°Eva, I know you wish to stand up. I will continue to find a doctor for you. Don¡¯t be self-willed any more.¡± His tone was gentle and earnest, even in his eyes, there was tenderness that couldn¡¯t be melted away. For some reason, Cordelia suddenly felt tears running in her eyes. She looked up to the sky, and the sky was pitch ck, just like her heart, without a ray of light, and she didn¡¯t know how to carry on. His husband gave all his tenderness to other women! Chapter 86 Chapter 86 Chapter 86 I¡¯m Not Interested in Other Women Elijah turned around and saw Cordelia standing not far away. ¡°Alright. I have to go.¡±¡® Soon, he ended the call with Eva and walked over to Cordelia. ¡°Violin Fairy?¡± He yfully teased as he ced his hand on her shoulder. Cordelia lowered her gaze. Her bright eyes lost their luster. ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± Seeing herck of enthusiasm, Elijah wisely didn¡¯t continue to tease her. He opened the car door and sent her inside. Cordelia had been busy all night and only now found a moment to check her phone. Both Eason and Adam had sent her messages. Surprisingly, they both sent the same sentence, not even a word different. [You are the best, Cordelia.] The favor took aback Cordelia. She had grown up with her grandmother and didn¡¯t have any siblings. The sibling bond that Eason and Adam showed her was quite unfamiliar. It was said that time revealed true feelings. Whether it was the serious and aloof Eason or the warm and gentle Adam, their sincerity towards her was undeniable. And their silent support now made her feel a hint of warmth. ¡°What are you looking at so intently?¡± Elijah quickly snatched the phone from Cordelia¡¯s hands. ¡°Hey, you¡­¡± Before Cordelia protested, Elijah¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be so good at attracting people.¡± Cordelia frowned. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± Suddenly, Elijah pinched Cordelia¡¯s cheeks and questioned, ¡°How many men have you strung along apart from those two?¡± ¡°Why do you have to be so mean? If so, why don¡¯t you tell me how you¡¯ve been stringing along Miss Flores?¡± Cordelia stared at him directly. Elijah leaned closer to Cordelia. ¡°Who have you been learning this eloquence from recently? Or perhaps, were all those gentle and virtuous behaviors you disyed before just an act?¡± Cordelia felt a pain in her heart. She used to like Elijah, so she was willing to be gentle and affectionate in front of him. While being with him for three years, she had been cautious and anxious but gained nothing. Cordelia bit her lip and bravely retorted, ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s all an act. I was born eloquent like this, unwilling to be taken advantage of. Even if it¡¯s just in words¡­ Hmm!¡± This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Suddenly, Elijah locked Cordelia¡¯s lips with his, capturing the fragrance in her mouth. His kiss was forceful and possessive. After a while, he released her, satisfying. ¡°Good. I¡¯m unwilling to let myself be taken advantage of, either.¡± ¡°You!¡± Cordelia was a mixture of embarrassment and anger. What was worse was that Elijah was still holding her waist. Looking at her angry expression, Elijah lowered his head to kiss her neck, nting a kiss on the mole there. ¡°Don¡¯t imagine things. I¡¯m not interested in other women.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t believe it. Even if he wasn¡¯t interested in other women, he still chose to flirt with them. Feeling the dampness on her neck, Cordelia quickly pushed Elijah away. ¡°Stop fooling around.¡± ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll restrain myself for now. We can continue when we get home.¡± Elijah lifted his head, his arm still hooked around her waist, showing no signs of letting go. Cordelia felt like Elijah had been purposefully retaliating against hertely. Her ovtion period for the month had long passed, and he knew well about it but still relentlessly sought intimacy with her every night. In her daze, she faintly heard him whisper by her ear, ¡°Why do you doubt me so much? I¡¯ll make sure you¡¯re well-satisfied to seal your mouth.¡± Perhaps due to a month of unrestrained indulgence, Cordelia had felt tiredtely. She thought she did not get enough sleep and was constantly drained. B Chapter 87 Chapter 87 Chapter 87 The Mess After all, matters in the bed weren¡¯t solely for men. Sometimes, Elijah would also have demands of Cordelia. Moreover, it seemed like Elijah was constantly exploring new techniques. Relying on Cordelia¡¯s flexibility, he indulged himself even more. Cordelia sometimes felt so embarrassed that she even wanted to hide under the bed. At this moment, Cordelia was sitting in a caf¨¦, waiting for Eason toe and discuss matters. Her mind was a mess. Eventually, Eason arrivedte, looking apologetic. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯m sorry for beingte.¡± Cordelia was a bit curious. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Did somethinge up?¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯ve been helping Mr. Carter these past couple of days, and we talked just now, which is why I¡¯m runningte,¡± Eason. exined. As for what assistance Eason was offering, Cordelia didn¡¯t inquire further. As the helmsman of the Unde, Milo had many things to worry about, some of which she didn¡¯t even know. ¡°Oh, by the way, Cordelia. Your husband Elijah is also at Mr. Carter¡¯s ce. Do you know about this?¡± Eason suddenly asked. ¡°What is he doing there?¡± Cordelia did not know this matter. ¡°ording to Mr. Carter, he goes there every day, waiting in the courtyard, hoping to ask Mr. Carter for another favor,¡± Eason said casually. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Cordelia had already guessed what favor Elijah was seeking from Milo. ¡°Going there every day, waiting in the courtyard¡­ He is genuinely invested in helping Eva.,¡± Cordelia sneered inwardly. Unfortunately, despite Elijah¡¯s ability to wield immense power and influence in the business world of Beilve City, even manipting things to his advantage, there were still things he couldn¡¯t achieve. His most cherished woman remained unable to stand up to this day. After finishing her business discussion with Eason, Cordelia prepared to take her leave. ¡°Where are you going, Cordelia?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to visit Milo,¡± Cordelia said calmly. ¡°I happen to be heading there too. Let¡¯s go together!¡± Eason said, and they left the caf¨¦ together. Eason was a man of few words on ordinary days, so he and Cordelia didn¡¯t talk on the way. The quiet atmosphere in the car helped calm Cordelia¡¯s heart gradually. They entered the yard one after another and heard Milo¡¯s stern and angry voiceing from inside the house. ¡°It is useless even if you spend ten years with me here. Your vulgar sister insulted my apprentice. Insulting my apprentice is an insult to me!¡± Elijah looked in the direction inside the house with an indifferent gaze and calmly said, ¡°Please consider it, Mr. Carter. Having a stable supply of precious medicinal materials for the next ten years will save you significant manpower and resources.¡± ¡°Get out. Leave my house. I don¡¯t care.¡± Milo walked out angrily. However, his demeanor changed soon, and he became friendly. ¡°Cordelia, my good apprentice. What brings you here?¡± Elijah was somewhat surprised when he heard this. He turned his head toward the entrance and saw Cordelia and Eason walking into the yard together, side by side. His gaze deepened involuntarily. However, he didn¡¯t say anything. He just silently stared at Cordelia. Cordelia smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m here to clean up the mess I¡¯ve made.¡± ¡°Hey, what mess? You did the right thing, Cordelia. I support you! We medical practitioners are sacred and invible.¡± Milo looked at Cordelia with a kindly expression, full of love and concern in his eyes. During this time, he had seen Elijah¡¯s devotion to his non-blood-rted sister. Elijah was going too far. Cordelia might be without support, but she still had Milo, her master, by her side! ¡°Milo, please calm down. I will take good care of Miss Lewis¡¯s illness.¡± Milo became furious and nearly left breathless by what Cordelia said. B Chapter 88 Chapter 88 Chapter 88 Cordelia¡¯s Condition Elijah was moved and looked at Cordelia with aplex expression. However, Cordelia didn¡¯t look at him. Instead, she turned her gaze to Milo and said gently, ¡°Milo, Miss Lewis insulted me because of herck of restraint and willful behavior. However, she has a good brother who can forgive all her mistakes.¡± Milo nodded. ¡°Since you understand that, why are you helping her with her illness? We are physicians. Even if the other party is wicked, we will save their lives. But for those who insult us, we have the right to refuse. Cordelia, you don¡¯t need topromise. I will stand up for you no matter what happens!¡± At this point, Eason, who had been silent, also spoke calmly, ¡°Exactly, Cordelia. You also have brothers. You¡¯re not obliged to do something you¡¯re unwilling to do. No one can force you.¡± Cordelia smiled sweetly at Milo and Eason. She knew that she wasn¡¯tpletely without support. Elijah had been watching Cordelia the whole time, watching the woman who begged for mercy under him every night. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Now, her gaze was determined, as if she had strong opinions. However, this version of her made Elijah feel uneasy. Cordelia smiled gently at Milo and Eason, then nced at Elijah calmly. ¡°Elijah, I will cure Eva¡¯s legs and help her stand up again. I will keep my promise this time, no matter what happens.¡± At this point, Elijah had already guessed it. Cordelia was so proud. She must have conditions to say something sopromising. Sure enough, in the next moment, Cordelia said ruthlessly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. My condition is not demanding. I want a divorce.¡± Elijah stood in shock, his gaze darkening afterward. He nced at Eason, standing by Cordelia¡¯s side with a serious and indifferent look. Elijah¡¯s anger was simmering beneath the surface. Suppressing his temper, Elijah addressed Cordelia with forced calmness, ¡°You! You¡¯re good, Cordelia. I thank you on behalf of Eva.¡± ¡°Do not rush to thank me. Let¡¯s sign the divorce agreement in front of Milo today,¡± Cordelia said. While saying that, Cordelia walked inside Milo¡¯s study to print out the divorce agreement. Elijah¡¯s gaze grew colder when he watched her determined figure. Suddenly, he turned his gaze to Eason, who seemedpletely uninvolved at the moment. Elijah had always known that Cordelia had been yearning for a divorce to be with Eason. And it hadn¡¯t changed over the three years of their marriage. Now, she could finally have her wish granted. However, seeing Eason¡¯szy demeanor, Elijah couldn¡¯t understand why Cordelia was fond of him. Not long after, Cordelia came out with two copies of the divorce agreement. She assisted Milo as they came to the courtyard. She said softly, ¡°Milo, could you please bear witness for us?¡± Milo was an elder with an esteemed reputation. Considering the potential future dealings between Elijah and him, Cordelia knew that Elijah would not dare to pull the strings. Thus, she picked up a pen and swiftly wrote her name without hesitation. Elijah hesitated to put pen to paper, appearing as if he was carefully examining the terms. Milo also showed no haste, sitting on the side and sipping coffee leisurely, looking as if he was idle, in stark contrast to his usual busy schedule. This showed just how much he cherished his junior apprentice. ¡°Elijah, what are you dissatisfied with?¡± Cordelia couldn¡¯t help but ask after a long while. ¡°I¡¯m dissatisfied with you wanting a divorce from me,¡± Elijah said coldly, putting down the agreement in his hand. B Chapter 89 Chapter 89 Chapter 89 The Divorce Cordelia was stunned and then lowered her gaze. ¡°Stop ying around, Elijah. Don¡¯t keep deceiving yourself. It¡¯s pointless.¡± Elijah loved Eva so much, yet he had endured it to maintain this marriage. What was the point of it all? Cordelia felt tired of him. Elijah arched an eyebrow. He didn¡¯t know when he had deceived himself. It turned out that he had been deceiving himself all along in Cordelia¡¯s eyes. Indeed, he had been deceived by Cordelia¡¯s virtuous appearance over these three years. She had long wanted to elope with Eason. He had been the one deceiving himself. Elijah thought he must have gone mad that he could have allowed himself to be trampled upon by Cordelia. Elijah picked up the pen and quickly signed his name on the divorce agreement, mming the pen down heavily on the desk in front of him. Cordelia put away the agreement, stood up, and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go. We must go back home to get our identifications and head to the Courthouse.¡± ¡°Alright! Let¡¯s do it today!¡± Elijah stormed off, leaving Milo¡¯s yard in a huff. Milo squinted at Elijah¡¯s departing figure with a peculiar glint in his eyes. He then turned his gaze to Cordelia, who had reddened eyes. He patted her shoulder and said, ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯ll find someone better for you after your divorce.¡± Cordelia nodded vigorously, forcing back her tears with determination. It was strange. This should be a moment of great joy, but she just couldn¡¯t help crying! ¡°Cordelia, should I go with you?¡± Eason weighed his words for a moment before speaking, still concerned. ¡°Yes, let Eason go with you. Just in case Elijah tries anything funny!¡± Milo said immediately. Cordelia shook her head. ¡°No need. I can go by myself.¡± The road ahead was something she had to walk alone. She might as well start now. Cordeliaposed herself and walked out of Milo¡¯s yard. Elijah was sitting in the car, staring at Cordelia. When she got in, Elijah sarcastically said, ¡°I thought you might have your brother apany you.¡± ¡°Elijah, why do you always involve other people in our matters? If that¡¯s the case, I wonder if I should have the right to know how much money you¡¯re spending on Miss Lewis. Shouldn¡¯t I have a say in the disposal?¡± This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia stared at him coldly, unyielding. Elijah was taken aback for a moment, and then his gaze grew even darker. ¡°You¡¯re quite skilled at implicating others. That¡¯s a perfect way to shift me. Well done.¡± Cordelia ignored him. When the car entered the Maple Vi, she left and went inside to get her documents. When she came down from upstairs and saw Elijah standing at the door empty-handed, she quickly checked the time and urged, ¡°Hurry up and get your identification. The Courthouse will close soon.¡± ¡°What does it matter if they close? We can go tomorrow morning. Does it really make a difference? You¡¯ve been pretending for three years, and one more day shouldn¡¯t matter, right?¡± Elijah smirked. Cordelia red at him and said, ¡°Elijah, it¡¯s pointless.¡± Elijah approached slowly, cupping her face and looking at her seriously. ¡°Babe, think again. Are you really going to be so cruel to me?¡± His tone carried a hint of grievance, and he looked at Cordelia like a dog abandoned by its owner. Cordelia felt her heart tightened for a moment. If Elijah had treated her with such tenderness from the beginning, she would not have gradually grown distant. Cordelia would have wholeheartedly cared for him if they had been together well from the start. Regrettably, the bted affection was as worthless as nothing. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Cordelia lifted her hand, trying to push Elijah away. However, Elijah suddenly tightened his grip on her hand and ced it against his chest. ¡°Babe, it hurts right here.¡± While saying that, Elijah lowered his head and locked Cordelia¡¯s lips¡­ B Chapter 90 Chapter 90 Chapter 90 Waiting Period Cordelia suddenly widened her eyes. Original content from N?velDrama.Org. Her bright eyes now resembled a startled deer. Meanwhile, Elijah had his eyes closed in deep concentration while his thick eyshes veiled his intense gaze. As the situation seemed to spiral out of control, Cordelia abruptly pushed Elijah away and said icily, ¡°Elijah, can¡¯t we just be straightforward? Your actions don¡¯t resemble the future heir of the Hansen family.¡± Though she pushed Elijah, he only took a few steps back and then looked at her coldly. After a long pause, he said, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll indulge you! Let¡¯s go now!¡± Half an hourter, at the Courthouse. Cordelia and Elijah sat side by side in front of a staff. ¡°Are you both willingly seeking a divorce?¡± The staff asked. ¡°Yes,¡± Cordelia said. ¡°No¡­¡± Cordelia nced at Elijah sideways. Impatiently, Elijah said, ¡°Who woulde here if it¡¯s not willingly?¡± Cordelia averted her gaze after hearing this. ¡°Alright. Please fill out this form.¡± The staff handed them each a form, which was the Application for Divorce Registration. Cordelia quickly finished filling hers out and waited a while before seeing Elijah stop writing. The staff checked the information they had filled out and said, ¡°Starting today, either of you can withdraw the divorce application by presenting valid identification within thirty days. Suppose both parties have not jointly applied for a divorce certificate within the next thirty days after the waiting period. In that case, it will be considered that the divorce registration application has been withdrawn. Do you both understand?¡± Waiting period! Cordelia had overlooked this. Elijah had already gotten up and left by now. The staff nced at Elijah¡¯s angry figure and then looked at Cordelia. ¡°Your husband still seems to love you and doesn¡¯t want a divorce. Since you¡¯re in the waiting period, both of you should take this time to think carefully about it.¡± Cordelia forced a smile, picked up her bag, and left. Outside the Courthouse, Elijah was standing by the road, smoking. Cordelia approached and said calmly, ¡°I¡¯ll find time tomorrow to pack my things at the Maple Vi.¡± ¡°Suit yourself,¡± Elijah said coldly. ¡°Alright. Goodbye.¡± Cordelia turned to leave, but Elijah grabbed her arm. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a ride.¡± ¡°No need.¡± ¡°We are not divorced yet. I¡¯m still your husband.¡± Elijah¡¯s gaze turned dark like a storm could break out at any time. ¡°Fine!¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t refuse any further and got into the car. She nned to return to her apartment, where she feltfortable. Throughout the journey, Cordelia and Elijah remained silent, lost in their thoughts. As the car entered the residential area, they saw a luxury car parked at the entrance of Cordelia¡¯s apartment from a distance. Eason stood straight beside the car with his hands in his pants pockets. Cordelia hadn¡¯t expected Eason to be here. As she was about to leave the car, Elijah grabbed her wrist. ¡°Cordelia, is this what you want? Are you that impatient?¡± Cordelia frowned. ¡°My brother is looking for me. There might be something important. But if you insist on saying that about me to make yourself feel better, go ahead. I don¡¯t care!¡± With that, Cordelia shook off Elijah¡¯s hand, exited the car, and strolled toward Eason. ¡°Eason, what happened?¡± She asked with concern. ¡°Hansen Group suddenly withdrew its investment, causing a funding interruption for the research institute,¡± Eason said. He coldly nced at Elijah for a moment before he looked away. Chapter 91 Chapter 91 Chapter 91 Elijah¡¯s Trick Cordelia sneered, ¡°Verbal agreements really can¡¯t be relied upon. It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll find another solution for the funding issue.¡± ¡°No need. I¡¯ve already mobilized funds from Hond Group. It is in the process and won¡¯t take too long,¡± Eason said. Cordelia quickly shook her head. ¡°No, Eason. Don¡¯t you remember what we agreed on before?¡± At that moment, Elijah approached. Without hesitation, he put his arm around Cordelia¡¯s waist and said, ¡°If you encounter any difficulties, you can talk to me.¡± Cordelia immediately jumped away as if she had been scalded. She looked at Elijah with her eyes filled with vignce. ¡°We¡¯re about to get divorced. Don¡¯t touch me.¡± Elijah¡¯s gaze turned visibly cold in an instant. Cordelia had made him lose face in front of another man, especially when that man was Eason. He whispered in Cordelia¡¯s car, ¡°I assume you wouldn¡¯t want me to withdraw the divorce application tomorrow. If I were you, I¡¯d keep up the act for at least another month. Yet here you are, rushing towards another man? Cordelia, you¡¯re too impatient.¡± After saying that, Elijah turned his gaze towards Eason. ¡°Mr. Hond, Cordelia and I have some matters to discuss, so we won¡¯t invite you inside.¡± Eason raised an eyebrow. His sharp gaze was capable of seeing through everything. With the deration, Elijah dragged Cordelia toward her apartment. ¡°Eason, I¡¯ll find a solution for the funding issue. Don¡¯t worry about it,¡± Cordelia finally turned to Eason Original content from N?velDrama.Org. and said. Eason waved her off, ignoring their pretend marriage game. He got into his car and drove away. Elijah had pulled Cordelia back into her apartment. Amidst her astonished gaze, he confidently entered as if he owned the ce. ¡°Elijah, this is not funny.¡± Elijah sat down on the sofa without hesitation and said coldly, ¡°If I didn¡¯te up, the oneing up would be Eason, right?¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t say anything. She knew he wouldn¡¯t believe her no matter what she said, and it would lead to another argument. But she was clear with one thing in her heart. This was her sanctuary, and she wouldn¡¯t easily bring a man here. ¡°Eason isn¡¯t someone you can manipte. Obviously, he has feelings for you, but he¡¯s skilled at pretending¡­¡± ¡°Enough!¡± Cordelia suddenly raised her voice. ¡°Elijah, I¡¯m not interested in hearing your spections. Since you came here, let¡¯s talk.¡± Elijah stared at Cordelia and said, ¡°Okay. What do you want to talk about?¡± ¡°Why the sudden withdrawal of funding?¡± Cordelia asked. ¡°I didn¡¯t withdraw it,¡± Elijah answered candidly. Cordelia also thought that Elijah wasn¡¯t the type of person to be so petty, but the timing of this incident was just too coincidental, and she was furious now. ¡°It seems like you¡¯re not doing as well in Hansen Group as it appears on the surface,¡± Cordelia mocked. Elijah chuckled, ¡°If you¡¯re curious about it, I can give you a firsthand experience.¡± Cordelia knew when to stop. She steered the conversation back to the main topic. ¡°Since we¡¯re already in the process of getting a divorce, it would be better to sign an agreement for the funding issue formally. Otherwise, yourpany¡¯s constant interruptions to our research institute¡¯s funding might also tarnish the reputation of Hansen Group.¡± Elijah nodded. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll have the legal department draft the agreement tomorrow and bring it to you in the evening.¡± As he spoke, he began to unbutton his tie. Cordelia raised an eyebrow. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m tired. I¡¯ll stay here tonight. It¡¯s closer to thepany for tomorrow morning.¡± As Elijah talked, he had already removed his shirt, revealing his well-built chest and abdominal muscles. Cordelia immediately became anxious. ¡°Elijah, don¡¯t go too far. Do you think I¡¯m joking when I want your divorce?¡± Elijah¡¯s gaze turned sharp in an instant. He stood up, walking toward her. B Chapter 92 Chapter 92 Chapter 92 The Hansen Family Elijah kept approaching, saying, ¡°I know you¡¯ve never been joking from the beginning to the end!¡± She had long longed for a divorce, wanting to elope with Eason. From the moment Eason appeared, Elijah understood it all. ¡°Then why did you¡­¡± Suddenly, Elijah cupped Cordelia¡¯s face and said, ¡°Aren¡¯t I helping you fulfill your wish? Why are you so impatient?¡± Cordelia suddenly burst intoughter. ¡°Forgive my poor perception. I really didn¡¯t realize you were helping me.¡± Perhaps, in Elijah¡¯s view, getting entangled with women in ambiguous rtionships was just a normal procedure. He had never set any boundaries when it came to romantic matters. ¡°Cordelia, don¡¯t push me,¡± Elijah murmured in her car, ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯d rather Eva¡¯s legs remain crippled for a lifetime.¡± He was willing to go to such lengths just to keep Cordelia by his side! Cordelia frowned and cursed inwardly, ¡°Psychotic!¡± Cordelia thought she knew Elijah quite well, but she now realized that what she knew about him was just the tip of the iceberg. There was always a vast distance between them. However, she didn¡¯t believe that Elijah would actually do that. After all, he had always cared deeply about Eva¡¯s recovery and having her stand by his side. Elijah didn¡¯t leave that night. Even though countless people were looking for him, he didn¡¯t budge from Cordelia¡¯s apartment. Cordelia paid him no mind. She let him rest on the couch and ignored his long legs dangling onto the floor with nowhere to rest. They had applied for divorce, and while they hadn¡¯t formally divorced yet, Cordelia had the best sleep she¡¯d had in a long time that night. In the middle of the night, Cordelia felt the mattress next to her sink down. She sensed the presence of sharp eyes fixated on her in the darkness, but she paid no attention. Elijah was right in a way. She had endured for three years, and in thisst month, she could tolerate his madness a little longer. The following day, Cordelia was woken up by Elijah. ¡°Get up and have breakfast.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to.¡± Cordelia turned over, facing away from him. She felt exhausted and weary. It seemed like she hadn¡¯t slept at allst night, and she wanted to continue sleeping. However, a low voice suddenly sounded in her ear. ¡°Should I bring it in and feed you?¡± Cordelia instinctively shrank, feeling a tickling sensation on her neck. This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Reluctantly, she got up, freshened up, and went to the dining room for breakfast. While Cordelia was eating, her phone rang. It was Edith, her mother-inw. ¡°Cordelia, Gideon was discharged from the hospital yesterday. He couldn¡¯t sleep all night aftering back home,¡± Edith said. Cordelia frowned. ¡°Did his heart and lung condition act up again? Or is it because he¡¯s having trouble sleeping in a new ce?¡± ¡°Gideon said he couldn¡¯t sleep because he lost the lucky charm you gave him. He was thinking about it all night,¡± Edith chuckled, sounding in a pretty good mood. Cordelia was taken aback. She hadn¡¯t expected that Gideon would care so much about the gift she had given him. ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll make another one for him and deliver it to him before tonight,¡± Cordelia obediently replied. ¡°That would be good.¡± Just as Cordelia hung up the phone, Edith suddenly touched her head, gently rubbing it. ¡°You are a good daughter-inw of the Hansen family. No wonder the elders all like you.¡± B Chapter 93 Chapter 93 Chapter 93 Ben Must Be Blind Elijah¡¯s tone was very gentle, devoid of any sarcasm. Cordelia didn¡¯t bother to argue and epted it with a smile. ¡°Where did you buy the lucky charm for my grandpa?¡± Elijah withdrew his hand and asked calmly. ¡°I bought the materials and made it myself.¡± Cordelia nced at the time. ¡°Aren¡¯t you leaving yet? You¡¯ll bete.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. I won¡¯t bete.¡± Elijah suddenly grabbed Cordelia¡¯s hand and pulled it towards himself, examining it closely. ¡°Howe I never noticed before that you¡¯re quite skilled with your hands?¡± Cordelia kept a straight face. ¡°Probably because you used to be blind to my worth.¡± Elijah¡¯s grip on her hand stiffened for a moment before he let go with a detached demeanor. ¡°Unappreciative. I¡¯m leaving now. And I¡¯ll be back tonight.¡± Cordelia remained silent. She wasn¡¯t necessarily going to wait here for him tonight obediently. She had no obligation to do so. After Elijah left, Cordelia immediatelyy back down on the bed. She nced at the untouched half of the bed and saw the sheets slightly wrinkled. Letting out a cold snort, she closed her eyes. She didn¡¯t want to shortchange herself when living alone, even just a little. After getting enough rest, Cordelia left the apartment to buy some materials. She made another lucky charm and brought it to the Hansen Manor. Upon hearing that Cordelia had arrived, Lamia became excited and dragged Cordelia into her room after Cordelia finished talking with the elders. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Do you have something to tell me?¡± Cordelia asked, looking puzzled.! ¡°Cordelia, do you know that Elissa got into another fight with someonest night?¡± Lamia said, handing her phone to Cordelia as if presenting a treasure. Cordelia nced at the screen and widened her eyes in astonishment. ¡°Imogen?¡± In the video, the two women fighting were Elissa in her striking red outfit and, unmistakably, the petite and slender Imogen. ¡°No wonder she looked familiar. We seemed to have had a meal together, right?¡± Lamia suddenly realized. ¡°If I had known she was your friend, I would have gone to help her.¡± Cordelia rubbed her forehead. ¡°I should be thankful you didn¡¯t get involved!¡±! No wonder she heard Elijah on the phone in the living roomst night, asking about injuries. It turned out to be about Imogen and Elissa. Cordelia took out her phone and quickly called Imogen, only to find that Imogen¡¯s phone was turned off. At that moment, Edith knocked on the door. ¡°Cordelia, why don¡¯t you stay over tonight? I¡¯ve already talked to Elijah, and he¡¯lle here after work.¡± ¡°Sorry, Mom. I have something to attend to. I need to leave,¡± Cordelia quickly said. Lamia nodded along. ¡°Yeah, Mom. Cordelia really has something to do.¡± Edith looked at Lamia suspiciously, noticing her sudden change. She seemed to be getting along quite Original content from N?velDrama.Org. well with Cordelia recently. After leaving the Hansen Manor, Cordelia headed straight to Imogen¡¯s apartment. However, when the door opened, it was Ben who stood there. ¡°Why are you here? Is Imogen badly injured?¡± Cordelia said and tried to break in. But Ben raised a finger to his lips in a hushing gesture. ¡°Shh¡­ She¡¯s sleeping.¡± Cordelia checked the time. It was 4:30 PM. She didn¡¯t understand why Imogen slept at this time. ¡°She¡¯s fine. No need to make such a fuss,¡± Ben said coldly. Fuss? Cordelia red at Ben and took a seat on the sofa. ¡°Haven¡¯t you broken up? Can¡¯t you just mind your own business?¡± Ben gave her a half-smile that didn¡¯t quite reach his eyes. ¡°You two divorced, and yet you still live together. Do you have the right to say that?¡± Cordelia chuckled, ¡°You men have a mansion to live in, yet you like to pester and cling to our little apartments. So disgusting¡­¡± Though Cordelia was polite and generally refrained from using harsh words, it didn¡¯t stop her from silently cursing in her mind. Ben scrutinized Cordelia for a moment and then snorted, ¡°Sharp-tongued as ever. You¡¯re only this bold because Elijah dotes on you, allowing you to be arrogant with me!¡± Cordelia was stunned. ¡°What did Ben say? Elijah dotes on me? He must be blind!¡± She thought. Chapter 94 Chapter 94 Chapter 94 The Story From Imogen ¡°Stop looking at me like that. Everyone sees that Elijah dotes on you. Only you seem to be either acting blind or truly blind.¡± Ben¡¯s words were particrly sharp and caustic, not bothering to conceal his dislike for Cordelia. ¡°You have a knack for shifting the me onto others. I¡¯ve trulye to understand that now. It¡¯s a pity you aren¡¯t awyer. You have the ability to turn ck into white as you like.¡± With that, Cordelia red at Ben and refused to look at him any longer. Ben checked the time. Imogen was still asleep. He had originally intended to wait until she woke up, but with Cordelia¡¯s arrival, he was now prepared to leave. As expected, Imogen came out from inside not long after Ben left. Her hair was disheveled, and she wore only a camisole sleep dress. Looking at Cordelia with a cheerful smile, she said, ¡°I knew you woulde. Is it true that you¡¯re getting a divorce?¡± ¡°We¡¯re going through the process, and now it¡¯s the waiting period.¡± Cordelia felt relieved to see that Imogen wasn¡¯t hurt, and she leaned back on the couch. Imogen folded her arms and squinted at Cordelia. Observing Cordelia¡¯szy posture, Imogen gasped in admiration, ¡°Cordelia, you are such a stunning.¡± Cordelia gestured to Imogen with a finger and said, ¡°Come here. Let me check if you¡¯re bruised.¡± ¡°No. Elissa, that jerk, just pulled my hair. It hurt at the time, but I¡¯m not bruised. Instead, I scratched her,¡± Imogen said proudly. ¡°What was it all about?¡± Cordelia asked with concern. Imogen waved her hand. ¡°She said my Morgan had ulterior motives towards her. You know Morgan¡¯s personality, right? He¡¯s so proud and arrogant. How could he have a thing for her?¡± Cordelia nodded in agreement. ¡°Ah¡­ If only Morgan had confessed his feelings to you earlier, I might have a nephew by now.¡± Imogen looked regretful. Cordelia panicked. ¡°Imogen, please don¡¯t say things like that. Morgan is so talented and exceptional. How could he possibly be interested in me?¡± Imogen¡¯s brother, Morgan Lopez, started his art exhibition abroad at the age of eleven. He was such a remarkable person. Cordelia didn¡¯t think Imogen would be interested in her. Imogen knew she didn¡¯t believe it, and it had been so many years since then, so she didn¡¯t bring it up again. ¡°What about Ben? Do you have unresolved feelings?¡± Cordelia asked again. ¡°Him? He¡¯s probably trying to annoy Elissa by bothering me. These guys are heartless. They can say all the right things in bed, but once their pants are back on, they¡¯re not the same¡­¡± Original content from N?velDrama.Org. Seeing Imogen looked somewhat disheartened, Cordelia didn¡¯t press further. After spending some time with Imogen, Cordelia received a phone call. ¡°Where are you?¡± Elijah¡¯s voice was low and icy. ¡°I¡¯m with Imogen.¡± There was a few seconds of silence from Elijah. Then, his tone suddenly took on a hint of anger. ¡°Are you teaming up with my mother to y tricks on me? Get back to the Hansen Manor right now!¡± Cordelia frowned, looking puzzled. Ignoring his anger, Cordelia hung up the phone directly. Imogen observed Cordelia¡¯s expression cautiously and asked, ¡°Cordelia, don¡¯t you feel your husband likes you?¡± 1 Cordelia blinked, looking dazed. She asked Imogen, ¡°Are you feverish?¡± ¡°Well, you can treat it as me saying nonsense due to a fever. But I heard from Ben that even when Elissa had half her clothes off, Elijah didn¡¯t spare her a nce. Do you know what he said?¡± Cordelia shook her head, growing curious. Imogen cleared her throat. ¡°My wife can make me react with just a nce without making a sound or move. You¡¯d better get dressed quickly!¡± B Chapter 95 Chapter 95 Chapter 95 Who Is More Impatient? ¡°Hahaha. Later, Elissa cried to Ben for a long time.¡± Cordelia was puzzled. She had never known she had such great charm. However, Elijah did always find excuses to sleep with her. It used to be more manageable, buttely, he had be increasingly insatiable, indulging in passionate moments during the broad daylight. ¡°But that doesn¡¯t necessarily mean he likes me, right? You haven¡¯t seen how he treats Eva,¡± Cordelia said with a frown. As an outsider, Imogen was just stating facts. As for the intricacies of their rtionship, she didn¡¯t know much, so she didn¡¯t say much more on the topic. Just then, there was a knock on the door. Imogen put on a coat and went to answer it, only to find Elijah standing outside. ¡°Mr. Hansen, are you here to pick up Cordelia?¡± Cordelia snapped out of her reverie, looking towards the door, and her gaze met Elijah¡¯s. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Elijah replied calmly, ¡°To appease you.¡± Imogen looked particrly envious and immediately pulled Cordelia up from the couch. ¡°Hey, you should go home with Mr. Hansen. I¡¯m going to catch up on some more sleep.¡± Cordelia was still a bit dazed after Imogen pushed her out of the door. But the next moment, Elijah pulled her into his arms. ¡°Were you angry with me? How dare you hang up on me?¡± Cordelia lowered her gaze, taking in the faint tobo scent from his body, but remained silent. Imogen saw this scene through the peephole and couldn¡¯t help but cover her mouth and chuckle. ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯re much luckier than I am,¡± she murmured. Seeing Cordelia¡¯sck of response, Elijah continued, ¡°I didn¡¯t originally n to go back to the Hansen This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Manor. I rushed back because I was worried my grandfather might trouble you. But when I got home, you weren¡¯t there.¡± Cordelia looked at him and asked, ¡°When do you n to tell your family about our divorce?¡± Elijah paused for a moment. Then, his gaze lost some of its warmth. ¡°Cordelia, I thought about it seriouslyst night. I want to give you freedom, but I can¡¯t do it yet. Let me think about it some more.¡± Cordelia frowned, utterly puzzled by his words. She pushed past Elijah and walked towards the elevator. Elijah followed her with his gaze, thinking of something. They didn¡¯t head to the Hansen Manor. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the Maple Vi. I¡¯ll go pack my thing.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Elijah didn¡¯t object. He instructed the driver to head to the Maple Vi. As the car pulled into the yard, Elijah was on the phone, so Cordelia got out of the car first. However, when she walked into the vi, she froze. Because she saw Eva there. ¡°Cordelia, I heard you¡¯re moving out. I was worried there wouldn¡¯t be anyone to take care of Elijah, so I moved in to look after him.¡± Eva smiled with smugness and undisguised delight. As Eva¡¯s wheelchair approached, Cordelia could hear her lowering her voice, saying, ¡°You better be smart and pack your things quickly and leave! Don¡¯t disturb Elijah and me anymore!¡± At that moment, Elijah entered the room. Eva immediately maneuvered her wheelchair to approach him. ¡°Elijah, I had the servants prepare dinner. It¡¯s all your favorite dishes. Shall we have dinner together?¡± Cordelia had initially wanted to ignore Eva, but now, she couldn¡¯t let this slide. ¡°Elijah, who¡¯s more impatient between the two of us?¡± Elijah frowned and asked Eva icily, ¡°Who told you toe here?¡± Eva quickly responded, as if she had rehearsed her response beforehand. ¡°Didn¡¯t you imply for me to Cordelia turned away, a pang of pain crossing her eyes. She closed her eyes for a moment, then walked towards the stairs. Suddenly, she felt her stomach churning, and her face turned pale. She instinctively covered her mouth. Chapter 96 Chapter 96 Chapter 96 I Want You to Remember Me She was really disgusted by these two people! One dared to hint, and one really dared toe! Disgusting! They were so awful! She was stepping up the stairs when her arm was suddenly grabbed by a big hand. Cordelia subconsciously wanted to throw it away, but she lost her bnce because of this move and almost fell. Another strong arm slipped through her waist and directly carried her in his arms. ¡°Elijah, put me down!¡± Elijah raised his chest and head, carried her up the stairs step by step, and said calmly, ¡°I advise you not to make trouble. Otherwise, you will be the one who suffers!¡± He had carried her into the bedroom while warning her. Before Cordelia had time to resist, the man¡¯s strong body pressed down, enveloped her tightly but did not let her bear any weight. ¡°You are a heartless creature! If it weren¡¯t for me just now, you would have fallen. Don¡¯t you know?¡± Elijah whispered beside her ear. ¡°Go away! Let me go!¡± Cordelia was about to be furious by his shamelessness! ¡°No!¡± Elijah kissed her on the cheek and said in a low voice, ¡°Unless you believe me.¡± ¡°Trust you? What are you asking me to trust?¡± Cordelia asked angrily. ¡°I neither asked her toe nor gave her a hint. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have brought you back to meet her. Do you ept this exnation?¡± He said seriously. Cordelia rolled her eyes. ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily true. What can¡¯t you do?¡± Elijah looked at her quietly for a few seconds, then chuckled, ¡°You¡¯re right. What can¡¯t I do? I¡¯ll fuck you now.¡± As he spoke, he eagerly kissed her neck. Cordelia wanted to resist but was powerless at all. ¡°Elijah, stop it! Don¡¯t make me hate you!¡± She shouted while crying. ¡°Then Hate me! I just want you to remember me and never forget me!¡± Elijah bullied her ruthlessly. He never let her go, no matter how much she whimpered and begged for mercy. This little woman needed to be taught on the bed. ¡°Babe, your body is much more honest than your little mouth. You obviously like me treating you like this.¡± Cordelia bit her lip. The shame made her want to jump off the building. She hated herself for not being able to live up to her expectations and always being manipted wantonly by this bastard. And she thought about it, ¡°Eva, whom he was thinking of, was downstairs, but he did such a thing to me here without worrying that his mistress would be sad.¡± Fortunately, no elevator was installed in the Maple Vi, and Eva couldn¡¯t get up without help. ¡°Ouch!¡± Cordelia suddenly felt pain. ¡°You¡­ why did you bite me?¡± At this time, she was lying on the pillow, but Elijah bit her hard on the back of the neck. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Do you still dare to be distracted in my bed?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± He was so overbearing! This time, Elijah wanted her endlessly. It wasn¡¯t until Cordelia fell asleep from exhaustion that he left the bedroom with a satisfied face. Things were in her mind. Cordelia couldn¡¯t have a sound sleep at all and woke up soon. She heard the crying downstairs and Elijah¡¯s stern scolding. Later, the sound of an engine came from the yard, and the crying disappeared, and Eva was sent away. It was finally quiet! Cordelia was so tired that she couldn¡¯t move her fingers. Her mind was in a mess, and gradually, she fell into a deep sleep again. After sleeping until midnight, she woke up hungry. She didn¡¯t eat dinner, and now her belly was growling with hunger. Only a small, dim light was on in the bedroom, and she could vaguely see a figure by the window and a flickering sparkle, ¡°You wake up?¡± Elijah¡¯s voice was slightly hoarse, filling the silent room. B Chapter 97 Chapter 97 Chapter 97 No Divorce Cordelia didn¡¯t want to speak to him and turned over. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯ve thought about it carefully.¡± Behind her came the sound of slippers rubbing against the floor. Elijah slowly approached her and finally stood by the bed, staring at her side face with burning eyes. Cordelia was really ufortable being stared at by him for a long time, so she sat up. ¡°What the hell are you trying to say?¡± Elijah seemed to like to see her little prickly face. He was sitting down slowly, not in a hurry. ¡°Then shut up your mouth for good.¡± Cordelia got out of bed and was about to stand up but staggered. The muscles in her legs were trembling. She found that her legs did not seem to be her own. So, she gritted her teeth and sat back beside the bed. At this time, the man¡¯s voice came from the top of her head. ¡°I thought about it. I will not cure Eva¡¯s leg.¡± Cordelia froze and slowly turned to look at Elijah. She saw his full lips move slightly, and he said lightly, ¡°We won¡¯t divorce!¡± ¡°Elijah¡­¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°Why do you bully me so much?¡± Elijah chuckled and leaned closer to her small face, ¡°You are my wife. If I don¡¯t bully you, who will I bully?¡± The bully he referred to was obviously rted to something on the bed. ¡°No! We have to divorce!¡± Cordelia pushed his hand away. She had no obligation to continue to endure his impertinence. Elijah¡¯s eyes darkened slightly. ¡°In the three years since you married into the Hansen family, no one has mistreated you, right? And it protected you from three years of hardships. ¡°Now that you¡¯ve consolidated your power, your family has acquired enough things from me, and you have Milo backing you up, so you decided to kick me away?¡± Cordelia looked at Elijah in disbelief. ¡°So this is what you have been thinking about for such a long time?¡± ¡°Otherwise?¡± Elijah turned up his volume. ¡°I admit that I was really dissatisfied with my family¡¯s interference in my marriage back then. At that time, I didn¡¯t even know whether you were ck or white, tall, short, chubby, or slender. ¡°But, do you know how much the Deleon family sold you? Three hundred million dors!¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes widened suddenly. She said anxiously, ¡°I don¡¯t know about this at all. I wouldn¡¯t have let them ask for so much if I had known initially!¡± Elijah caressed her face. ¡°I know you have no idea about this.¡± After all, they had been married for three years. Despite their bad rtionship, they still understood each other¡¯s temperament. However, the surprises that Cordelia brought him were continuously being updated. She constantly brought him new feelings. ¡°For the sake of the Hansen family¡¯s so much love for you, you should rethink about the divorce, right?¡± Elijah¡¯s persuasiveness in presenting the facts and reasoning made Cordelia fall into thinking for a while. ¡°So, you really n to stick to this meaningless marriage at the price of Eva¡¯s legs?¡± She asked him puzzled, Elijah raised his eyebrows with a serious face. ¡°I know better than anyone else whether my marriage is meaningful or not. As for Eva, I think it is much more reassuring for her to sit in a wheelchair when she has such a temper.¡± ¡°Really? Aren¡¯t you afraid that she willmit suicide again?¡± Cordelia asked coolly. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°I can only protect her from being bullied by outsiders. No one can prevent her if she insists on seeking her own death,¡± Elijah said in a cold tone. Cordelia frowned. After talking for a long time, he would continue to protect and involve Eva. She was restless, and her stomach gradually began to churn again. She quickly covered her mouth and ran towards the bathroom. Elijah looked at her hurried back in surprise and hurriedly followed her. B Chapter 98 Chapter 98 Chapter 98 The Supper Cordelia already felt that something was wrong with her body. Counting the days, her menstruation was dyed by three days this month. But because her menstrual period was often dyed in the past, she didn¡¯t care. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Now, it looked like¡­ The situation was not good. When Elijah walked into the bathroom, he saw Cordelia squatting in front of the toilet, retching. He hurriedly patted her back, gave her a water ss, and asked with concern, ¡°Is it because you didn¡¯t eat anythingst night?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Cordelia got up and rinsed her mouth, feeling a little sluggish. Elijah pulled her back to the bed and carefully covered her with the nket. ¡°I¡¯ll get you something to cat.¡± Cordelia was a little unbelievable. This man wanted to make food for her in person? Elijah looked at her amusedly and patted her head. ¡°Little fool.¡± Looking at Elijah¡¯s back, Cordelia had mixed feelings in her heart. Ever since she retched just now, her heart had been in a state of confusion, and she didn¡¯t even dare to check her body. She just needed to check and would know the result. But she dared not. Why was it happening at this time? Was this the arrangement of God? Not long after, Elijah came back with brisk steps. Before Cordelia could react, the man had already leaned over to carry her and left the bedroom. ¡°Hey, you¡­¡± ¡°I saw your legs trembling just now. Let me hug you!¡± He said as it should. Cordelia bit her lip. She thought, ¡°Who caused my trembling legs? Aren¡¯t you not ashamed of yourself? Why are you still talking about it now?¡± Arriving at the restaurant, Cordelia saw a te of spaghetti on the table. There were various side dishes and a fried egg on top. It looked great. It was hard to imagine that this was made by Elijah. The man sat down and held her in hisp. ¡°Eat it. You may feel better in your stomach after eating.¡± Cordelia asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to eat?¡± ¡°No, I will eat with you.¡± Elijah smiled lightly. She was puzzled and thought, ¡°There was only a te and a fork in front of us. How could we eat together?¡± Elijah picked up the spaghetti with the fork, blew it, and brought it to her lips. ¡°Open your mouth.¡± Cordelia mechanically opened her red lips and bit the fork he handed over. The spaghetti was delicious. Then, under Cordelia¡¯s astonished gaze, Elijah skillfully used the same fork to pick up one mouthful of spaghetti and delivered it to his mouth. Cordelia couldn¡¯t help wondering, ¡°This, this¡­ Why didn¡¯t you make one more te of spaghetti? Bringing another fork wouldn¡¯t be troublesome. Why did you have to do this?¡± She had romantic cells but felt strange and awkward when they were so intimate. Suddenly, the man kissed her on the cheek. ¡°Why are you in a daze? Open your mouth.¡± She was more familiar with his actions now. This time, Cordelia ate it without hesitation. She was starving. Now, she had a good appetite and had eaten more than half a te. After eating the spaghetti, Elijah gently wiped the corners of her mouth with a tissue. ¡°I didn¡¯t see that you are quite good at serving people.¡± Cordelia felt a little sour. These were probably Eva¡¯s exclusive benefits in the past. Elijah said indifferently, ¡°I have cared for my grandfather before I was an adult.¡± She was slightly surprised and didn¡¯t expect Elijah to be so filial to his family. The man seemed to understand her eyes andughed at himself. ¡°I am filial, right? I have no choice. My uncle¡¯s family was far away in Tarssa City. My father had to work, and it was inconvenient for my mother to take care of him, so I was the only one who could take responsibility.¡± Cordelia frowned and nodded. ¡°Okay, it is finished. Is your stomach still ufortable now?¡± He asked with concern. She shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Thank you for the supper.¡± Elijah got up and walked back with her in his arms. ¡°If you want to thank me, just rest well and serve me attentively tomorrow.¡± The man smiled, looking in a good mood, without the slightest sense that they were still in the ¡°waiting period¡±. ¡°Elijah¡­¡± Elijah paused and looked down at Cordelia. His eyes gradually turned cold. Cordelia¡¯s lips moved but finally said nothing. She was now facing a big problem, and she needed to think about it carefully before making a decision. Chapter 99 Chapter 99 Chapter 99 The Operation In the hospital, two women wearing sunsses were sitting together in the waiting chair with the same expressionless faces. The consultation room before them was impressively written: No. 2 Gynecology Room. ¡°Imogen Lopez, please enter the No. 2 Gynecology Room,¡± one nurse said. off Imogen took off her sunsses, put them in her bag, and handed it to Cordelia, who was beside her. ¡°My girl, I am going in. Wish me luck!¡± ¡°Rx, it¡¯s just a minor operation,¡± Cordeliaforted her. Although it was a small operation, it was still an operation. So, Imogen walked in with heavy steps. Cordelia was holding Imogen¡¯s bag, and when she was bored, her cell phone rang. ¡°Cordelia, I heard that you went to the gynecology department. Do you feel ufortable? Or is your period dyed again? Do you need me to apany you?¡± Cordelia couldn¡¯t open her mouth since Edith kept speaking and asked many questions. 1 She smiled bitterly. ¡°I¡¯m fine, Mom. I¡¯m here to apany my friend.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Edith didn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Cordelia, if you have something, you must tell me. Don¡¯t hide it from me. Do you hear Original content from N?velDrama.Org. me?¡± Edith¡¯s tone was so severe that even through the phone, Cordelia¡¯s heart trembled. Sure enough, she was still too young to hide anything in her heart. Imogen had been in for a while, and Cordelia worried about her. She looked up suddenly and saw two men in neat suits walking towards her. It was Elijah and Ben who came. Cordelia was startled and got up quickly. ¡°Where¡¯s Imogen?¡± Ben stepped forward, looking at her coldly. Cordelia pointed to the consultation room beside her. ¡°She is doing surgery there.¡± ¡°What surgery?¡± Ben spoke aggressively and fiercely as if he were a beast that wanted to eat people. Cordelia was irritated, and she rolled her eyes at him. ¡°This is Imogen¡¯s privacy. Why should I tell you? Who do you think you are?¡± ¡°Cordelia Hansen!¡± Ben gritted his teeth. At this time, Elijah stepped forward and blocked Cordelia behind him. ¡°It is enough. No matter what surgery Imogen is doing, I¡¯m afraid it will be done by now. It is no use being rude to my wife.¡± Ben red at Cordelia, turned around, and was about to rush into the consulting room. At this time, the nurse said again. ¡°Cordelia Hansen, please enter the No. 2 Gynecology Room.¡± In the next second, Elijah¡¯s face suddenly changed. ¡°What about you? What kind of surgery are you going to do?¡± Cordelia shook her head quickly. ¡°It¡¯s not a surgery. I¡¯m doing a gynecological examination.¡± ¡°Why do you have to do a good physical examination?¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes were deep, staring at her beautiful eyes. ¡°I do gynecological physical examinations twice a year,¡± she lowered her head and whispered, ¡°Besides, you have made me very ufortable these two days.¡± Elijah was taken aback and unconsciously nced at Ben¡¯s side. Seeing that Ben lowered his head and ignored them, his expression rxed slightly. ¡°Don¡¯t me me. I am gentle with you these two days and haven¡¯t tormented you,¡± Elijah whispered in her car. Cordelia rolled her eyes. Yes, it was true that he didn¡¯t torment her, but he used many other tricks on her. He had be an expert on the bed. His sinful hands and mouth should be chopped off! B Chapter 100 Chapter 100 Chapter 100 Hype up the News At this time, Imogen came out. Her expression was not very good, probably caused by the fright. ¡°Imogen Lopez!¡± Ben stepped forward and immediately grabbed Imogen¡¯s wrist. ¡°You¡­¡± Imogen¡¯s body softened, and she fell into Ben¡¯s arms. ¡°I¡¯m so dizzy! Oops, I can¡¯t hear anything.¡± Cordelia watched from the side, couldn¡¯t help covering her mouth and giggling, but didn¡¯t dare tough out loud. She had figured out that Ben only dared to sneer at her but was helpless when met with someone like Imogen. ¡°Imogen, I¡¯ll go in first!¡± Cordelia greeted her. Imogen blinked at her, then pretended to be deaf in Ben¡¯s arms, ignoring him no matter what he said. Seeing that Ben was already on the verge of sullenness, Elijah said on time, ¡°Take her to the car to rest. So she can be morefortable.¡± He handed over the car keys to Ben kindly after speaking those words. Ben lowered his head and nced at Imogen. Seeing her squinting at him, his gaze sank. He carried Imogen in his arms and left. Cordelia¡¯s physical examination was swift and came out quickly. Elijah looked Cordelia up and down, then smiled lightly and held her in his arms. ¡°You finished the physical examination?¡± ¡°Yeah, I just did a B-ultrasound to check the condition of the uterine,¡± Cordelia said absent-mindedly. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Elijah looked at the room momentarily, took her hand, and suddenly stopped when they were about to leave. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Cordelia looked at him puzzled. ¡°Why are your hands so cold?¡± He frowned and immediately took off his coat. ¡°No, I don¡¯t need it.¡± ¡°Be obedient!¡± Elijah said sharply. But his movement was extremely gentle, and he put the coat on her. Cordelia lowered her head and opened her eyes wide. She felt that the man¡¯s preference for her at this moment was a little unreal. His coat still had his body temperature, which was very warm. Cordelia raised her eyes, looked at the handsome profile of the man, and pursed her lips. She kissed him quickly out of a whim. Elijah looked at her in surprise, and then his eyes softened again. He stopped, held Cordelia¡¯s face, stood in the sun, and kissed her. Cordelia was not cold at all. Her blood was boiling, and every cell in her body was cheerful and joyful. ¡°Elijah!¡± A seductive voice interrupted the charming atmosphere between the two. Elijah wiped Cordelia¡¯s lips with his big hand, protected her in his arms with his chest, and stroked the back of her head. ¡°It¡¯s really you!¡± At this moment, Cordelia heard the voice of someoneing. It was Elissa. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Elijah asked in a cold voice. ¡°Nothing. I didn¡¯t expect to meet you here. It was so awesome lo meet you here!¡± Elissa said, her eyes kept looking at the person in his arms. ¡°Then, goodbye.¡± After saying that, Elijah hugged Cordelia and left without looking back. Elissa looked at their backs with a disdainful smile and said to Mary, ¡°Have you taken the photo?¡± ¡°Of course! How about we sell it to the local media? And we share the money equally?¡± Elissa sneered, ¡°I don¡¯t want that little money. I just have one request. Hype up the news. The more people know it, the better.¡± ¡°Leave it to me. No problem,¡± Mary said with confidence. Elissa was very proud. ¡°Isn¡¯t he ashamed of himself? He has kept showing his public persona of being clean and loyal to his wife. How sarcastic it is! He has an affair outside!¡± Mary said, ¡°No men are pure. They always have an affair as they like.¡± Chapter 101 Chapter 101 Chapter 101 Some Problems People always said that pregnancy can make a woman a bit scatterbrained. Cordelia felt that she had indeed be a bit stupid. More precisely, the pregnancy seemed to make her drown in affection. That day, Imogen had undergone a minor cervical polyp procedure, while Cordelia had opted for an ultrasound to check on the baby¡¯s development. Unexpectedly, Ben and Elijah had somehow gotten the news and arrived together. They stormed in, clearly under the impression that the two friends were there for some joint abortion procedure. Although neither of them was there for an abortion, Cordelia was indeed pregnant. When Cordelia found out that she was pregnant, she felt like she had just gone through a rollercoaster ride of emotions, not knowing whether to be joyful or sad. Fate really had a twisted sense of humor. Even now, she hadn¡¯t made up her mind about whether to tell Elijah and his families about her pregnancy. ¡°Cordelia, I haven¡¯t asked you yet, but how did the checkup go that day?¡± Imogen asked, noticing that Cordelia seemed absent-minded while sipping her coffee. ¡°Same old. It was fine,¡± Cordelia replied absentmindedly, poking at the small pastry in front of her with her spoon. ¡°Really?¡± Imogen raised an eyebrow. ¡°Then why have you been touching your belly so oftentely?¡± ¡°Have I?¡± Cordelia blinked innocently. ¡°And also, the other day when you were at my ce, you puked when you smelled the smoke,¡± Imogen pressed on. Cordelia ced her hand on her forehead. ¡°It seems like I can¡¯t hide anything from you.¡± ¡°What? You¡¯re really¡­ pregnant?¡± Imogen suddenly stood up excitedly. ¡°Imogen, can you not be so surprised?¡± Cordelia wished she could find a hole to hide in. ¡°Oh my goodness, Cordelia, you¡¯ve finally made it! Congrattions!¡± Imogen eximed. Then, she took out her mobile phone and was already nning to buy some gifts for Cordelia¡¯s baby. Cordelia asked helplessly, ¡°Imogen, can you please keep this a secret for now?¡± Imogen paused, realizing she had gotten carried away with her This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. excitement. She nodded and said, ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯ve been waiting to have this baby for three years. You¡¯ve always been living a tough life. This is your chance to reach a higher status now. Why hesitate?¡± Cordelia leaned on her hand, looking somewhat mncholic. ¡°I admit that it might be because Elijah has suddenly be nicer to me, or maybe his grandfather said something to him. He¡¯s treating me much better than before, but I still can¡¯tpletely trust him, and he feels the same way about me.¡± Imogen understood what she meant. It was, after all, a marriage without a solid emotional foundation, much like the situation she had with Ben. Therefore, she could understand Cordelia¡¯s worries. ¡°Cordelia!¡± Lamia¡¯s cheerful voice came from the entrance of the restaurant. ¡°What a carefree youngdy. Her joy and freedom are truly envious,¡± Imogen remarked sardonically. Cordelia smiled faintly and waved at Lamia. ¡°Hey, Cordelia, I came specifically to pick you up. We¡¯re all going back to Grandpa¡¯s ce for dinner tonight. He said there¡¯s something important to announce,¡± Lamia said. Cordelia was taken aback, feeling a sense of unease. ¡°What¡¯s it about? Do you have any inside information?¡± ¡°It¡¯s certainly the most important thing on his mind! I guess it¡¯s not about arranging a marriage between me and Jacob, haha!¡± Lamiaughed heartily. A sixth sense was telling Cordelia that something was amiss. Surely, what Gideon was most concerned about was the prospect of having a great-grandchild. Andtely, Elijah¡¯s attitude toward her had been exceptionally strange. A man who had always been so desirous had suddenly started minding his behavior. If she hadn¡¯t identally caught him pleasing himself in the bathroom that day, she would have suspected he had some unspeakable problems¡­ Chapter 102 Chapter 102 Chapter 102 Cared About Her Feelings After bidding farewell to Imogen, Cordelia and Lamia rode together in a car back to Gideon¡¯s ce. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯ve noticed that my brother has been increasingly stingytely,¡± Lamiained with a dissatisfied expression. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Cordelia looked at her, genuinely interested. Lamia pouted and smiled. ¡°Today, Grandfather asked us to have dinner at his ce. I thought I¡¯d pick you up and go together, but my brother didn¡¯t like the idea.¡± Cordelia blinked her eyes, and her heart gave a slight jolt. Indeed, Elijah had been quite clingytely. Imogen mentioned that some people only realized what they had after losing it, and that was why there was a cooling-off period in divorce proceedings, to prevent couples from impulsively divorcing andter regretting it. However, Cordelia knew deep down that her attitude toward the divorce hadn¡¯t changed. It was simply a matter of whether they negotiated an amicable separation or ended up in court. ¡°Oh, by the way, there¡¯s something I think you should know. At first, my brother had another potential marriage partner, and our two families used to be neighbors,¡± Lamia said mysteriously. Cordelia nodded, saying, ¡°I think you mentioned that before.¡± Lamia seemed a bit embarrassed. ¡°Well, back then, I didn¡¯t like you very much and naturally thought that you couldn¡¯tpare to Daisy.¡± Daisy Kingsley was Elijah¡¯s childhood sweetheart. After learning that the Hansen family had arranged Elijah¡¯s marriage, Daisy left the country, traveling the world but never returning home. Since they hadn¡¯t had any private contact, Cordelia had gradually forgotten about her. But she didn¡¯t expect Lamia to bring it up again. ¡°So, is she back?¡± Cordelia asked calmly. ¡°No, but I heard she still has feelings for my brother. Now that I¡¯m on your side, I thought you should know,¡± Lamia exined. Cordelia looked at Lamia with gratitude, gently patting her head. ¡°Thank you, Lamia.¡± Lamia beamed with delight. ¡°You¡¯re wee!¡± They both returned to the Hansen Manor together. It wasn¡¯t long before Elijah also arrived, and the family dinner officially began. Gideon raised his wine ss and dered in joy, ¡°Today, we have good news to announce to all of you¡­ ¡°Baxter¡¯s daughter-inw is pregnant again! Haha¡­¡± Gideon¡¯s heartyughter echoed throughout the dining room. Cordelia couldn¡¯t help but notice the bitter smiles on the faces of Gabe and Edith. Baxter¡¯s family once again had another exciting news. Although his daughter-inw miscarried twice, the good news could still make Gideon very happy. But on the other hand, Cordelia had never been pregnant, and Gabe and Edith were struggling to maintain theirposure. Elijah, meanwhile, continued eating his meal as if the news had nothing to do with him. Lamia, on the other hand, kept sending Cordelia meaningful nces, indicating that she needed to do something about the situation. Otherwise, their family¡¯s status might be in jeopardy. The dinner turned out to be an awkward affair, with everyone except Gideoncking an appetite and trying to put on a cheerful facade to make him pleased. After dinner, Gideon suddenly changed his tone and coldly said to Elijah, ¡°Elijah,e to my study. I have something to discuss with you. ¡°Oh,¡± Elijah replied, getting up. Before leaving, he patted Cordelia¡¯s head and reassured her, ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. Go for a walk in the courtyard and wait for me. I¡¯ll be down in a while, and then we¡¯ll go home.¡± Cordelia watched Elijah¡¯s retreating figure in astonishment. Was he trying tofort her just now? It was simply unbelievable! This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. In the past, she had to endure alone whenever she was lectured by the elders. But something was different today. Elijah actually cared about her feelings! B Chapter 103 Chapter 103 Chapter 103 Once a yboy Cordelia felt extremely frustrated and went to take a walk in the courtyard. Lamia soon rushed out, looking rmed. ¡°Cordelia, help! My brother got beaten!¡± ¡°Did Grandpa hit him?¡± Cordelia asked nervously. ¡°No, it was my dad! He¡¯s about to whip my brother!¡± While speaking, Lamia hurriedly pulled Cordelia back into the house. Cordelia knew that the Hansen family had rules and punishment. But she had only heard about them in theory. She had never witnessed any of the elders actually enforcing them. Cordelia once thought that the punishment didn¡¯t actually exist, but it turned out that it was real! They arrived at the third floor, and the door to Gideon¡¯s study was slightly ajar. Edith¡¯s voice came from inside. ¡°Elijah, as the CEO of Hansen Group, you¡¯ve been extremely careless in your actions. Can you justify your grandfather¡¯s expectations of you? Can you justify Cordelia¡¯s deep affection for you?¡± Edith¡¯s voice was always icy, but Cordelia knew that she was reasonable. She wouldn¡¯t stand up for Elijah just because he was her son. Gabe stood aside and said nothing. After recovering from a major illness, he handed thepany to Elijah and became indifferent to most matters. Cordelia and Lamia stood at the doorway, filled with worry, but they didn¡¯t dare to enter. Suddenly, Gideon¡¯s powerful voice rang out. ¡°Cordelia,e in. I have a question for you.¡± Cordelia hurried in. ¡°Grandpa.¡± Gideon frowned deeply and asked, ¡°Cordelia, does Elijah have an affair with another woman? Apart from that disabled girl?¡± N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Cordelia nced at Elijah. He stood still, his gaze locked onto Gideon, showing no emotion. After a few seconds of consideration, she replied, ¡°I don¡¯t think so.¡± Upon hearing her response, Elijah gave her a cool look but remained silent. Edith then pulled out her phone and said, ¡°Some of my poker buddies sent me this. Take a look, Cordelia.¡± Cordelia took the phone suspiciously, nced at it, and suddenly put on a confused look. It was a gossip post iming that Elijah had fallen in love with an ordinary female college student and had already made her his mistress. The most shocking part was the image. Elijah was wrapping his coat around the woman, holding her, and kissing her. It indeed seemed a bit too much. ¡°Mom, Grandpa, these are all rumors from clickbait websites. It¡¯s not true,¡± Cordelia said with embarrassment. Edith¡¯s expression softened slightly. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve seen various versions of these stories, and I also thought they were fabricated. But are the pictures real?¡± Gideon added furiously, ¡°Hugging and kissing a woman on the street? Where are your manners? It¡¯s just disgraceful!¡± Cordelia blushed and whispered, ¡°Um¡­ The woman in the photo is me.¡± The entire study fell into an eerie silence. Cordelia sneakily nced at Elijah, who had furrowed his brows and lowered his head slightly, lost in thought. ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡± Gideon dered with displeasure. ¡°Cordelia, you don¡¯t need to cover for that scoundrel, speaking on his behalf. If it¡¯s really you, there¡¯s no need to be so secretive. You two could be open about it. Why act so sneakily?¡± Edith added, ¡°Yes, and this woman in the photo even appears slightly heavier than you, Cordelia. You don¡¯t have to do this. If Elijah has made a mistake, your grandpa will certainly teach him a lesson.¡± Cordelia couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit helpless. Elijah had been such a yboy over these years. Now, not even his family would believe him. B Chapter 104 Chapter 104 Chapter 104 Let It Dry Cordelia was quite sensible. She knew the elders of the Hansen family loved her and cared for her a lot. However, since she knew the truth, she couldn¡¯t twist it or distort right from wrong. Moreover, she recalled the time when she was scolded by Gideon in this very study. Elijah had stood up for her then, and she hadn¡¯t forgotten that favor. She thought for a moment and then took out her phone, showing Edith a full-body photo of herself. ¡°Mom, my friend took this photo for me. Do you see this dress and these shoes? Do they match the ones in that photo?¡± Edith took the phone, and she seemed much relieved. She showed it to Gideon and said, ¡°Dad, it seems we¡¯ve misunderstood something.¡± ¡°Yes, that seems to be the case,¡± Gideon replied, rubbing his temples. ¡°Alright, all of you, leave me alone. I have a headache, and I need some peace.¡± Although Gideon had been mistaken about Elijah, he would never apologize for it. Elijah turned and walked away, and he also pulled Cordelia out. Feeling his anger, Cordelia hurriedly caught up with him, asking in a soft voice, ¡°Does it hurt where you got hit?¡± Elijah stopped in his tracks, nced at her, and then tore off the cor of his shirt to show Cordelia. Elijah stopped in his tracks, looked at her, and then opened his shirt cor, revealing the bloodstains on his neck and back. His wounds seemed quite terrifying. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you exin yourself?¡± Cordelia asked, her eyes. filled with concern. ¡°They¡¯re just old and senile. There¡¯s no need to exin anything to them,¡± Elijah replied with an air of arrogance. Cordelia carefully straightened his clothes and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go back, and I¡¯ll apply some ointment for you. It will stop hurting in no time.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not in pain anymore,¡± Elijah said. He held her hand and brought it to his lips, nting a kiss on it, his gaze filled with a hint of amusement. Upstairs, Edith and Lamia stood at the railing, having witnessed. the entire scene downstairs. Lamia folded her hands with a look of envy on her face. ¡°It seems my brother really likes Cordelia now! Did you see his eyes and his actions¡­¡± Edith crossed her arms, scrutinizing her own son with a critical look. ¡°It would be even better if Cordelia could get pregnant.¡± Lamia choked on her words, not daring to say anything more. Back at the Maple Vi, Cordelia immediately took out the medicine kit. ¡°I¡¯ve personally made and prepared this ointment. It¡¯s good for reducing inmmation and pain,¡± Cordelia exined as she helped Elijah remove his shirt. Original content from N?velDrama.Org. Elijah was cooperative, and soon he had exposed his muscr upper body entirely in the bright light of the living room. In recent times, he had been working out diligently to make his muscles appear fuller, even when he was busy with work. Of course, it was all in preparation for nighttime activities. In the well-lit living room, his muscles appeared even more pronounced. Even though Cordelia had seen many patients with their shirts off, she still couldn¡¯t help but blush. After all, she had only touched him in bed. But now, she had to look at him while touching him. ¡°You¡¯re quite skilled,¡± Elijahmented, ¡°I used to think you were a bit clumsy because you cooked so poorly.¡± Cordelia tried to refute, but the words got stuck in her throat, and she swallowed them back. She knew what Elijah had said was true. No one was perfect, and she readily admitted that her culinary skills were severelycking, with not a hint of talent in that department. Once upon a time, she had dreamed of improving her cooking skills to win Elijah¡¯s heart. Butter, she gave up. As Imogen said, ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯re wasting your time. With such determination, you¡¯d be better off doing some squats.¡± When hearing this, Cordelia instantly threw the spat away. Despite Elijah¡¯s taunts, Cordelia gently applied the ointment to his wounds. Then, Elijah turned around and pressed her against the sofa. ¡°Don¡¯t move. Let the ointment dry.¡± B Chapter 105 Chapter 105 Chapter 105 Ruin Him Cordelia felt a bit helpless, knowing that it was just Elijah¡¯s excuse. However, she remained still and didn¡¯t move. ¡°Darling, do you have anything you want to tell me?¡± Elijah suddenly spoke after a while. Cordelia¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She replied calmly, ¡°What do you want to hear?¡± This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Tell me about your recent health checkup,¡± Elijah said, a faint smile ying on his lips as he gazed at Cordelia. ¡°Everything is fine!¡± She replied. Indeed. Both she and the baby were healthy. Elijah¡¯s eyes deepened, and he asked, ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°I undergo health checkups twice a year, and I¡¯ve always been in good health. So, I¡¯ve always thought the issue lies with you,¡± Cordelia replied softly. As for making Elijah visit a urologist? That would be a challenge. He was too proud and concerned about his image to consider it. So, Cordelia had hinted at Edith, suggesting that she find a solution to this problem. After all, she couldn¡¯t have a baby just by herself. What Cordelia didn¡¯t expect was for Elijah to drop a bombshell. ¡°The issue was indeed with me, but it¡¯s been resolved now,¡± he stated. Cordelia was left stupefied. ¡°I found a family doctor to help me recuperate. It¡¯s not a big deal.¡± Cordelia was speechless. It seemed that Elijah had never cared about having a baby with her until recently when he finally changed her mind. ¡°Darling, shall we try again?¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes narrowed as he looked at Cordelia, his gaze filled with suggestive intent. ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m tired,¡± Cordelia stuttered, gently pushing his shoulder and avoiding eye contact, feeling flustered. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do it tomorrow,¡± Elijah said, patting her head before getting up and heading upstairs. Cordelia covered her face, and her mind became a mess. Since bing pregnant, Cordelia had be exceptionallyzy and no longer as diligent as before. She slept in untilte in the morning, and she had no idea when Elijah left for the office. Today, she woke up andzily opened her phone. Just then, Imogen¡¯s call came in. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯ve got big news! A huge one!¡± Cordelia yawned and askedzily, ¡°About whom?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll never guess. The person who filmed you and Elijah being all lovey-dovey is none other than Mary, Elissa¡¯s best friend.¡± Cordelia immediately sat up. ¡°I had a suspicion about that. After all, that day, we bumped into someone she knew, but we didn¡¯t pay much attention to the people around her.¡± ¡°Huh, after everything came to light, Mary shifted all the me onto Elissa. She said Elissa was jealous and wanted to ruin Elijah¡­¡± Listening to Imogen¡¯s exnation, Cordelia couldn¡¯t help but feel that the world of these people was truly chaotic. Imogen said seriously, ¡°That Elissa, she thinks all the men in the world should admire her just because she¡¯s slightly attractive. Don¡¯t mind her. Elijah will handle this matter.¡± Cordelia chatted with Imogen for a while before ending the call. She then checked her social media. Elissa posted a new update just a minute ago. It was a picture of her and Ben in a close embrace. Ben had a rare smile while Elissa struck a timid and affectionate pose. Suddenly, Cordelia felt like she had understood something. Chapter 106 Chapter 106 Chapter 106 A New Way Cordelia screenshotted the photo and sent it to Imogen. ¡°Looks like Ben is getting some use out of his backup status.¡± Not long after, Imogen replied with a voice message. ¡°Haha, that bastard was in my bed yesterday, saying he loves me. And now, he went to the woman he had always longed for. Can¡¯t trust men when they¡¯re in bed, huh?¡± Cordelia couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for Imogen. She knew that beneath Imogen¡¯s carefree look, she must be hurting. A momentter, Imogen sent another voice message. ¡°It¡¯s clear that Elissa is panicking. Otherwise, why would she choose to stay with Ben at this moment?¡± Cordelia thought the same thing. The photo incident was something Mary had done. And now, with Ben as her shield, Elissa believed Elijah wouldn¡¯t do anything to her. As for how Elijah intended to deal with the situation, Cordelia hadn¡¯t given it much thought. At the moment, she had a more pressing issue on her mind, something she couldn¡¯t make up her mind about. So, she decided to visit Milo. Milo lived in a suburban ssic-style single-family courtyard. There was a garden with various herbs, and the moment she stepped inside, the scent of medicinal herbs enveloped her, bringing a sense of tranquility. No matter how agitated Cordelia was, whenever she entered this ce, her heart would find peace. When Cordelia arrived, Milo put aside what he was doing and invited her to sit in the courtyard for This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. some coffee. ¡°Milo, I can¡¯t drink coffee,¡± Cordelia said as she picked up the pot and poured a cup for Milo. Milo frowned. ¡°Why not?¡± Cordelia smiled bitterly and showed her wrist to Milo. Milo understood her message and had a good guess about the reason. However, he still sighed deeply after checking, ¡°Girl, what are you going to do?¡± Cordelia¡¯s eyes teared up as she replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know, Milo. But no matter what, I want to keep this child.¡± Milo contemted for a moment before speaking, ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Gideon, the head of the Hansen family, values bloodlines a lot and is quite stubborn. Your situation might be challenging.¡± Cordelia understood this very well. That was why she had only confided in Imogen about her pregnancy. Later, Cordelia briefly exined Elijah¡¯s attitude to Milo. Milo smiled knowingly. ¡°It seems like that boy still has a bit of a conscience left. But even though he¡¯s given up the chance to treat that woman¡¯s leg, the ties between them won¡¯t be so easily severed.¡± Cordelia knew this too. That was why she hadn¡¯t made a decision yet. No matter how much Elijah doted on her, he still wouldn¡¯t be the right person if his affection wasn¡¯t exclusively for her. Milo saw her silence and sighed, ¡°Ah¡­ life is never perfect, and neither are people. Cordelia, you need to think this through carefully.¡± ¡°I understand, Milo,¡± Cordelia replied with a somewhat forced smile. Milo affectionately patted her head. ¡°Silly girl, there¡¯s nothing in life that can¡¯t be ovee. If you take him seriously, he¡¯ll be an important part of your life. But if you don¡¯t, he¡¯ll be like a strong medicine. No matter how effective he is, he¡¯ll still be too potent and harsh for you, right? ¡°If you want a good life, sometimes, being passive and retreating can be a good strategy.¡± Listening to Milo¡¯s words, Cordelia suddenly felt enlightened. She had been so fixated on leaving Elijah, on finding a way to end their mistaken rtionship. Perhaps, she had been approaching it wrong. Rtionships were just a form. If she couldn¡¯t find peace, even after divorce, she would still be unhappy. At this moment, Eason and Adam arrived together. B Chapter 107 Chapter 107 Chapter 107 He Protected Her Seeing Cordelia, both of them were surprised. ¡°Eason, Adam.¡± Cordelia smiled. Eason nodded at her, while Adam was very enthusiastic. ¡°Cordelia, long time no see. I miss you very much!¡± Eason coughed lightly, reminding him not to be too excited. Adam restrained himself immediately and stopped joking with Cordelia. Seeing that they had something to discuss, Cordelia quickly left. Adam muttered, ¡°Cordelia is about to get divorced. Why don¡¯t you show your loving care for her?¡± Eason cast a cold face, gave him a sideways look, and said nothing. Milo looked at the two men in front of him and smiled without saying a word. In short, Cordelia was a charming woman. Even if they really got divorced, Milo would not be afraid that no one would love Cordelia. That night, Elijah had a social event, so he didn¡¯te back for dinner. Cordelia waited for him until nine o¡¯clock, but she was unable to ovee the drowsiness and nned to go to bed. As a result, just as she was about to turn off her phone, Imogen called her. The music on Imogen¡¯s side was a bit noisy. Cordelia frowned and could only hear Imogen¡¯s words clearly by listening carefully. Imogen said, ¡°Cordelia, it¡¯s a bit noisy tonight. Because Elissa, Ben fought with Elijah.¡± Cordelia was a little worried, and she said, ¡°Elijah is not such an impulsive person, and he had always had a good rtionship with Ben. They might not fight for this matter.¡± ¡°Yeah, I did think so. However, Elissa was so haughty!¡± Imogen said angrily. Cordelia was a little worried, got up again, changed her clothes, and drove to the Fallingmoon Club. In the corridor, Cordelia met Ben, who was hugging Elissa with his arms around Elissa¡¯s waist, and the two were talking intimately. Elissa said, ¡°Ben, why didn¡¯t I realize that you are so manly!¡± Ben said, ¡°There¡¯s more you haven¡¯t discovered.¡± Elissa said, ¡°Really? I don¡¯t know how you behave in bed. Do you want to¡­¡± At this time, Ben saw Cordelia walking toward him. Cordelia didn¡¯t want to talk to him and was going to pretend that Original content from N?velDrama.Org. she didn¡¯t know him, and then she could pass him by. However, Ben took the initiative to call out to her. Ben said, ¡°Cordelia, I really underestimated you before.¡± Cordelia frowned. She didn¡¯t like Ben¡¯s entric attitude toward her. Cordelia said, ¡°Therefore, people always believe that a treacherous viin¡¯s horizon is limited.¡± Cordelia sneered. ¡°How dare you talk to him like this?¡± Elissa became anxious before Ben spoke. Cordelia raised her eyebrows, and she asked, ¡°Am I wrong? As the saying goes, the thief works hand in glove with the robber. Now that you choose to stay by Ben¡¯s side, Elijah felt disgusting, so he would not bother dealing with you.¡± Cordelia wanted to curse them, but she suppressed her impulsion. ¡°Ben, look at her! She scolded both of us together,¡± Elissained. Ben asked, ¡°Cordelia, do you really think I dare not deal with you?¡± Ben raised his eyebrows. Obviously, he was irritated by Cordelia¡¯s words. ¡°You can try.¡± Cordelia looked at him indifferently without any fear. At this moment, a stern voice came from behind, ¡°Yes, you can try.¡± The voice was so familiar that Cordelia knew it was Elijah without turning her head. Suddenly, there was a big and warm hand on her shoulder, and immediately after, her whole body was protected by the man in his arms. She heard Elijah¡¯s heart beating, and his tone was as cold as ice. Elijah said, ¡°Let me think about it. Should I kill Elissa first or kill you first!¡± B Chapter 108 Chapter 108 Chapter 108 I Think I Can Hug You Again Cordelia raised her eyes and met Elijah¡¯s beautiful eyes. At this time, his amber eyes were very charming, shining brightly under the illumination of the crystal Cordelia slowly raised her hand, hugged his waist, and whispered, ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯re drunk, so I came to pick you up.¡± ¡°I¡¯m drunk,¡± Elijah said softly. He lowered his head slightly and kissed Cordelia¡¯s forehead. His eyes were full of love and pity. The two people on the opposite side looked at them with different expressions. Especially Elissa, who wanted to rush forward and pull Cordelia out of Elijah¡¯s arms. At this time, Elijah slowly raised his eyes, and his expression was sullen. Elijah said, ¡°Ben, I won¡¯t take this matter lying down. Think about it clearly, whether you want a woman or a friend.¡± Then, Elijah took Cordelia¡¯s hand and left. De I speak, but he just looked at the backs of Elijah and Cordelia angrily. Elissa, on the side, said a little sadly, ¡°Ben, Elijah must have been lied to by his wife, so he is so reluctant to forgive me.¡± Ben was silent for a long time before saying, ¡°You should behave well recently and wait until Elijah calms down.¡± Elissa looked at Ben incredulously and said, ¡°Don¡¯t even you believe me? Ben, your love for me is all fake, right?¡± Ben frowned, looked at Elissa, and then said coldly, ¡°If you insist on saying that, I can¡¯t help you. I have something else to do. You can take a taxi backter!¡± After speaking, Ben turned around and walked away. Elissa clenched her fist on the spot and stomped her feet angrily. Hearing Elissa¡¯s scream, Ben didn¡¯t turn around. He moved his arm a little bit, and then, he felt his arms were ufortable. He cursed in his heart, ¡°Damn it. Elijah, you are so cruel to me!¡± Cordelia took Elijah home. When getting out of the car, Cordelia carefully noticed Elijah rubbing his shoulders. She continued to observe calmly and found that he used his left hand to finish a series of movements, such as opening the door, changing his shoes, and taking off his coat. So, after the man sat on the sofa, Cordelia stepped forward and gently touched his right shoulder. Elijah¡¯s expression was obviously tense for a moment, and then he raised his eyes to look at Cordelia with deep eyes. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Elijah asked, ¡°You find it, right?¡± Cordelia¡¯s other hand had already started to unbutton Elijah¡¯s shirt. ¡°Did you get injured in the fight with Ben?¡± Cordelia asked lightly. ¡°It¡¯s impossible,¡± Elijah said seriously, ¡°I was not injured in the fight. It was identally bumped into the wall when I entered the room.¡± Cordelia almostughed. However, she was still calm and serious. ¡°Anyway, you are injured, so you have to listen to me.¡± ¡°Do you want to heal me?¡± Elijah said hoarsely with a very sexy voice, ¡°Miss Carter.¡± Cordelia leaned over, squeezed his cor, and approached his face. ¡°Elijah, you are injured and still seduce me.¡± Elijah poked his head and kissed her lips, but Cordelia quickly avoided his kiss. Elijah replied, ¡°Even if I really can¡¯t move, it won¡¯t stop me from seducing you. You cane up and do it yourself.¡± Cordelia blushed and hurried away. She said, ¡°I¡¯m going to get the medicine box.¡± Elijah took off his shirt slowly and thenzily leaned on the sofa, looking like a gentleman waiting to be served. Cordelia saw Elijah¡¯s demeanor from a distance, and she pursed her lips. It was said that men like to flirt, but Cordelia thought that they were no worse than women when flirting. She stepped forward as if nothing had happened, took out the medicinal ointment from the medicine box, and applied it to the palm of her hand. Then, rubbing her hands, feeling hot, she began to rub Elijah¡¯s shoulders. She knelt on the sofa with one knee bent, stood on the ground with one leg, held his arm with one hand, and kneaded his shoulder with moderate strength with the other hand. ¡°Is this posture tiring? How can I cooperate with you to make you morefortable?¡± Elijah asked in a serious manner. ¡°It¡¯s okay. It will be fine soon.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t think much and rubbed him seriously. Suddenly, Elijah pulled her onto hisp. B Chapter 109 Chapter 109 Chapter 109 Cordelia Is Proud Cordelia was stunned. She wondered, ¡°Why did I straddle his legs?¡± ¡°Is thisfortable?¡± Elijah asked with concern. Cordelia answered, ¡°It¡­ isfortable.¡± Cordelia¡¯s pretty face was flushed, but she still rubbed his shoulder for him professionally and seriously until all the medicinal ointment in her hand was absorbed by his skin. Then she breathed a sigh of relief and stopped. Cordelia said, ¡°You move a little. Slow down, and see if it gets better.¡± Elijah moved slightly and found that he didn¡¯t feel anything ufortable, so he moved drastically. ¡°How is it? Is it not hurting anymore?¡± Cordelia asked. Suddenly, the man hooked her neck and kissed her again. ¡°Miss Carter, you are really amazing!¡± ¡°It is not amazing at all, Okay?¡± Cordelia disapproved with pride and confidence hidden in her eyes. ¡°I think I can hug you again,¡± Elijah whispered in her car. ¡°No, you can¡¯t lift heavy objects with your right arm for a week, and don¡¯t dorge-scale exercises. Be obedient!¡± Cordelia ordered him seriously with a stern face. ¡°Okay.¡± Elijah had no choice but to rest his chin on her thin shoulders, sniffing the fragrance of her hair, and murmured, ¡°I really bumped into the wall identally.¡± Cordelia knew that men like maintaining their self-esteem, so she rubbed his hair and said, ¡°Be careful next time.¡± N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Elijah smiled softly, looking in a good mood. The next day, under the excuse of being injured, Elijah asked for leave to work at home. Cordelia didn¡¯t wake up until after 10 o¡¯clock. It was when she went downstairs to eat breakfast that Nora said that Elijah didn¡¯t go to thepany. Sure enough, the man came down from upstairs after a while. He went straight to Cordelia, leaned over, and whispered in her ear, ¡°Baby, didn¡¯t I bully youst night? Why are you up sote? Haven¡¯t you worked recently?¡± After being asked three questions by Elijah, Cordelia felt a little nervous. She always felt that this man seemed to have noticed something. He was a person who didn¡¯t like to talk about his thoughts. He kept everything in his heart. Only as he was in a good mood would he say a few more words. ¡°Okay,¡± Elijah straightened up. Instead of being angry or impatient because of her silence, he said, ¡°Let¡¯s talk tonight. Okay?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Cordelia nodded obediently. The man patted her head and went back to work in the den. In the afternoon, Cordelia was lying on a deck chair in the yard, basking in the sun while chatting with Imogen on social software. Imogen: [Hahaha, Cordelia, your husband is too ruthless, isn¡¯t he? He beat Ben violently. But he didn¡¯t beat Ben¡¯s face. He is definitely Ben¡¯s good friend!] Through the screen, Cordelia could feel Imogen¡¯s good mood at this moment. That scumbag, Ben, really deserved to be beaten. Cordelia: [That might be Elijah beat him unterally. Elijah is not injured.] Cordelia didn¡¯t even need to write a draft to help Elijah brag, and her tone was a little proud. However, it was true. Elijah was indeed not injured. He just sprained his shoulder¡­ Chapter 110 Chapter 110 Chapter 110 I Will Solve Any Obstacles Cordelia suddenly felt that something was wrong and quickly asked: [How did you know that Ben was injured? Could it be¡­] Imogen replied angrily: [He came to my ce yesterday, and I gave him the medicine! Damn it! He was beaten for another woman, and he insisted on letting me serve him. Why didn¡¯t he get beaten to death?] Cordelia replied in a tone that seemed to understand everything: [Did he require you to serve him on the bed?] Imogen was stunned for a while before replying to her: [Cordelia, you are erotic!] The two chatted happily for a while, and Nora came to tell Cordelia to eat. When she came to the dining room, Elijah was already seated. He held a bottle of red wine in his hand and was pouring wine into a ss. ¡°Well, I don¡¯t drink.¡± Cordelia quickly stopped him and asked him to pour himself a ss. Elijah looked at her and said with a smile, ¡°Well, I¡¯ll drink it myself. Nora prepared a ss of juice for Cordelia wisely and brought it 1. ¡°Nora, thank you. You can leave now.¡± Elijah said suddenly. Nora understood immediately, and after a few seconds, she had already left. Cordelia sat upright. She had no appetite, so she ate very little food. It was the cup of sweet and sour juice that made her a little interested. Elijah sipped the red wine alone, observing her unobtrusively. After a long time, the man suddenly said, ¡°Cordelia, are you pregnant?¡± Cordelia was stunned. Then she looked up at him. Elijah¡¯s eyes were very calm. She guessed that this man might have known about it a long time ago. But how did he know? was impossible for Imogen to tell him the truth. And Milo was even more impossible to tell him. She was puzzled. ¡°How did you know? When did you know?¡± Elijah smiled and raised his hand to caress Cordelia¡¯s cheek. ¡°Cordelia, I¡¯m very happy.¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t know what he was happy about. Was he happy about her pregnancy? Or was he d that she didn¡¯t continue to cover up and face him calmly? ¡°Don¡¯t think about it. I got the exact news of your pregnancy through normal channels,¡± Elijah added. ¡°Normal way?¡± Cordelia stared at him with wide eyes. Elijah exined, ¡°I bought that hospital and used the director¡¯s authority to check your case.¡± Elijah smiled lightly and said casually, ¡°Now the hospital is under your name. It is managed by a professional manager. It is undergoing upgrading and construction of the obstetrics and gynecology department. When you give birth, we will give birth in our own hospital and do the postpartum recovery, okay?¡± Cordelia was stunned. She had always known that Elijah was rich, but his generous deed really surprised her. ¡°You¡­¡± Cordelia didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment. T ¡°You are my wife. Before, we just had some conflicts,¡± Elijah said seriously. Conflict? Cordelia was suddenly infuriated. She said firmly, ¡°Elijah, that is not the case. There is more than just conflict between us. The distance between us is very far, and there are many obstacles between us.¡± This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Elijah stared at her intently. ¡°From now on, I will try my best to get closer to you. I will solve any obstacles. How about it?¡± B Chapter 111 Chapter 111 Chapter 111 It Was Not up to You Cordelia was stunned. It was the first time Cordelia heard this man promise so seriously. So Cordelia was shocked. But soon, she calmed down. He couldn''t do it! Everything was just because she was pregnant now. Luckily, she was pregnant, a child of the Hansen family. If he said these words in the past, Cordelia would have been softened and moved. But now, she was sober! He was just doing something beneficial to his family. "Don''t worry, I never thought of giving up this child." Cordelia turned away from looking at him because she feared she would be stupid again and imagined. She imagined that the man she once had a crush on also fell in love with her, and they lived happily ever after. That was ridiculous. Now, she was no longer the innocent little girl she used to be. Elijah looked at her. His expression gradually became cold, and his jawline became tense. "Well, are you still fantasizing about leaving away with another man now?"This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia was a little dizzy. She never thought of going far away. She just wanted to calm down her heart, stop being sad, and stop foolishly thinking about others. And she could live her own life well. "No." Cordelia frowned. Elijah''s expression softened slightly. Then he stood up, sat beside Cordelia, and hugged her forcefully. "Little fool, it was not up to you now." With saying that, Elijah took out his phone before Cordelia and posted a message. Before Cordelia could fully read the paragraph he edited, the man suddenly raised his phone, took a selfie, and sent it directly. Cordelia was in a daze, and she was stressed out. "Elijah, what did you post? Let me see." "Didn''t I show it to you? You didn''t object," Elijah said straightforwardly. Cordelia quickly pushed him away, grabbed her phone, and opened Facebook to look closer. [My wife is pregnant, so don''t bother me if it is not a big deal in the future.] And that selfie followed. The two people in the picture were also wearing white pajamas. The pajamas were not originally a couple but looked like a couple in the photo. Cordelia lowered her head slightly. In fact, she was in a daze. But it happened to be a perfect angle in the picture. Elijah smiled, full of joy, confidence, and a bit of showing off. Cordelia raised her forehead, and her brain was hypoxic and dizzy. Who could tell her what happened? Sure enough, not long after, their phones started ringing wildly. The one who reacted the most was naturally Edith. She called Elijah directly. Her tone sounded harsh, but there was anxiety and excitement between the words. "Brat, why didn''t you inform Gideon that Cordelia was pregnant? You are getting more and more disrespectful! "When did it happen? Is Cordelia ufortable now? Does she have morning sickness? "Hey, why don''t you talk? Hurry up and report, or your dad and I will go to your house right now!" However, Elijah was still perfunctory, dismissing Edith with just a few words. Cordelia knew that he had always been rebellious towards his domineering mother and had not changed until now. "What will happen to her if I tell my mother it is my excuse to avoid socializing?" Elijah hugged Cordelia''s waist and said with a smirk. Looking at Elijah''s rare happy look and the uncontroble smile, Cordelia shook her head helplessly. It seemed that their entire Hansen family was looking forward to the good news from her pregnancy, and even Elijah was the same. Now, he might finally breathe a sigh of relief, right? Cordelia frowned slightly, lowered her head, and said nothing. Elijah kissed her eyebrows, pinched her earlobe, and said, "Just kidding." At this time, he saw a message on the screen of Cordelia''s phone: [Eason sent a message.] Chapter 112 Chapter 112 Chapter 112 Don''t Be Embarrassed At this time, Cordelia was distracted and didn''t notice the message on the phone. But Elijah stared at her. Seeing she didn''t respond for a while, he suddenly said coldly, "Aren''t you looking at your phone?" "Huh?" Cordelia turned her head and looked at him, puzzled. The man''s gaze was a little unkind at this moment. She didn''t know why. And she took out her phone and took a look. It turned out that it was Eason who sent the message. Apart from work, she didn''tmunicate much with Eason. For some reason, Elijah kept disliking him and kept focusing on them. Cordelia guessed that maybe it was just his tactic to use them falsely. It didn''t matter what kind of rtionship they had. The important thing was that Elijah arbitrarily charged them with any crime. He was childish! So, Cordelia openly opened the news in front of Elijah. As she expected, sure enough, Eason was talking about work-rted matters. He reported the construction progress to her and exined the problem, wanting to listen to her opinion. Cordelia replied to him seriously and then put down the phone. "It is gettingte, and I''ll go up and take a shower." Cordelia was sleepy because she was a sleepy species now. Elijah did not let her go. "I still have something to tell you." "We talk it slowly after lying down, okay?" Cordelia yawned as she spoke, looking exhausted as if her eyes could hardly be opened. Probably because she was pregnant now, Elijah let her go generously. Cordelia went upstairs, but the phone was left on the dining table. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Elijah stared at her phone and thought for a long time. But in the end, he didn''t open it but helped her carry it upstairs. The bath was ready. Just as Cordelia was about to take afortable bath, Elijah came in. She just took off half of her clothes, so she was a little embarrassed to put them on or take them off now. Elijah stared intensely at her exposed waist and held it up directly. "From today on, I must be by your side as you shower." Cordelia was stunned and looked dumbfounded. "Is it necessary?" "Yes. Be good." While speaking, Elijah had already skillfully stripped her clean, picked her up, and gently put her into the warm water of the bathtub. "Don''t bathe for too long. And you can stand up after Ie in ten minutes." With steaming, Cordelia''s face turned red, and she quickly waved at him. "Got it. Go and do your work!" But the man leaned down, pressed her shoulders, and whispered, "Honey, I''m your husband, so don''t be embarrassed with me." She didn''t... Without waiting for her to refute, the man said again, "Besides, your whole body, where have I not touched it?" "You... Hurry up and get out!" Cordelia said through gritted teeth. Elijahughed heartily, looking in a good mood, turned around, and left. Cordelia patted her feverish face, wishing she could dive her head into the water. Outside the bathroom, someone''s phone was ringing non-stop. Not long after, Elijah returned in time, and his mood was not as good as before. "Don''t stay in the bathroom for too long in the future so as not tock oxygen." The man''s voice was also a little colder than before, but his concern for her remained unchanged. Cordelia ignored his uncertainty, and she was already drowsy as she got back to bed. "What else do you want to say to me? You can say it now," Cordelia saidzily. "Let us talk about itter. You go to sleep, and I still have a conference call." Finishing speaking, the man gently covered her with the quilt turned around, and left the bedroom. "He is still uncertain temper as before, which is weird," Cordelia muttered, turned over, and fell into a deep sleep. Chapter 113 Chapter 113 Chapter 113 A Bad Premonition The next day, Cordelia didn''t wake up until ten o''clock, as usual. Coming downstairs to look for food, she was dumbfounded. She saw three elders, Gideon, Edith, and Gabe, sitting in a row on the sofa in the living room. And Lamia walked up and down like an ant on a hot pot. As Lamia saw Cordelia, her eyes lit up, and she ran quickly towards her. "Cordelia, why did you wake up so early? Oh, take it easy." Lamia supported Cordelia,pletely treating her like a treasure. Cordelia was terrified. "Grandpa, Dad, Mom, when did youe here? Why didn''t you ask Nora to wake me up?" Gabe smiled kindly and said, "We have just arrived here, too." Only then did Cordelia heave a sigh of relief. It was okay that the elders didn''t wait for her for a long time. Lamia whispered in Cordelia''s ear, "They came at seven thirty in the morning, and I cameter, arriving at nine o''clock." Cordelia was stunned and immediately blushed. Gideon said at the right time, "Cordelia, you are a great hero to our family." "Don''t speak that, Grandpa." Cordelia waved her hand. "The prescription you gave me has made my health much better. And the sachet you gave me, I can''t go anywhere without it now." Gideon praised her all-round. Cordelia smiled sincerely, "Honoring you is what I should do." Of course, the most crucial thing was Cordelia was finally pregnant! They all knew but didn''t speak. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. In the end, Edith turned the topic to pregnancy. "Cordelia, how long have you been pregnant?" Cordelia replied obediently, "It has been more than six weeks." "Are you feeling ufortable? Do you have nausea and vomiting? And do you want something sour or spicy?" Edith asked. Cordelia told her, "I''m lethargic, I don''t have much appetite, and I don''t have much nausea and vomiting." "Thank God." Edith showed a rare smile. "Cordelia is a lucky one." Lamia whispered, "Mom, can you be any more insincere? Your smile right now resembles that of a cunning wolf." Edith red at her daughter. It wasn''t that she was patriarchal, but if Lamia had some merits, Edith could rest assured. Her daughter was very naughty. Therefore, the well-behaved and obedient Cordelia won her heart with her daughter as a reference. Now, she was pregnant. It was perfect. After dealing with the elders and seeing off the four of them, Cordelia walked to the dining room to eat something with her hungry body. After eating, she remembered not turning on her phone today. After reading the messages individually and replying to all that should be replied, Cordelia received a call from Adam. In the receiver, Adam''s voice was as gentle as ever. "Cordelia, I heard that you are pregnant. Eason and I are very worried about you. "It is the critical period of your divorce... I sent you a message yesterday, but you didn''t reply. Cordelia, what do you think?" Cordelia frowned. "I didn''t receive the message you sent me, Adam." "What?" Adam had always been unhurried, but now he was a little anxious. "Impossible. I told you so many things about Eason, but haven''t you received them?" A bad premonition suddenly surged in Cordelia''s heart. Chapter 114 Chapter 114 Chapter 114 Taste Better When You Feed Me Listening to Cordelia''s silence, Adam felt uneasy. "Cordelia, have I... caused you trouble?" "No. However, I didn''t receive them, sorry." Cordelia had epted the result. She guessed that Elijah looked at her phone and deleted those messages. No wonder he suddenly seemed unhappyst night. If it were the past, maybe he would have quarreled with her directly, right? After all, he had been waiting to catch her! The more she thought about it, the more upset she became. And Cordelia said to Adam, "I will listen to Eason tell me about him." She wanted to know what Eason tried to tell her through Adam! After hanging up the phone, Cordelia asked Nora to make lunch and took it to Hansen Group. She came here on a whim and didn''t tell Elijah in advance. She thought if he was not there, forget it. However, he was. He was there, and a beautiful woman was apanying him to work. Coming in, Cordelia saw Eva feeding him fruit, looking at him affectionately. Cordelia''s eyes suddenly darkened. "It seems that I came at the wrong time." She stood at the door and looked straight at the two people inside. Elijah looked up at the door, seeming a little surprised. He stood up calmly and greeted her with a smile, "Why are you here?" ncing at the two bento boxes on the coffee table with only scraps, Cordelia threw the lunch she had brought into the trash can. "I''m sorry to bother you. And I''m just here to throw out the trash," Cordelia said with a deadpan tone. Elijah smiled lightly, as if he liked seeing her act petty, and grabbed her arm. At this moment, Eva came over in a wheelchair and exined with a look of fear, "Cordelia, don''t get me wrong. My nurse was on vacation today, so no one cared for me. Elijah felt sorry for me, so he brought me with him." "Otherwise?" Cordelia looked at her, pretending to be curious. "Do you still want toe here every day?" "No." Eva quickly denied, "Elijah used to go to my house to apany me." These two sentences bring out a lot of information, and every sentence could hurt Cordelia. Cordelia nced at Elijah with a half-smile, and her eyes were full of sarcasm. Elijah didn''t speak but silently bent over to pick up the lunch brought by Cordelia from the trash can. "It is not necessary, Mr. Hansen." Cordelia wanted to stop him. But the man said, "You worry I am hungry, so you bring the lunch for me. How can I throw it?" With this, he took Cordelia''s hand and sat down at the desk. Before she could react, the man pulled her onto hisp. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "What are you doing?" Cordelia frowned. "Please consciously sit in your special seat," Elijah whispered in her ear. Raising her head and ncing at Eva, Cordelia saw her staring nkly at intimate people, her lips trembling. She smiled and said softly, "Aren''t you afraid Miss Lewis will be sad if you are like this?" "I have already made an appointment for a part-time worker toe over. After shees, I''ll let them leave," Elijah said coldly. "Elijah, I don''t want to leave..." Eva said with a sob. Cordelia looked at her. "Miss Lewis''s tears are worthless." After speaking, she filled the food with a spoon and put it into Elijah''s mouth. "Haven''t you eaten?" "I lost my appetite just now. Now I''m hungry again," Elijah said calmly. "Then eat some more," Cordelia said while handing him the spoon. Elijah didn''t take it. "It''ll taste better when you feed me." Chapter 115 Chapter 115 Chapter 115 How About We Go Home? The man was happy and smiled with a teasing smile. He waspletely different from just now. Eva bit her lip, with tears rolling in her eyes. Later, she simply turned the wheelchair around and stopped looking at the couple. Cordelia admired Eva from the bottom of her heart. Even so, she still refused to leave. Twenty minutester, Elijah ate up the food that Cordelia brought. "It is still honey who feeds the food deliciously," Elijah whispered to her ear. Cordelia calmly digested his sweet words and wiped the corners of his lips with a tissue. "I''m a little sleepy, so I want to sleep for a while." "Sleep in my arms," Elijah said directly. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Now Eva couldn''t bear it anymore. She looked at Elijah with tears streaming down her face. "Elijah, y-you are bullying me!" Elijah still ignored her, and his eyes were always on Cordelia''s face in his arms. Seeing that, Cordelia retorted, "Miss Lewis is ridiculous. No one is tying you here to see us showing affection, right? Are you a masochist?" Eva repeated the old trick, crying loudly, and the decibels were rtively high-pitched. Cordelia frowned, her stomach churning. Seeing her covering her mouth, Elijah asked nervously, "Do you want to vomit?" His eyes were not fake, and he was nervous about her. Before she could answer, the man had already picked her up and ran towards the bathroom. This time, Cordelia really vomited, throwing up everything she ate in the morning. Elijah quickly and lightly patted her back and asked his assistant to bring water to rinse her mouth. After a lot of tossing, Cordelia''s little face turned pale. "How about we go home?" Elijah hugged her and patted her back with a distressed look. Cordelia didn''t respond on the surface, but a storm had already set off in her heart. She had never seen Elijah pamper her so much. His eyes could not deceive her. And he was not just acting, but he loved her. "I''ll just go back by myself. You had better stay and work hard. And you didn''te to work yesterday," Cordelia said empathetically. "It is lunch break now, and I''ll take you back and return to work." Elijah said, not allowing Cordelia to refuse anymore, took her hand and walked to the elevator. Seeing Elijah leading a woman through the corridor, all the employees showed expressions of surprise or envy. "Wow, is that Mrs. Hansen?" "It must be. Everyone knows Mr. Hansen has never been close to women?" "It turns out that he has a lovely wife. The wife is so beautiful, so he naturally looks down on others." "Is it because she is beautiful? Didn''t you look at her figure? At least she has a fuller figure." The employees'' chattering voice reached Cordelia''s ears. Among them, thement of not being close to women surprised her greatly. It turned out that Elijah actually had such an image in the minds of hispany''s employees. Was he not close to women? He should be surrounded by women constantly, right? "What are you looking at me like that for?" Walking into the president''s special elevator, Elijah pinched Cordelia''s little face and asked. "I am a bit unexpected that you are... prestige in the employees'' hearts." Cordelia turned a corner. Elijah chuckled, holding her face, "Then what is in your heart?" Cordelia blinked. Could she refuse to answer this question? "It is okay if you don''t want to say it," Elijah said calmly. Anyway, he couldn''tpare to Eason in her heart! Chapter 116 Chapter 116 Chapter 116 I Withdrew My Divorce Application Elijah didn''t drive alone but sat in the back with Cordelia. At this time, Elijah had already sent Eva away. She left one step ahead of them. "Are you still nauseous?" Elijah asked with concern. "I feel much better." Looking out the window, Cordelia couldn''t help but say, "Is it possible I was just disgusted by Miss Lewis?" Elijah chuckled, "Her character does have serious ws, and you don''t have to be patient with her." Cordelia raised her eyebrows. So this man knew everything in his heart but still endured Eva? Oh... that was true love. It was not like when facing his wife. He lost his temper at every turn and was uncertain temper. Seeing her pointing the back of her head at him and not speaking for a long time, Elijah quickly hugged her. "Are you angry?" Cordelia didn''t speak. "Honey..." Elijah asked her at her ears. Cordelia still didn''t respond. "I withdrew my divorce application." Cordelia was shocked. She looked at Elijah in disbelief. "You!" "I went to see Mr. Carter first, exined the situation to him, and promised never to beg him for Eva again," Elijah looked at her deeply and said solemnly. Milo witnessed their signing of the divorce agreement and her teacher, with a very high social status. Therefore, Elijah bypassed her and went directly to Milo. "But shouldn''t you discuss it with me?" Cordelia was a little anxious. "If I discuss it with you, you will only reject me." Elijah stared at her intently. Seeing the flicker in her eyes, he was clearer. Suddenly, the man held her face and said thoughtfully, "Cordelia, I will not hand you over to anyone. Not Eason, not even my good friend Jacob!" Cordelia stared nkly at Elijah. And her mind was already in a mess. What was he saying? She knew he had been aiming at Eason for no reason. But what did it have to do with Jacob? "Don''t you think you overthink?" Cordelia said helplessly, "Even if you want to give me to them, you still Original content from N?velDrama.Org. have to ask me if I am willing?" Elijah stared at her deeply, so long that Cordelia would get hairy. Fortunately, the car stopped at this moment. Cordelia hurriedly said, "I''m home, so I''m returning." After that, she ran away in despair. Elijah kept staring at her back. He saw her standing in the yard in a daze, seeing her uneasy look, then his eyes gradually dimmed. "Go and return to thepany." As Cordelia saw Eason again, it was already three dayster. Eason took Cordelia to the construction site to inspect the progress, and the two chatted for a long time. Until Cordelia looked tired, Eason said, "Are you tired? Go take a rest in the car and drink some water." "OK." Cordelia liked to get along with Eason, which made her feel veryfortable. Eason was not like Adam, who always said he was her brother, but Eason did look like an elder brother. So, she was a little curious about what Adam said that day. Eason was still nervous after learning that Cordelia didn''t see the news. "Eason, I didn''t receive Adam''s message that day. Can you tell me now?" Eason''s temperament was too calm. If she didn''t ask him, he probably wouldn''t take the initiative to talk about things other than work. "Nothing. It is all Adam''s random guess, and I have already criticized him." Eason was calm as if it was just a trivial matter. Cordelia looked at Eason suspiciously but couldn''t see any ws. Perhaps, did Adam really make a mistake? Chapter 117 Chapter 117 Chapter 117 Ambiguous Indeed, Eason was too proper of a person and aplete workaholic. Cordelia thought she might have overthought things. At the moment of parting, Eason told her, "Take care of yourself." Watching Eason''s car drive away, Cordelia gazed in that direction for a long time. "Eason was truly an odd person," she thought. Just then, Elijah walked out from the yard and stood inside the gate, looking over. "You''re still looking even though he''s gone so far? Don''t want to go home anymore, huh?" His tone was somewhat cold and a bit sour. Cordelia ignored him. Seeing her indifferent expression, Elijah approached and assertively took her hand. "Why did youe back sote?" "I''ve been at the construction site the whole time." This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Elijah arched an eyebrow. "You are pregnant, so you should avoid going to dangerous ces like the construction site in the future." Cordelia was speechless. "Cordelia!" Elijah sounded a bit anxious. "I''m talking to you. What are you thinking?" Cordelia halted her steps, coldly looking at him. "How about you just tie me to your belt?" Elijah froze. Cordelia pulled away from his grip, red at him, and entered the house ahead. After a while, Elijah finally realized what had just happened. It turned out Cordelia was rejecting him. Elijah stormed into the house, and with a forceful gesture, he pinned Cordelia against the wall. "Cordelia, I was just concerned about you. What''s your attitude?" "Taking a leaf out of your book, ambiguous!" Cordelia chuckled. Elijah''s eyes darkened. He lowered his voice and said, "Seems like you''re getting too proud of being favored." Cordelia smirked, "Isn''t that because I''m carrying your baby?" After all, Elijah had never really restrained his temper when it came to her in the past. Elijah gritted his teeth. The once gentle kitten seemed to be growing wilder. "Has she be too good at disguising herself, or has she truly changed?" He thought. Seeing Elijah remain silent for a while with his eyes flickering, Cordelia attempted to push him away but ended up being pulled into his embrace. "What''s wrong? Can''t I get jealous?" Elijah''s words sounded somewhat strained, a hint of grievance in his tone. Cordelia couldn''t see his expression right now, but when she heard his tone, she decided to soften hers. "You can. Go ahead and be jealous. No one''s stopping you." Elijah chuckled and lifted Cordelia in his arms. "You said it. Shall I go ahead now?" "Hey, you..." Cordelia was furious. "Just teasing you. I''m carrying you upstairs," Elijahughed, bringing her to the bedroom. "Let''s start with a bath for you, and then I''ll eat you up." Cordelia red at Elijah. "This joke is getting old, isn''t it?" Elijah gently pressed Cordelia onto the bed. "Babe, I''ve been missing you a lot today." "So that''s why he came home early today and waited in the yard?" Cordelia thought. She then frowned. "Elijah, now that we have a child. So we don''t have to make out any more, right?" Elijah froze, taking a moment to process her words. Afterward, he burst intoughter in anger. "Is the intimacy between husband and wife only for procreation? Then why use condoms?" Cordelia averted her face, not looking at him, muttering, "Is there even a need for that?" "Saying one thing but meaning another. Haven''t I always satisfied you? You brute." Elijah kissed the tip of Cordelia''s nose, then her rosy lips. "Mmm... Not now," Cordelia resisted him, resolute. "I know." Elijah buried his head in her neck and whispered, "Haven''t I been enduring it as well?" Cordelia thought about it, and indeed he had. Lately, Elijah would sneak to the bathroom to satisfy himself after teasing her. "Cordelia, do you ever feel a little reluctant when you divorce me?" Elijah suddenly asked. Cordelia stiffened, and she was stunned for a moment. Chapter 118 Chapter 118 Chapter 118 Losing Weight Cordelia admitted that she might be a little reluctant in some moments. After all, her feelings for Elijah had developed over five years, from a crush to a marriage, and some habits had already been ingrained. But she knew this wasn''t the marriage she wanted, and Elijah wasn''t the right man for her. The infatuation of her youth had faded, and her initial naive thoughts had been reced by a clearer understanding of what she wanted. However, she couldn''t deny that she still loved him. No matter how strong her self-control had be, Elijah could still stir her emotions. "Not even a bit?" Elijah''s voice sounded a bit muffled, as if he had a stuffy nose. So, Cordelia decided to tell the truth. "There''s a little bit." Elijah suddenly sat up, looking at Cordelia in surprise. He struggled to conceal the delight and excitement in his eyes. "Really?" Elijah''s eyes were filled with anticipation, like a child longing for candy, pure and bright. Cordelia looked at him, feeling puzzled. His reaction would make her misunderstand he cared about her. Cordelia nodded.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Before she could say anything else, Elijah lowered his head and locked her lips. He teased her leisurely, with a slight tremor in his breath. Cordelia pushed Elijah''s shoulder, finally creating a gap between them, and gasped. "Elijah, you need to be more restrained." Elijah chuckled, "Don''t worry. I won''t forget." As he spoke, he gently caressed Cordelia''s belly and then put his face closer. "Babe, you have to behave. Don''t make Mommy suffer." Cordelia stared at Elijah in a daze. She suddenly felt her nose a bit sour. If it weren''t for the baby, she probably would never have received such tenderness from Elijah in her lifetime. She self-mockingly thought, "This is kind of fulfilling my dream." It fulfilled the dream of her teenage first love. Since Cordelia got pregnant, Edith would visit every few days. Of course, she never came empty-handed. She brought all sorts of fine gifts, which were bing increasingly extravagant. Today, Edith gave Cordelia a pendant with a gem ne the size of a goose egg. It looked extremely luxurious. Cordelia felt anxious and quickly waved her hand. "Mom, this gift is too precious. I can''t ept it..." "Silly girl, your grandfather specially attended an auction to buy this for you. It''s his heartfelt gift, and you must ept it," Edith said with a loving expression, missing a bit of her usual imposing demeanor. During this time, Cordelia thoroughly understood the meaning of being respected because of the baby. Her family status was on par with Gideon''s. After Edith left, Imogen arrived. "Cordelia, you''re supposed to gain weight during pregnancy, but why do you look thinner instead?" Imogen eximed in surprise. "My appetite has been poortely, and I have frequent urination. asionally, I even experience morning sickness. It''s ufortable," Cordelia replied with little energy. "How about we hang out? Do you have any cravings? I''ll apany you to get something to eat! Don''t they say that pregnant women sometimes suddenly crave a specific food?" Imogen chattered away, acting like she knew it all. "Alright. Let''s hang out then." Cordelia agreed and went upstairs to change her clothes before heading out with Imogen. They strolled through the shopping mall and passed the baby products section, where Cordelia slowed her steps. "Imogen, let''s see if there''s anything useful here," Cordelia said. "Oh my, pregnantdies are truly different! Sure, let''s take a look, and I''ll pick out some gifts for your baby," Imogen chuckled. As she turned her head, she recognized someone in the opposite direction in the lingerie section. "Cordelia, Elissa is over there." Chapter 119 Chapter 119 Chapter 119 Meeting Elissa Cordelia frowned, nced in that direction, and suggested, "How about we go to another ce to shop first?" "What''s there to be afraid of? She''s just a wretch from a fallen family now," Imogen scoffed. Cordelia blinked, realizing that a lot must have happened recently that she wasn''t aware of. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. "I heard from Ben that your husband is quite ruthless. Lately, he''s caused heavy losses to Elissa''s family," Imogen said with a smile. "Oh? Then what about Ben?" Cordelia asked curiously. "Him? What can he do? On one side, there''s his buddy, whom he can''t afford to offend, and on the other, there''s the unattainable woman he pines for. Caught in a dilemma, he might as well just y dead!" Imogen said, a mocking smile ying on her lips. At that moment, Elissa noticed them from a distance and immediately set down the items she held, walking over to them. "Mrs. Hansen, I heard you''re pregnant. Congrattions." Elissa''s smile was enchanting, but her eyes carried a hint of disdain. "Thank you," Cordelia replied, handing the selected baby clothes to a nearby attendant. "I''ll go check out now. Excuse me." As Cordelia was still paying, a quarrel erupted between Imogen and Elissa. "You wretch, what else can you do besides pestering Ben? Take a good look at yourself. The ugly is always the most malicious!" Elissa said arrogantly. Imogen, on the other hand, wore a mocking smile. "Miss Flores, it seems you have a hormonal imbncetely, aren''t you? Of course, Ben stays in my bed every night. No matter how much you call him, he won''t leave. It must be unpleasant to be alone in an empty room, right?" Cordelia approached, listening to their intense exchange, and couldn''t help but frown. At this rate, they would likelye to blows again. As expected, Elissa swiftly and urately pped Imogen across the face. "Stop it!" Seeing Elissa''s hand about to deliver a second p to Imogen, Cordelia stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. Imogen was acting strangely today. She didn''t retaliate and instead hid behind Cordelia, pretending to be innocent. "Cordelia, Elissa''s just too arrogant. She''s going too far." Cordelia turned her head and gave her a warning look, implying that Imogen was overacting. Imogen immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word. At this point, no elegance or allure was left on Elissa''s face. She red at Cordelia grimly and said, "Mrs. Hansen, are you protecting that bitch and opposing me?" Cordelia coldly shrugged off Elissa''s hand and said, "Miss Flores, I''ve never been one to use violence to solve problems. You''ve gone too far!" "Huh? Too far? Speaking of going too far, isn''t your husband who''s gone too far? What do you and your husband want to do to my family?" Elissa red at Cordelia. "You''re getting off track here. If you want answers, why not ask Elijah? You two are childhood friends and know each other well, right?" Cordelia countered, speaking in a calm tone. "Cut the act. You''re protecting Imogen. I won''t believe that you haven''t whispered in Elijah''s ear for a second. Nobody in their right mind would buy that!" With her words, Elissa angrily lunged at Cordelia. Cordelia immediately pushed Imogen aside, swiftly dodged, and grabbed Elissa''s shoulder and one arm, executing a throw that sent her crashing to the ground. The entire mall seemed to shake from the impact. Elissay there in pain, unable to move, howling and ring at Cordelia with malice. "I don''t resort to violence to solve problems." Cordelia looked down at the disheveled Elissa on the floor and calmly continued, "But when ites to dealing with animals, it''s a different story." Chapter 120 Chapter 120 Chapter 120 I Deliberately Didn''t Fight Back At this point, Imogen approached with one side of her face covered, looking at the disheveled Elissa on the ground with a sneer of disdain. "All you know how to do is bully the weak. For today''s incident, you''re in for a greater punishment. Brace yourself for Elijah''s wrath! Hahaha..." Cordelia, who had been quite serious, couldn''t help butugh at Imogen''s antics. "You two... Just you wait!" Elissa fumed, shaking with anger. Cordelia, who had initially intended to leave, halted when she heard Elissa''s words. "Alright, I''ll wait right here for you!" Seeing Cordelia approach again, Elissa struggled to sit up and hastily backed away. "Stay away from me. You..." Finally, mall security arrived, and Imogen tugged at Cordelia''s arm. "Let''s go, so we don''t have to deal with more trouble. It''s better to leave before Elissa calls for backup." "Alright." Cordelia wasn''t one to engage in fights, primarily because she found the aftermath troublesome. She preferred resolving matters through words rather than actions. "Cordelia, it''s been a while since I''ve seen you fight. Howe your moves are still so cool?" Imogen yfullyplimented. "I didn''t need to throw her that hard, but I was afraid if I didn''t hurt her enough, she would continue to struggle and potentially harm my baby," Cordelia calmly exined, as if she had everything under control. Imogen sighed in agreement, then pped herself on the face. Cordelia quickly reached out to stop her. "Hey, what are you doing?" "How could I forget about your pregnancy? I deserve that p!" Imogen anxiously asked, "Are you feeling alright? Is there anything ufortable?" Cordelia smiled, "No worries. Both the baby and I are healthy. Considering my previous level of physical activity, I can still go for runs and exercise without any issues." Imogen widened her mouth, and it took her a moment to find her voice again. "Imogen, your face is swollen. Do you need to deal with it?" Cordelia asked with concern. Imogen felt a bit embarrassed. "It''s okay. You saw it, right? I deliberately didn''t fight back today." Cordelia shook her head disapprovingly. "By sacrificing yourself like this, Ben might not necessarily show you anypassion. Why put yourself through that?" "You wouldn''t understand." Imogen shook her head, her expression growing solemn. Cordelia truly didn''t quite understand Imogen''s perspective and thoughts. "Don''t be foolish like this again. You hear me?" This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Imogen''s eyes welled up, and she held onto Cordelia''s arm tightly. Choking up, she said, "You''re always so kind, Cordelia. Let''s go. I''ll treat you to something delicious." "Sure." Half an hourter, they were enjoying a meal at a small barbecue restaurant. At that moment, they were the only customers in the shop. It was quiet there. "After the renovation, this ce became even smaller, but the ambiance is still nice," Imogen Cordelia dipped a piece of meat into chili sauce until it turned red before putting it into her mouth. She had little appetite for anything other than sour or spicy vors these days. As they ate, Imogen''s phone rang. "It''s Ben." Imogen conveyed through lip movement to Cordelia. Cordelia nodded. "I''d like to hear too." "Sure." Imogen answered the call on speakerphone without hesitation, allowing Ben''s voice to be heard. "Where are you?" Ben''s cool voice came through. "We''re eating outside," Imogen replied softly, gently. "Be back before eight." "Okay." "I heard that you and Cordelia got into a fight with Elissa." Ben''s voice remained indifferent, showing no emotional fluctuations. Chapter 121 Chapter 121 Chapter 121 How Much Have You Hidden From Me? "I won''t provoke others if they don''t provoke me!" Imogen rolled her eyes and conveyed through lip movement to Cordelia. "Look, he''sing to inquire us so quickly." Cordelia responded in a normal tone, "Just like Elijah. He always protects other women." Now, there was silence on the other end of the call. Imogen pretended to be impatient. "Alright. Let''s talk when I get home if you have something to say. I''m hanging up for now." "Imogen, are you provoking trouble again? You better give me a..." Ben''s words were cut off as Imogen hung up the call. Imogen then angrily stuffed the meat into her mouth. "Enough. Eat a little less. How will you go on stage if you get too fat?" Cordelia reminded Imogen helplessly. "Cordelia, I''m upset and feeling wronged." Imogen feigned tears. "Alright, alright. Don''t be upset." Cordelia patted her head. "Ben''s temperament is just like Elijah''s." "I think so. Ben''s always..." As Imogen spoke, she blushed. "He''s always punishing me in that way." Cordelia immediately understood and joked, "Maybe you should get pregnant too." Imogen gave a bitter smile. "No one would care about my baby." Cordelia fell silent. She knew that Imogen and Ben''s current rtionship was somewhat unconventional, even a bit... shallow. "Ben is a very selfish man, and he''ll do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. Elissa is probably the only person who can make him set aside his principles." Cordelia patted Imogen''s hand. "Alright. Let''s not talk about those disappointing people." By the time they finished eating, it was nearly eight o''clock. They left the small restaurant, chatting andughing. On the roadside, there were two luxury cars parked. Two men stood nearby, smoking and chatting. "Hey, it seems like they''ve resolved their differences," Cordelia whispered. "Of course. Ben can''t afford to fall out with your husband," Imogen chuckled. "I think those two are true love." At that moment, Elijah stubbed out his cigarette and approached, wrapping his arm around Cordelia''s shoulder. "Want to leave? If not, I can carry you." Imogen identally overheard Elijah''s remark and immediately burst out, "Whoa. That''s so sweet!" Cordelia covered her ears. "Imogen, that''s enough." "You two are enough!" Imogen retorted, and then she dashed over to Ben. Cordelia got into the car and nced back. She happened to see Imogen hugging Ben''s waist, snuggling into his embrace. Imogen was petite. No one could resist her when she acted cute. Ben lowered his head to rub Imogen''s head, a faint smile on his lips. "Stop staring at them. You might twist your neck," Elijah said coolly, "Is that so attractive?" "Of course!" Cordelia said, going along with his words. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Elijah snorted and asked, "Who looks better, Ben or me?" Cordelia pursed her lips and remained silent. She thought Elijah was so childish. "How could I have a thing for such a childish man?" She thought. "Honey..." Elijah leaned close to Cordelia''s ear, trying to coax her. Cordelia was almost helpless by his antics and quickly said, "You''re good-looking. You''re the best looking." Elijah''s arm slipped around hers, and their fingers intertwined. "That''s more like it. Did you get into a fight with someone today?" "Did Ben tell you?" Cordelia responded with annoyance, "Is he distorting the truth again?" Ben was so devious. Cordelia had to be on guard against him. "I saw it for myself," Elijah said, tilting up Cordelia''s chin and leaning closer to her lips. "Cordelia, how much have you hidden from me?" Chapter 122 Chapter 122 Chapter 122 He Was Incredibly Gentle Cordelia was puzzled. "What have I hidden from you?" "You''ve never told me that you knowbat skills." Elijah looked at her yfully. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia looked slender. It was quite difficult to associate her with violence. "Couldn''t you guess it? If I hadn''t known some basic self-defense techniques, I might have lost my innocence to the shady taxi driverst time. I do have some basic self-defense skills," Cordelia said casually. Seeing her nonchnt demeanor, Elijah smiled and held her hand a bit tighter. "You said you saw it yourself just now? Did you ess the mall''s surveince footage?" Cordelia asked in a seemingly nonchnt manner. She couldn''t fool herself because she did care about Elijah''s perception of her. She didn''t want her carefully crafted image of being well-behaved to crumble, bing a subject of ridicule for the Hansen family, a topic for post-dinner conversation... "Yeah. I saw it from the surveince footage," Elijah said. Sensing her attempt to hide her nervousness, he patted her head. "Elissa overestimated herself and courted disaster. Even if you didn''t deal with her, she wouldn''t have an easy time." This time, Elissa had gone too far,pletely angering Elijah. However, Cordelia had no sympathy for her at all. Her provocations eventually turned into a de aimed at her! "However..." Elijah continued, his tone light and exceptionally gentle, "I did feel worried about you while watching the video. What if you couldn''t protect yourself back then?" He held her in his arms as he spoke and gently caressed her belly. "It was too dangerous today." Cordelia obediently allowed herself to be held by him, feeling conflicted inside. Elijah''s attitude towards her had changed significantlytely, almost as if he had be different. He was incredibly gentle. Gentle to the point that Cordelia couldn''t help but let her thoughts wander. Perhaps Elijah had developed some feelings for her too... But on second thought, if she hadn''t suddenly be pregnant, things might be as usual. Looking at it from a pessimistic angle, she was now just a reproductive tool to the Hansen family. If it were another woman, Elijah might simrly treat her too! Suddenly, Cordelia felt her earlobe pinched, which brought her back to the present. "What are you thinking? Did you hear what I said?" Elijah, showing an unusual patience, inquired. "I heard you. Don''t worry. I know my body well. I won''t do anything reckless," Cordelia straightened herself up and replied solemnly. At that moment, they arrived home. Cordelia opened the car door and got out, entering her fingerprint to unlock the entrance. Elijah stood in the yard for a while, his gaze growing even more somber. He took his phone and dialed a number. "Make the Flores family history in three days. If you can''t do it, resign on your own." "Yes, sir." When Cordelia was in her 8th week of pregnancy, her morning sickness had be even more severe, making her weight loss more noticeable. In this condition, she found it challenging to bnce her work and temporarily put all her business aside. One afternoon, just after Cordelia woke up, she received a message attached with a picture, which made her ufortable. [Cordelia, how do you like my new handbag? This bag is so expensive, costing 160 thousand dors. Fortunately, I have a good brother-inw.] It was a message from Mae, and Cordelia had a habit of not responding to her messages. If it weren''t for keeping them around for potential future use, Cordelia would have cut ties with her family long ago. Coincidentally, as she closed Mae''s chat, she saw Eva''stest status update. [The new handbag is so beautiful, I love it! Even more, I love the person who gifted it to me!] The bag in the attached picture was the same as Mae''s. Cordelia''s previouslyposed expression was suddenly puzzled. "Is Elijah now in the wholesale handbag business?" She thought. As she was pondering, Imogen called her. "Cordelia, you haven''t forgotten about my performance tonight, have you?" Cordelia was stunned. She had indeed forgotten. Chapter 123 Chapter 123 Chapter 123 The Handbags The constant morning sickness made Cordelia feel mentally drained all day, and she became forgetful. "I knew you''d forget. But there''s a secret I haven''t told you yet. The male lead for tonight''s performance is Ivan Veblen!" Ivan was a legend in the world of dance, having long since be a studio owner. He was Imogen''s idol. "Alright then. I''ll witness your dreame-true moment tonight and remind you to wipe away any drool," Cordelia half-jokingly replied. After a bit moreughter and conversation, Imogen suddenly turned serious. "Cordelia, you know what? Elissa''s familypany has gone bankrupt!" "Really? Didn''t Ben try to help salvage their family business? Maybe he could have even moved Elissa to offer herself as a sacrifice!" Cordelia retorted with sarcasm, though she wasn''t surprised. Elijah was a person who sought revenge for even the slightest wrong. However, Cordelia had initially thought that Elijah had just wanted to teach Elissa a lesson, but it seemed he had taken more drastic measures. Yet, Imogen''s response was full of meaning. "Cordelia, you don''t understand." "What?" "Ben would love it if Elissa lost everything. That way, she''d have no choice but to cling to him tightly," Imogen exined. "I see." Cordelia knew that Ben was quite viperous. "What about you, Imogen? If they... What are your ns for the future?" Cordelia asked with concern. "I''ve already talked to Mr. Veblen. I''m nning to sign with his dance troupe and develop my career in Tarssa City," Imogen replied casually. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. This sudden news took Cordelia aback. Nheless, she was genuinely happy for Imogen''s newfound freedom. She would have a bright future! At dusk, Elijah returned home quite early. Cordelia was lounging on the couch reading a book when she saw Elijahing in with an elegant handbag from a certain brand. Her expression stiffened. She had already felt ufortable, and now her anger was getting harder to contain. "Take it away!" Elijah halted in his tracks, looking at Cordelia in bewilderment. Seeing her bad expression, he quickly put down the handbag and approached her cautiously. "What''s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Should I call the family doctor to check on you?" Cordelia didn''t want him toe near her. She pushed his shoulder and said, "Step away." Elijah arched an eyebrow. "What''s going on? What did I do to upset you?" Cordelia turned her face away, refusing to speak. Elijah nced back at the handbag he had just been holding, then guessed. "You don''t want me to give you a gift?" "I don''t need it," Cordelia said coldly. Elijah''s gaze dimmed. "Then suit yourself." After saying that, Elijah got up and walked away but didn''t throw away the gift he had brought. After all, it was a handbag worth hundreds of thousands of dors. Which woman wouldn''t be happy to receive it? Just look at how proud Mae and Eva were. Even though they were obtained through wholesale, their value was still undeniable. As Cordelia was nning to go out to watch Imogen''s performanceter in the evening, she went upstairs to change her clothes and get ready. The time was almost right. However, as she was about to leave, Elijah walked out of the dining room. "Aren''t you eating? Where are you going?" "I don''t have an appetite, so I''m skipping dinner. I''m heading to the theater," Cordelia replied without even ncing at him, busy changing her shoes. Seeing that she was really about to leave, Elijah immediately shouted, "Cordelia, stop right there!" Cordelia nced at the time, then turned around impatiently. "What''s wrong?" Elijah took a swift step forward and pressed her against the door. "Cordelia, do you really think I can''t do anything about you?" Cordelia''s beautiful eyes contracted as she looked at him. Elijah nibbled at her neck! Chapter 124 Chapter 124 Chapter 124 Lovers'' Clothes Cordelia gritted her teeth. "Elijah, are you an animal?" The fragrant scent at the base of her neck made Elijah''s thoughts wander a bit. He realized that he had weak self-control when it came to Cordelia. He quickly let her go, leaving a faint mark where he had nibbled. "Cordelia, what''s gotten into you?" Elijah asked with a frown. Cordelia pursed her lips and remained silent. "How can you skip a meal when you throw a tantrum? Think about the baby," Elijah said. Cordelia looked at him coldly, thinking he was just concerned about the baby. It seemed that all his care and concessions were because of this baby. "The morning sickness makes me lose my appetite. I don''t want to eat," Cordelia said coldly. Elijah''s brow rxed slightly. "I know you''ve been through a lot, so I returned early to be with you and brought you a gift." He spoke as he tried to lead her back inside. "If the gift you''re talking about is the same bag everyone has, you don''t need to bother," Cordelia said, pushing him away and eyeing him warily. "Everyone has it?" Elijah strode forward and took out the bag from the handbag. "Who else can carry a bag worth a house? Show me!" Cordelia was stunned. The bag Elijah took out wasn''t the same as the one Mae and Eva had. This bag was predominantly white with diamond ents. Under the lighting, it glinted and sparkled, almost blinding Cordelia. "Are you crazy?" Cordelia was incredulous. If she remembered correctly, this bag was a limited edition from a famous brand worth over ten million dors... Given what she knew about Elijah, he wasn''t the type to squander money. "I told you it''s a gift for you," Elijah said with a straight face, displeased. He reached over, took Cordelia''s bag worth tens of thousands of dors from her, and emptied its contents. "What are you doing?" Cordelia hurriedly approached and said anxiously. "Since you have a new bag, why carry the old one? Don''t you like the gift I gave you?" Elijah arched an eyebrow. Cordelia sighed, "Aren''t you worried I''ll get robbed on the street?" "I''ll apany you. The theater will be crowded. It''s better to have a bodyguard with you." While saying that, Elijah organized Cordelia''s phone, makeup, and tissues into the new bag. He then handed it back to her. "Wait for me. I''ll change clothes." Cordelia stood in ce, holding the bag worth over ten million dors that now belonged to her, feeling confused and messy. "What on earth is happening?" She thought. Not long after, Elijah came downstairs. He wore a light blue casual shirt that seemed to match Cordelia''s light blue dress quite well. Cordelia raised an eyebrow, about to ask a question, but Elijah had already taken her hand and said, "Let''s go!" "You''re not having dinner either?" Cordelia was a bit worried since Elijah was prone to stomach issues if he didn''t eat on time. "Yeah. I''ll have dinner whenever you want to eat." Elijah had already changed his shoes while speaking. He opened the door and led her out. By the time they arrived, the theater was already packed with people. Cordelia took Elijah straight to the backstage area to get the tickets from Imogen. At this point, Imogen had finished her heavy makeup and changed into the clothes she would wear on This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. stage. Despite her petite frame, she exuded an indescribable charm. "Here you go. VIP seats, front row." Imogen noticed the hickey on Cordelia''s neck with a nce. She then lowered her gaze with a smile and saw the bag Cordelia was carrying today. She suddenly looked up, staring at Cordelia in disbelief. "Holy shit. Did you rob a bank, Cordelia? How dare you carry 2,000 diamonds on you?" Chapter 125 Chapter 125 Chapter 125 Elijah Was Jealous Cordelia knew that Imogen had a keen eye for luxury items, so she turned to look at Elijah and said, "If anyone has robbed the bank, it''s him." Imogen covered her mouth. "Don''t ask me why I''m covering my mouth. I''m afraid tears of envy will flow from it. Oh my God, Cordelia. How can there be such a happy woman like you in this world?" Cordelia felt embarrassed. "To be honest, I''m still a bit bewildered even now. I don''t know what he''s trying to convey." "What do you mean? You''re his wife and carrying the Hansen family''s baby. He should be willing to do anything for you," Imogen said matter-of-factly. Cordelia shook her head and didn''t say anything more. After wishing Imogen sess in her performance, she prepared to join Elijah in their seats. Just then, a melodious voice stopped her. "Cora?" Cordelia stopped and turned around. It turned out to be Ivan. "Hello, Ivan," Cordelia greeted politely. "I watched the dance video of youreback performance recently. Cora, you''re as excellent as ever. Your performance that time was even better than before!" Ivan praised sincerely, genuinely admiring Cordelia''s talent. "I was just filling in for Imogen that time, not making aeback," Cordelia exined quickly. At that moment, Elijah walked over. "Darling, the performance is about to start. Let''s take our seats quickly!" His voice was gentle, and the way he addressed Cordelia was intimate. Cordelia remembered that he would call her darling whenever Elijah asserted their rtionship. "Ivan, go get ready. We''ll head to our seats now," Cordelia said. Elijah nodded in acknowledgment to Ivan and then wrapped his arm around Cordelia''s waist as they walked away. "There seem to be quite a few admirers of you, Master Cora," Elijah remarked, a hint of jealousy in his tone. Cordelia quickly denied it, saying, "Ivan never pursued me." "Then he must have had a secret crush on you," Elijah said with conviction. "I don''t have time to entertain such thoughts," Cordelia replied, feeling helpless. She wasn''t some irresistible catch that every man in the world was pining for. After they took their seats, the theater lights dimmed. Cordelia looked toward the performers'' waiting area and saw Imogen and Ivan waving at her. She returned their waves with a smile. "Were you there to spy on me that time?" Elijah asked yfully. His question immediately brought back an unpleasant memory for Cordelia. She responded with no expression, "Of course not. I just happened to see you and Eva together by chance." Elijah exined, "Eva got burned that time, and I took her out to rx." Cordelia looked at him deeply, and after a while, she said, "You''re a good brother." "I''m not as good as your brother." Elijah quickly withdrew his smile. At that moment, the performance began. Cordelia watched attentively and refrained from speaking to Elijah during the show. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. She waspletely engrossed in the dance and didn''t notice the man beside her was emitting an icy air that grew stronger over time. Later, Elijah got up and left. Cordelia assumed he was stepping out for a smoke and didn''t pay much attention to it, focusing on the performance. However, the performance ended, and Elijah still hadn''t returned. Cordelia called him, and his cold voice came through the phone. "I''m at the exit." "Okay. I was going to find Imogen, and you..." "Are you going to find Imogen, or are you going to find Ivan?" Elijah interrupted her, questioning. Cordelia frowned, remained silent for a while, and then said, "Thanks for reminding me. I do have something to discuss with Ivan." "Cordelia, how dare you?" Elijah''s tone was clearly tinged with anger. "Just wait. I''lle back to find you right now." Suddenly, Cordelia burst intoughter. "Elijah, you''re so childish!" Chapter 126 Chapter 126 Chapter 126 Pregnant Women Easily Get Emotional The more Cordelia got to know Elijah, the more she realized that he could sometimes be quite childish. Looking back at the moment she first met Elijah, the fluttering heart and love at first sight feelings, she couldn''t help but feel a sense of nostalgia. It turned out that the feelings one had for strangers and those for acquaintances were indeed different. The filter through which Cordelia viewed Elijah had shattered into countless pieces. The notion of an unapproachable man was merely an illusion created by his imposing expression. Elijah was just a bit of a kid at heart in their daily life. Before long, Cordelia saw Elijah walking toward her with a cold expression from a distance. The bodyguards standing nearby tactfully retreated, leaving ample space for the two of them. "You didn''t even look for me after I left for a long time. Is Ivan so good-looking?" Elijah''s forehead wrinkled tightly, disying a displeased expression on his face. It seemed he was not happy and wanted Cordeliafort him. Cordelia nced at him nonchntly and asked, "Why did you buy bags for Mae and Eva?" Even though she had a better bag, she still held a grudge over this matter and decided to let it out. Elijah was taken aback. "How did you know about that?" "With you being so generous, giving bags worth hundreds of thousands of dors like they were wholesale goods, why do you look surprised when you know I''ve heard about it?" Cordelia folded her arms and looked at him like a teacher questioning a student. "Eva spilled c all over Mae at the store today. They ended up in a physical altercation, and I was short on time, so I spent money to resolve the situation." Elijah was clearly irritated and impatient when he recounted the incident. Cordelia understood. Elijah had used the money to pacify Eva and Mae, hoping they would behave. But... Cordelia lowered her head to look at her bag. It seemed like the same logic applied. Elijah spent money to make her happy. If she was happy, the baby could feel it. Everything was for the baby! Cordelia suddenly felt that she had be much more enlightened. Maybe she had been too naive, letting herself overthink all the time. After three years of marriage, she should not cling to unrealistic fantasies. "Don''t overthink. I rushed home to be with you precisely because I worried about your overthinking. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. After all, people say pregnant women easily get emotional." Elijah looked at Cordelia seriously as if he valued her a lot. Cordelia pursed her lips. "See? You can also speak like a human." Elijah was stunned. "Then what are you talking about?" Cordelia burst intoughter. Herughter was charming. Her eyebrows and eyes curved, and her lips formed a gentle smile that showcased her feminine allure. Due to morning sickness, she had been quite emotional recently and lost some weight. However, it didn''t affect her figure, which was still alluring with its curves and proportions. As Elijah looked at the graceful woman before him, his anger seemed to dissipatepletely. He held Cordelia''s arm, pulled her closer into his embrace, and held her and their baby tightly against his chest, feeling a deep sense of contentment. "Sorry. It seems like I''ve arrived at an inconvenient time!" Imogen walked over smiling, followed by tonight''s male lead, Ivan. Elijah released Cordelia and instead held her by the waist, tightly embracing her as if afraid she might run away. "Cora, when can we coborate? I''m looking forward to dancing with you." Ivan boldly and straightforwardly extended an invitation. "Ivan, it might not be possible for a while," Cordelia smiled and openly admitted, "I''m pregnant." "Really?" Ivan looked at Cordelia in astonishment. "You''re so young, and yet... Well, it''s a pity." As the words left his mouth, Ivan realized he had misspoken and immediately stopped himself. Chapter 127 Chapter 127 Chapter 127 Jealousy It was Cordelia''s choice to decide her life. No matter how highly Ivan spoke of her, he had no right to make irresponsible remarks. Imogen smoothed things over with a smile. "Cordelia is self-disciplined. Even if she has a baby, nothing will be changed. Ivan, you worry too much." Ivan nodded resentfully, and his eyes full of disappointment. Back then, Cora was the dance genius that her instructor valued most. Unexpectedly, she was lovestruck and got married and pregnant at a young age. However, Ivan felt sorrowful and even a little bitter. Elijah suddenly said, "It''s gettingte. Cordelia, it''s time for us to go back and give the baby prenatal education." Cordelia nodded and then smiled at Imogen and Ivan, "Today''s performance was very exciting, and it glutted my eyes. I hope to see you two cooperate again." Ivan looked at Cordelia. "Cora, I will wait for you." At his words, the atmosphere suddenly changed. Cordelia sensed the change in Elijah''s mood, so she said, "We have years ahead of us. There will be opportunities to cooperate." After finishing speaking, Cordelia pulled Elijah away. Imogen looked at Ivan with admiration. "Ivan, you are so brave. Do you know who Cordelia''s husband is?" "No one should hold Cora down. She''s so talented..." Ivan said sadly. Imogen didn''t want to stimte him. She was Cordelia''s best friend. Only she knew that Cordelia danced for fun, but she had be a legend in the dance world and an eternal heroine in the eyes of the audience. Cordelia was involved in many fields. She didn''t have much energy to dance. After all, Cordelia said that a woman couldn''t have only one job. What she said had inspired Imogen to get out of the darkest stage of her life. The atmosphere in the car turned sour. Cordelia nced sideways at the man who had been silent since he got in the car and fell into deep This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. thought. Was Elijah jealous? Recently, he had been too involved in ying the role of a good husband. He acted well even when he was jealous. But was it too much? Cordelia wondered how to cooperate with him. Should she coax him? Just then, Elijah turned his face to look at Cordelia. His eyes were a little cold, and he looked aggrieved. "Well, Ivan wants to cooperate with me. But..." Before Cordelia could finish speaking, Elijah interrupted her coldly, "I don''t want to hear you defending other men. I''m a man too. I know better than you what he''s thinking." Cordelia was at a loss for words. She thought, "All right. You are a man, and you know about it best." She rolled her eyes secretly. Cordelia said helplessly, "Well then, I won''t cooperate with him and avoid too much contact with him in the future. Can you rest assured now?" Elijah stared at Cordelia and said, "Cordelia, sometimes you act like a chump." Cordelia''s eyes widened suddenly. "What are you talking about?" "You are a woman. Why do you have to be so strong? Do you want me to teach you when to show weakness?" Elijah said with a deadpan expression, like a stern teacher. Of course, Cordelia knew about this, but was it necessary now? She stared at Elijah and thought about it for a long time, so long that Elijah became impatient. Cordelia slowly touched the corner of his clothes and tugged at it gently. Elijah looked at her with raised eyebrows, wanting to see what she was up to. Cordelia leaned closer to his face, and her eyes clear. "Honey, don''t be angry with me, okay?" Elijah swallowed... Chapter 128 Chapter 128 Chapter 128 Show Off It might be too sudden. Cordelia''s performance was beyond Elijah''s expectations, so he didn''t know what to do. She propped herself up, leaned over like a cat, and kissed him on the cheek. After that, she looked up at him with tears in her eyes. Elijah took Cordelia into his arms and murmured, "Cordelia, do you want the stars in the sky? I''ll pick them and give them to you." Cordelia''s heart was beating wildly. Elijah''s voice was very soft, but every word he said made her heart pound. When it came to acting, she felt inferior. So she pretended tough casually. "You are not angry now, are you?" Elijah was stunned for a moment, then let her go and said lightly, "I don''t need to teach you next time, right? You fool." Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Cordelia leaned on his shoulder and closed her eyes tiredly. "You are a fool..." She seemed to be asleep. Her long eyshes curled and asionally trembled slightly. Elijah stared greedily at her delicate face. His eyes were deep, and the look in his eyes was unknown. [Cordelia, do you remember the forest fire in Mount Damerel? Eason was on the scene.] [Eason hides a lot of secrets, including his feelings for you. He may be afraid of causing trouble to you.] [I hope you can think about it carefully. He has been waiting for you.] The messages that Adam sent to Cordelia were like a thorn in Elijah''s flesh. He thought of them from time to time. Although Elijah deleted those messages at that time, he guessed that Cordelia must have known about themter. Thinking of those words, Elijah became irritable. When the car stopped, Elijah carried Cordelia back to the bedroom. He gently put Cordelia into the soft bedding. He wanted to get up but found that Cordelia was still tightly clutching the corner of his clothes. "Elijah, Elijah..." Cordelia seemed to be raving, not awake. There was a sh of madness in Elijah''s eyes. He was filled with joy. This time, Cordelia didn''t mutter "Eason" but "Elijah". Elijahy beside Cordelia with his clothes on, hugged her tightly, closed his eyes contentedly, and fell asleep with her... Cordelia felt that something was wrong with Elijah recently. His Instagram was updated too frequently. Moreover, each post was meaningful. For example, at 9 o''clock this morning, he posted a photo of Cordelia sleeping with her head covered. Only the top of her head was exposed. The most ridiculous thing was that Edith liked it andmented: [Go away. Don''t disturb Cordelia when she is sleeping. This is what your grandpa said.] There were also many likes and jokes from friends. They said something suggestive. Then at 3 pm, Elijah updated his Instagram again. Cordelia was stunned when she saw that photo because it was taken by Elijah while she was shopping in the supermarket. In the photo, Cordelia was holding the ingredients with her head down. The look in her eyes was soft, and the bag on her shoulder was shiny. There were no words like before. But this time, many smart friends were jealous, saying that Elijah was showing off. Imogen was holding her phone with envy on her face. "Cordelia, I feel that Elijah loves you more." "Yeah." Cordelia did not deny this because she felt Elijah''s deep love. Chapter 129 Chapter 129 Chapter 129 I Won''t Let You Seed Imogen raised her eyebrows. "Oh? You didn''t deny it for the first time!" Cordelia tilted her head. "So, do you think I was pretending when I denied it before?" "Or what?" Imogen''s eyes widened. Cordelia was speechless. However, only a couple knew whether they suited each other. "The daughter-inw of Elijah''s uncle had a miscarriage again. This is the third time. His uncle forced his son to get a divorce," Cordelia said lightly. Imogen was stunned. "He is so cruel!" "Elijah is a smart man. At first, he was rebellious and always against his family. Now, I think he must Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. have figured it out." Cordelia lowered her eyes and frowned. "Hey, you''re too pessimistic, aren''t you? Maybe it''s because he likes you more. It''s normal for a couple to fall in love over time." Imogenforted Cordelia. Cordelia forced a smile. She knew herself well. Their rtionship was temporary. Elijah wouldn''t be with her forever. Seeing Cordelia like this, Imogen changed the subject. "Oh, by the way, I will leave for Tarssa City next week." "Has the amodation been arranged?" Cordelia asked with concern. "Yeah. I will temporarily live in the dormitory of thepany." Imogen smiled and said, "When I settle down, I will invite you over." Tarssa City was not far from Beilve City. It was only an hour''s drive away. Cordelia readily agreed. Just then, Edith called and asked Cordelia to go back for dinner at night. "Cordelia, I just called Elijah, but he didn''t answer. You can inform himter!" "Okay, Mom." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia called Elijah. It was Eva who answered the phone. Eva said with a weak, nasal voice, "Elijah will apany me today. Don''t disturb him." Cordelia was taken aback for a moment and then said, "Let Elijah answer the phone." "No!" Eva choked up. "You all want to take Elijah away from me. I won''t let you seed, even if I die." Then, Eva hung up the phone. "What a crazy woman!" Cordelia couldn''t help but curse. "What''s wrong?" Imogen asked. Cordelia shook her head and called Elijah again, but she couldn''t get through. Eva blocked her from Elijah''s phone again. It was the second time! Cordelia stood up suddenly. "Imogen, I have to go." "Hey, Cordelia, where are you going? Do you want me to go with you?" Imogen was worried. Cordelia paused and thought for a while. "Sure,e with me!" So, Cordelia drove Imogen to Eva''s apartment. But there was no one in her apartment. ording to neighbors, Eva had moved into a big house. Imogen sighed, "This apartment in this area makes me jealous, but she is still not satisfied." Cordelia said expressionlessly, "She said that she doesn''t care about status. She only wants Elijah." "How dare she say that? She is shameless!" Imogen said indignantly. "She is shameless as a mistress." Cordelia''s expression became colder and colder. She thought of someone who might know where Elijah was at the moment. So, she called Ben. "Do you want to know where Elijah is?" Ben sounded in a good mood. He was smiling when he spoke. But Cordelia thought it was spooky. She wondered what Ben was up to. Sure enough, Ben said, "Let Imogene to my ce. When shees, I will tell you!" Chapter 130 Chapter 130 Chapter 130 Eva Needs Me Cordelia was speechless. She wanted to ask Ben whether he was mad. Imogen asked in a low voice, "What''s wrong, Cordelia?" Ben, on the other end of the phone, seemed to have heard Imogen''s voice and said, "Let Imogen answer the phone." Cordelia frowned, raised her head, and shook her head at Imogen. Then she turned around and lowered her voice. "Ben, who do you think you are?" Then she hung up the phone. It was outrageous! Seeing that Cordelia seemed to be angrier, Imogen said weakly, "He is bad-tempered. Leave him alone." Cordelia gave Imogen aforting look. "How dare he negotiate with me? Does he think I have no other choice?" With that said, Cordelia quickly found Adam''s number and called him. "Adam, I want to check the exact location of a person. Please help me." Adam knew Eva. Cordelia asked him to investigate Eva back then. Twenty minutester, Adam sent Cordelia an address. Imogen looked over at the address and said, "Oh my, it is very generous of Elijah to let her live in the mansion on Aramore Road." Cordelia smiled mockingly. "After all, she is his savior''s sister. He wishes he could give his life to Eva." "Even if it''s a life-saving grace, isn''t there a time to repay the kindness?" Imogen disapproved. Cordelia didn''t speak. Everyone''s ideas and practices might be different when it came to this thing. If it were Cordelia, she would follow her savior''s entrustment, but it depended. After all, she was married and should keep a distance from other men. So she wouldn''t do everything by herself. But Elijah didn''t take this arranged marriage seriously and contacted other girls as he wished. He didn''t like Cordelia. That was why. "Let''s go and find him." Cordelia took a deep breath and said, "I''m not as generous as before." "That''s right! You used to indulge him too much and always made yourself suffer," Imogen said distressedly. "Yeah. When I liked him, I was stupid. I always made reasons for him and forced myself to be sensible. I was too young and stupid." Cordelia''s eyes were moist. Imogen knew Cordelia very well. Everyone would be trapped in love several times. They had to suffer some losses. With a lot of experience, they would learn to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. The car stopped at the entrance of the vi on Aramore Road. Elijah came out after hearing the doorbell. Cordelia saw Elijah from a distance. His tie was loosely around his neck, and his shirt was unbuttoned, with some dark red blood stains on it, which made him look a little sorry. "Cordelia?" When Elijah saw the two women standing in the night, a look of light shed in his eyes. "Why are you here?" "I couldn''t get through to you, so I had toe to find you in person," Cordelia said with a nk expression. "I feel very ufortable and want to go home." Elijah stepped forward and held her by the shoulder. "My phone broke. Eva needs me. I will find you a room, and you take a rest first." "I said, I want to go home!" Cordelia said. Elijah frowned and said, "I can''t leave now."This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 131 Chapter 131 Chapter 131 Provoke Cordelia Seeing the tense atmosphere between Elijah and Cordelia, Imogen smoothed things over. "Keep cool. It''s a trivial matter." Cordelia looked straight at Elijah. "Is it because Eva needs you, or you can''t live without her?" "Go in and see what she looks like now. If it were you, you wouldn''t leave her alone. Just go and see." Elijah lost his patience. He was very tired from dealing with Eva, which made him irritable. If something happened to Eva, he couldn''t exin it to her dead brother. "Mr. Hansen, Miss Lewis is sick and needs to be treated. You are not a psychiatrist. Don''t make things worse," Cordelia reminded Elijah coldly. Imogen leaned close to Cordelia''s ear and whispered, "What''s wrong with her?" "Mental disorder." "Cordelia!" Elijah was angry. "Mr. Hansen, it''s not good to hide her illness from the doctor. Since she is sick, you should let a professional doctor treat her. "Of course, if you think you can cure her, I have nothing to say. "I won''t stop you if you want to go crazy with her, but you have to bear all the consequences in the future." After finishing speaking, Cordelia turned around and left without hesitation. Elijah immediately caught up with her. He grabbed her arm, but she shook his hand off hard. "You''d better not touch me now, or I don''t mind fighting with you." Cordelia gave Elijah a warning look and left without looking back. Imogen trotted forward and said to Elijah, "Mr. Hansen, Cordelia is right. If Miss Lewis is sick, she must see a doctor. Otherwise, she makes such a fuss every day. Are you going to do nothing and guard her all your life? How great you are!" Elijah frowned. "The doctors and nurses are inside. They are treating her." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Imogen was speechless and hurried back to the car. Elijah walked to Cordelia''s car window and tried his best to calmly say, "The foreign medical team is on their way. During this time, Eva will be treated here. Don''t think too much about it." Cordelia didn''t even lift her eyes. "None of my business." "Cordelia..." Imogen sat aside, not daring to breathe. Elijah swallowed his pride and coaxed his wife. Was this something Imogen could see? Would she be killed? Cordelia said lightly, "Elijah, have you ever thought about what Eva really wants?" Elijah frowned and looked at her, somewhat confused. "She doesn''t want to heal her legs and stand up again, nor to be your sister." Cordelia stared ahead, her tone bing colder. "If she doesn''t stand up, her mental illness will be more and more serious. Besides, she can only be my sister. I made this very clear to her," Elijah said firmly. Cordelia took out her mobile phone slowly and yed a recording. It was silent. Eva''s voice came clearly from the speaker. "Elijah is mine. He loved me from the beginning, but you married into the Hansen family shamelessly. "Your husband has always been with me. If I am in a good mood, I will show mercy to you and let him go back to see you. As long as I say no, he will always be with me. How poor you are. "I want him!" The recording was edited by Cordelia. She wanted to show Elijah how Eva provoked her. Elijah looked in the direction of the vi with gloomy eyes. It looked like something big would happen. Chapter 132 Chapter 132 Chapter 132 The Same to Other Women "Cordelia, I will deal with this matter as soon as possible. I will go home within an hour," Elijah said solemnly. Cordelia looked at him for a while with an unknown look in her eyes. Suddenly, Elijah bent over, leaned into the car window, and kissed her on the lips. "Be good. Go back first. I will take care of it." Imogen opened her mouth wide. She thought, "Oh my god, I didn''t expect that Mr. Hansen, who was said to be cold, would treat a woman so proactively!" Cordelia drove the car far away. Imogen suddenly screamed, "Wow, Cordelia, your husband treats you so well..." "It''s normal. I think he may treat other women the same way." Cordelia frowned, feeling very irritable. Imogen immediately helped Elijah deny it. "No. Cordelia, I heard from Ben that he has known Elijah for Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. so many years, and Elijah has behaved himself." Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Oh? Can we believe Ben''s words?" "Yes. He doesn''t need to lie to me about this kind of thing. After all, it''s someone else''s business." Imogen looked serious. "Anyway, Cordelia, I think you should be more confident. Besides, you have a trump card in your hand. What are you afraid of?" Cordelia pursed her lips and listened to Imogen without saying a word. "Although Ben is rude in bed, he has been useful to me. "The rtionship between the two of us was very simple from the beginning. We followed the arrangement of our families, got engaged, and took what we needed from each other. "Later, after my family''s ident, our rtionship dragged on. "He is annoying, but he won''t talk at random. His words are credible, Cordelia." Cordelia would notpletely trust men, but Imogen''s words did give her somefort. After sending Imogen home, Cordelia went straight back to the Maple Vi. She didn''t wait for Elijah. She took a shower and fell asleep. Dazedly, she felt herself in a mmy embrace. She was ufortable and wanted to escape but was hugged tighter and tighter. So, she forced herself to open her eyes and saw Elijah''s strong chest muscles. His hair was wet, and he hadn''t dried it. He was lowering his head slightly, staring at her seriously with deep eyes. "You disturbed my sleep," Cordelia muttered with dissatisfaction. "Baby..." Elijah leaned closer to her ear and said in a low voice, "Sorry to make you suffer." Cordelia''s body visibly stiffened. Did Elijah admit his mistake? Hearing him say that, Cordelia was somewhat relieved. Maybe Elijah was not as bad as she imagined. She didn''t dare to draw conclusions easily for fear of making a mistake. "I have arranged a professional medical team for Eva. Next, I will try to reduce the number of times I visit her." Elijah''s voice was very low, but on this silent night, Cordelia could hear it. After all, Eva was the sister of Elijah''s savior. He couldn''t ignore her. But today he reacted quickly after hearing Eva''s remarks, which surprised Cordelia. Cordelia thought that Elijah would continue to defend Eva and y deaf and dumb. Seeing that she didn''t speak, Elijah said in a more sincere tone, "My guilt fueled Eva''s bad thoughts. Cordelia, I miss Tristan. If possible, I would rather be the one who died at that time." Chapter 133 Chapter 133 Chapter 133 Daisy Is Back Cordelia hugged Elijah tightly. She felt Elijah''s helplessness. In the face of life and death, no one could be calm. People who escaped from death would find it more difficult to remain calm. "I understand. He entrusted Eva to you, but he didn''t want you to spoil her. "After all, you are not Eva''s brother. Treating her like that will only make her develop feelings for you. You are to me." Cordelia wanted tofort Elijah, but since he did something wrong, he should be punished. Doting would only make the other party continue to make mistakes. "I admit that I didn''t think carefully enough." Elijah buried his face in Cordelia''s chest and said in a nasal voice, "Will you ask the baby to despise me?" Cordelia was taken aback for a moment, then smiled. "Yes. You are a childish father." When he heard the word "father", Elijah was stunned. Right. He was going to be a father soon. It was time for him to consider taking responsibility for this family. No matter how reluctant he was to get married at the beginning, and no matter who Cordelia loved, they were husband and wife now. Moreover, they would soon have a baby. Elijah suddenly felt weepy. He hugged Cordelia tightly and coaxed her softly. "Sleep peacefully in my arms." Cordelia was sleepy. She didn''t want to think about anything else. That night, she had a dream. She dreamed of a big fire, thick smoke, and mes soaring into the sky... Imogen was going to Tarssa City soon, so in the past two days, she stopped posting new videos and gave herself a vacation. "Cordelia, have you reconciled with Elijah?" On the phone, Imogen asked with concern. "Yeah. Eva has been receiving treatment at the vi on Aramore Road for the past two days, but Elijah doesn''t go there. Both of them are calm," Cordelia said. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. "Haha, congrattions. Your efforts finally pay off!" Imogen said with a smile. "What about you? Has Ben harassed you these past two days?" Cordelia asked casually. She was quite worried about Imogen. After all, Ben was a bad guy! Imogen paused and said unnaturally, "Come on. I am leaving soon. Don''t mention him!" Cordelia narrowed her eyes. "Imogen, I have a question. Do you have feelings for Ben?" "What? Hahaha." Imogen smiled awkwardly. "Yes, I have feelings for him in bed. Hahaha..." "Anyway, don''t be stupid again," Cordelia sighed. "I know." Cordelia received another call. She told Imogen and solemnly answered her mother-inw''s call. "Cordelia, you and Elijah didn''te back that day. Your grandpa has been thinking about you and wants you toe back for dinner tonight." Cordelia was a little guilty and agreed without thinking. Lamia''s voice came from the phone. "Oh, let me have a few words with Cordelia." "You are always so reckless... Cordelia, Lamia wants to talk to you." Not long after, the person on the other end of the phone changed. Lamia lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "Cordelia, bad news. Daisy is back." "Oh really?" Cordelia said lightly. "I heard that on the day she came back, she couldn''t wait to meet my brother. Do you know about this?" Cordelia was taken aback. She lowered her eyes with a straight face. Chapter 134 Chapter 134 Chapter 134 A Guest Of course, Cordelia didn''t know. If it wasn''t for Lamia, she probably wouldn''t know about Daisy. Cordelia didn''t know anything about Elijah''s past. "Cordelia, why don''t you talk? I treat you as one of us. You have to take it seriously," Lamia said nervously. Cordelia smiled gratefully. "Thank you. You are beautiful, kind, and generous. I will keep it in my heart." Lamia was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "Hahaha, you are humorous." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia didn''t think too much about it. If she had taken every girl around Elijah as an enemy, then she would have been driven crazy with suspicion these years. In the evening, Elijah went back to the Maple Vi to pick Cordelia up. Seeing Cordelia''s uncovered long legs, Elijah frowned and immediately got out of the car. "Go in." Cordelia didn''t know why, so she had to follow him back. Elijah went straight to the cloakroom, chose a pair of trousers from Cordelia''s skirts and trousers after a long time, and gave them to Cordelia. Cordelia asked curiously, "What do you mean?" "Wear trousers. It will be cold when wee back at night," Elijah said seriously with good reason. Cordelia looked at herfortable T-shirt and hot pants and then at the straight trousers that Elijah was holding in his hand. She shook her head, not wanting to wear them. Seeing her not cooperating, Elijah narrowed his eyes. "Need my help?" As he spoke, he approached Cordelia step by step. "Are you afraid that I will feel cold? Or you don''t like my clothes? You might as well say it directly," Cordelia said vigntly while stepping back. "I don''t like your clothes. What''s the matter?" Elijah raised his eyebrows, and his tone was rude. Cordelia smiled. "I think you don''t like me, right? All right, you can go by yourself. I won''t go." Then she turned and left. Elijah hurried forward. His tone softened a bit. "Grandpa is old-fashioned. He can''t ept the current trend of young women. I''m afraid that you will be scolded." Cordelia paused, lowered her head, and thought for a while before she reluctantly epted his reason. "Fine. I''ll go get a change." Elijah smiled and let her go. Soon, Cordelia came out of the cloakroom and changed into a short skirt. The skirt was to her thighs, and her long legs were still uncovered. Elijah gritted his teeth. "Alright. It''s gettingte. Let''s go!" Cordelia nced at him, lowered her head, and curled her lips in disdain. As the disciple of a master of alternative medicine, she knew how to deal with Elijah. Half an hourter, the two stepped into the Hansen Manor one after another. Elijah was angry about Cordelia''s clothes, so he strode ahead without holding her hand. Cordelia walked behindzily. As soon as Elijah entered the door, Edith scolded, "Edith, why don''t you support Cordelia? You are not considerate!" Elijah didn''t speak. His eyes fell on the guest, and he nodded at her. Cordelia had never met this guest before, but she guessed she should be Elijah''s childhood sweetheart Daisy. Daisy was an elegantdy. She dropped by the Hansen Manor, but she dressed formally as if she was at a party. She looked at Elijah with a smile on her face. "What took you so long? I''ve been chatting with your mom for a long time." The expressions of Cordelia and Edith changed at the same time.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Chapter 135 Chapter 135 Chapter 135 Did You Invite This Lady? It sounded like Elijah asked Daisy toe, and they looked like a couple in love. Daisy''s words were This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. casual. Elijah nced at her without answering. Cordelia randomly picked a seat, sat down, and asked Elijah, "Did you invite thisdy? Why didn''t you invite her to our house?" Elijah immediately sat beside her, leaned close to her ear, and whispered to her, "I didn''t invite her. Don''t learn from her and put on a show." His voice was so low that no one could hear it except Cordelia. After hearing this, Cordelia smiled lightly and said nothing more. As Edith saw that Elijah performed well and made Cordeliaugh, her expression softened. "Daisy, how long are you nning to stay in Beilve City this time?" Daisy''s eyes followed Elijah all the time. When she heard Edith''s question, she looked away, and there was a sh of sadness in her eyes. "I worked hard abroad for three years alone and finally figured it out. I like Beilve City and the people here." Edith smiled politely. "Well, it''s good to stay at home." Cordelia could tell that Daisy''s words had a double meaning. However, Edith was smart. She ignored Daisy''s words and talked about something else. "Elijah, I''m a little tired," Cordelia whispered. She wanted to leave, have a rest in the room upstairs, and wait for dinner. As if Elijah didn''t understand what she said, he put his arm around her waist. "Rest on my shoulder." Daisy looked at the interaction between the two in front of her and pulled a long face. Edith said with a smile, "Elijah loves his wife very much. Leave them alone. Daisy, it''s gettingte. Why don''t you stay for dinner?" "No, thanks. This is your family dinner. It''s inappropriate for me to stay." Daisy smiled reluctantly. Just then, Lamia entered the door and said after hearing Daisy''s words, "Daisy is right. This is our family dinner. It''s embarrassing for her to stay. Let''s go, Daisy. I''ll walk you out!" Daisy almost lost control of her expression. However, she tried her best to maintain her elegance and picked up her bag. She nced at the bag that Cordelia ced beside her without being noticed. Then, she walked out with Lamia affectionately. Edith got up. When she passed by Cordelia, she patted Cordelia on the shoulder lightly as a sign of Cordelia was quite calm at that moment. Her forbearance and hard work these years were useful. She was a well-behaved daughter-inw of the Hansen family, and she never caused trouble to them. Moreover, she was pregnant now. So, the whole Hansen family treated her well. However, Elijah''s performance today surprised her. He should be awarded. After dinner, Lamia took Cordelia to her room to have a private conversation. Although the whole Hansen family knew what Lamia thought, she still made it mysterious. They chatted for a while before Edith knocked on the door and walked in with a te of fruit. "Cordelia, don''t take what Daisy said this afternoon to heart. She is stubborn and has always been bitter about not marrying Elijah. From my point of view, she doesn''t like Elijah very much," Edith snorted coldly. "Yeah. Elijah doesn''t like her either. Once she drank too much on her birthday and was stripped naked in front of Elijah, but Elijah didn''t even look at her..." "Lamia! What nonsense are you talking about?" Edith said angrily. Cordelia''s heart sank. She didn''t expect that Daisy would do that. Chapter 141 Chapter 141 Chapter 141 Let It Rot! Seeing Cordelia''s maintaining cold face from the beginning to the end, Elijah felt his patience had reached its limit. "Take a rest. I''m going out." "After coaxing me, are you going over to coax her again? You are so busy." Cordelia said lightly. Elijah paused and exined, "I am going to thepany and still have something to do." "Oh..." "Cordelia!" Elijah stood at the bedroom door and said, "Just now at the door, I have already made it very clear to Eva. And there is no need for me to coax her." Cordelia nodded. "Then hurry up!" Elijah stared at her but couldn''t wait for Cordelia''s eyes. He gritted his teeth, turned and left. Closing her eyes, Cordelia was still unable to calm down. She also thought about giving Elijah some trust, but she was unwilling because this man had never given her any trust. She was very ufortable now and didn''t have the energy to think about those shitty things anymore. She just wanted time to pass quickly so that her morning sickness could end as soon as possible. Three dayster, Imogen and Lamia settled down in Tarssa City and made a video call to Cordelia. "Are you two together?" Cordelia felt ufortable when she woke up today, and she looked not very energetic and sick. "Yes, Cordelia, you introduced me to a treasure assistant. Lamia is a very thoughtful girl, and she inspired me for short video creation," Imogen said happily. "I''m ttered." Lamia looked happy after being recognized. Cordelia smiled and said, "Are you still used to it in Tarssa City? Has Lamia seen Jacob? Imogen, has Ben harassed you recently?" Imogen smiled wryly. Lamia said neatly, "We are all fine. Yesterday, I was having dinner with Jacob, but Ben came..." Cordelia was filled with indignation. "Sure enough, you still can''t escape this scumbag!" The three chatted for a while, and after Cordelia hung up the phone, she received a private message from Lamia. [Cordelia, Daisy has been in frequent contact with Elijah recently. And you should be careful.] [Although it is a business matter, I remember that Daisy used to get close to Elijah in the name of studying. It is her usual method.] [But now it is different from before. They are all adults. So take it seriously.] It could be seen that Lamia had worried about their marriage. However, Cordelia just wanted to put rotten now. Let it rot! If a man couldn''t know his ce, it was useless even if his wife kept an eye on him. If his thoughts tried to stray, who could stop him? However, Cordelia still thanked the worrying Lamia. At noon, Elijah came back suddenly. He was dusty and came to Cordelia after he entered the door. "I heard Nora say that you haven''t left your room all morning and haven''t eaten at noon. Do you want to go to the hospital?" Cordelia shook her head, lowered her head, and said nothing. Elijah took off his coat, sat beside Cordelia''s bed, and looked at her worriedly. "Cordelia, what can I do to make you happier? Tell me, I will try my best." "It is not necessary." Cordelia frowned. She didn''t like Elijah''s hypocritical care because of her pregnancy. She didn''t like it at all. Elijah looked at her for a long time, then suddenly asked, "Or who do you want to see?" Cordelia was taken aback. She wanted to see her grandma! However, her grandma would nevere back again. His eyes gradually dimmed as Elijah saw her in a daze for a long time. He bent down and kissed Cordelia''s lips suddenly. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. He could feel this little woman hadn''t seriously responded to him for a long time. Chapter 142 Chapter 142 Chapter 142 Go to Mount Damerel Cordelia''s stomach was always ufortable, and she felt a little nauseous after being kissed so suddenly by Elijah. So, she suddenly pushed Elijah away and quickly ran towards the bathroom. Since she didn''t eat anything in the morning, she didn''t spit out much. But it made her very ufortable. Afterward, she sat on the ground, exhausted. Her hair was messy, and she was very embarrassed. It had been two months since she vomited, and she felt she would get better soon. As she opened her eyes daily, she hoped that she would feel refreshed and not feel ufortable anymore. However, she was so disappointed day by day. At this moment, she was sitting on the cold floor, and she even had the illusion that maybe she would never get better in this life. This painful feeling made her very desperate. Elijah brought warm mouthwash for her, asked her to rinse her mouth, and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead with a hot towel. "Baby, it is cold on the ground. Let me carry you back and lie down!" After saying that, Elijah had already picked her up, his eyes showing distress. Gently putting her on the bed, Elijah covered her with quilt. "What can I do for you? How can I make you morefortable?" "I want to go to Mount Damerel," Cordelia said suddenly. "Mount Damerel?" A sh of astonishment shed in Elijah''s eyes. This ce was mentioned in Adam''s message to Cordelia! He took out his phone to check. It was about an hour away from Beilve City. Moreover, near Mount Damerel, on the map, he saw a familiar vige, Aprico Vige. That was where Cordelia once lived. "Okay, then, shall we go now?" Elijah kissed her on the face with a loving tone. "Thank you." Cordelia forced a smile. So, after she changed her clothes, Elijah drove her towards Mount Damerel. The sky was clear, and the road spread towards the endless horizon. On the way, Cordelia was probably in a better mood, and her condition was much better than before, without vomiting anymore along the way. She hadn''t returned for several years, and Mount Damerel had been developed into a tourist area. Elijah bought tickets for the two of them and walked in along the ravine. "The road is not easy. Let me hug you." Elijah suggested. Cordelia looked at him surprised, then smiled lightly, "No, you''ll be too tired that way." Elijah thought for a while. "Then, as you are tired, we will rest immediately." "Okay." Cordelia took a deep breath and closed her eyes, intoxicated. "The air here is so fresh, with some earthy smell." "You should have told me earlier if you wanted toe here," Elijah patted her head and said. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia opened her eyes, looked at him blinking, and said after a long time, "Elijah, if this baby hadn''t "No!" Elijah said firmly, "After the cooling-off period, I will withdraw the divorce application." Cordelia said calmly, "Then I will continue to file for divorce. In short, I will not continue to endure this marriage." Elijah''s hand, holding her hand, suddenly tightened, and he looked at her at a loss. "Do you hate me so much?" "No, Elijah." Cordelia''s nose suddenly became a little sour. "We have been together for three years. In these three years, I haven''t had a happy day. For a while, I didn''t even know how to smile. And I don''t want to exert myself." "Can''tugh?" Elijah stared at her nkly. Chapter 143 Chapter 143 Chapter 143 Give Up on Her "Indeed, I won''t hide it. Before getting married, I had fantasies about marriage. I was no longer alone, and there would be a man to share a house with me," Cordelia confessed. "We would eat and live together, work together, watch TV together, and sleep in the same bed together. "Because it was an arranged marriage, we might not have been familiar at the beginning. But I believe that with time, I would win his heart with my sincerity. "However, imagination is rich, and reality always brings unexpected challenges. "Elijah, I''ve tried. I''ve tried for a long time, but I''m tired now. I''m sorry..." Tears streamed down Cordelia''s face before she could realize that she was crying. She had finally said it. She had finally said what had been hidden within her heart! Without waiting for her to collect her emotions, Elijah had already embraced her. "I didn''t bring any tissues, so I''ll just use my clothes to wipe your tears." The man''s voice was gentle and light, with a hint of caution, as if he was afraid of startling her. Cordelia cried in his arms, and in no time, she had wet his front. "I''m sorry, Cordelia. It''s my fault," Elijah said, knowing that at that moment, whatever he said was useless. Three years had passed. In these three years, he knew exactly how he had treated Cordelia. Because of his resistance to this marriage, he had silently rebelled by mistreating his marriage partner. Looking back now, he knew he was a scumbag. Then, he discovered Cordelia''s secret. It turned out that she had always kept another man in her heart! This made him even less inclined to treat her well. Now, he finally understood what he had missed. He had missed a treasure, and he had missed the opportunity to possess it. Now, he wanted to reim this treasure, but it might be incredibly difficult. Luckily, it wasn''t toote. However, what Cordelia said next made him lose even this slight sense of relief. "Elijah, let''s get divorced after I give birth to this kid. My only request is that we co-parent the child. No matter what happens in the future, you will always be the child''s father, and I will always be the child''s mother. That will never change." As soon as Cordelia finished speaking, Elijah suddenly became somewhat agitated. "I''ll never divorce you! Never!" A hint of pain shed in Cordelia''s eyes, and her tone suddenly became cold and harsh. "You''re not allowed to disagree! I''ve had enough!" Elijah looked into her beautiful eyes and said sincerely, "I know that recently, because of Eva, you''ve This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. suffered a lot. But I can swear to the heavens that from beginning to end, I''ve treated Eva like that only to fulfill his brother''s wish. I see her as my sister and nothing else." "All of that doesn''t matter. What matters is that I have no obligation to endure you and no reason to willingly tolerate you!" Cordelia firmly stated. Elijah gently stroked her face and frowned. "You won''t have to endure us in the future. However you treat her, I will never doubt or interfere." Cordelia was stunned. She hadn''t expected this man to suddenly make such a promise. Cordelia didn''t know why he suddenly decided to give up on Eva. Maybe he didn''t want to give up on Eva. He just chose Cordelia for the time being. So... was Elijah doing this just to calm her down? Cordelia frowned and continued, "Eva is not the only problem between us." "Then we''ll solve them one by one. In any case, I won''t divorce!" Elijah dered. With that, he pressed Cordelia against the tree, then held her and kissed her deeply. Chapter 144 Chapter 144 Chapter 144 Start Over For a long time, the two of them remained locked in a passionate kiss. Cordelia felt Elijah''s kisses, sometimes intense like a storm and sometimes gentle like a breeze, leaving her mind in chaos. Elijah held her waist tightly, not giving her any chance to escape, just like he would never let their rtionship slip away. He kissed her passionately and refused to let her go. But where could Cordelia escape now? "Elijah... You''re truly the most domineering man I''ve ever met," Cordelia leaned against his chest while panting, trying to protest. "Sometimes, I don''t even know how to deal with you," Elijah whispered tenderly in her ear. Cordelia had mixed feelings, unsure of what to say. Elijah clearly didn''t love her, but he often did things that seemed like he did and spoke as if he wanted her to stay by his side forever. But in fact, he had no understanding of love and never put in any emotional effort. What was the point of continuing like this? Perhaps the pressure from his family was preventing him from divorcing her? Since she couldn''t persuade him, she would have to rely on the elders to solve this problem after giving birth. With her decision made, Cordelia cast a cold and distant look at Elijah. Their conversation temporarily ceased, and they continued to stroll through the mountain valley. As they went deeper, there were fewer and fewer tourists. Cordelia enjoyed the feeling of being close to nature at this moment, and even the difort in her body seemed to lessen. As a result, her mood also began to improve. "I smell barbecue," Cordelia rubbed her stomach, feeling a bit hungry. Elijah nced at the terrain map by the roadside and said, "It should be up ahead." He then looked at Cordelia and said, "Should I carry you? You''ve walked quite a distance." Cordelia turned to look at him and smiled, "You''re not afraid of getting tired, are you? Well, if I don''t give you a chance to show off, I might seem a bit unreasonable." Elijah chuckled and directly carried her up. "Don''t underestimate me. If you weren''t pregnant, I could carry you up the mountain." Cordelia looked away and smiled bitterly. "It seems like you''ve carried Eva up the mountain before." "No. Don''t think too much." Elijah immediately denied, though his words made it hard not to specte. Mainly because his words were difficult to interpret any other way. Elijah lowered his head and looked at Cordelia''s face for a while. Finally, he found arge rock and ced her on it, then squatted in front of her. "How should I make you stop your wild thoughts?" Elijah held Cordelia''s hand and ced it on his chest. "Maybe I should let you dig out my heart to see if it''s full of sincerity." Cordelia was taken aback and thenughed. "You''re being really cheesy." "I''m being serious. How is that cheesy?" Elijah said in all seriousness without any intention of joking. Cordelia covered her mouth and smiled brightly. Elijah stood up, cradled her face, and kissed her forehead gently. "I''ll try to make youugh more in the future. You look beautiful when you smile." Cordelia lowered her head, and her face blushing slightly. During their three years of marriage, she and Elijah rarely had such leisurely and peaceful moments. If only from the beginning, they could have been a normal couple, getting to know each other slowly and bing familiar with each other. How wonderful would that have been? Unfortunately, there was no way back now. Elijah hugged her and pressed her against his chest. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. "Cordelia, can we start over? Starting from right now." Chapter 145 Chapter 145 Chapter 145 Need More Practice Cordelia suddenly tensed all over. She hadn''t expected that one day Elijah would propose something like this. It was truly something she never thought she''d witness. Should she be grateful or be sad? Maybe she should feel grateful because their faltering marriage wasn''tpletely over, and there was Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. still a chance to salvage it. Or maybe she should feel sad because all of this might be tied to the baby in her belly. Elijah wanted to keep her so badly that he was willing to be so humble. Seeing her stunned silence, Elijah grew somewhat anxious. But on the surface, he remainedposed. "You don''t have to answer me hastily. Or you don''t need to answer me at all. "In any case, from now on, I will start over with you, whether you agree or not. I''ll do as you expected to learn everything about you and get to know you again. "I''d love to live a new life with you." After saying this, he gently held Cordelia''s face but noticed that she had been crying again. "Why are you crying again?" Elijah asked, feeling somewhat concerned. Was she really so reluctant to be with him? "I''m fine," Cordelia said, wiping away her tears. "I''m relieved that you have this intention. Let me think about it." Elijah understood that she wouldn''t rush into a rtionship and was quite cautious. He didn''t push further because it was better to take things slowly. For now, Cordelia was still by his side. She was his wife, and nobody would take her away from him! The two of them arrived at a barbecue stall. Since it wasn''t mealtime, there weren''t many customers. "Are you okay with this outdoor barbecue ce?" Cordelia asked Elijah. "You are, and that''s all that matters. I''m fine with it," Elijah replied without hesitation. So, they sat down immediately. The restaurant in the scenic area had limited hygiene conditions, notparable to the restaurants they usually went to, but they both enjoyed their food. Cordelia, especially, was eating with a hearty appetite. Before long, a pile of skewersy in front of her. Seeing Elijah drink water frequently, Cordelia teased, "I asked for non-spicy skewers earlier, but you didn''t agree. Now you''ve learned the lesson." Elijah rarely ate spicy food, and he never touched any spicy cuisine. "I heard that you can get used to eating spicy food. I''m nning to practice eating it more often," Elijah said. This way, he could apany Cordelia to try more restaurants and taste different cuisines. He knew that Cordelia used to love spicy food. Cordelia secretly observed Elijah. Even though he was suffering from the spiciness, his cheeks were slightly red, but he maintained his elegant and noble demeanor. "Well, I never expected him to have a celebrity''s ego." Cordelia chuckled to herself. However, she remembered that she had been deeply attracted to his unique aura when they first met. Even though it didn''t reach the point of falling in love at first sight, she still admired his appearance and charisma. She wasn''t as infatuated as she was in her teenage years. Now, it was more of a secret admiration in her heart. The two of them devoured all the food in front of them, settled the bill, and left. At this moment, the sky was gradually darkening, and the wind in the valley suddenly picked up. It seemed like it was about to rain. Elijah hugged Cordelia''s waist tightly and whispered in her ear, "The amodation area is not far ahead. How about we stay in the scenic area tonight?" "Okay, let''s go quickly!" Cordelia didn''t hesitate and increased her pace. Until they had checked in and entered their room, it started pouring rain outside, with thunder and lightning. Cordelia walked to the window and looked outside, murmuring, "The changes in Mount Damerel these years are truly significant. It doesn''t resemble the ce from my childhood at all." Elijah''s gaze deepened, and he walked over to her. He wrapped her in a nket and held her in his arms. "Time changes everything. Cordelia, you should look forward." No matter what she had experienced in the past, Elijah was the man who stood by her side now. And he always would be! Chapter 146 Chapter 146 Chapter 146 What It Should Be Like On this stormy night, they shared the same bed under one nket. Throughout the night, Elijah was worried about Cordelia getting cold, so he held her tightly. Cordelia watched the raindrops hit the window pane without feeling the slightest bit sleepy. She suddenly remembered something and turned to Elijah, asking, ¡°You¡¯ve been practically missing in action since noon. Aren¡¯t you worried thepany might have some urgent matters to discuss with you?¡± If she remembered correctly, his usually busy phone hadn¡¯t rung all day. ¡°I turned off my phone and told my assistant to contact my father if it was really urgent,¡± Elijah replied carelessly. Cordelia burst intoughter. ¡°Dad hasn¡¯t cared about thepany¡¯s affairs for a long time. You really caused him a big trouble.¡± Elijah wanted to say that Cordelia and the kid mattered the most. But of course, he would never say that out loud. Although apparently, he started to favor them. ¡°However, you should not be so willful in the future. I understand how much care it takes to run a ¡°Ok, I get it.¡± Elijah replied with a very careless attitude. He didn¡¯t like being restricted by others unless he willingly epted it. However, Cordelia¡¯sment made him realize that maybe she didn¡¯t enjoy being constantly watched N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. by him either. ¡°Cordelia, what do you think a normal married life should be like?¡± Cordelia was taken aback by Elijah¡¯s question. ¡°Grandma said that an ordinary married life is just daily necessities. ¡°In the past, when everyone lived a difficult life, Grandma and Grandpa worked hard all day to make money and make life better. ¡°But of course, their experience isn¡¯t for every couple.¡± Elijah thought for a while and then asked, ¡°Then what do you think?¡± ¡°Do you care about my opinion?¡± She blurted out without thinking. But as soon as she said so, she regretted sounding so self-absorbed. Elijah didn¡¯t answer immediately. ¡°Just tell me what you think.¡± Cordelia lowered her gaze, her eyshes trembling slightly. ¡°First, I¡¯d want to marry someone I don¡¯t dislike, and of course, he shouldn¡¯t dislike me either. ¡°He doesn¡¯t need to be very handsome or ambitious, and he definitely doesn¡¯t need to be wealthy. As long as he has a good character, is mentally healthy, and emotionally stable, that¡¯s enough.¡± Elijah¡¯s face darkened for a moment. He didn¡¯t expect that Cordelia, such an outstanding woman, would have such low expectations for her future partner. ¡°So, you think I don¡¯t fit these criteria?¡± After all, he was handsome, ambitious, wealthy, had a good character, was mentally healthy, and emotionally stable. Well, at least, he considered himself to be. Cordelia¡¯s cheeks turned slightly red. She buried her face in the nket, afraid that Elijah would notice her reaction. ¡°No. It¡¯s just that I never thought about it.¡± When Cordelia found out that her marriage partner was Elijah, she went to confirm this news with Janice three times. Until she was sure that she was going to marry Elijah, her excitement was beyond words, and she even drove her newly bought BMW into a wall. But at that time, Cordelia didn¡¯t feel distressed at all and waspletely immersed in her imagination of the future. Nobody could understand how dizzying it was to suddenly find out that her fianc¨¦ was the person she had secretly admired for two years. Elijah didn¡¯t notice Cordelia¡¯s embarrassment and continued to immerse himself in the question. ¡°Well, you can think about it now.¡± B Chapter 147 Chapter 147 Chapter 147 I¡¯m Back ¡°It¡¯s just two people living together, caring for each other, and supporting each other. Before making any decisions, we should consult each other or at least consider each other¡¯s feelings,¡± Cordelia exined. ¡°We should slowly build trust and respect for each other, which will lead us to a better life¡­¡± Elijah nodded. ¡°It seems like your requirements are quite reasonable and easy to please.¡± Cordelia was taken aback for a moment, and then her mind started to wander. He gazed at her for a moment, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips. ¡°This aspect is quite in line with our bedroom activities.¡± ¡°Elijah!¡± Cordelia scowled. Elijah hugged her tightly. ¡°I was just teasing.¡± Cordelia wanted to escape from his embrace, but he held her firmly, not allowing her to escape. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best to meet your expectations. If I fall short, you can always point it out,¡± Elijah said earnestly. Cordelia replied absentmindedly, not really believing in what he had said. After all, very few men would admit that they had done the wrong thing. Most of them would always insist that they were Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. correct. But she did feel that Elijah was trying to change the tense dynamic in their marriage. Cordelia couldn¡¯t help but feel like fate was joking with her. Whenever she was on the brink of giving up, a glimmer of hope emerged, preventing her from Then, she reached out to touch her belly. This baby came into her life when their marriage wasing to an end. Perhaps she could wait and see how much Elijah would do for their marriage, at least before she gave birth to this baby. The next morning was bright and sunny. Elijah and Cordelia were about to leave Mount Damerel. Before leaving, just as they had settled into the car, Elijah suddenly asked, ¡°Is there nowhere else you¡¯d like to visit?¡± Cordelia replied, ¡°Nope. This ce has changed so much. It¡¯s not the same Mount Damerel I remember.¡± The memories of her time with her grandmother had be hazy. Now, this ce brought her nothing but sorrow. Cordelia was already satisfied after returning to this ce, and she didn¡¯te back here again. ¡°Then how about we visit Aprico Vige?¡± Elijah suggested. ¡°Sure, and I¡¯ll introduce you to someone, the person I¡¯ve loved the most in my life,¡± Cordelia said with a smile, her eyes filled with tenderness. Elijah hesitated for a moment, then his gaze softened, and he cleared his throat. ¡°Alright.¡± Years had passed, and Aprico Vige had changed significantly. Many new faces appeared in the vige, including recent college graduates who hade to the countryside to pursue wealth and support rural development. As Elijah drove his luxurious car into the vige, many curious eyes turned their way. Seeing Cordelia quietly putting on sunsses, signaling her reluctance to engage with others, Elijah didn¡¯t stop and quickly drove deeper into the vige. ¡°We¡¯re here. Pull over,¡± Cordelia said. Elijah looked outside at the surroundings. ¡°Are you sure?¡± It seemed like they were in a cemetery. ¡°Afraid?¡± Cordelia smiled and opened the car door, stepping out. Elijah hurriedly followed. ¡°Cordelia, are you taking me to see your grandmother?¡± : ¡°Yes, who else in this world could be the person I¡¯ve loved the most in my life?¡± Cordelia smiled with tears in her eyes. Then, she stepped forward and bowed in front of a grave. ¡°Grandma, it¡¯s me, Cordie. I¡¯m back!¡± Cordie was the exclusive nickname that her grandma gave her. In this world, only her grandma loved her the most and called her most affectionately. Elijah stood solemnly behind Cordelia, looking at the unmarked grave before them. Suddenly, Cordelia froze, her beautiful eyes widening in disbelief as she turned to Elijah. B Chapter 148 Chapter 148 Chapter 148 About Trust Unexpectedly, Elijah bowed beside her. Just like Cordelia, he bowed in front of her grandmother¡¯s grave. ¡°Grandma, I am Cordelia¡¯s husband, Elijah,¡± he said solemnly. Cordelia whispered, ¡°Elijah, you don¡¯t have to¡­¡± However, Elijah looked at Cordelia earnestly and took her hand in his. ¡°As a man, it¡¯s only right to show respect for our elders by bowing.¡± Cordelia bit her lip. She didn¡¯t think it was necessary, especially given the pretentious nature of their rtionship. ¡°Besides, although you¡¯ve never talked about your past, your grandmother watched over you and helped you grow safely, so she¡¯s very important to me as well. Otherwise, my wife might not be here today.¡± Elijah said this with deep sincerity and bowed respectfully toward the grave again. At this moment, Cordelia was moved to tears. This man, Elijah, was exceptionally good at acting. She didn¡¯t even know whether she should be grateful or still hold grudges against him. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia had intended to have a private moment to speak with her grandmother, but Elijah stayed with her the entire time, not giving her a chance. At times, Cordelia felt like this man was exceptionally good at acting. He made her believe, even for a moment, that he was her husband. If only it were true. If it were true, she wouldn¡¯t remind herself all the time to restrain her feelings, and she would be able to love him with all she had. ¡°Should we go back home?¡± Elijah suggested before they left. Cordelia firmly shook her head. ¡°No, that old house was sold by my mother a long time ago. There¡¯s no need to go back.¡± Although Cordelia had the means to buy it back, it was no longer the same. Returning would only bring back memories and longing. Elijah¡¯s gaze dimmed, but he hugged her shoulders and said, ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s go home.¡± Home¡­ Cordelia asked. ¡°Do you mean the Maple Vi?¡± Elijah nced at her as if he could see through her thoughts. ¡°Home is where you are. Cordelia was taken aback, then she lowered her head, her cheeks blushing uncontrobly. Something weird must have happened to this man in the past two days. Seeing her silence, Elijah firmly pulled her into his embrace, lowered his head, and kissed her lips passionately. His kiss was urgent and not open for refusal. He held her closer as if he wanted to merge her into his very being. After a long time, he slowly lifted his lips from hers but kept his forehead against hers. He spoke softly, ¡°Cordelia, one of the biggest issues between us may be theck of basic trust. I take full responsibility for that,¡± Cordelia raised an eyebrow, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise. It was truly unbelievable. She had never imagined hearing these words from Elijah, especially the part about trust. Trust? They had no emotional foundation, so how could trust exist between them? Besides, what should she rely on to trust him? Elijah, seeing herplex expression, continued, ¡°Let¡¯s try to trust each other from now on, okay?¡± Cordelia forced a bitter smile. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s try.¡± §Ñ She felt like they were both navigating uncharted waters, not knowing what to expect or what to follow. Especially Elijah, he seemed to want to try everything and anything. Cordelia still had plenty of time before giving birth, so she decided to go along with it and see what he wanted to do. On their way back, Elijah didn¡¯t want to drive, nor did he let Cordelia drive. Instead, he called for a driver from Beilve City, and he sat in the back with Cordelia. Cordelia could sense that Elijah was in a particrly good mood, and even his tone was more cheerful than usual. Chapter 149 Chapter 149 Chapter 149 Don¡¯t Pressure Her Cordelia wasn¡¯t sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Elijah seemed quite different from when he had juste to this ce. ¡°Cordie?¡± Elijah called her. Cordelia froze, then rubbed her face a bit embarrassedly. ¡°My grandmother gave me that nickname when I was little, and only she called me like that.¡± ¡°Now, I¡¯ll take over for your grandmother,¡± Elijah said, holding her in his arms. He would call her Cordie and protect her just like her grandmother had. Cordelia leaned into the embrace, closing her eyes slowly. One name or the other, he could call her whatever he liked. Going out for a walk had improved Cordelia¡¯s state significantly, and her morning sickness seemed to be easing as well. It had been four months now, and she had finally made it through! Back at the Maple Vi, as soon as they entered the courtyard, Nora came out to greet them. She informed them that Gabe and Edith had been waiting for them all morning. Once inside, Gabe scolded Elijah right away. Elijah sat there quietly, not exining or defending himself. After Gabe had finished venting, he said, ¡°Your grandpa asked me to scold you like this. So if you want to me someone, me him.¡± Elijah was speechless. Cordelia had been listening quietly, but she was a bit bewildered. She turned to Edith in confusion. Edith, who was trying hard to hold back herughter, stepped forward and pulled Cordelia. ¡°Cordelia, he didn¡¯t dare to take all the me.¡± Cordelia found her father-inw somewhat amusing and childish. ¡°Cordelia, how have you been feelingtely? Are you still having morning sickness? You¡¯ve lost weight, and it¡¯s heartbreaking to see,¡± Edith asked, concerned. ¡°Mom, I¡¯m feeling much better now, and Elijah has been taking care of me. He even took some time off work to take me out and prevent me from feeling depressed. Could you help exin this to Dad and Grandpa?¡± Cordelia responded thoughtfully. Edith chuckled, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Cordelia. I know my son well. No matter how much your grandfather scolds him, he¡¯ll still be the same stubborn man. In the end, I¡¯ll have to speak up for him.¡± Cordeliaughed as well. It was true. Elijah always had that obstinate streak, especially in front of his elders. This reminded her of the time when she had been scolded by Gideon. Gideon had suddenly gone easy on her, perhaps because Elijah had exined to him for the first time, and he had done it on her behalf. Cordelia couldn¡¯t help but nce at Elijah, and Elijah happened to look back at her. At that moment, their eyes met, and she felt an unfamiliar sensation as if he had sent her an electric shock from across the room. Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. ¡°By the way, Cordelia, there¡¯s something we¡¯d like to discuss with you,¡± Edith suddenly said, her tone somewhat hesitant. ¡°You¡¯re pregnant for almost four months, right?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right,¡± Cordelia replied, knowing exactly what Edith wanted to talk about. However, she felt it didn¡¯t quite conform to the regtions. They wanted to know the baby¡¯s gender. At this point, Elijah spoke up, ¡°Since this is a discussion, if Cordelia doesn¡¯t want to, you shouldn¡¯t force her.¡± Edith looked at her son with a cold expression, then shot him a stern look as if to say, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen you stand up for your wife before. Now you¡¯re meddling in her business?¡± With a serious expression on his face, Elijah went over to Cordelia and stood behind her, shielding her. ¡°I mean it. If Cordelia doesn¡¯t want to, none of you should pressure her.¡± B Chapter 150 Chapter 150 Chapter 150 Have My Back Edith raised an eyebrow. Her eyes widened suddenly, clearly showing signs of anger. She nced at Gabe, who, on the other hand, seemed disinterested and had turned his attention to the fish in the aquarium in the living room. Edith let out a cold humph. ¡°This is your grandfather¡¯s wish, Elijah. You should know that when he sets his mind to something, no one can stop him.¡± Cordelia frowned. She was well aware of Gideon¡¯s stubbornness and determination. But what difference would it make if they found out the baby¡¯s gender early? Would they expect her to terminate the pregnancy if it turned out to be a girl? Elijah, however, sneered, ¡°I protect the woman I care about, and no one can harm her.¡± Cordelia was taken aback, even somewhat frightened. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder why he was so determined. At this point, Edith turned her sharp gaze toward Cordelia. ¡°Cordelia, you¡¯re a sensible girl. Can you fulfill your grandfather¡¯s wishes?¡± Elijah stood in front of Cordelia, ready to protect her. ¡°Don¡¯t intimidate Cordelia. She listens to me.¡± Cordelia looked up and saw Elijah¡¯s towering figure guarding her. Regardless of his intentions, she appreciated his gesture. But Edith wasn¡¯t one to give up easily. She walked around the coffee table and came to Cordelia, taking her hand. ¡°Cordelia, don¡¯t mind Elijah. I¡¯d like to hear your thoughts.¡± Elijah was about to intervene, but Cordelia softly spoke, ¡°I won¡¯t go through a check-up, but you can tell Grandpa that the baby is almost certainly a boy.¡± Edith¡¯s previously furrowed brow rxed. ¡°Cordelia is sensible, indeed. All right, sweetheart, let¡¯s go,¡± she said to Gabe. Cordelia sat down on the sofa. ¡°Mom, Dad, I¡¯m a bit tired. I won¡¯t see you off.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to see us off. Rest well,¡± Edith replied as she headed toward the door and left without further ado. Elijah watched Edith¡¯s departure, his cold aura lingering. Cordelia gave Elijah¡¯s hand a gentle squeeze. ¡°Elijah, thank you.¡± He blinked and turned to look at her. Their eyes met, and Cordelia wore a warm smile. At this moment, she sat obediently on the sofa, looking up at him with an expression that was particrly endearing. Elijah gradually let go of the intense aura and took a seat beside Cordelia. He allowed her to rest her head on his thigh. ¡°From now on, if my mom gives you a hard time, just let me know,¡± Elijah said. Cordelia teasingly asked, ¡°So, are you going to have my back from now on?¡± Elijah exined patiently, ¡°I know my mom well. She likes to be in control of everything and can be quite dominant. She¡¯s bound to give you a hard time.¡± ¡°Oh, all right then. I¡¯ll just cling to you in the future,¡± Cordelia replied yfully, not taking his words too seriously. Elijah suddenly sat up, surprising Cordelia. Before she could figure out what was happening, he held her face. ¡°Cordelia, it¡¯s been three years since I took over Hansen Group. By the end of this year or the next, I will definitely be the head of the family! ¡°At that time, you¡¯ll be thedy of the house, and nobody will ever bully you again! Not even my parents or my grandfather!¡± This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia stared at him in astonishment. She had never seen Elijah talk so seriously about thepany or family matters. before. ording to her grandmother, there used to be four top-tier aristocratic families in Beilve City, all based on a hereditary system. However, over time and due to changing policies, two of these families had fallen into decline and lost their status. As a result, only the Hansen and Taylor families remained as the two powerful aristocratic families in Beilve City. Seeing Cordelia¡¯s puzzled expression, Elijah suddenly smiled, holding her soft cheek and cing a tender kiss on her lips. B Chapter 151 Chapter 151 Chapter 151 A Good Topic ¡°Silly girl, did I scare you just now?¡± Elijah asked. Cordelia finally regained her senses and replied, ¡°Well, I was actually afraid you might suddenly regret sharing all that with me and decide to silence me.¡± Elijah chuckled. ¡°Howe I never noticed how amusing you are?¡± Cordelia smiled. ¡°Well, people tend to judge others by their appearance. I guess my beauty concealed my interesting character.¡± Then, Elijah burst intoughter. Cordelia had always been reserved, and people often considered her just a pretty woman and nothing else. She had grown used to it. Therefore, she had always been very low-key, hating being noticed and being focused on. Until she met Elijah. He shone brightly, like a star, and he was captivating.. Cordelia had started to work on improving herself, with the hope that one day she could stand beside him as an equal. She had struggled for so long that she was almost ready to give up. But now she felt that her dreams were slowlying true. ¡°You¡¯re right. In the past, I only paid attention to your appearance. I should be punished,¡± Elijah said, Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. still in a jovial mood. ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s my punishment?¡± Cordelia waved her hand dismissively. ¡°How about twenty push-ups?¡± It was all in jest, but Elijah immediately got up, knelt, and proceeded to perform twenty proper push- ups. When he stood up, he wasn¡¯t even out of breath. Approaching Cordelia, he asked, ¡°I have a question for you.¡± ¡°Well, say it.¡± ¡°When you told my mom the baby¡¯s gender just now, did you consider the consequences?¡± Elijah asked, his gaze intense. Cordelia blinked again, realizing that Elijah might suspect that she had said it on purpose to ease Gideon. And the reason why Edith was so aggressive was only because she had been pressured by Gideon. But in fact, Cordelia had already checked it, but she didn¡¯t tell anyone about it. ng, she said, ¡°You have my back. Why should I be afraid?¡± Elijah¡¯s gaze was suddenly filled with passion, and his mood improved greatly. He pinched Cordelia¡¯s check and said, ¡°Good girl!¡± Cordelia found it surprising that she could easily amuse him. Herment had been quite casual, but it seemed to have made him very happy. ¡°If Grandpa¡¯s health were genuinely deteriorating, I would be willing to set aside some principles to make him happy. ¡°But I¡¯ve already checked his situation, and there doesn¡¯t seem to be any major health issues. I don¡¯t like how he relies on his status and old age to manipte our younger generations.¡± Cordelia said sincerely with a serious look. Elijah nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± They had talked for a long while, and before they knew it, it was already getting dark. Nora came to call them for dinner, and Elijah realized the signs of fatigue on Cordelia¡¯s face. She was now lounging on the sofa, blinking slowly like azy cat. ¡± Elijah chuckled and picked up the drowsy Cordelia, carrying her toward the dining room. As they walked, he whispered to her, ¡°Be good. Eat your dinner, and then you can sleep. You¡¯ve be quite thin recently.¡± Cordelia replied helplessly, ¡°I¡¯m okay¡­¡± But then Elijah lowered his voice even further. ¡°Well, the parts I like are still okay. They haven¡¯t slimmed down much.¡± Cordelia was speechless. His words were just out of nowhere. Besides, this wasn¡¯t a good topic before dinner. B Chapter 152 Chapter 152 Chapter 152 I¡¯ll Wash You Up As Cordelia sat at the dining table, her checks flushed, making her delicate features even more exquisite and beautiful. She sat there quietly like a doll, and it was hard not to want to im her as one¡¯s own. ¡°How¡¯s the food? Does it suit your taste?¡± Elijah hadn¡¯t started eating yet, watching Cordelia take a few bites. Cordelia nodded. ¡°It¡¯s a bit too nd for my liking. I¡¯m craving something spicy right now.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard that daughters take after their mothers. If you give birth to a little girl with a gentle temperament like yours, that would be perfect,¡± Elijah remarked as he finally started eating, keeping herpany. Cordelia smiled gently and didn¡¯t say much. She was afraid that when the baby was born, Elijah might be disappointed, but the elders of the Hansen family would likely be pleased. Elijah ate quickly, but after finishing his meal, he didn¡¯t immediately leave the table. Instead, he waited for Cordelia to finish her dinner before heading back to his study to work. ¡°Remember to let me know when you¡¯re going to take a shower,¡± he reminded her. Cordelia smiled and replied, ¡°I know. I¡¯ll call you if I need anything.¡± Even though they had added an anti-slip mat to the bathroom floor, Elijah was still worried about Cordelia taking a shower alone. Feeling quite tired, Cordeliay on the bed. Her eyelids were heavy, but her mind was surprisingly clear. She continued to reflect on recent events, trying to piece together everything that had happened. Perhaps she was looking for some sign that Elijah might have some feelings for her tofort herself. However, the more she thought about it, the more she felt disheartened Or maybe she just didn¡¯t dare to believe that he did have feelings for her. Elijah¡¯s unwavering affection for Eva and his unconditional support didn¡¯t mean that he had even the slightest feeling for her. Cordelia sighed quietly to herself, realizing that perhaps her hopes were in vain. In a daze, she seemed to be asleep. oll, she suddenly felt a cool sensation on her lips, like a scoop of ice cream, tempting her to take a bite. However, the mischievous ice cream came into her mouth, but it seemed to yfully evade her every N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. attempt to capture it. Cordelia felt her heart race in anxiety, and she opened her eyes abruptly to find Elijah kissing her. With a soft moan, she responded eagerly, wrapping her arms around his neck and engaging in a passionate exchange of kisses. It seemed that Elijah had been motivated by her response and became more fervent, as if he had no intention of stopping anytime soon. In the end, Cordelia was the first to surrender, panting heavily against his chest. ¡°Have you finished your work yet?¡± ¡°I have,¡± Elijah replied, rubbing her head. ¡°The rest of my night belongs to you.¡± Cordelia¡¯s heart raced, and she tried to appear calm. ¡°But the time ahead is all sleep time for me.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll sleep with you.¡± Elijah pulled her closer, gently stroking her back. Separated by their thin nightclothes, he could still feel the smoothness and softness of her skin. Images of her lying there, crying and pleading for mercy, shed through his mind. ¡°Cordelia¡­¡± Elijah¡¯s voice was hoarse. ¡°Yes?¡± Cordelia opened her eyes, meeting his deep, intense gaze. In the dim light, his beautiful amber eyes appeared even more profound, like a mysteriouske in an ancient forest, still and unrippled. But she had no idea about the turmoil of desire hidden beneath those eyes. ¡°Have you taken a shower yet?¡± Elijah asked. ¡°No, but I¡¯m too tired to get up,¡± Cordelia saidzily. Her voice was very soft, as if she didn¡¯t even have the strength to speak. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll help you wash up.¡± Elijah suddenly got up, ready to assist her. And within moments, he had undressed herpletely. B Chapter 153 Chapter 153 Chapter 153 Our Child Cordelia felt chilly all over her body, and when she opened her eyes, she found that Elijah was staring at her, and his moved down from time to time. ¡°You¡­¡± Cordelia said. eyes Feeling a little ashamed, she hugged herself quickly and curled up into a ball. As Elijah chuckled, he leaned over and kissed her earlobe. ¡°Why are you shy in front of your husband?¡± ¡°I¡¯m shy because of you, okay?¡± Cordelia thought. She said, ¡°I¡¯ve lost. I¡¯ll go take a bath by myself.¡± Elijah said, ¡°I¡¯ll hug you.¡± Under Cordelia¡¯s astonished gaze, he quickly took off his clothes. He hugged Cordelia and went into the bathroom. The temperature in the bathroom wasfortable. When Cordelia¡¯s body was submerged in the water, she couldn¡¯t help but let out afortable sigh. The water temperature was neither hot nor cold, which was Cordelia¡¯s favorite. Elijah also gol into the bathtub. Holding Cordelia in his arms, he gently stroked her lower abdomen with his hands. ¡°I think your abdomen seems to be getting bigger these days,¡± Elijah said with a smile. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I¡¯m thin, and it¡¯s almost four months, so it¡¯s time to show my pregnancy.¡± Cordelia looked at her abdomen with gentle eyes. Elijah kissed her on the check and said, ¡°Your face is a little hot.¡± ¡°Go away!¡± Cordelia said angrily. She wanted to hide her face but found that there was nowhere to hide in the bathtub. ¡°I heard that women can have sex when they are pregnant for four months¡­¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes were deep, and there was expectation in them. Cordelia said nervously, ¡°That¡¯s right, but¡­¡± Elijah couldn¡¯t do it fiercely as he did in the past. ¡°I¡¯ll be gentle, okay?¡± Elijah asked. Cordelia felt her cheeks getting hotter, and she pped her cheeks with water, trying to avoid his question. Elijah thoughtfully took a towel that was soaked in cold water. He put it on Cordelia¡¯s face, which made her veryfortable. ¡°Is it okay?¡± Elijah asked. Cordelia knew that Elijah wouldn¡¯t give up today unless he got an answer, so she said, ¡°It depends on the situation.¡± Elijah knew Cordelia¡¯s meaning and smiled. ¡°Okay, I understand.¡± No, he didn¡¯t. Cordelia felt helpless in her heart. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. She hadn¡¯t had sex for so long, and she did want it, but when she thought about her body, she thought she¡¯d better not do it. Later, Cordelia fell asleep in thefortable bathtub. Elijah washed her carefully. After that, he wrapped her in a bath towel and carried her back to the bedroom. Fearing that she would catch a cold, he put on a nightgown for her. After finishing everything, his desire disappearedpletely. He gave up the idea of solving it himself. Instead, he embraced Cordelia, who was delicate in his arms, and looked at her pretty and peaceful face. He wanted to look at her like this forever. Elijah never thought that he would behave like this. Thinking of the time he wasted in the past three years, he felt very regretful. ¡°No matter how much you love your brother, and no matter what happened to you in the past, now I¡¯m your husband, and you are pregnant with our child! Cordelia, you can¡¯t run away in this life even if I can¡¯t get your love!¡± In the dark night, Elijah¡¯s handsome face was full of paranoia and madness. He lowered his head, leaving a deep hickey on Cordelia¡¯s neck. B Chapter 154 Chapter 154 Chapter 154 Having Dinner Together After going to Mount Damerel, Cordelia felt that her sickness had gradually disappeared, and she felt much better. The symptoms of the first trimester finally disappeared, and she began to enter the honeymoon period of pregnancy, the second trimester. Cordelia gradually started to do some work. One day, she went to the construction site to inspect the progress of the construction with Eason. As soon as Eason saw Cordelia, his brows were deeply furrowed all the time. Later, he asked, ¡°Cordelia, why have you lost so much weight recently? Is it because of pregnancy?¡± Cordelia smiled wryly. ¡°Yeah, I vomited whatever I ate before, and I couldn¡¯t sleep well or eat well.¡± Eason frowned deeper. ¡°Since pregnancy will make women so painful, I don¡¯t want a child.¡± ¡°You need to discuss this with your future wife. Maybe she likes children. It¡¯s a good thing that you care about her body.¡± Cordelia chatted with Eason casually. ¡°My wife?¡± Eason¡¯s eyes were deep, and heughed at himself. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I will never have a wife in this life.¡± Cordelia smiled, but she didn¡¯t believe his words. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Perhaps Eason hadn¡¯t met a woman he liked, and when he met one, he would want to be with her. After leaving the construction site, Eason checked the time and said, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. Let¡¯s have a meal together. There is a new Mexican cuisine restaurant in Beilve City. I heard it¡¯s not bad.¡± Cordelia was a little tired. She wanted to reject Eason¡¯s invitation and go back to rest. However, when she heard it was a Mexican cuisine restaurant, she became interested immediately. The two went to the restaurant together. Because it was a temporary idea, they didn¡¯t book a box in advance. They found a window seat and sat down. Cordelia was reading the menu when her phone rang suddenly. She picked up the phone, and Elijah¡¯s maic voice immediately entered her ears. ¡°I deliberately turned down the meal tonight and went home to have dinner with you.¡± Elijah¡¯s tone was t, but Cordelia could tell that he wasining. Cordelia looked at Eason and asked a little embarrassedly, ¡°Eason, do you mind if I invite Elijah here?¡± Eason said lightly, ¡°It¡¯s up to you. I¡¯m fine.¡± Cordelia smiled at Eason. When she wanted to tell Elijah, she wondered if he liked Mexican cuisine, so she said, ¡°We cat Mexican cuisine. Do you like it?¡± Elijah, on the other end of the phone, was anxious. ¡°Of course, I like it!¡± Cordelia was amused by Elijah¡¯s words, and she said, ¡°Come and eat with us. We will wait for you. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia exined to Eason, ¡°I originally nned to go back to have dinner with him, but I changed my mind temporarily¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Let hime, lest he will think too much,¡± Eason said generously. Cordelia smiled gratefully at Eason. ¡°Eason, you are so kind.¡± On the contrary, Elijah was very domineering, wishing that Cordelia wouldn¡¯t contact any man. Eason looked at the hickey on Cordelia¡¯s neck in a daze. He knew that Elijah was very hostile to him. But he understood Elijah. If he were Cordelia¡¯s husband, he would also be hostile to other men who had contact with her, which was reasonable. However, Elijah was particrly hostile to Eason, and he even found several private detectives to investigate him, which made Eason a little unhappy. Not long after, Elijah came. Cordelia quickly saw Elijah in the aisle where there were many people. No matter where he went, Elijah was eye-catching and dazzling. B Chapter 155 Chapter 155 Chapter 155 I Will Wait for You Was it because she was too infatuated with Elijah? Cordelia retracted her gaze, pretending that she didn¡¯t see Elijah, and continued to cat. Because the food was a little spicy, her lips were bright red. ¡°Honey,¡± Elijah said. His voice was light and pleasant. Although it was not loud, the guests at the surrounding tables could hear it. Cordelia stood up and gave Elijah her seat, and she moved inside. At this time, two girls among the guests at the table behind them started whispering, ¡°It turns out that they are not a couple. They look like a good match!¡± ¡°It¡¯s better that they are not. You can go ask the man¡¯s phone number.¡± ¡°No, that man obviously likes that woman. I don¡¯t have the confidence.¡± Cordelia frowned, feeling a little disgusted by their words. an Is Read and looked at Eason with a half-smile. ¡°Mr. Hond, you know Cordie¡¯s taste very well. You find a restaurant she likes.¡± Hearing the sarcasm in Elijah¡¯s words, Eason¡¯s eyes wereplicated. He smiled lightly and didn¡¯t deny it. ¡°Yeah, I have simr taste as Cordelia, so I took her to have a try when I learned there is a new restaurant.¡± Elijah¡¯s eyes became colder. He nced at Cordelia from the corner of his eye. Seeing that she was still eating, as if what happened had nothing to do with her, Elijah became even angrier. Cordelia suddenly asked Elijah with concern, ¡°These dishes are spicy. Do you want to order other dishes?¡± Elijah was upset, but he said calmly, ¡°No, it¡¯s fine.¡± Cordelia looked at him suspiciously, feeling that he was a bit stubborn. However, she knew that Elijah was a proud man, and he couldn¡¯t tolerate losing to others no matter what aspects, so she didn¡¯t persuade him anymore. Later, Eason got up and went outside to answer the phone. As soon as he.lell, Elijah tilted his body and fell on Cordelia¡¯s shoulder. Covering his stomach, he was sweating, and his face was ugly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?¡± Cordelia asked anxiously. ¡°I have a stomachache,¡± Elijah said. Elijah felt that his stomach was on fire, and it was very ufortable. Cordelia felt helpless in her heart, but she didn¡¯t dare to show it, so she put her arms around Elijah¡¯s shoulders. ¡°Stop eating, and I¡¯ll cook soup for you when we go back, okay?¡± Elijah raised his head and kissed Cordelia on the cheek. ¡°Thank you, honey.¡± There was a burst ofughter from two young girls behind them, which made Cordelia feel extremely disgusted. At this time, Eason came back. Cordelia hurriedly pushed Elijah and told him to sit straight. ¡°Eason, I¡¯m not feeling well. I want to go back first,¡± Cordelia said with an apologetic expression. Eason nodded calmly. After saying goodbye to them, he continued to eat. A girl from the next table came over and said, ¡°Sir, are you and that beautiful woman a couple?¡± N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Eason raised his eyes. The girl in front of him was very beautiful and youthful. Her eyes were hot and tant, and her intention was obvious. Eason replied, ¡°Yes.¡± The girl was taken aback. She got up and said meaningfully, ¡°You have a good eye. I wish you could mess up their marriage sessfully.¡± After the girl left, Eason slowly raised his head again. As he looked at the lights outside the window, his eyes were firm and serious. ¡°I will wait for you all my life, Cordelia,¡± he said. B Chapter 156 Chapter 156 Chapter 156 It''s My Fault On the way back, Elijah was unusually quiet. Cordelia covered his stomach with her hand, feeling a little annoyed and guilty. "It''s my fault. I shouldn''t have asked you toe here." Although she knew that Elijah became like this because he was stubborn, she didn''t say anything so as not to quarrel again. Showing weakness sometimes was not her tactic. She was just afraid of causing trouble now. Elijah suddenly put his arms around Cordelia''s waist and hugged her tightly. "Cordelia, I don''t want you to stay with him alone." Cordelia was stunned. She blinked and said, "How about I take an assistant with me when I talk about business?" "That''s good," Elijah reluctantly agreed. He hoped Cordelia wouldn''t meet Eason again. "I have a stomachache." Elijah buried his head in Cordelia''s shoulder, his tone aggrieved. Cordelia gently patted his head andforted him. "I know. I will make soup for you when we get home, and you will be fine after drinking it." Hearing Cordelia''s words, Elijah became quiet. Cordelia looked out of the window in a daze and kept stroking Elijah''s hair with her hand. His hair was stiff.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Her grandma said that people with stiff hair often had bad tempers. Elijah''s temper was indeed not good, but he could control it. Their rtionship had improved now because of the child. They also knew each other more and more gradually. Elijah was not as perfect as Cordelia imagined before, but he was more real. There wasn''t a perfect person in this world. What Cordelia fell in love with at first was just a person who was pieced together from his appearance and some of his deeds she heard from others. Moreover, the love for a person was time-limited. Now, her feelings for Elijah were not as crazy as they were when they were hidden in her heart. Instead, she guarded against and spected him now. After all, she was 24 years old. After experiencing the adult world, she no longer dared to bet everything of herself on another person. But she still had some expectations in her heart. If Elijah also liked her, it would be great. After getting off the car, Elijah kept hugging Cordelia, looking weak. Even so, Cordelia knew he was acting. She didn''t understand his purpose, but she still cooperated with him. After helping Elijah to the sofa, Cordelia went to make soup for him. However, her wrist was suddenly sped by Elijah''s warm hand. She turned her head and met Elijah''s eyes. His pupils reflected her, and his eyes were gentle. "Honey, can you help me change my clothes first?" Elijah asked. Cordelia smiled helplessly. "Okay." As she spoke, she leaned over to help Elijah unbutton his shirt. "It''s tiring for you to bend over. Come on. Sit here." As he said that, Elijah patted his thigh. Cordelia didn''t refuse. As she rode on his legs, she knelt on the sofa, lowered her head, and seriously unbuttoned him. Elijah squinted at Cordelia''s lips, and his Adam''s apple moved. He had wanted to kiss her since they were in the restaurant, and now that Cordelia was so close to him, he wanted to kiss her even more. "All right," Cordelia said. She carefully unbuttoned thest button of Elijah''s shirt and heaved a sigh of relief. Looking up, she met Elijah''s burning gaze. As Elijah''s shirt was half open, his chest and abdominal muscles were looming, and his eyes were a little red. His exquisite face was full of desire, as if he was drunk. He pinched Cordelia''s slender waist with his hands, and he gradually leaned forward, looking for her lips. Chapter 157 Chapter 157 Chapter 157 Do You Like Me? Cordelia held Elijah''s face and called him softly, "Elijah..." "Cordelia," Elijah called her name with a pleasant voice. He kissed her deeply as if he wanted to lead her into the clouds or pull her into the abyss together. When Cordelia was pressed on the sofa, she realized that all the sufferings of Elijah before were faked. In fact, he was well, and he had long been eager to do it. "Cordie..." Elijah called her in her ear over and over again. Cordelia''s tears fell, and she didn''t know if it was because she couldn''t bear it or because she missed her grandma too much. Half an hourter, they finished. Elijah took good care of her, and he never let her work from the beginning to the end. Besides, he was N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. careful all the time. Wrapping Cordelia in a nket and hugging her tightly, Elijah still called her over and over again in her ears, "Cordie..." "Eli?" Cordelia suddenly looked at Elijah. Elijah''s whole body froze, and he said in embarrassment, "How do you know my nickname? Did my mother tell you?" Cordelia chuckled and said, "You''ll never guess it. It was Jacob''s grandmother who told me." When Jacob was mentioned, Elijah''s expression was stern. He paused and looked at Cordelia. "There is something I think I should let you know." "What is it? Eli?" Cordelia blinked and smiled. She had been pleased by Elijah just now, and she was in a very good mood now. Hearing Cordelia call him Eli, Elijah smiled, and his mood became better. "In the past, your grandmother did make verbal engagements both with the Hansen family and the Taylor family, and she wanted to let you choose yourself. "My grandpa wanted to fulfill my grandma''s entrustment, so he made a contract with your mother first. "It''s indeed not proper for my grandpa to do this, but the Taylor family couldn''t do anything about him. They could only let it go." Elijah stared closely at Cordelia''s beautiful eyes. Seeing that there was no disturbance in her eyes, he felt a little relieved. Cordelia said, "I guessed this matter when Jacob quarreled with you before. We can''t change the fact now, and it''s useless to talk about it. Don''t mention it again." Her expression was calm, as if it didn''t matter to her whoever she married, and it didn''t affect her mood at all. Elijah was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "What if you were given the choice back then?" Of course, Cordelia would choose Elijah! After all, she had a crush on Elijah for two years at that time, so she wouldn''t miss the opportunity to marry him. But now, she no longer wanted to mention the past. "Elijah, there are no ifs in this world. If my grandma was here today, I would be much happier than I am now. But is there such an if?" Cordelia said. Her eyes were red, and she was a little choked up. "If I knew Janice had sold me then, I wouldn''t have tolerated her and the Deleon family at all." Elijah pressed her head against his chest. "It''s my fault." Cordelia froze in his arms. Regardless of whether what Elijah said was coaxing her or his sincerity, Cordelia was moved. During this period of time, they were both living in the drama, and they took the drama seriously gradually. Cordelia suddenly had the courage and asked Elijah a question, "Elijah, do you like me?" Chapter 158 Chapter 158 Chapter 158 It''s a Pity Elijah''s body froze suddenly. His reaction was great, and Cordelia had an answer in her heart instantly. She suddenly regretted it. She shouldn''t have asked such a ridiculous question. She said, "Just kidding. I''m sleepy. I want to go to sleep. My mind isn''t clear now, and I''m starting to talk nonsense." Elijah sighed helplessly, "I''ll take you upstairs and take a shower first." "No need," Cordelia said. She wrapped herself in a nket and left as if she was not a pregnant woman. "Slow down. No one is chasing you," Elijah said with a smile. Cordelia didn''t smile. She was too smug just now. Seeing Elijah treated her well, she thought too much. After all, she was unworthy. How could a man like Elijah have feelings for someone? As she was woolgathering, she took a shower and fell into a deep sleep. In the middle of the night, she vaguely heard someone talking in her ears, but she was too sleepy to open her eyes. In the darkness, Elijah was holding her in his arms, whispering in her ear. "I was almost tricked by you. "You don''t like me, but you want me to like you. Don''t you think it is too much? "I like you very much, but I won''t tell you. Otherwise, you will becent." Elijah didn''t realize that he was like a childish kid. After he finished venting, he hugged Cordelia contentedly and gradually fell asleep. Even he himself didn''t realize that during this period of time, he slept well every day, and he didn''t have any nightmares. On the weekend, the Hansen family had a family banquet. Even Lamia was called back from Tarssa City. Cordelia guessed that Gideon might have some good news to announce again. "I heard from my mother that Uncle Baxter has asked Aaron to divorce, and he gave Aaron''s ex-wife some money." Lamia stood in the courtyard and whispered to Cordelia. Cordelia frowned. In her impression, Baxter was an ordinary person with a mediocre appearance, stature, and talents. She didn''t expect him to be so decisive at home. In this aspect, Baxter was totally different from his brother Gabe. Gabe had an outstanding appearance. He was tall and good in business, but since he retired, he left everything in the family to his father and wife, and he didn''t care at all. "Cordelia, do you know? Elissa has gone to Tarssa City to film. She is amazing," Lamia said. She looked disdainful. Cordelia smiled faintly. "It''s a pity that she doesn''t be an actress." Lamia was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Cordelia, you are skilled at scolding people!" "Did I scold her?" Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Elissa has good acting skills, and she is willing to hook up with directors and producers. It''s indeed a pity that she doesn''t be an actor," Lamia said meaningfully. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia nodded approvingly. "Lamia, we haven''t seen each other for a long time. You are getting smarter and smarter." Being praised by Cordelia, Lamia became proud. She said, "Cordelia, I''m working hard to improve myself and pursue Jacob seriously." Chapter 159 Chapter 159 Chapter 159 The Child''s Father "My mother said that if I marry Jacob, she will give me half of her family''s shares as a gift. I won''t have to work in the future..." Lamiaughed loudly. Cordelia was surprised, and she also felt happy for Lamia''s vigor and positivity. At this time, not far away, Elijah''s cold voice sounded. "If you can''t change yourughter, you will never be able to marry into the Taylor family." Cordelia and Lamia turned their heads together and found that Elijah was standing not far behind them. Perhaps he had been listening to their conversation for a long time. "Elijah." Cordelia reached out to Elijah. Elijah stepped forward and naturally held Cordelia''s soft hand in his palm. Feeling that Cordelia''s hand was cold, Elijah frowned slightly and immediately took off his coat and put it on Cordelia. Seeing Elijah''s movements, Lamia''s eyes widened. She said, "Elijah, did I see wrong? I remember you didn''t know how to take care of people!" Elijah stared at Lamia with sharp eyes, and she immediately shut up. Cordelia exined, "Elijah is a reserved man, and he doesn''t bother to show affection in front of others." Elijah''s cell phone rang. He ignored Lamia and went to answer the phone. Lamia approached Cordelia and hugged her arm. "Cordelia, did you teach Elijah? He never took care of women before." Cordelia said, "I didn''t. Maybe Eva taught him." Thinking of Eva''s squeamish appearance, Cordelia was surer of her guess. However, Lamia denied it. She said, "When Elijah was with Eva, he didn''t take care of her so naturally as he did to you. He would only do what Eva wanted." As Lamia said that, she started acting vividly. At this time, the servant came to the yard to call them. It was time for dinner. In the dining room, Gideon sat at the main seat. Today he was wearing a suit with white patterns, and his gray hair was neatly pulled back on his head. His face was radiant, and he was full of spirit. He said, "I have something to announce to you today. Baxter''s family has a new kid." There was silence in the dining room. It was Gabe who apuded first. "That''s good. Congrattions to Baxter''s family!" Edith raised her head and gave Gabe a hard look. She asked Gideon, "Dad, what is going on?" Gideon smiled and said, "Aaron has a first love..." Hearing Gideon''s words, the people present had different expressions. This matter was too dramatic. Besides, Aaron had an extramarital affair and had an illegitimate child. His character was very bad. However, Gideon didn''t care about this at all for the sake of the child. "I''m leaving for Tarssa City tomorrow to meet that child. During my absence, Gabe will be in charge of the family affairs," Gideon said with a smile. At this moment, Cordelia''s cell phone rang. She nced at her phone and frowned. It was Ottilie who hadn''t contacted her for a long time. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia quickly left the table and went to the living room to answer the phone. "Cordelia, what should I do? They took my child away!" Ottilie said. Cordelia frowned and said, "Ottilie, calm down. Tell me slowly, who took your child away?" "It''s the child''s father. He took the child away." As Ottilie spoke, she began to cry. "Ottilie, you have to tell me who is the father of the child. Who is he?" Cordelia had a strange feeling that this person might be... Ottilie cried. "The child''s father is Aaron!" Chapter 160 Chapter 160 Chapter 160 A Big Gift The man Ottilie had been protecting was Aaron, Baxter''s only son, who had a bad character. Cordelia''s ugly face turned cold in an instant. "Ottilie, now this matter is not just about your personal rtionship with Aaron. You need the support of your family," Cordelia said. Ottilie hesitated for a long time and said, "Cordelia, can you tell my aunt for me?" At this time, Elijah strode over and took the phone in Cordelia''s hand. He said, "Ottilie, if you have anything to do,e to me directly. Don''t bother Cordelia anymore. Tell me what you want now." Cordelia stared nkly at Elijah. He was so domineering. However, she liked that now. Edith had reminded Cordelia not to take care of Ottilie''s affairs because Ottilie was stubborn in love. Now that Elijah took the initiative to deal with Ottilie, Cordelia felt at ease. Not long after, Elijah hung up the phone and blocked Ottilie''s phone number. "I''ll help her with her matter. Don''t worry about it." As Elijah said, he returned the phone to Cordelia. Cordelia didn''t speak. She didn''t want to get involved in the turmoil of their family, and she just wanted to be low-key. Seeing that she didn''t speak for a long time, Elijah sat down beside her and held her hand. "Your body is just feeling better, so I don''t want you to worry about their matters." Cordelia raised her eyes and looked at Elijah in surprise. Was he exining to her? It really surprised her. Elijah hugged her and coaxed her softly. "Listen to me, okay?" "Okay," Cordelia said. Cordelia leaned into Elijah''s arms and took the initiative to hug his waist. Elijah raised his eyebrows in surprise at Cordelia''s sudden initiative to throw herself into his arms, and then he showed a faint smile. After dinner, Lamia took a walk with Cordelia in the yard. She was well-informed and knew about Ottilie''s matter. "Cordelia, isn''t this fate? Aaron and Ottilie turned out to be first loves. It''s a misfortune for our family," Lamia muttered. Cordelia''s expression was calm, and she said lightly, "Lamia, remember that women can''t put everything on men. No matter how deep the rtionship is, it will fade one day." Lamia nodded seriously. "I see. I''m in pursuit of Jacob crazily because I''m a one-man girl. I''m not stubborn in love." Cordelia nodded approvingly and praised, "That''s good." At this time, Lamia''s cell phone rang, and it was a video call from Imogen. She immediately picked it up. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. On the screen, Imogen was wearing a suspender with azy look, looking beautiful. Imogen said, "Cordelia, are you with Lamia? I have something to tell you!" Cordelia and Lamia found a bench and sat down, chatting with Imogen. Imogen said, "Did you know? Yesterday was Ben''s birthday, and Elissa gave him a big gift." Cordelia frowned and said nothing. Lamia looked very curious. "What kind of gift? Tell me." Imogen was quite serious at first, but suddenly she burst outughing, and sheughed more and more loudly. She said, "Elissa was ying with a director in his fifties in a hotel, and they were caught by Ben. Isn''t it exciting?" Chapter 161 Chapter 161 Chapter 161 Don''t Run Away Lamia alsoughed loudly. Compared to the two of them, Cordelia was calmer. "What happenedter? Did Ben go to find you?" Cordelia asked. Imogen stoppedughing and said, "Yeah, he came to ask me for a birthday gift. I didn''t prepare for it, and then..." "What happened?" Lamia asked eagerly. Cordelia said, "Imogen hasn''t gotten out of bed yet. What do you think?" Lamia blushed immediately. She said, "Cordelia, I didn''t expect you to be so experienced!" Cordelia smiled politely and patted Lamia''s head. "It''s fine to know it in your heart, and don''t need to say it out." At this time, Elijah came. Cordelia immediately said goodbye to Lamia and Imogen and left the house. On the way, Elijah said to Cordelia, "Tomorrow I will take Ottilie to Tarssa City. You rest at home and don''t go out." Cordelia looked at him suspiciously. "Can''t I even go out? You are too domineering, Mr. Hansen." Elijah looked serious. "I''m worried about you." "Are you worried about me, or that I will go out to see others?" Cordelia asked Elijah as if seeing through him. Elijah frowned but did not speak. "I''m asking you!" Cordelia deliberately said. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Elijah hugged Cordelia in his arms and kissed her hard on the lips. "You know it!" Cordelia giggled coquettishly and exined, "Didn''t I promise you before? I will bring my assistant with me when I talk about work." Elijah pursed his lips. Obviously, he was still not happy. Anyway, if he wasn''t in Beilve City, he would be worried about Cordelia. "How about this? I''ll go to Tarssa City with you, and I''ll go to Imogen. Is that okay?" Cordelia suggested. Elijah thought for a moment and said, "Don''t go to see Ivan!" Cordelia said helplessly, "I won''t see anyone except Imogen. Is that okay?" Only then did Elijah feel relieved. Cordelia looked at him and pinched his face. "Elijah, you are too domineering!" Elijah had been behaving well recently. Otherwise, Cordelia wouldn''t have agreed. These requirements were mutual. One had to behave himself before having requirements on his lover. However, people only picked on other people''s faults while having another set of criteria for themselves. Elijah looked at Cordelia as if looking for dissatisfaction on her face. After observing for a long time, he didn''t notice any changes in Cordelia''s mood, and he felt a little relieved. For Eason, Elijah still couldn''t feelpletely at ease. He kissed Cordelia''s forehead and said lightly, "If I don''t be overbearing but follow you in everything, what if you run away?" Cordelia looked into Elijah''s serious eyes and asked nkly, "Are you afraid that I will run away?" Was he kidding? If he didn''t mess with other women outside, she would feel relieved. "Cordelia, you don''t know how attractive you are!" Elijah held up Cordelia''s face and stared at her carefully. Cordelia was dumbfounded. She didn''t expect that she would have such an image in Elijah''s eyes, which surprised her very much. Seeing that Cordelia didn''t respond for a long time, Elijah smiled. "Little fool!" As he said, he kissed her lightly, with pity and affection. "I want to keep you beside me, so you won''t run away." At this moment, Cordelia''s heart was pounding fast. Chapter 162 Chapter 162 Chapter 162 Don''t Be Shy Early the next morning, Elijah took Cordelia and Ottilie to Tarssa City. Because she got up too early in the morning, Cordelia was sleeping along the way. Since she was pregnant, she needed more sleep. Seven or eight hours of sleep was enough for others, but she needed more than ten hours a day. Even she herself felt that she was about to be a dog or a cat. Ottilie and Lamia were arranged by Elijah in another car. Elijah said that he was afraid that they would disturb Cordelia''s sleep. When Cordelia woke up, they were about to arrive in Tarssa City. As Cordelia covered her mouth and yawned, she looked at Elijah. Elijah was sitting upright and working with a pad in his hand. He asked, "Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?" Cordelia shook her head. "No." However, her stomach made a "gurgling" sound, which seemed particrly abrupt in the small space. Cordelia was taken aback for a moment, and her face turned red immediately. Elijah chuckled and took out the prepared dessert from the incubator beside him. He handed it to Cordelia and said, "You can eat when you''re hungry. Don''t be shy." "I''m really not hungry," Cordelia stammered. Elijah pinched her face and said, "Your body is much more honest than your mouth." Cordelia choked and suddenly fell silent. Why did her stomach make noise at this time? She obediently took the dessert and ate it. With a smile, Elijah propped his head with one hand and watched Cordelia eat slowly. "I''ll leave the car and the driver to you. You can go shopping with your friends," Elijah said. "Okay," Cordelia said. "I will notify the driver after I arrange the ce to stay, and I will try to find a ce close to your friend''s apartment," Elijah added. Cordelia turned to look at Elijah and blinked. "What''s wrong?" Elijah raised his eyebrows. "Has Ben been in Tarssa City recently?" Cordelia asked with a smile. "Yeah, he and Jacob are here topete for a project. He''s been there recently," Elijah said. "Such a coincidence." Cordelia shrugged and said casually, "Imogen just came to Tarssa City, and Ben came here too. I heard that he didn''t even spend his birthday with his girlfriend but with Imogen." When Cordelia mentioned Ben, she spoke in an unkind tone with disgust. Ben did the same as Cordelia. The two of them must have been enemies in the previous life, so they hated each other so much in this life. "Ben doesn''t have a girlfriend," Elijah said honestly. "Really? I thought after he helped Miss Flores make aeback, she became his girlfriend." Cordelia leaned back and saidzily. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. "Ben has a good eye, and he won''t like the current Elissa," Elijah said lightly. Cordelia was surprised. Elijah might have some wrong opinions about Ben. Elijah sent Cordelia downstairs to Imogen''s house. Before leaving, Elijah hugged her and kissed her face. "I''ll see you go in," he said. Cordelia smiled and waved at him. After that, she turned around and entered the elevator. As soon as she entered Imogen''s house, her ears were almost paralyzed. Imogen jumped up and down on the sofa while screaming, "Cordelia, how dare you!" "What''s wrong with me?" Cordelia asked innocently. Imogen said, "There were so many people downstairs just now, but Elijah kissed you before leaving. Your rtionship is so good! I''m so envious of you!" Chapter 163 Chapter 163 Chapter 163 Men Are Ruthless After Sex Listening to Imogen''s constant chatter, Cordelia was in a daze. "Is this real?" How wonderful it would be if it were true! "Honestly, since I was pregnant, Elijah has really changed a lot. Maybe he is already learning to be a qualified husband and father!" Although Cordelia''s tone was light, her eyes were very gentle. Imogen clicked his tongue twice. "The most important thing is that he knows his mistakes and can correct them. He has stopped manipting Eva, and he even got rid of Elissa. I love it!" Cordelia pursed her lips and said nothing. "Hey Cordelia, do you know what your problem is? You justck confidence and a sense of security, especially in rtionships and marriages. You are always submissive and worry about gains and Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. losses." Imogen was careless and said whatever she had with Cordelia. She didn''t expect it to hit Cordelia''s heart directly. "That''s right, Imogen, you''re right!" Cordelia admitted generously, "Because Elijah doesn''t love me, he never loved me from the beginning to the end." Imogen froze in astonishment. It took a long time before she said sadly, "That''s right, men are really ruthless after sex!" Ben, for example. When he gotid, he could say any love words. When he was satisfied, he would turn his face and deny anyone! "But no matter what, Cordelia, you are much better than me. At least, you are worthy of him to pretend. Unlike someone who doesn''t even bother to pretend." Imogen curled her lips as if she was used to it. Cordelia waved her hand. "Okay, let''s not talk about men. It will affect your appetite." Only then did Imogenugh. "All right, let''s talk about your sister-inw. She''s been wild recently. Do you know? These days, she didn''t go home one night. Rumor says she lived with Jacob." "Oh? Is there such a thing?" Cordelia became a little interested immediately. "As far as I know, it was Elissa who insisted on staying overnight, and then Lamia didn''te home either." "The middle of the night was the most exciting part. Jacob was trapped in bed by two women at the same time. In the end, he had no choice but to sit in the living room for the rest of the night. Ha ha ha..." Just then, Cordelia''s cell phone rang. Lamia said excitedly on the other side, "Cordelia, Jacob invites us to have dinner together. You and Imogen hurry up and get prepared." Cordelia didn''t want to go and wanted to refuse. Imogen said, "Let''s go together, all of us. What''s to worry about?" Cordelia had no choice but to agree. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia talked about the quarrel between Elijah and Jacob in the clubhousest time. "I know. Ben said Jacob is very interested in you. But no matter what, you are now Elijah''s wife. A man like Jacob won''t do anything. Maybe he just wants to be friends with you," Imogen said. Cordelia thought a lot and felt that it was better to be careful. So, in the evening, five people in the suite dined together. Besides the four of them, there was also Ben. "Cordelia, do you know how awesome my brother is at uncle''s house? He beat up his cousin and even smashed up the living room." Lamia said with a smile. Cordelia was terrified when she heard this and quickly asked, "Why is he so impulsive? Who provoked him?" ording to Cordelia''s understanding of Elijah, he would not lose his temper for no reason. He was irritable at the time. Lamia looked at Cordelia suspiciously. "You still don''t know, Cordelia? My brother has returned to Beilve City and drove there by himself!" Cordelia took a deep breath. "What happened?" "It seemed that someone called him and said that Eva was in aa..." Chapter 164 Chapter 164 Chapter 164 You Should Call Me Mrs. Hansen Cordelia took out her phone, looked at it, and found that Elijah had not contacted her. Her mood suddenly became a little worse. Eva falling into aa was indeed a significant event. Elijah was anxious. She could understand. However, he was so reckless, without even a confession, and left her alone in Tarssa City, which made Cordelia suspicious. Elijah still didn''t really care about her. Ben and Jacob drank some wine during the meal and talked more than usual. Cordelia noticed that, at this time, the way Ben looked at Imogen was stained with a bit of color, bright and undisguised. Imogen presented an awkward smile as if she foresaw the night she was about to experience. She couldn''t escape from Ben, no matter what. When Jacob stood up, Lamia immediately stood up as well. "Jacob, where are you going? I''ll go with you." "No need, I just need to go to the restroom. I''ll be back soon." Jacob smiled gently, then nced at Cordelia from the corner of his eye. She was silent all night, and she couldn''t arouse her interest at all. This made Jacob very frustrated. Cordelia thought of it over and over again and finally couldn''t help but call Elijah. Elijah answered the phone, sounding very restless. "How is Eva?" Cordelia asked calmly. "They have done the first aid, but she is still in aa." Elijah spoke very quickly. Cordelia said lightly, "Okay then, go on with whatever you were doing!" "Yeah." So, the call ended quickly without a word of exnation. Cordelia looked up at the night with cold eyes. Sheughed for no reason. She wasughing at herself. "So stupid." "Who are you talking about?" Jacob''s warm and pleasant voice came from behind. He approached with a bit of fragrance and a wine smell. Cordelia looked back and asked, "Where''s Lamia?" "She is in the private room." Jacob said in an unhurried manner, "That girl has liked to follow me since she was a child. Do you know why?" Cordelia shook her head and said honestly, "I don''t know." "Because Elijah found her annoying and refused to get close to her. So, to some degree, I am more a brother to her." Jacob smiled lightly, and his smile was charming when he mentioned the things in his childhood. Cordelia also smiled. "I envy you, who grew up together with friends." "You didn''t have any friends? Cordelia?" Jacob asked curiously. Cordelia frowned slightly. This address seemed a bit too intimate, so she corrected him and said, "You should call me Mrs. Hansen!" Jacob looked at her sideways and kept raising the corners of his lips. "Actually, we were short-lived childhood ymates. I thought we could be more intimate when we meet again." "Sorry, I don''t like it." Cordelia''s eyes remained t. "It''s a bit cold, I''m going in." After speaking, Cordelia turned and left. Suddenly, Jacob''s slightly raised voice came from behind her. "Cordelia, Elijah is not suitable for you. Don''t love him wholeheartedly. He is not worthy." Cordelia paused, then turned to look at Jacob. In the dim light, Jacob stood with his hands behind his back, looking at her seriously. "Elijah is bearing too many responsibilities on his shoulders. He won''t love you. Anyone could take your ce at any time." Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Cordelia was slightly dazed. Chapter 165 Chapter 165 Chapter 165 The Subscriber You Dialed Is Powered Off Then sheughed. "It turns out that these so-called brothers are all the same!" Indeed, they could sacrifice themselves for their brother, but in the same way, they could sacrifice their brother for women. "Thank you. I am aware of my situation. I hope your kind reminder ends here!" After finishing speaking, Cordelia turned around gracefully and left. They were too cunning. They couldn''t be provoked. After dinner, as expected, Ben entangled Imogen. Lamia, on the other hand, was worried about Jacob, so she obediently supported him all the time. Cordelia nced at the time and said, "Imogen, it''s gettingte. I''ll find a hotel to settle down. I''ll see you tomorrow." At this time, Jacob frowned and said, "What? Hasn''t Elijah arranged a ce for you yet?" Lamia said from the side. "My brother left in a hurry. How could he have time..." "Let''s go, Cordelia. I''ll find a ce for you." Jacob said immediately. Lamia''s eyes widened immediately. She looked at Jacob, then at Cordelia. Her eyes instantly became a little wary. Cordelia waved her hand. "Don''t bother. I''ll find a hotel close to Imogen''s apartment." After speaking, she turned around and left without any hesitation. Imogen looked at Cordelia''s back with deep thoughts and reminded everyone, "Cordelia is very independent and doesn''t like interference in what she can do by herself, especially those from men." Jacob pursed his lips tightly, feeling a little embarrassed. Lamia held Jacob''s arm, but at this moment, her brain was thinking fast. Could there be something tricky between Jacob and Cordelia? But after thinking about it, she felt that it was impossible. After all, Cordelia was already her sister-in- That being said, she was still worried and found an opportunity to call Elijah and tell him what happened just now secretly. "Jacob?" Elijah''s tone was obviously cold. "Okay, I see." Lamia was a little uncertain about Elijah''s intentions and asked weakly, "They... Elijah, are they..." "I told you that Jacob is not suitable for you. It''s best for you to think it over early. Don''t bother me if there''s nothing important these days." After speaking, Elijah hung up the phone. Lamia clutched the phone in a daze, her eyes filled with sadness. "Cordelia, are you hiding something from me? Are you going to disappoint me..." Cordelia didn''t sleep well that night. She had a very disgusting dream. In the dream, she caught Elijah cheating with Eva on the spot. Even in a dream, she could feel her hopeless emotions. She was so heartbroken that she could hardly breathe. So she woke up from the dream. When she woke up, she couldn''t fall asleep anymore. She turned on the phone to check the time but received an anonymous audio. The audio was full of friction sound and men and women panting. "Elijah, harder, harder! You are amazing. I love you so much!" After hearing this, Cordelia rushed into the bathroom and threw up. Probably awakened by the nightmare and stimted by this disgusting audio. Cordelia immediately called Elijah. "Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is powered off." Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Cordelia''s heart suddenly burst into mes. She did the most irrational thing in her life, and it was also the thing she regretted the most. She couldn''t contact the driver, so she drove away with the car and returned to Beilve City at midnight. When passing through an intersection, an out-of-control truck on the side suddenly rushed towards her. Cordelia''s eyes trembled. At this critical moment, countless evasion ns appeared in her mind, and she calmly adopted the least harmful one. Bang! Sparks scattered, and the smoke filled the air... Chapter 166 Chapter 166 Chapter 166 She Lost Her Fertility! Cordelia had a long, long dream. In the dream, she was leaning in her grandmother''s arms, listening to her grandmother singing beautiful nursery rhymes. "Herees the bamboo blossoms. Cordelia is lying in Grandma''s arms and counting little stars. The stars are so beautiful, where lies the breakfast for tomorrow..." At this moment, Cordelia heard a familiar voice. "Cordelia, can you hear me? Wake up, wake up, and look at me." It was Elijah''s voice. "Grandma, I want to be with you forever." Cordelia couldn''t help crying. She already knew that all this was just a dream. Grandma still had that kind appearance, stroking Cordelia''s hair gently, and said softly, "Silly girl, Grandma has been with you for a long time, and you will have to finish the rest of the journey on your own. "We only live once, so cherish it! Cordie. "Grandma believes that there will be someone who loves you and is waiting for you." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Just now, the voice of Grandma gradually faded away, farther and farther, and finally disappeared altogether. At the same time, Cordelia felt pain all over her body and gradually woke up from the illusory dream. "Mr. Hansen, we have tried our best. It is a miracle for your wife to survive." "Let''s talk outside." Elijah''s voice was hoarse, sounding very weak. "As for whether your wife will be able to bear children in the future, we cannot guarantee..." The doctor''s voice became weaker and weaker, and eventually, no matter how hard Cordelia tried to listen, she could no longer hear it. She tried hard to open her eyes, but it was all in vain. The pain in her body made her exhausted physically and mentally. So, she stopped struggling and continued to sleep deeply... Two dayster, Cordelia woke up on a sunny morning. The sun went through the curtains and shone on the face of the sleeping man beside him, covering his face with a halo as if he had his own halo. Cordelia moved her gauze-wrapped hand and touched Elijah''s leg. The man opened his eyes suddenly, and his sharp eyes shed away. Then, his eyes focused on Cordelia''s face. "Cordelia, are you awake? Is your body in pain? Don''t move, don''t move." Elijah was in a hurry and was at a loss for a while. Cordelia''s eyes were watery and gradually filled with tears. Her lips trembled, and she said word by word, "Baby, my baby is gone." When Elijah saw her, his eyes turned red immediately, but he said firmly, "Cordelia, there will still be a baby, don''t be like this..." Cordelia suddenly cried out. "My baby, my baby!" Elijah leaned over and hugged her cautiously. "You''re all right, that''s what matters. Cordelia, you must live well! Be well!" God knew what he looked like when he got the call from the emergency services. He seemed to be deaf at the moment, and he could only hear "Cordelia''s rtive", "notice of critical condition", and "signature" intermittently. At that moment, he felt the omens of death again. The first time was when looking for Tristan''s body. And this time, it was his wife. Cordelia cried for a long time and finally fell asleep after crying tired. Elijah went to the bathroom and wiped his face indiscriminately, then took out a cigarette with trembling fingers, lit it, and smoked it vigorously. At that moment, he didn''t think about anything. He only cared about Cordelia''s safety. Cordelia was woken up by Edith''s voice. The moment she opened her eyes. She saw Edith p Elijah hard. "From now on, you are no longer my son!" Chapter 167 Chapter 167 Chapter 167 I Don''t Need You Gabe stood aside, looked at Elijah seriously, and scolded him coldly, "If it wasn''t for you, how could this happen to Cordelia? Fortunately, she is fine. If there is something wrong with Cordelia..." "Dad, Mom..." Hearing Cordelia''s voice, Gabe and Edith turned around together and walked quickly to Cordelia''s bed. Edith wiped her tears with a tissue and said, "Cordelia, why is your life so hard..." It was rare for her mother-inw, who had always been strong, to speak in such a tone, which made Cordelia feel apprehensive. Gabe put his arms around Edith''s shoulders andforted her. "It''s good that Cordelia is fine. Fortunately, she is young and will recover soon after recuperating her body." Edith looked at Cordelia with pity, moved her mouth, but finally failed to say the cruel sentence. But Cordelia had guessed it. The whole Hansen family must know about it. She lost her fertility! Cordelia showed a forced smile andforted her inws. "I know, Dad, Mom. Don''t worry about me. Watch out for your health." Seeing Cordelia having difficulty speaking, Gabe and Edith didn''t stay long and left. Before leaving, Edith gave Elijah a vicious look. That look definitely didn''t look like looking at her own son but at an enemy. Elijah remained silent from the beginning to the end. After his parents left, he came to Cordelia''s bed and sat down. The ce on his face where Edith had beaten him was still red. Just as Elijah was about to speak, Cordelia suddenly asked, "Is Miss Lewis awake?" Elijah was silent for a long time before saying, "She wakes up. She just overdosed on sleeping pills and is fine after the gastricvage..." Cordelia didn''t want to hear so much, so she interrupted him, "It''s good that she wakes up. What about the driver who hit me?" "He has been detained and will be sentenced ording tow," Elijah said. Cordelia was silent, turned her eyes to look out the window, and said to Elijah, "Can you make a call for me? The phone number is..." Elijah immediately did as she asked. After dialing, he put on the speakerphone and gave the phone to her. "Hello." Adam''s gentle voice came from the phone. "Adam, investigate a traffic ident for me. I want to know the mastermind behind the plot as soon as possible." At this time, Elijah whispered, "I''m already investigating." Cordelia''s gaze remained unchanged, and she firmly told Adam what happened to her.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. "Adam, I don''t believe in coincidences. You should find out as soon as possible and tell me. I lost my mobile phone. You can call Elijah to contact me for the time being." Adam hesitated for a while and said, "I will send you a new phone as soon as possible." "Okay, then, thank you, Adam." "You don''t need to be polite to me." After hanging up the phone, Elijah frowned and looked at her. "You just said that someone sent you an anonymous audio? What is it?" Cordelia looked at him calmly. "It''s the recording of you and Eva having sex." Elijah was taken back suddenly, and he stood up. "Impossible!" "I heard with my own ears that it was the voices of the two of you. Why is it impossible?" Cordelia mocked. "Besides, you know how much you cared for Miss Lewis better than anyone else." "I''m her only rtive. If something happens to her, the medical team will naturally notify me. I''m responsible for her health." Elijah gently held her hand and exined patiently. "Then please, concentrate on being responsible for her. I can be responsible for myself! "I, Cordelia, don''t need you! "You will only bring me disasters, repeated disasters!" Hearing her words, Elijah felt a sharp pain in his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe. Chapter 168 Chapter 168 Chapter 168 I Don''t Want to See You! "Cordelia, you know I don''t have any other thoughts about Eva, not even the slightest bit. I wouldn''t see her if everything was fine about her." Elijah exined in difficulty. At this moment, he felt that his words were too weak. No exnation could change Cordelia''s current situation. Just listening, Cordelia said quietly, "I know, I still know that when you heard that something happened to her, you didn''t even want to waste the time to tell me, and you rushed to her side in a hurry. "She is your benefactor''s only close sister. She is a disabled person and needs you more. You go! Go to her side!" Elijah stared at her nkly and murmured, "No..." Cordelia''s eyes gradually turned cold to the extreme. "You cheated me during my pregnancy, and you can even have an affair with the disabled. You are not picky! Get out! I don''t want to see you!" Elijah looked at Cordelia incredulously. "In your eyes, am I this kind of person?" Cordelia calmed down now. Of course, she knew that the audio might have been dealt with and forged. However, she was in such a miserable situation now. Why did she try to find an excuse for Elijah? She didn''t have that kind of thought and didn''t want to continue entangled with him. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. In the face of life, everything was trivial, even what people called great love. Cordelia looked straight at Elijah indifferently and said, "That''s right. In my eyes, you are no different from other men. You made the mistakes men are prone to make, and you are no exception." Elijah''s eyes were dim, and he stared at her for a long time. "I will prove my innocence!" Cordeliaughed mockingly. "So what if you prove it? The child is gone! It''s gone!" Cordelia suddenly shouted out with all her strength. Her tears slid down the corners of her eyes like broken beads. Her heart hurt. She kept thinking, "What did I do wrong? Why put me through this? Why?" Elijah was shocked by her words. Even though he had already thought of massive words tofort her, he couldn''t say a word now. "I am sorry." In the end, he could only take all the me on himself. Let him be the one who caused this tragedy! Since everything started because of him, he would admit his mistake and get beaten, investigate the matter clearly, punish the wicked, andfort Cordelia. But no matter what, that child would nevere back. In the following days, Elijah took care of Cordelia almost non-stop, never leaving her. If there were a call, he would answer it in front of her and deal with it directly. But if Cordelia were resting, he would go outside the door to deal with it. Cordelia epted his care but never said a word to him. In Cordelia''s eyes, he was just a nurse. He did all this voluntarily, and Cordelia didn''t think she should be grateful for him since he did all this only to make him feel at ease. Eason and Adam came to visit Cordelia together. Seeing her seriously injured, the chill all over Eason''s body never subsided. Adam feared Eason would get violent, so he said to Elijah, "Mr. Hansen, can you go out, please? I have something to talk to Cordelia alone." Elijah was naturally unwilling to do so and didn''t even move as if he didn''t hear Adam''s words. Suddenly, Eason, who had been silent since entering the door, said coldly, "Come out with me. I have something to ask you." Elijah was out now. Adam''s gentle face was also stained with anger at this time, and he gave Elijah a stern look from the back. "Bastard, he has ruined you like this!" Cordelia smiled wryly. "Adam, have you discovered the truth?" Chapter 169 Chapter 169 Chapter 169 He Is Pretending Adam shook his head. "We''re still investigating. The person who sent you the anonymous audio is also an expert. We couldn''t find any information about him, but the audio is fake and made by someone with a malicious intention." Although he told Cordelia the truth honestly, Adam was quite dissatisfied with the result. He thought, "Damn! How could the audio be fake? It would be great if the audio was true and could prove Elijah had cheated on Cordelia." "Then I will trouble you to continue the investigation, Adam. Thank you for helping me buy the mobile phone." Cordelia smiled. Now she even smiled with pain. Adam''s heart ached. He couldn''t help but say, "Cordelia, listen to my advice. Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain." Cordelia nodded slightly. "I understand." At this time, Eason came back. He came back alone. His hostility never dissipated, and he gave off a bloodthirsty aura. "Adam, it''s time to go," Eason said coldly. Adam was taken aback. "Eason, aren''t you so worried about Cordelia that you can''t sleep? Why did youe here for a while and want to leave now?" "Don''t disturb Cordelia''s rest. Hurry up!" Eason interrupted his nagging and said coldly. Adam shook his head. "Okay, let''s go." Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. After saying goodbye to Cordelia, the two quickly left the hospital. Back in the car, Adam couldn''t help nagging. "Eason, you are too calm. Why don''t you tell Cordelia what''s on your mind?" Eason said impatiently, "Hurry up and drive." "Hey..." Adam sighed helplessly. Unexpectedly, Eason suddenly said, "Otherwise, I''m afraid I won''t be able to control myself." Only then did Adam notice that Eason''s knuckles were all red. And his hands were still shaking as if trying to endure something. Having been friends for many years, Adam knew that Eason was still in extreme anger. Adam could only sigh in the end and drove Eason away from the hospital. When Elijah returned to the ward, those two had already left. As soon as Cordelia raised her eyes, she saw the wound on Elijah''s face. However, she pretended not to see it and turned her face away as if nothing had happened. At this time, her whole body was still bound with gauze in many ces, and she had nothing to do except lie in the bed and look around. Sitting beside Cordelia''s bed, Elijah made juice with a juicer and brought the straw to her lips. "Have a drink." Cordelia obediently opened her mouth and drank. At this time, Cordelia''s new cell phone rang. She picked up the phone and turned on the speakerphone. "Cordelia, it''s me, Imogen. I''m back in Beilve City. Which hospital are you in? I''ll go and visit you." Cordelia talked to her and asked Elijah to send Imogen the location. Until Imogen came to the hospital, Cordelia didn''t even ask about the wound on Elijah''s face from the beginning to the end and didn''t say a word of concern. It was Imogen who asked as soon as she entered the door, "Hey, Mr. Hansen, are you injured too?" "I''m fine. You guys talk. I''m right outside the door. Call me if you need anything." After speaking, Elijah went out, his back slumped and lonely. Imogen shook her head, stroked her chest, and said, "Oh, these men are really good at pretending to be pitiful. I''m very soft-hearted and can''t see them like this." "He''s really good at pretending." Cordelia said extremely calmly, "Eason is such a cautious person. How could it be possible for him to beat one person and let the wound leave on his face? Unless..." Imogen was stunned. "Damn it. This man is really ruthless!" Chapter 170 Chapter 170 Chapter 170 I Don''t Want to Make Things Terrible Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "What are you thinking?" Imogen said sincerely, "Maybe he beat himself up again, deliberately making you feel sorry for him." Cordelia was speechless for a moment. Elijah was not such a boring person. "Is it possible that, when they got into a physical altercation, he intentionally let him be beaten in the face by them?" Imogen thought about it seriously and nodded. After that, she came close to Cordelia and hugged her gently. "Cordelia, everything will pass." Cordelia silently closed her eyes. Yes, everything would pass. "To tell you the truth, when things happened to my family, I thought my whole life was ruined. "But I made it through. Cordelia, you can do it too." As Imogen spoke, she felt a little depressed. She feared being seen by Cordelia, so she kept hugging her. After a long time, Cordelia chuckled, "Okay. You used too much force. Have you gained weight recently?" Imogen stood up abruptly. "How could you say that I gained weight? I haven''t eaten staple food for half a month, okay?" "Woo, you look so determined!" Cordelia smiled. Imogen puffed up her cheeks in anger. Cordelia stretched out her hand, took Imogen''s hand, and murmured, "Imogen, do you know? At that time, I tried my best but couldn''t keep my baby in the end..." "Cordelia..." Imogen couldn''t hold back her tears and finally burst into tears. "The doctor said that the baby has already formed. It is a little boy, but because the baby and I suffered huge trauma, they had to resort to emergencybor induction." Cordelia was very calm. It was the first time she had said this to others, but it seemed like she had said it countless times, and her face remained calm. She had epted this reality. Grandma was right. Some people could only apany her for a while, and then they would leave. She had to ept it. Her grandma and the elf, who had only been in her uterus for five months, were such people in her life. "The doctor also said that my chances of having another child in the future may be very small. Even if I be pregnant, I may not be able to conceive it and may have a miscarriage," Cordelia smiled bitterly. Although, perhaps in the future, through some medicine conditioning, her physical condition may improve somewhat, it was still unknown whether it would work out. The current situation was what it was. Imogen covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face. She thought Cordelia''s current tragedy was bad enough, but fortunately, it was all just trauma, without any damage to the nerve tissue, and everything was fine. But she didn''t expect a worse situation to await Cordelia ahead. The storyteller was calm, but the listener was crying. It was not that Cordelia was not sad in her heart, but she had already shed her tears and couldn''t cry anymore. Later, Elijah came in. First, he saw Imogen''s red eyes from crying, and then he quickly threw his gaze at Cordelia''s face. Seeing that her expression was regr, he felt a little relieved. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Imogen got up and said to Elijah, "Mr. Hansen, can you send me off for Cordelia?" Elijah looked at Cordelia and saw that she closed her eyes tiredly and ignored him, so he nodded and sent Imogen out. "Mr. Hansen, I suggest that even if Cordelia recovers, you should spend more time with her. Her condition is not right," Imogen said worriedly. Elijah nodded cautiously. "I understand." Imogen said helplessly, "You don''t understand. Cordelia has never had any sense of confidence and security in her marriage. I''m afraid it''s not all Cordelia''s fault that caused all this, am I right?" Chapter 171 Chapter 171 Chapter 171 Divorce Facing Elijah, Imogen was somewhat fearful, but for the sake of her friend, she still wanted to say it. From Imogen''s point of view, Elijah had a much better personality than Ben, and he probably could ept her opinions. She was trying to seek happiness for Cordelia as a friend. Elijah repeated thoughtfully. "No confidence and sense of security?" Imogen knew that these straight men couldn''t feel it at all. So, she said patiently, "Yes, although Cordelia is excellent, she is timid and sensitive in her rtionship. She is very unconfident and even more insecure when in love. I hope you can understand her." Having said that, she felt that Elijah probably didn''t understand. But as an outsider, she could only say so much. After sending Imogen away, Elijah returned to the ward, but Cordelia was already asleep. He sat beside Cordelia''s bed, staring at her sleeping face, and never looked away for a long time. So, was it because she had no sense of security that she wanted to run away from him? Thinking about it carefully, the first time she filed for divorce happened to be when Eva had just returned abroad. So, he took out his cell phone and made a call. "Ben, you''re back in Beilve City, right? Do me a favor." A weekter, most of the bandages on Cordelia''s body were removed. She was also beginning to be able to get out of bed but not yet do regr exercise. Only the nurse and Cordelia were there when Gideon came in with a sullen face. Seeing that Cordelia lowered her eyebrows and called the person Grandpa, the nurse asked her and left sensibly. "Cordelia, I just saw your doctor. She said you have lost your fertility, right?" Cordelia''s eyes shed with pain, but she bravely raised her eyes to look directly at the majestic old man before her. She replied emphatically, "Yes." Gideon''s face suddenly became even more gloomy. "Then, do you know what you should do now?" "Of course." Cordelia looked at him indifferently. "However, for the sake of the past three years, I hope Grandpa can help me persuade Elijah. I don''t want to make things end up terrible." The main reason was that she didn''t want to argue with Elijah anymore. It was best to cut off the rtions with Elijah without any more tangle. Gideon nodded in satisfaction. "Don''t worry. Elijah is the sessor I trained by myself. He knows how to make choices. Besides, don''t think you are so important." "I hope so." Cordelia smiled. "Then, Sir Hansen, please help me do this. I believe you will not mistreat me, right?" "That''s natural. Besides, I''ve already found a new wife for him. I''ll give you extra money and hope you won''t provoke Elijah again to damage their rtionship," Gideon reminded her. Cordelia smiled. "You have to make sure your grandson won''t pester me. I will wish them a happy marriage forever and have a precious baby soon!" Seeing that she was very sensible, Gideon snorted coldly and left with a group of bodyguards outside the door. Only then did Cordelia notice that he had brought more than twenty bodyguards. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. She thought, "What do you mean? Are you afraid I will not cooperate, and you n to force me?" At this time, Eason suddenly walked in from the door. It was rare for Cordelia to see emotion on this man''s face. His eyes were full of concern and vignce. "Cordelia, were you bullied just now?" He spoke words of concern but still stood a little far away from her, gentlemanly and polite. Cordelia''s heart warmed, and she shook her head lightly. "Eason, I''m fine." She believed that all these sufferings would be over soon. Chapter 172 Chapter 172 Chapter 172 Let''s Divorce Eason came alone today. After Cordelia returned to the bed and leaned back to sit, Eason sat on the chair next to the bed. He thought about it for a long time but still didn''t speak. His eyes were deep, as if he was hiding a lot of thoughts. Cordelia took the initiative and said, "Elijah, you can say what you want, and you don''t have to take other people''s emotions too seriously." How could Eason be someone who would consider other people''s emotions? He didn''t want to leave any bad impression in front of Cordelia, even slightly. "What will you do after you''re discharged from the hospital? Have you thought about it?" Eason asked after deliberation. "Milo is not in Beilve City recently. I want to live in Milo''s ce temporarily. It is quiet," Cordelia said lightly. She still needed to rest and didn''t want to be disturbed casually. "Alright." Eason slightly rxed his brows and looked less worried. Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Cordelia waited for a while but didn''t hear any more from him, so she asked, "Eason, do you have something to tell me?" Eason''s eyes were deep, and after looking at her for a few seconds, he finally shook his head with a light smile. "You are a girl of your own opinion, and you don''t need others to talk too much. I believe you will choose the right path." Cordelia nodded. "Yeah. Thank you, Eason, for defending me and letting my anger be vented." Eason was stunned and said, "You don''t me me for beating him too harshly?" He never beat people in the face and didn''t intend to hit Elijah in the face. However, Elijah''s words thoroughly angered him, causing him to lose control. Elijah said, "You are a viin who covets her, a coward who dares not stand in the sun!" He admitted that he was a coward who missed Cordelia and missed opportunities to be with her again and again. However, how could Elijah say these words? How? How well did he treat her? Just because he was the one favored by Cordelia? Cordelia smiled faintly. "Thank you, Eason. But don''t get angry with him again in the future. The Hansen family''s influence in Beilve City should not be underestimated." Eason nodded. "All this is only temporary." He was extremely confident, or in other words, had confidence in Cordelia. After all, even Milo often praised her talent and talked about it almost every day. It was only a matter of time before they joined forces to be the most influential people in Beilve City and even the whole country. "In short, no matter what happens, I hope you can think of me immediately and believe in me." Before leaving, Eason said these words and left quickly. Cordelia stood there nkly, and by the time she realized it, the person in front of her had long disappeared. "Eason is really very strange..." She didn''t know that Eason had thought about the sentence for one nightst night. After careful consideration and being sure there was no problem, he dared to say it before leaving today. He didn''t want to trouble Cordelia or cause her to dislike him. Therefore, he would hide his thoughts tightly before he could confirm her feelings for him. Cordelia was such a beautiful girl. He would rather take care of her carefully and wait for the flowers to bloom. In the evening, Elijah came veryte. As soon as he entered the door, Cordelia felt that his emotions were not right. She continued to read the book calmly, pretending not to notice his irritability and depression. After an unknown amount of time, Cordelia raised her head inadvertently and found that the man was looking at her. He had maintained the current sitting posture for a long time. Had he been staring at her all the time? Cordelia looked away, still ignoring him. At this moment, the man took the initiative and said, "Cordelia, did Grandpae to see you during the day?" Chapter 173 Chapter 173 Chapter 173 Agreed to Divorce "Yeah, he brought twenty or thirty bodyguards." Cordelia stared at the book but couldn''t focus herself on it at all. "So, you surrendered?" Elijah said in a cold tone with his eyes fixed on her. Cordelia was amused. "No, you got me wrong. No one forced me. Elijah, let''s get a divorce!" Elijah leaned back in the chair like a deted balloon, as if he had been hanging in there before. His eyes turned red and were filled with affection and reluctance. "Cordelia, I don''t want to." Cordelia felt distressed when hearing his tone. She took a deep breath, tried to calm her tone, and did not look at him. "Your grandma''s wish has been fulfilled, and I can''t get pregnant again. Now, I have no use for your family." She told the truth in a calm tone. Elijah got up, stood in front of her, and stared at her. "Cordelia, I don''t want to. I don''t want to divorce you." Cordelia shook her head. "You just don''t want to give in to your family. But Elijah, I didn''t do anything wrong, right?" Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Elijah knelt on one knee on the edge of the bed and held Cordelia''s shoulder, forcing her to look at him. The moment he looked into her eyes, and her heart skipped a beat. She also had deep doubts at the same time. She couldn''t help but wonder if Elijah had gotten serious about their marriage. Could it be he fell in love with her while they were acting? "Cordelia, are you desperate to leave me?" Elijah stared at her earnestly and asked. "Why don''t you understand? It''s not a question of whether I want it or not, and it''s not up to you." Cordelia''s eyes revealed deep fatigue. She was tired and got sick of the torture, so she hoped they could end their marriage soon. Elijah still didn''t give up and said, "As long as you don''t want to, we won''t separate. Tell me you don''t want to, okay? I like..." "Let''s get a divorce, Elijah." Cordelia interrupted him, not wanting to waste time on him anymore. She knew well that Elijah was not attached to this marriage but didn''t want to be manipted by his family again. Cordelia had always been regarded as a tool for bearing children, and so did Elijah. They were both young and were no match for the family ruler. In fact, Cordelia sympathized with Elijah very much. She would bepletely relieved after they divorced, but Elijah had to follow the family''s arrangement to marry another woman, get married, have a child... He was born loaded. While enjoying the wealth and glory brought to him by his family, he also had to shoulder the burdens given to him by his family. He had no choice at all. As his sex partner, Cordelia felt there was no reason for her to take risks with him. Elijah was stunned. His eyes quickly dimmed like amp that had run out of oil with no more light. He smiled bitterly, withdrew his arms, and sat back on the chair in frustration. After a long while, he calmed down a lot. He said with difficulty, "Okay." Cordelia smiled. "I''m d you can understand me. Elijah, I hope you can be happy every day." Chapter 174 Chapter 174 Chapter 174 Part With Him Hearing her words, Elijahughed. He couldn''t be happy as she wished, at least not for now. As the day when Cordelia was discharged from the hospital was getting closer, Elijah spent more time with her. Cordelia guessed maybe Elijah was silently resisting his family. Back then, when he left her alone and ignored her, it was also one of his ways to fight against his family. Cordelia didn''t care about it and put up with his childish behaviors. Elijah still took care of her as before, and she didn''t refuse him. Until the morning Cordelia was discharged from the hospital, she said to Elijah, "We should say goodbye here. Elijah, see you at the Courthouse at nine o''clock tomorrow morning." Elijah froze and then stared at her deeply. "Cordelia, I''ll ask you again. Answer me after you think about it carefully. Are you really not going to change your mind?" Cordelia chuckled, "Elijah, we are not children anymore. We must be responsible for what we say." "But..." At this moment, Eason and Adam walked in one after another. "Cordelia, Mr. Carter misses you and wants to see you soon. He sends us to pick you up," Adam said with a smile. Cordelia smiled at him. "I miss him, too." Milo had gone out for traveling before. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Everyone hid Cordelia''s ident from him. It wasn''t until Milo came back that he learned Cordelia had almost died, which made him very worried. Cordelia took onest look at Elijah. "Goodbye. I will arrive at the Courthouse on time tomorrow." Elijah didn''t speak but watched them disappear from his sight. He stood there in a daze for a long time. Feeling a little dizzy, he staggered back and sat on the bed. The smell of Cordelia still lingered on the bed. Hey down and hugged Cordelia''s quilt into a ball. He grabbed the quilt tightly, and his whole body was shaking. "Cordelia, you are a coward. Cordelia..." On the way back, Cordelia was extremely quiet, and so was Eason. He sat in the back with her. Adam drove in front and had been talking endlessly along the way. He also sang when he was in high spirits, making the atmosphere in the car very cheerful. Finally, Adam got tired of talking. He picked up the bottle and took a sip of water. "Hey, why are you so quiet? Where shall we go to celebrate tonight? To celebrate the rebirth of Cordelia!" Eason coughed slightly, conveying his dissatisfaction to Adam from the rearview mirror. Cordelia smiled faintly. "How about tomorrow? Adam, I want to go to see..." "Of course. You''re getting divorced tomorrow. It''s a good time to celebrate..." "Could you please hold your tongue? Why are you talking so much?" Eason suddenly reprimanded. Cordelia hurriedly patted Eason''s arm. "Eason, it''s okay. Adam is right. Let''s celebrate tomorrow!" Eason looked down at Cordelia''s delicate hand. Her hand brushed against his sleeve gently like a kitten''s paw, making his heart tickle. Adam said with a smile, "Cordelia, I know you can put it down and go ahead." Cordelia smiled and didn''t say anything more. She had never fallen in love with Elijah, so she didn''t feel sad at all. She was nothing more than a pawn in this marriage all the time. If Cordelia''s grandma was still alive, she would not allow Janice to marry Cordelia into the Hansen family to fulfill the wish of the deceased, let alone let Cordelia live an unhappy life. But her grandma was gone and could no longer protect her. Cordelia had grown up and had to learn to protect herself! Chapter 175 Chapter 175 Chapter 175 Made up Her Mind Walking into Milo''s courtyard, Cordelia felt inexplicably rxed. "Cordelia?" Milo, with gray eyebrows and a beard, greeted her, looking at her with a smile. After going out for a period, Milo gave people a refreshing feeling as if he had great fun. Cordelia suddenly also wanted to travel around. After recovering and divorcing Elijah, she would also go to travel to cultivate her mind. Cordelia sat down with Milo in the courtyard, brewed a pot of coffee, and poured a cup for him. After Milo drank the coffee, he smiled and nodded. "The coffee Cordelia made is the best. You guys Eason and Adam walked over, sat down, took the coffee Cordelia had poured for them, and tasted it carefully. "Cordelia, I heard from Adam that you are going to divorce Elijah? Have you thought it carefully this time?" Milo asked with concern. Cordelia smiled. "Yes, he and I are from different worlds. I''m not a match for him and shouldn''t have married him at first." After she spoke, Adam immediately looked at Eason, trying to signal him anxiously by his eyes. Adam thought in his mind, "Eason, why do I feel Cordelia has a sense of inferiority? Your family is more Eason lowered his eyes and ignored Adam as if he was distracted. Milo said with a smile, "It''s normal to suffer rtionship setbacks when you''re young. Experiencing setbacks will make you stronger." Cordelia pursed her lips. "Yeah. I took the rtionship too easy. Some people won''t fall in love with you even if you work hard." Adam suddenly interrupted her and said, "Cordelia, you can''t think like that. Elijah is not the only man in this world. You just don''t want to stop and look at the surrounding scenery." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Milo stroked his beard and looked at Adam and Eason with a smile, without saying anything. Cordelia nodded. "Yes. Adam, you are right. Men will only affect my career and waste my time. In the past few years of marriage, I rarely made progress." Even Adam, who was talkative, felt a lump in his throat when hearing her words. At this time, Eason looked up at Cordelia seriously and said, "Cordelia, no matter when or what happens, you are not alone. Don''t always fight alone." Cordelia''s eyes turned red. She smiled and said, "I''ll keep it in mind." That night, Cordelia lived in the room arranged by Milo. The room was not big and had a ssic style. The aroma in the room was pleasant and made her rxed. She habitually nced at her phone before going to bed and saw the two voice messages sent by Elijah. Her nd eyes dimmed, and she clicked the messages. In the silent room, Elijah''s deep and maic voice came into her ears. "Babe, don''t forget to take the medicine at night and take care of yourself." "Cordelia, you are so cruel." He sent the second message probably because she didn''t reply. He was annoyed, and his tone was aggrieved. Cordelia turned off the phone without hesitation, as if she was worried she would reply to him if she turned it off a secondter. "Cordelia, don''t look back. Don''t think about him again..." She said to herself. With tears dropping on the pillow, she gradually fell into a sound sleep... Chapter 176 Chapter 176 Chapter 176 Went to the Courthouse The next morning, Cordelia woke up. She was lying on the bed, staring nkly at the bed curtain, and didn''te back to her senses for a long time. She had been discharged from the hospital and lived with Milo. And Elijah was no longer by her side. She sat up slowly, still feeling very tired. The severe trauma made her unable to exercise for a long time, so her body was not as strong as before. Turning on the phone, she was relieved after finding there were no new messages. It seemed even reading Elijah''s message required courage for her now. She washed up briefly, put on her makeup seriously, had breakfast with Milo, and was about to leave. "Go, Cordelia. I''ll wait for you at home." Milo smiled kindly and didn''t say anything else. He didn''t want to intervene in Cordelia''s rtionship and wanted her to solve it by herself. Cordelia smiled sweetly at Milo and felt less pressured while going out. As soon as she went out, she saw a familiar SUV parked at the door. Adam greeted her with a smile. "Eason was supposed to be your full-time driver today. Unfortunately, he has something urgent and went back to Grant City, so he sent me to be your driver." Cordelia nodded politely. "You guys are really thoughtful. Thank you, Adam." At exactly nine o''clock, Cordelia and Elijah arrived at the Courthouse. From a distance, Cordelia saw Elijah getting out of the car. Even though he looked dispirited and had dark circles under his eyes, he still had an imposing manner while walking. Cordelia lowered her eyes and looked down at the tip of her shoe, trying to evade his gaze. "Let''s go in." Elijah reminded her in a cold tone and stepped into the gate first. Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief and gestured to Adam, who was waiting in the car. Adam nodded quickly. Then, he took out his phone with a smile and sent a voice message to Eason. "Hey, Elijah kept his promise and really hase. They''ve gone in. Cordelia is going to be free again!" To his surprise, Eason, who never liked to reply to messages, replied to him after a few seconds. "Got it." Adam was more excited. He had a strong feeling that Eason was going to have a romantic rtionship! Cordelia came to the waiting area with Elijah. "Sit down for a while," Elijah said. "No need." Cordelia looked around the room casually. Feeling someone gently grasp her wrist, she turned her head and met Elijah''s dimmed eyes. "Be good. Go sit down for a while." Cordelia was helpless and let him pull her to the chair. The chair was made of metal, which gave people a cold feeling. "Wait," Elijah said again. Before Cordelia could react, he quickly took off his suit jacket and put it on the chair for her. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. "Have a seat." Watching Elijah casually throw his expensive handmade coat on the chair as a cushion for her, Cordelia was filled with mixed feelings. She didn''t know if he was pretending to be thoughtful. Anyway, he cared about her toote. He was such a man who made her love and hate! Seeing she didn''t move for a long time, Elijah stepped forward, pressed her shoulders, and told her to sit down. And he sat beside her. "Cordelia, I agree to the divorce because I respect you. We can leave now if you don''t want to." Elijah still didn''t give up and wanted to retrieve one more time. Chapter 177 Chapter 177 Chapter 177 Cut Loss in Time Cordelia didn''t change her mind. She looked calm and didn''t say a word. "If you are afraid of my grandfather, I promise I won''t let him hurt you," Elijah said firmly. Cordelia''s eyes flickered, and she looked at Elijah, who had a cold side face. After a long time, she said, "But Elijah, I don''t want to risk my life anymore." Elijah was stunned, with deep sorrow gradually overflowing from his eyes. "I''m sorry. You may think I''m a coward, but this is who I am. I have paid a terrible price, and I don''t want to pay more. I hope you can understand." She had endured all the misfortunes by herself, and no one could rece her. She had paid the price for her ridiculous first love, so she thought it would be the wisest choice to stop the loss in time. Elijah asked with a frown, "So, you still don''t think that car ident was an ident, do you?" Until now, there was still no clue that Cordelia''s car ident was nned by someone. They couldn''t even find the proof, so this reason couldn''t convince Elijah. Cordelia gave him a cold look and said, "Elijah, I thought you were a sensible person." She didn''t understand why he had to mention the suffering she just experienced at this time and challenge her patience. Elijah was at a loss for words for a moment. He knew he couldn''t convince a woman who was determined to leave him. It was his wishful thinking. At this time, a staff member invited them in. They had gone through the procedures once, so the processing speed was very fast. But there was no waiting period this time. Gideon had arranged everything a long time ago. It seemed he was desperate to let them divorce. After getting the divorce certificate, Cordelia was relieved. She stood up and walked quickly towards the door. Elijah stared nkly at the divorce certificate, feeling its existence was a mock for him. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. "Cordelia!" Elijah chased her into the corridor and hugged her tightly to his chest. "Cordelia, you are the cruellest woman in the world!" Cordelia was distressed when looking at his red eyes. Now, she believed he did have some dependence on her. Otherwise, there was no need for him to continue pretending since he had gotten the divorce certificate. He might have some feelings for her, but not too much. At least, it was not worth Cordelia to continue to risk her life with him. "Elijah, do you still remember you once went to Venco Hill in the summer four years ago?" Elijah was taken aback for a moment. His eyes froze immediately, and he fell into memories. "Four years ago..." He seemed to remember that he had been there, and Ben was with him. "We didn''t seem to know each other four years ago. How did you know? Did Ben tell you?" Elijah asked. Cordelia smiled faintly. "Yes, we didn''t know each other at that time. To be exact, you didn''t know me, but I knew you." Elijah was stunned. "When did you know me? Why have you never told me?" Elijah came back to his senses, a little excited. Cordelia didn''t answer his question. She pursed her lips and said with a bit of sadness, "Yes, you didn''t even know me, but you took my first kiss away that night. You are too frivolous, Elijah." Elijah widened his eyes in shock. Cordelia''s words made him dizzy and feel unreal. "So, I wasn''t dreaming that night? It was you!" Chapter 178 Chapter 178 Chapter 178 The Biggest Secret Cordelia was stunned for a long time. Even though she knew Elijah didn''t remember her at all, she still wanted to hear the answer from him. Today, she finally did it and would have no regrets. But Elijah felt a little incredible. He held Cordelia''s wrist tightly for fear she would disappear if he let go of her. "Cordelia, how many things have you kept from me? You sentenced our marriage to death without telling me anything. You are too cold-hearted." Elijah''s eyes were stained with sadness. The woman who often surprised him was holding a divorce certificate and waspletely away from his life. Cordelia smiled and said slowly, "Yes, I do have many secrets. The biggest secret among them is that I like you." N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Elijah''s eyes darkened in an instant. All his emotions poured out for a while, making it toote for him to hide them. "Are you kidding me?" Cordelia still wore a smile. "Isn''t it funny? Can you let me go now?" Elijah let her go slowly, looking at her withplicated eyes. "You always say I have something to hide from you. What about you? How many things did you tell me about you? Mr. Hansen, you are too hypocritical." While speaking, Cordelia put the divorce certificate in her bag. "I think we should say goodbye now!" "Cordelia!" Elijah caught up with her and asked, "When did you know me?" "Five years ago," Cordelia said truthfully. "Four years ago, I was drunk in Venco Hill. I hugged you and kissed you. Why didn''t youe to me after that?" Elijah asked again. "No need. We are not from the same world." In fact, they met each other the next day after that night, but Elijah couldn''t remember at all. Cordelia was very timid at that time. She didn''t dare to find Elijah for fear of beingughed at. Elijah felt lost and empty in his heart. "Cordelia, you can''t do this to me." His tone was resentful. He was like an abandoned dog, begging its owner to take another look at him. Cordelia looked at the end of the corridor and said, "We are like two cars on different roads. We are forced to drive together and will inevitably bump into each other. That''s it!" After speaking, Cordelia didn''t stay any longer, nor did she look back. Walking out of the Courthouse, she felt warm with the scorching sunlight shining on her. Cordelia closed her eyes and opened them after enjoying the warmth for a while. Her eyes were gleaming, and she put on a smile. It was finally over! "Cordelia." Adam walked over anxiously and asked, "Is everything going well?" "Yes, it''s done." Adam heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Let''s go. I''ll treat you to a fancy meal." "Great." After their car was far away, Elijah slowly walked out of the Courthouse with dull eyes as if he had nothing to do. He looked in the direction where Cordelia left for a long time and withdrew his gaze. At this time, his phone rang. Gideon sounded in a good mood on the phone. He said, "Elijah, I knew you wouldn''t let me down. Come back. Daisy is waiting for you at home!" Elijah narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "It''s none of my business. "Also, if Cordelia hadn''t insisted on the divorce, I would not have agreed." Chapter 179 Chapter 179 Chapter 179 About That Night Gideonughed loudly on the phone. "All right. All right. Whatever you say. I know you just got divorced and are in a bad mood. I will give you time to pull yourself together." As Ottilie just gave birth to a child, Gideon was focused on that child and didn''t put much pressure on Elijah. Elijah hung up the phone directly. He didn''t go to thepany but went to the club, calling Ben out to drink with him. As a result, Ben brought Imogen with him. Elijah raised his eyebrows. "What do you mean?" "She''ll run around if I don''t at her," Ben said coldly. Imogen wore a smile but cursed Ben in her heart. Elijah and Ben drank silently andmunicated asionally while Imogen quietly yed with her phone beside them. Suddenly, Imogen''s expression became weird. She looked up at Elijah several times and finally typed several words on the phone. [No wonder Elijah called Ben over for a drink in the daytime. You guys really have divorced?] At this time, Elijah suddenly said, "Ben, do you still remember that we went to Venco Hill together four years ago?" Ben nodded. "Yes." He couldn''t help but nce at Imogen. Four years ago, he slept with Imogen for the first time at Venco Hill at night, and he could never forget it. Imogen was still ying with her phone with her head down, but her expression changed. She also recalled that night in Venco Hill, where she and Cordelia both did crazy things. As Cordelia didn''t reply to her message, she sent Cordelia another one. [They suddenly chatted about that night on Venco Hill four years ago.] Elijah took a gulp of wine and leaned heavily on the back of the chair. "Cordelia said the woman I met that night was her." While speaking, Elijah suddenlyughed. "I always thought I had an erotic dream because my pants were wet the next morning." Ben raised his eyebrows. "You really drank too much that night. It''s not surprising that you can''t remember." "Yeah!" But Elijah felt he had missed something important to him. That night, in the courtyard of the hotel, under a lush tree stood a girl in a white dress. Elijah was dizzy at the time, insisting that she was a ghost and wanted to flirt with her.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. So, he went to ost her. His memory became clearer when he recalled what happened that night and knew the girl was Cordelia. He said at that time, "Hey, do you have a lighter? Can I borrow it?" Elijah must have drunk too much. No man would ost a girl by asking her if she had a lighter. Unexpectedly, Cordelia took out a zippo with a heart pattern from her small bag and handed it to him with both hands. She looked at him with innocent eyes like a deer, and her delicate face was full of expectation. She was expecting Elijah to use her lighter. Elijah chuckled, lit a cigarette, and asked Cordelia generously, "Do you want to try?" Cordelia shook her head and lowered her head slightly with a red face. Elijah suddenly grabbed her arm, pulled her closer, and looked at her drunkenly. "You''re so beautiful. Are you an adult?" Cordelia nodded fiercely and said with a little pride, "I''m almost 20 years old." Elijah leaned against the tree and pulled her into his arms. "Great." Cordelia carefully pushed his chest and looked up at him seriously. "What are you saying?" Elijah looked at her with a faint smile. His face was getting closer to her lips, but he stopped when he was about to touch her lips. Feeling her breath, he said in a hoarse voice, "You''re so cute. I''m going to bully you." Chapter 180 Chapter 180 Chapter 180 Secret Love Cordelia, who was ignorant of romantic love, waspletely controlled by the man in front of her. When his lips touched, she felt a thrill all over, and her brain went nk. His kiss was very gentle, leading her to a new world. While kissing, Elijah felt the intimacy was not enough and began to want more. When Cordelia realized it, half of her dress had been taken off. She came back to her senses, pushed him away, and ran away with a blushed face while adjusting her dress. That night, Cordelia suffered from insomnia. She tossed and turned all night without falling asleep. As soon as she closed his eyes, her mind was filled with Elijah''s handsome face and his skillful kissing. She began to wonder how many girls he kissed... Cordelia thought more wildly and couldn''t fall asleep. As for Imogen, she didn''t return to the room all night. At twelve o''clock in the morning, it was already dawn. Cordelia immediately sat up when she heard the sound of swiping the card to open the door. "Imogen?" Imogen froze while sneaking in. She looked at Cordelia with a smile. "Are you awake? I''m afraid I''ll disturb you..." "You have slept with Ben, right?" Cordelia asked curiously. Imogen pretended to be calm and said, "I told you I''m going to try something new tonight. Of course, I''ll have great fun!" "Have great fun..." Cordelia repeated Imogen''s words and murmured, "s. I''m too cowardly. I was scaredst night and ran away." Imogen smiled and waved her hands. "You and Elijah are different. You''d better not to be impulsive." Cordelia was innocent at that time. She immediately put her regrets behind her after beingforted by Imogen. She thought she would be frivolous if she slept with Elijah the first time they met. When they met Elijah and Ben again, the two men looked indifferent and regarded them as passers-by. Cordelia''s gaze followed Elijah all the time. As long as he looked at her, she would take the initiative to greet him. However, Elijahpletely regarded her as an ordinary passer-by and didn''t look at her. When Cordelia recovered from her memories, Imogen sent another message. [Cordelia, Elijah seems to be drunk and begins to speak his mind to Ben.] During the time Cordelia recalled, Imogen had sent three messages. Cordelia read them one by one and replied to her after thinking for a while. [Imogen, I don''t want to hear anything about Elijah again.] Imogen immediately stopped sending her messages. Cordelia was lying on the bed dejectedly with disheveled long hair. She wore a mncholy face, looking like a broken doll... At the same time, Imogen was holding the phone and pouted, feeling a little gloomy. As Cordelia''s best friend, she should be by Cordelia''s side now. However, she was now being watched closely by Ben, which made her very irritable. Elijah was holding the wine ss gracefully at this time, speaking in a high-sounding manner, with the same indifferent expression as before. "Since you''ve divorced, why don''t you just marry Daisy? With the strength of the Kingsley family, it This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. barely matches your family." Elijah looked at Ben coldly and said, "When your family arranges a partner for you, I hope you can ept it as what you said to me." Ben nced at Imogen, who pouted and showed a sneer. "Since it''s your family''s arrangement, what else can you do?" Ben asked. Elijah snorted and didn''t continue this topic. He was a little tipsy and recalled everything about Cordelia. His whole mind was upied by her smile, her tears, and her swollen lips when she begged for mercy... Chapter 181 Chapter 181 Chapter 181 Had a Crush on Him Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. At this time, Ben got up and went out. Elijah nced at Imogen, thought for a while, and said carefully, "Miss Lopez, I remember you were also there during the trip to Venco Hill four years ago?" Imogen immediately sat upright when Elijah asked her. "Yes, I went to Venco Hill with Cordelia." "She said she knew me at that time, but I didn''t know about it at all," Elijah said with regret. "Mr. Hansen, how could you know? Cordelia is very good at hiding her emotions. I also met you with her in Venco Hill and found out from her that she has had a crush on you for a long time." Imogen kept talking without noticing Elijah''s stiff expression. Suddenly, a shadow fell in front of her. She raised her head in a daze and found Elijah looking down at her. "What did you say? Say it again!" Elijah raised his voice and fixed his eyes on Imogen. Imogen panicked and wondered if she had said anything wrong. At this time, Ben came back. Seeing the tense atmosphere between them, he felt something was wrong and immediately stepped forward. "What''s wrong?" "Shut up!" Elijah looked at him warningly and stared intently at Imogen. "Miss Lopez, repeat what you just said and make it clear!" Ben stood in front of Elijah and said, "Sit back. You scare her like this. How can she have the guts to say it?" Imogen gave Ben a thankful look and was quite satisfied with his help. She was so scared and was lost for words. Elijah sat back on the sofa with a scowl. "Miss Lopez, think it carefully. You''d better not lie to me, otherwise..." Imogen pursed her lips and stopped acting. She said very seriously, "Mr. Hansen, don''t tell me you still don''t know Cordelia had a crush on you back then. That''s a very big regret for you." Except for Elijah, even Ben was shocked, too. "What are you talking about?" Ben suddenly gripped Imogen''s wrist and warned her in a low voice, "Don''t lie to Elijah. Otherwise, I won''t be able to help you." "It doesn''t matter if you don''t believe it, but I''m telling the truth. "When Cordelia heard the person she was going to marry was Elijah, you can''t imagine how happy she was. She was overjoyed, as if falling in love. "However, I have never seen her happy again during the three years of her marriage. She didn''t even know how to smile for a period. Mr. Hansen, you may be really bad at Cordelia," Imogen said with a serious face. Elijah was in a daze for a long time before he came back to his senses. He said with difficulty in a hoarse voice as if he had exhausted all his strength to barely make a sound. "Since when... did she like me?" Imogen thought for a while. "It should have been five years ago. I don''t remember the exact time. Cordelia fell in love with you at first sight when you gave a speech at our school." Elijah seemed to lose his soul in an instant. He slumped on the back of the sofa and didn''t say anything else. He thought, "How possible? How could it be?" Suddenly, he remembered thest words Cordelia said to him during the day. "I do have many secrets. The biggest secret among them is that I like you." It turned out that what she said was true! Chapter 182 Chapter 182 Chapter 182 Went to See Elijah Elijah and Ben drank untilte at night. Imogen couldn''t stay up any longer and fell asleep in Ben''s arms. Ben lowered his head from time to time, caressing Imogen''s face with a tenderness in his eyes. Elijah had been drunk for a long time, but his mind was very sober. Noticing Ben''s affection toward Imogen, he showed a mocking smile. He couldn''t speak clearly now, so he said silently in his heart, "Ben, wait and see. Sooner orter, you will be like me." Later, Elijah insisted on going back to the Maple Vi. Ben had no choice but to help him. Ben sent him back, threw him in the bedroom, and then left. Lying on the bed, Elijah smelled the lingering fragrance of Cordelia on the pillow and hugged it in his arms. He curled up, murmured her name, and fell asleep gradually... A few dayster, when Cordelia was preparing to travel, Imogen told her a piece of news. "Cordelia, Elijah is sick and has had a fever for several days. He won''t go to the hospital or take medicine. Ben asked me to ask you to go and pay a visit to him." Imogen''s tone was cautious on the phone, which made Cordelia feel she was a little strange. "Imogen, why do I feel you sound very guilty? Are you lying?" Cordelia asked. "No. What would I lie to you? I just... said something I shouldn''t have said. Cordelia, I made a mistake." Imogen admitted her mistake very quickly. Cordelia was helpless. "What did you say?" "I... I identally told Elijah you had a crush on him before, and then he fell ill. That''s why I feel guilty..." Imogen''s voice became smaller as she spoke. Hearing her words, Cordelia froze and then showed a wry smile. "I knew it. He doesn''t believe me when I tell him. He would only believe it when hearing it from others. Imogen, do you think he deserves my sympathy?" "He''s not worth it. He deserves it. Let him go to hell!" Imogen said with indignation. Cordelia rubbed her temples. "There''s no need to be so cruel. Forget it. I''ll go and see him!" Cordelia and Elijah didn''t have a dispute on the division of property, and they broke up peacefully. She wished him the best and thought there was no need to make them like enemies. Seeing Cordelia was about to go out, Milo came out with his cane. "Drive my car. Go back early." Milo handed her the car key. Holding the key, Cordelia had sweat on her back. "Milo, I''m... afraid to drive." She was still often awakened when dreaming of the car ident, so she couldn''t drive until now. Milo was not surprised. "Then let the driver send you there." Cordelia said with a smile, "Thank you, Milo." The driver sent Cordelia to the Maple Vi. When entering the door, she tried to input fingerprints, and the door opened. It seemed Elijah hadn''t deleted her fingerprints. She came to the living room and saw Edith and Nora hovering anxiously. Edith''s eyes lit up when she saw Cordelia. "Cordelia, I''m so d you are willing toe. Come and Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. help me persuade Elijah to take medicine. He has a high fever and is about to faint." Cordelia smiled helplessly. Although Edith usually looked tough, she was very soft-hearted. Even if she said she was not Elijah''s mother in a fit of anger before, she was the most anxious about his illness. "Mrs. Edith Hansen, don''t worry. I''ll go up and have a look." Hearing Cordelia''s words, Edith was stunned. She immediately held Cordelia''s hand. "Call me Mom. You''re still my daughter-inw in my heart!" Chapter 183 Chapter 183 Chapter 183 Refused to Let Her Go Cordelia smiled and shook her head. "Mrs. Edith Hansen, don''t say that. Elijah''s future wife will be unhappy when hearing it." In order to prevent Edith from saying anything more about her and Elijah, Cordelia quickly withdrew her hand, smiled politely at her and Nora, and went upstairs. Looking at Cordelia''s back, Edith muttered, "Nora, do you think Cordelia really moves on so quickly? Or she has found..." Nora quickly said, "Madam, Mrs. Hansen can''t get pregnant anymore and is miserable enough. She is being sensible." Edith smiled wryly. "That''s right. Cordelia is doing the right thing. Everyone is a pawn in the Hansen family." Cordelia went upstairs and came to the bedroom. The bedroom door was locked. Cordelia had the key but still knocked on the door. "Elijah, it''s me." "Come in." Elijah''s deep voice sounded from inside the room. Cordelia immediately opened the door with the key and found the room was very dark. She walked to the window. Just as she was about to open the curtains, she was pressed against a hot body behind her. Elijah wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, greedily sniffing her unique scent on the back of her neck. "Cordie, don''t open the curtains." Cordelia froze and then said, "Elijah, you may burn out your brain if you don''t go to see a doctor." Elijahughed. "I''m an idiot and don''t even know you have had a crush on me." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia pursed her lips with aplicated expression. "Cordelia, are you very disappointed in me? Do you have no feelings for me now?" Elijah asked cautiously. "Yes, I don''t like you anymore." To be precise, she couldn''t afford to like him, and she didn''t think it was worth it. She was fed up with the ups and downs of her emotions every day. Elijah''s body suddenly trembled. Cordelia turned around and quickly helped him lie on the bed. She took out a needle to dredge a few acupuncture points for him and stabilized his condition. Later, she fed him antipyretics. Seeing him take it obediently, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. Elijah was dazed by the fever. He fumbled, grabbed Cordelia''s hand, and hugged her arm tightly. "You can''t go. I won''t let you go." Cordelia was helpless. "I won''t go. Let go of me. I won''t go, okay?" "No, you are the best liar. You lied to me for three years. I don''t believe you anymore!" Elijah refused to let her go. Cordelia took a deep breath and almost couldn''t bear to swear at him. She thought, "Jackass! What does he mean I lied to him for three years? Doesn''t he know how he has been a husband in the past three years?" Cordelia sat by his window with a cold face, letting him hold her arm. After a while, Elijah was sweating. He muttered in his sleep, "Don''t cut it. Don''t cut it..." Cordelia couldn''t hear his words and moved closer. Elijah suddenly raised his voice and shouted, "Cordelia, don''t. Cordelia, you have to be alive. Nothing can happen to you!" Cordelia felt bitter, with tears welling up in her eyes again. "If we hadn''t experienced that moment, I''m afraid you would still treat me as dust! "But Elijah, I don''t care about your love anymore!" Chapter 184 Chapter 184 Chapter 184 I Will Pursue You Again Elijah slept for a full four hours straight. When he woke up, the high fever had already subsided, and he was dressed in new pajamas. He sat up abruptly and shouted, "Cordelia, Cordelia..." Nora stood at the door and called out from the other side, "Mr. Hansen, Ms. Graves is resting in the guest room! She hasn''t left." "Nora,e in," Elijah rubbed his temples and asked when she entered, "Has Cordelia been here the whole time?" "No, Mr. Hansen. Ms. Graves, she..." Elijah interrupted Nora displeasedly, "Why do you call her Ms. Graves? She will always be my wife!" Nora smiled bitterly and whispered, "It''s Ms. Graves who asked me to call her that. When I called her Mrs. Hansen, she said she didn''t like it." Elijah felt irritated but still managed to say patiently, "Alright, continue." "Ms. Graves has been taking care of you all this time. She even changed your sweaty clothes. But she''s also recovering from a serious illness and is weak. So I asked Ms. Graves to rest in the guest room." "Enough," Elijah didn''t want to hear anymore. He understood everything now. Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Cordelia wanted topletely distance herself from him. He got out of bed, feeling a bit light-headed and unsteady on his feet. Nora asked with concern, "Mr. Hansen, where are you going?" "I''m going to check on her," Elijah said lightly. While she was still here, Elijah wanted to look at her a little longer. If she left, it would be difficult to see her again. Once the woman he used to be indifferent towards, now it was a luxury for him to even catch a glimpse of her, and he had to resort to feigning wounded in order to see her. It was true that no one could escape the curse of the w of attraction." Cordelia didn''t lock the door. She slept on the bed in the guest room with her clothes on, her delicate eyebrows were slightly frowned upon, and she did not sleep tight. Elijah approached her slowly, his gaze fixed on Cordelia''s exquisite and beautiful face. She had be much thinner due to trauma, and her face looked smaller, but it made her features even more captivating. He walked in front of her and couldn''t help but bend down to kiss Cordelia on the brow, filled with deep longing. Cordelia slowly opened her eyes and found Elijah just inches away from her. As if she hadn''t fully regained her senses, Cordelia raised her hand to embrace his neck but froze the next moment. She forcefully pushed against Elijah''s chest, only to have her wrist held by him. Elijah held her delicate hand, brought it to his lips, and kissed it devoutly. "Cordelia, I want to pursue you again. Be prepared," Elijah said confidently, a hint of youthful spirit in his smile. Cordelia was momentarily stunned, as if seeing Elijah from many years ago. The genius boy who could remain calm and talk confidently in front of tens of thousands of people. He was so dazzling that Cordelia felt herself small, like a star in the sky. Cordelia withdrew her hand coldly after scrutinizing him for a few seconds and said, "It seems like you''re already fine. I''ll go back then." Elijah sat on the bed, holding his forehead, and said, "I have a headache. Can you massage it for me?" Inside, Cordelia was amused by Elijah''s pretense, but she remainedposed on the surface. "I will have my assistant settle the previous medical fees with you. As for the massage, please pay upfront. Trustworthy." Elijah chuckled softly, "Can I have a yearly package?" "I''m sorry, but we don''t offer long-term services," Cordelia said as she got up, ready to leave. Elijah approached her, pulled her into his embrace, and said softly with a smile, "Okay, I''ll pay now. Can you massage it for me, Miss Carter?" Chapter 185 Chapter 185 Chapter 185 She Wants to Forget Him With that, Cordelia impatiently took out her phone, asking Elijah to transfer money immediately. Without a word, Elijah dly made the payment, and then he attempted to put his arm around Cordelia''s waist. However, Cordelia slipped away from his fingertips effortlessly, like a slippery fish. "This patient, please refrain from touching me. I am a professional doctor," Cordelia''s cool face showed no trace of a smile or emotion, resembling an emotionless AI. Elijah calmly withdrew his hand, not getting angry at her refusal in the slightest. "What position do you prefer?" Elijah asked in a low voice. Cordelia''s mouth twitched, unaffected by his intentions. She pointed to a chair with a serious expression, saying, "Just sit there." So, Elijah obediently sat down, maintaining an upright posture. Using the soft pads of her fingers, Cordelia gently pressed on his head, gradually exerting more force. Elijah felt his heavy mind bing clearer, and his senses became sharper. "Your technique keeps getting better," Elijah sighed in contentment. Cordelia rolled her eyes. Unfortunately, Elijah didn''t know how to cherish her. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. It was only after losing her that he realized he had once possessed her. "All right." When Cordelia finished her work, she intended to leave. Elijah quickly said, "Let me walk you out." "No need. My driver is already waiting outside." As Cordelia nced at Elijah, she wanted to say something, but in the end, she chose to remain silent and said, "Goodbye." "Goodbye." Elijah didn''t want to say goodbye to Cordelia, but he had no reason to keep her now. And Elijah had already made up his mind to pursue Cordelia again. This was just the beginning, and he was determined to take it seriously. Before the weekend arrived, Cordelia packed her belongings and boarded a train, leaving Beilve City. After consulting Milo''s advice, Cordelia chose a few small ces as her destinations. At the same time, news of Milo''s beloved discipleing out and wandering around spread like wildfire in the Unde chat group. The group was in an uproar, with someone asking Cordelia to have a drink. Cordelia''s first stop was a small town. Upon arriving, the sun had already set, and Cordelia found amodation in a farmhouse-styled inn. While enjoying a hearty pot of stew prepared by the innkeeper, Cordelia received a call from Elijah. "I''m sorry, but I have already left Beilve City. Elijah, you should start a new life and stop wasting your thoughts on me. There will be no chance between us anymore." Cordelia had prepared this response in advance. Whenever Elijah messaged or called her, she would calmly deliver her rehearsed lines and reject him. She didn''t want Elijah to disturb her tranquil heart. As long as she didn''t see him again, Cordelia believed that she would be able to let go of him and forget about him! "Where did you go?" Elijah asked anxiously. "I''m wandering, going wherever the wind takes me," Cordelia answered truthfully. But Elijah thought she deliberately kept her whereabouts secret. "Cordelia, I was wrong. Please don''t treat me like this." Suddenly, the phone conveyed Elijah''s words filled with grievances. Cordelia''s heart felt as if it had been clenched tightly by an invisible hand, causing a dull ache. Cordelia forced a casual smile and said, "Don''t joke around, Elijah. I have something to attend to, so I''ll hang up now." With that, Cordelia quickly hung up the phone, tears uncontrobly streaming down her face. Suddenly, someone tapped her shoulder, and Cordelia was startled as she turned around. When she saw the person clearly, all tension instantly melted away, and her tears flowed even more forcefully. Chapter 186 Chapter 186 Chapter 186 Evie Is Turning Over a New Leaf Eason sat across from Cordelia. He silently watched Cordelia as she cried, offering her tissues without uttering a word offort. And Eason''s actions happened to be what Cordelia needed at that moment. She didn''t want to pour out her feelings at this moment. She just wanted to vent alone. Later, after she had cried enough, she started eating heartily. The stew at this ce was delicious. She had two bowls of it. Feeling full and satisfied, Cordelia finally asked Eason, "Eason, how did youe here?" "I came to investigate an herbalist in this area. Milo told me you were here, so I came to check on you," Eason replied casually. Cordelia knew in such a small ce, besides Milo telling him, it would be hard for anyone else to find her. "Eason, I''m not in a good mood, and I just wanted some time alone. So I..." Cordelia said with an apologized expression. "I understand. I just came to see how you''re doing, and I''ll leave soon," Eason said with a knowing look. Cordelia smiled then. "Thank you, Eason, for understanding." Sensing Cordelia''s alienation, Eason didn''t disturb her any further. He got up and bid his farewell right there. Back in her room, Cordelia took a shower, and her mood improved significantly. As shey on the bed, lost in her thoughts, she realized her attitude toward Eason had been too distant and cold. She felt a twinge of guilt. Even though Eason happened to be nearby for business, he purposely came to this remote little ce to find her. That alone showed his concern, yet Cordelia hadn''t even said a simple thank you... She didn''t know where she had found the audacity back then as if it were a matter of course. "Ah, what did I do!" Cordelia turned over, burying her head in the pillow. Despite her regret, Cordelia didn''t immediately contact Eason. It wasn''t until the following morning that she reached out to him. "Eason, I was in a bad mood yesterday and forgot to ask. Did you have something to discuss with me when you came to find me?" Eason said in a deep voice, "Let''s meet and talk. It''s not a big deal. Don''t worry about it." "I n to visit a nearby town today. Join me!" Cordelia suggested. "Okay," Eason quickly responded. Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. And so, throughout the day, the two of them wandered around the nearby town. The ce had a rustic charm, with beautiful scenery and few people. Cordelia quite liked it. She bought an umbre and sat on the railings by the bridge, tilting her head back with closed eyes, savoring the tranquility of the surroundings. From a distance, Eason, sitting in a small coffee shop, caught sight of her. He took out his phone, captured the scene, and sent the photos to Milo. Milo was delighted upon seeing the pictures, especially the one where Eason was sitting in the coffee shop, capturing Cordelia. Milo instructed his assistant to post it on Facebook. The caption was simple. [Evie is turning over a new leaf.] Meanwhile, Elijah was workingte at the office when he received a notification on his phone. He nced at it and saw that it was Ben sending him two pictures. He immediately opened them. One was a screenshot from Milo''s Facebook post,plete with caption and image. The other was the image. It was Cordelia. At just one nce, Elijah recognized her. She sat alone by the bridge as if blending into a painting, exuding a hazy beauty. But soon, the gentle gleam in Elijah''s eyes dimmed bit by bit. It was because he noticed that the photo was taken by Eason. At that moment, Eason should have been sitting in a coffee shop with a mirror on the wall. A corner of the mirror was captured in the photo, reflecting Eason''s half-body. Chapter 187 Chapter 187 Chapter 187 He''s Getting Engaged No wonder Ben sent him the screenshot and then separately sent this photo. Elijah''s eyes gradually dimmed, losing their sparkle. Elijah couldn''t help but think that they had ultimatelye together. The more Elijah thought about it, the more he couldn''t control himself. Just then, his cell phone rang. Gideon''s stern voice came from the end of the line. "Elijah, why did you refuse Daisy''s invitation to have dinner together? Weren''t you always good friends before?" "I''m busy," Elijah replied coldly. "Don''t you even have time for a meal? Do you think I''m confused? Don''t forget, you''re single now, you don''t need to worry about so much! I''ll make the reservation at the restaurant, and you can treat Daisy. Put it on my tab!" With that, Gideon hung up the phone without giving Elijah a chance to refuse. Elijah''s face grew solemn as he looked out of the window, his gaze bing increasingly dim. After spending the whole day outside, Cordelia''s mood improved significantly. Eason dropped Cordelia off at her ce and was about to leave. Cordelia nced at the time and said, "Eason, it''s gettingte. Stay and have a meal before you go. The food here is delicious." Cordelia suggested it herself, and naturally, Eason wouldn''t refuse. Just as they sat down, Cordelia received a call from Imogen. Imogen''s voice was small, saying she was hiding in the bathroom to call Cordelia. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. "What happened?" Cordelia asked anxiously. Cordelia was worried about Imogen since she was currently out of town and unable to help her in time. Imogen sighed, "Ah, what could happen to me? I''m just worried about you. After all, the Hansen family and the Kingsley family forming an alliance, it''s really too quick after your divorce." "Alliance?" Cordelia furrowed her brow. Upon hearing her words, Eason also looked at her. "It''s been spreading all over Beilve City that the Hansen family and the Kingsley family are going to form an alliance. Their engagement ceremony will be held soon. And tonight, Elijah and Daisy are having a date at a restaurant, which practically confirms these rumors." Cordelia felt as though Imogen''s voice was bing quieter and quieter. In the end, she could barely hear what she was saying. But in reality, Imogen''s volume hadn''t changed. It was buzzing in Cordelia''s ears, almost blocking out all sounds. Cordelia took a deep breath and calmly said, "Gideon mentioned this to me before. I just didn''t expect that, as a second marriage, he would still go through with an engagement. Well, that''s fine." Imogenughed on the other end. "Elijah is indeed quite popr. Unlike Ben, it''s been so long since we broke off our engagement, but he still doesn''t have anyone and keeps eyes on me every day." At that moment, there was a knocking sound on the phone, and Imogen hurriedly said, "Cordelia, I''ll talk to youter. I have to hang up now!" "Okay." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia became somewhat absent-minded. Eason, who had been silent, suddenly put down his phone and spoke, "Cordelia. The truck driver is willing to testify. I''ve sent Adam to take care of it." Cordelia immediately sat up straight, looking at Eason seriously. "Who instructed him?" "His testimony points to Eva, but it wasn''t her who did that, but it was one of her friends named Hazel," Eason said. Cordelia remembered this person. She had encountered Hazel at a restaurant before. She didn''t expect that Eva would have such a loyal friend to her. A sarcastic smile curled at the corner of Cordelia''s lips. "Whether it''s her or her friend, it doesn''t matter. No one involved in this matter can escape!" Chapter 188 Chapter 188 Chapter 188 Am I Beyond Redemption? That night, Eason and Cordelia had a long conversation in a small restaurant. By the time Eason bid farewell, it was already midnight. Cordelia stood at the entrance of the restaurant, seeing him off. Eason looked at the fragile figure of the woman before him and felt a surge of heartache. "Cordelia..." Cordelia waved her hand with a carefree smile. "Eason, goodbye. Drive slowly." And so, Eason stared at her intently for a while, but in the end, he didn''t say anything and left. Sometimes, Eason despised himself for being unwilling to express anything. Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Sometimes, he also thought about being a cunning opportunist, taking advantage of Cordelia''s single status and boldly expressing his affection, hoping that Cordelia would choose to be with him. However, whenever he faced Cordelia, even if he saw the slightest frown on her forehead, he dared not go any further. Cordelia was a treasure buried deep within his heart, and he didn''t want to bring her any distress. After seeing off Eason, Cordelia''s eyes gradually dimmed. Everything she disyed in front of Eason just now, her cheerfulness and generosity, were all an act. Cordelia hated Hazel and Eva for causing her to lose her child. As Cordelia showered, she let the water from the showerhead wash over her face, not wanting anyone, not even herself, to see her tears. During the time when she found out about losing her child, she cried all her tears, and she never wanted to cry again in her life. After finishing her shower, Cordeliay down on the bed and saw the gossip photos sent by Imogen. In the photo, Elijah sat sternly, his brows furrowed, with the untouched meal in front of him, engaged in conversation with Daisy seated across from him. And Daisy had a self-satisfied look, with a confident gleam in her eyes, as if she was certain of her sess. Cordelia replied with feigned indifference: [They are well-matched.] Quickly, Imogen responded to the message. [Ben said Elijah doesn''t like Daisy, and it''s only out of his family obligation, a reluctant act. Cordelia, don''t take it too personally.] Imogen cautiously tried to console her. Cordelia smiled and sent a voice message back, saying, "He married me was also a reluctant act. On the night we got married, he didn''te back untilte at night and only reluctantly consummated the marriage under the influence of alcohol. "Even if we haven''t met and don''t like each other, we still consummated our marriage. Imogen. In this world, there''s no one that can''t be reced. To men, once the lights are off, all women are the same." Moreover, Cordelia hadn''t noticed any signs of Elijah''s reluctance from the photos. With his personality, he wouldn''t go along with all these schemes unless he wanted to. Afterward, Imogen didn''t reply for a while, perhaps not knowing what else to say. In truth, Cordelia didn''t need anyone tofort her. Cordelia knew that she had to find a way to relieve her own pain. No one else could help her. In the following days, Cordelia started running around and immersed herself in her work. Seeing those who had long been gued by illness visibly improve under her treatment and express their gratitude toward her, Cordelia felt a great sense of achievement. At the same time, Evie''s reputation gradually spread. Word of mouth circted that Milo, the miraculous doctor, had an apprentice who was the nemesis of difficult andplicated diseases. Ever since Cordelia began her travels, the Unde chat group has been lively and bustling every day. Those who had seen Cordelia would secretly take photos of her. However, most of the time, Cordelia wore a white coat and a mask in the photos. In some photos, her gaze was sharp as she exined the risks and benefits to the patients. Other times, she would gently look at a young patient before her, even patting their heads tenderly. These photos, apart from being visible to members within the Unde, would also find their way into Elijah''s email inbox. Chapter 189 Chapter 189 Chapter 189 Meet Elijah Again After Cordelia set off on her journey, Elijah personally visited a pharmacy in the Unde. He tried various methods to persuade one of the pharmacy''s apprentices. Eventually, the apprentice reluctantly agreed to send him a photo of Cordelia but strictly limited it to that. "Sir, if it weren''t for your deep affection for Evie, I would never agree to send you the photo," the young apprentice said seriously. Elijah nodded solemnly. "If you like Evie so much, why don''t you tell her? If I were interested in a girl, I would confess my feelings to her right away." The young apprentice appeared to be only eighteen or neen years old, but he had a thoughtful look about him. Elijah pondered for a moment and replied, "Even if you knew she might have feelings for someone else? Even if there was a good chance she would reject you and embarrass you?" The apprentice waved his hand and said dismissively, "I would still let her know! What if? Pride is nothing. If you felt embarrassed, so be it!" Elijah pursed his lips and quietly put on his sunsses. "Thank you. I''ll wait for your photo." A monthter, Cordelia still hadn''t returned to Beilve City. She was currently in a water town, offering medical consultations at a local pharmacy of the Unde. During this time, her fame had spread far and wide, attracting many patients, including influential figures, which made herwork more and more extensive. "Next, please." This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia was busy jotting down notes when she sensed a new patient before her. She didn''t look up and asked, "What seems to be the trouble?" "I have difort in my heart." Cordelia''s pen paused, and she raised her gaze to the person sitting in front of her. It was Elijah. He sat in front of her, wearing sunsses and with an expressionless face. His gaze, concealed beneath the shades, was likely fixed firmly on her at that moment. "Let me check your pulse first." Cordelia reached out her hand calmly and ced it on his inner wrist. As she casually nced at the ceiling, carefully feeling his pulse, a slight hint of worry shed in her eyes. "Doctor, is there no hope for me?" Elijah asked calmly. Cordelia looked at him calmly and said, "Your heart is fine, but you seem to have some kidney deficiency. I suggest taking some medication to regte it." Elijah''s body visibly stiffened, and then he smirked slightly. "Don''t make fun of me." "Have you been experiencing insomnia, night sweats, and ack of energy recently?" Cordelia asked with a serious tone. Elijah pondered for a moment before replying, "Yes, I have experienced insomnia and vivid dreams, and I do have night sweats. As for ack of energy, I won''t know until I try." Cordelia''s delicate lips tightened, refusing to let him lead the conversation further. She swiftly wrote a prescription for him. "Okay, next one." Cordelia didn''t waste time with Elijah. As Elijah took the prescription and stood up, he said, "I''ll be waiting outside for you." Cordelia continued to lower her head, focused on her notes, ignoring him. What he chose to do was his own business. Cordelia didn''t care. The whole afternoon, Cordelia attended to over thirty patients. After finishing her work, she felt exhausted, and her mood was not pleasant. She went to the changing room to change her clothes, then, as usual, intended to walk back to the guesthouse where she was staying. As soon as she stepped out, an umbre covered her head. It had been raining all afternoon, sometimes gently and sometimes heavily. Cordelia looked down and saw that Elijah''s pants were halfway soaked. He had been standing outside the entire afternoon. Chapter 190 Chapter 190 Chapter 190 You Will Disappoint Me! "You came all the way here to find me? What''s the matter?" Cordelia looked at him, puzzled. Elijah held an umbre for her as they walked side by side. "I missed you, wanted to see you." Cordelia replied coldly, "Elijah, you really don''t have to do this. Tell me, what do you need my help with?" "Nothing." Elijah smiled bitterly. Elijah never knew that, in the eyes of Cordelia, he was such a person. It made him feel uneasy. Since he said there was nothing, Cordelia took note of it in her heart. From now on, no matter what Elijah asked for, she wouldn''t help. After that, the two walked in silence. It wasn''t until Cordelia saw the courtyard of her guesthouse ahead that she spoke, "Thank you for walking me back. You said you wanted to see me, and now you have. So..." Elijah tightened his grip on the umbre and looked earnestly at her beautiful features. "Cordelia, I told you before that I wanted to pursue you again, but you ran away. What are you afraid of?" "Elijah, do you think marriage is just a game? I don''t ept your pursuit. I''m not afraid of anything, and I simply wanted to leave Beilve City and travel around," Cordelia said calmly. "Then give me a reason, a reason to reject me," Elijah pressed. "You should create a new family with a woman who matches your social status instead of going down the same old path!" Cordelia stated firmly. "You are the woman!" "Elijah!" Cordelia grew angry. She didn''t want to get angry, but Elijah''s persistent pestering made her a little impatient in the end. "Elijah, I''m not your backup n. When you remember, youe running to me forfort!" Cordelia said seriously. Elijah froze, looking at Cordelia''s eyes filled with displeasure. Suddenly, heughed. "Cordelia, have you misunderstood?" "Not at all." This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "I won''t ept the arrangements from my family anymore. If my grandfather forces me, I''ll leave there!" Elijah said firmly. Cordelia looked at him in disbelief, and then her gaze immediately turned serious. She didn''t believe it. Although Elijah said he didn''t ept the arrangements from his family, he still went out on a date with Daisy. Cordelia couldn''t help but suspect that Elijah had suffered some grievances from Daisy, and then he remembered her as a soft target. Under the umbre, their breaths were so close, and his familiar scent lingered around Cordelia''s nose, making her instinctively resist. But Elijah quickly reached out and pulled her into his embrace. Under the umbre, their breaths were so close, his familiar scent lingered around Cordelia''s nose, making her instinctively resist. "Let go of me." "Cordelia, whether you believe it or not, I missed you so much that I traveled all this way to find you." Elijah said, afraid that if he spoke too slowly, Cordelia would push him away and escape. "It''s okay if you don''t ept my pursuit. I will continue to be your suitor until you agree to be my girlfriend!" Cordelia stiffened, and her mind was in chaos. Cordelia was confused by him. At that moment, thendy passed by and called out, "Miss Carter, is that you?" Cordelia reflexively pushed Elijah away, stuck her head out from under the umbre, and smiled. "Madam, it''s me." "I thought it was you. And who is this..." "My friend." "Boyfriend!" They both answered simultaneously. Thendy burst intoughter, and her face full of wrinkles. "It''s cold outside. Bring your boyfriend inside!" Cordelia was at a loss for words. So, it seemed that her words had no effect. "Cordie, can Ie in?" Elijah asked with a pretense of being well-behaved, his expression sincere and serious. Chapter 191 Chapter 191 Chapter 191 You Disappoint Me "No," Cordelia refused firmly. Elijah choked, and his eyes filled with sadness. So she held Cordelia''s hand and handed her the umbre. "Well, you better go back now. See you tomorrow!" Elijah turned and walked into the rain without looking back. He hurriedly walked, his figure deste, with a hint of lost confidence. The raindrops fell on his head and body, adding a touch of sorrow. Cordelia stood still, holding the umbre, and watched his figure for a long time, and her brow always furrowed. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. She was increasingly puzzled by Elijah. Back in her little house, Cordelia made herself a serving of spaghetti and ate it. Afterward, she stared out of the window into the rainy night. When Imogen called, the phone rang for a long time before Cordelia snapped back to reality. "Hello, Cordelia, I heard from Ben that your hus... oh, sorry, Elijah came to see you?" "Yes, he came to see me because he wasn''t feeling well," Cordelia said lightly. "Oh, really? That''s just an excuse, right?" "He said he had a heart problem," Cordelia said helplessly. Imogen immediately burst intoughter, "Hahaha, he''s just trying to flirt with you, Cordelia." Cordelia was taken aback, and after realizing it, she became somewhat annoyed. She had been fooled by Elijah again! "Cordelia, what are you thinking now?" Imogen asked. Cordelia said unhappily, "Imogen, I''m exhausted. I don''t want any more involvement with him. I will refuse him once and for all." Imogen, however, said meaningfully on the other end, "I''m worried that under his persistent pursuit, you may not be able to hold out for long. Besides, Elijah really likes you." "That''s impossible!" Cordelia reacted strongly and immediately denied it. Imogen fell silent on the other end, not saying anything for a while. In the end, Cordelia softened her tone and said, "Imogen, please don''t fuel the fire anymore. Even with my firm determination, I can''t resist your continuous instigation. You should be on my side, shouldn''t you?" After that, Imogen wisely avoided talking about Elijah. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia threw herself into the soft bed and gradually fell asleep amidst the chaos in her mind. Early the next morning, Cordelia went to the clinic for a consultation. At noon, Cordelia finally had some time to rest. Just as she was about to have lunch, a nurse came over with a smiley face and whispered, "Evie, a handsome young man is waiting for you outside. I invited him in, but he refused and has been standing outside watching you all morning." Cordelia nced outside, and indeed, Elijah stood straight like a pir. Today, he changed his clothes from yesterday and dressed himself properly. He still had that noble and cold look. When Cordelia walked out of the clinic, Elijah finally showed a little smile and walked up to her. "Cordelia, may I have the honor of inviting you to have a meal?" Elijah asked. Cordelia gave him a sharp look, and a self-deprecating smile tugged at the corner of her lips. "Fine, with all the effort you''ve put in, if I reject you again, I won''t be able to forgive myself." Her meaning was clear. She didn''t continue to reject him because she felt embarrassed, not because she was moved by him. "Also, there''s something I want to talk to you about," Cordelia said, already walking ahead. Elijah followed behind her, looking at Cordelia''s delicate figure, and in his heart, he had a faint guess about what she wanted to say. Sure enough, after they sat down at a small restaurant, Cordelia got straight to the point. "I won''t let Eva and her friends off easily, and I won''t show them mercy just because of you." Suddenly, Elijah held her hand and said, "Cordelia, can you listen to me for a moment?" Cordelia raised an eyebrow. She thought, "Elijah, I knew it. You''re going to disappoint me!" Chapter 192 Chapter 192 Chapter 192 We''ll Be in Love Forever So Cordelia withdrew her hand coldly and said, "Go ahead." Her words carried a hint of impatience. However, Elijah''s following words caught her interest, and her expression gradually became serious. "I never gave up on investigating this matter. Although Eva never admitted it, the evidence is clear, and she can''t argue her way out of it. "However, there are still some details that need to be looked into at the moment, so I didn''t inform you immediately, fearing it would upset you." As Elijah spoke, the light in his eyes dimmed, and they were filled with sadness. Cordelia lost her child and suffered physical harm, and ultimately, it was all connected to him. Elijah knew that all of this was indirectly caused by him, and he had once hated himself for it, even including his own family. Finally, Elijah delivered a straightforward statement. "Hazel has been detained. As for Eva, she won''t escape, and you can deal with her as you see fit." Cordelia raised an eyebrow and couldn''t hide her surprise as she asked in return, "Don''t you care?" "Cordie, I''m not someone who can''t differentiate right from wrong!" Elijah helplessly exined for himself. Cordelia was astonished. But Cordelia quickly realized that the child she had lost was also Elijah''s flesh and blood. Even if Elijah was biased towards Eva, Eva indirectly caused the death of their child and nearly took Cordelia''s life as well. Only someone who had lost their mind would continue to defend Eva. After all, it was Tristan who saved him back then, not Eva! "In fact, I can do it myself, but I''m afraid I won''t be able to satisfy you. If you need me to, I can be your weapon!" Elijah said sincerely. Finally, Cordelia''s expression softened a little, and she looked at him with less sharpness and guard in her eyes. "I have stopped all of her treatments. If she self-harms again, no one will stop her," Elijah continued. After a long silence, Cordelia finally spoke, "Okay." Elijah immediately seemed encouraged and continued, "Cordelia, are you willing to trust me?" "Trust is mutual. The more you trust me, the more I will trust you," Cordelia said with a smile. Her answer was ambiguous, seemingly answering yet not answering. She learned from Elijah''s previous behavior towards her and yed along with him. Cordelia had still held grudges. But Elijah''s expression now looked happy. Cordelia found it strange and realized that she could never figure out what this man was thinking in his heart, so she simply stopped thinking about it. At that moment, the owner of the small restaurant brought the food to their table. Cordelia was quite hungry at this point, and with her good mood, her appetite was even better. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Elijah didn''t eat much, and most of the time, he watched Cordelia eat. "Eat a little more. You''re too thin," Elijah said as he served the food for her. "Being healthy is enough. Fat or thin doesn''t matter," Cordelia replied while burying her head in the food. Elijah chuckled and used a napkin to wipe off food crumbs from the corner of her lips. Cordelia''s movements were quicker, and her small tongue casually flicked, removing food crumbs. Then she smiled and looked at him. Elijah paused for a moment, and then his gaze became deep. Every frown, every smile, and every movement of Elijah in front of him stirred his heart, causing his heartbeat to fluctuate. Later, Elijah had to work hard to control himself, looking elsewhere, afraid that he couldn''t resist. After lunch, Cordelia bid farewell to Elijah. "Can you take me to see where you live?" Elijah asked calmly, his eyes full of anticipation. Chapter 193 Chapter 193 Chapter 193 Spend Our Whole Lives in Love Cordelia pondered for a moment and nodded. "Okay, this is the key to my room. You can go." Elijah was confused, and he asked, "What about you?" Cordelia didn''t want to be in the same intimate space with Elijah. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. She replied, "I have an appointment this afternoon." "Well, you need some rest," Elijah said, lifting her up without hesitation. "Hey, Elijah, put me down," Cordelia whispered, her voice soft and filled with slight annoyance. It was nap time, and she didn''t want to disturb the neighbors around the area. She didn''t want any rumors spreading through the small town, as it would quickly reach the entire Unde. "I''m happy to serve you." Elijah smiled, and his gaze fixed ahead with a serious expression. Cordelia felt a headacheing on. She didn''t need him to act this way. Elijah boldly carried her all the way back to their ce. Entering the courtyard, Elijah looked around and found it clean and tidy, somewhat satisfying. However,pared to the living conditions Cordelia had in the city before, this ce was still quite far behind. He felt sorry for Cordelia. Once they entered the house, Elijah asked, "How long do you n to stay here?" "I''m leaving for the next destination next week," Cordelia replied honestly. Elijah raised an eyebrow as he looked at her. And he suddenly realized that Cordelia was really working seriously and not avoiding him. Cordelia sat downzily by the bedside, leaning against it. Seeing Elijah lost in thought, she said, "Although it''s been said many times before, Elijah, I want to tell you again, don''t waste your time on me. I won''t marry again." Elijah''s eyes darkened. Eason had heard that Cordelia didn''t want to get into marriage. Cordelia didn''t believe Eason would give up his right to marriage for her. Eason walked over to the bed, took a chair, and sat across from her, leaning forward and looking at her. "That''s alright. If you don''t want to get married again, we can spend our whole lives in love." Cordeliaughed angrily. "So, no matter how I refuse you, it won''t work? You just have to keep clinging to me?" Cordelia asked in response. Elijah looked at her seriously. "Cordelia, it was you who brought up the divorce, and out of respect for your decision, I went through with it. But deep down, I don''t want to." Cordelia lowered her gaze, unable to determine if his words were true or false. Seeing her silence, Elijah continued, "At least give me a chance to spend some quality time with you. If we''re truly notpatible, then I''ll give up." Cordelia shook her head and said, "Elijah, you should take responsibility for your family." "I am already responsible enough! When necessary, I''m willing to share the honor and disgrace of my family, but they can''t control me or manipte me." Elijah seemed to have thought everything through clearly, exining it convincingly. Coincidentally, Cordelia understood and sympathized with him in this regard. "I won''t interfere with your choices, so please respect my decision to stay away from you." Cordelia was tired and unwilling to risk anything or give anything more, including her feelings. Suddenly, Elijah stood up, gripping her shoulders tightly. "Cordelia, you said you wanted to stand side by side with me and be a couple that everyone envies. You said that!" Cordelia was stunned, her pupils trembling intensely. She couldn''t help but worry about whether Elijah had discovered her past secret. Chapter 194 Chapter 194 Chapter 194 I''ll Think About It Seeing her avoiding gaze, Elijah chuckled lightly. How could this little woman be so cute? "Well... those were things I randomly wrote when I was young. Why did you take them seriously?" Cordelia said awkwardly. She remembered that she had indeed written many feelings for Elijah on her blog. Later, she deleted some explicit ones and left some motivational content behind. She didn''t expect Elijah to find them all. Elijah intentionally said, "I don''t care. I''m determined to pursue you. Cordelia, you can''t get rid of me." Cordelia felt Elijah getting closer to her, and she became somewhat afraid of him. She quickly pushed against Elijah''s sturdy chest and said, "I... I''ll think about it." Elijah immediately grinned and his smile was extraordinarily bright. He didn''t hold back his emotions at all and let them all out. He hadn''t been this happy in a long time. At that moment, he felt a sense of relief, as if Cordelia''s words were not just considering his pursuit but rather an implicit eptance. He quickly let go of Cordelia and sat up straight in front of her, still looking excited. Cordelia seemed to be infected by his emotions, and the gloom shrouding her heart for a long time temporarily dispersed. The two chatted for a while, and Cordelia nced at the time and said, "I have to go to the pharmacy. You should go back!" "Okay," Elijah responded. "No one looks for you at thepany when you''re not there?" Cordelia asked suspiciously. "Yes." As he said that, he took out his phone and showed it to Cordelia. Sure enough, countless people were looking for him, but he ignored them all. "This one is from the secretariat, this one is from my dad, and this one is from Eva''s bodyguard..." Cordelia quickly waved her hand. "You don''t need to report to me." "Don''t you want to know?" Elijah brought up the blog again. "I thought you wanted to get to know me, to understand me..." Cordelia blushed and said, "Don''t worry. I''m not an illegitimate fan, and I won''t invade your privacy." "What I showed you doesn''t involve any invasion of privacy." Elijah''s candid expression made Cordelia feel much morefortable. As he was leaving, Elijah watched her enter the pharmacy for a long time before reluctantly leaving. He had to go back to Beilve City. Before, he impulsively left Beilve City because he missed Cordelia too much. After that, he disappeared for two whole days, and now it was time to clean up the mess he had caused. Cordelia was busy the whole afternoon and received a message from Elijah halfway through. Elijah: [I''ve boarded the ne, I''lle back in a couple of days, wait for me.] Cordelia stared at the message he sent for a moment until she was called by a patient across from her before she snapped out of it. Putting down her phone, she quickly adjusted herself and continued working without replying to Elijah''s message. In the evening, the setting sun cast its rays diagonally. Cordelia changed her clothes and came out of the dressing room, only to see Eason standing outside the pharmacy, with his hands behind him and his gaze as sharp as ever. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. When he saw her, his eyes immediately softened, and he said, "How have you been these two days?" "Pretty good." Cordelia smiled. At this time, Wren, the pharmacy assistant at the side, smiled and said, "Evie is quite popr. Mr. Hond, you better hurry up, or else..." Chapter 195 Chapter 195 Chapter 195 Jealousy "Wren..." Cordelia helplessly looked at her, clearly wanting her to stop talking. "Mr. Hond is my friend." Wren smiled with an expression that showed that she knew everything, and she said nothing more. Cordelia ignored the meaningful smile on Wren''s face and followed Eason out of the pharmacy. "Did Elijahe?" Eason casually asked. "Yes, he came yesterday and left at noon today. It seems like he sneaked out this time," Cordelia helplessly chuckled as if talking about a naughty child. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "Cordelia, what''s your attitude towards Elijah now?" Eason suddenly asked. Cordelia nced at Eason suspiciously, feeling that he was different todaypared to usual. In the past, Eason rarely cared about her personal matters. After thinking for a moment, Cordelia carefully replied, "He said he wants to pursue me again, and his attitude is quite firm. He didn''t listen when I rejected him and even followed me here." From Cordelia''s tone when mentioning Elijah, Eason could sense that she still had feelings for Elijah. "Adam guessed it right." Eason self-mockingly smiled,ughing at his meekness and naivety. "Huh? What did Adam say?" Cordelia was puzzled. "Adam said that Elijah won''t give up on pursuing you." Eason stared at Cordelia, considering his words carefully. "Or, you can consider finding a boyfriend and let Elijah back off." Cordelia shook her head, and her emotions instantly became low. "Eason, as a divorced woman, it wouldn''t be fair to anyone I''m with." And she didn''t want to settle for a man who had also experienced divorce. She didn''t want to get tangled up in theplications of ex-husbands and current boyfriends, affecting her peaceful life. So, she wanted to live alone. "A man who truly loves you won''t care about your past," Eason said solemnly. Cordelia forced a bitter smile and shook her head. "Eason, it''s not just about my past. I can no longer have children!" Eason froze. Previously, although he had heard about this matter, he thought that with Milo''s medical skills, perhaps there could be a miraculous recovery. However, now it seemed that this trauma had indeed caused irreversible damage to Cordelia. A whirlpool gradually churned in his eyes, brewing a storm. "Cordelia, don''t worry. I won''t let anyone involved in this matter get away!" It included Elijah! "Thank you, Eason!" Cordelia didn''t grasp the deeper meaning behind his words. She only knew that it was the same with her. She must make Eva and those people pay the price! Seeing that Cordelia''s mood was not good, Eason didn''t continue the topic. He now had many more concerns and felt that it was better to continue guarding Cordelia, not making any moves that would make her sad. While the two were having dinner, Elijah called. He had sent a message to Cordelia when hended, and she told him he didn''t need to report everything to her. However, Elijah earnestly sent a voice message, saying, "This is what I should do as your boyfriend. I want to share my life with you." Cordelia was busy at the moment and didn''t have time to think much or say much to him. But now, he was calling. "I''m having dinner with Eason." Cordelia meant that she couldn''t chat with him much right now. Elijah was silent on the other end for a few seconds before saying, "Enjoy your meal. I''ll call youter." His tone seemed calm, but in fact, he was very jealous! Chapter 196 Chapter 196 Chapter 196 He Is a Jerk He had just left, and Eason appeared by Cordelia''s side. There was no way Elijah could convince himself that Eason wasn''t intentional. But he was far away from Cordelia. He was so anxious now that he didn''t want to do any work or anything at all. Just then, someone knocked on the office door from outside. Without waiting for his permission, the person pushed the door open and entered. It was Gideon and the exquisitely made-up Daisy, with smiles all over their faces. "Look, I knew Elijah was a workaholic and is working overtime again." Daisy smiled sweetly towards Gideon with a hint of shyness. "Men should prioritize their careers! Sir Hansen, I think Elijah is doing well." Gideon leaned on his cane andughed. "Alright, you stay here and keep Elijahpany. I''ve other matters to attend to. Make sure to take care of Elijah. He always neglects his health when he''s working." After saying that, Gideon swiftly left. Throughout the whole time, Elijah never looked up at the two of them, nor did he greet either of them. Listening to their talks and fabricated stories, Elijah could only coldlyugh in his mind. After Gideon left, Daisy came to Elijah''s side and leaned closer. "Elijah, are you hungry? Would you like to have some food?" Elijah didn''t move at all and said calmly, "You better leave now. I don''t like being disturbed when I''m working." Daisy pouted displeasedly, then sat down on the couch. "Fine, I''ll just wait here for you." Elijah didn''t say anything more. He had to deal with the umted three days'' work tonight and didn''t have time to chat with Daisy. Daisy yed with her phone on the side, asionally taking selfies, then posted them on her Facebook. Cordelia had dinner with Eason. Afterward, the two walked on the wet stone path in the small town, casually chatting about work-rted This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. matters. Eason only said goodbye when they reached the entrance of the inn courtyard. Eason felt a bit reluctant to leave in his heart. But now it waste, and he didn''t want to disturb Cordelia any further. Seeing that Eason seemed to have something to say, Cordelia said, "Eason,e inside. We have a Eason didn''t hesitate to follow her inside. There was a pavilion in the courtyard with tables, chairs, and coffee sets. Cordelia returned to her room and brought coffee beans to brew a cup of coffee for Eason. "Your phone has received messages, several in a row." Eason signaled with his eyes. Cordelia quickly picked up her phone from the small table, and after reading the contents, she furrowed her brows slightly. She initially didn''t want to pay attention to Elijah, but she had a well-meaning friend... "Encountered any difficulties?" Eason asked calmly. He didn''t want to see her frown and couldn''t help but ask. "Eason, let me make a phone call first." With that, Cordelia dialed a video call to Imogen directly. "I''ve seen the photos. Thank you, Imogen." Cordelia smiled with her emotions calm and unruffled. "Cordelia, Elijah is a jerk! I really can''t understand him. He''s ying the role of a passionate lover while engaging in a fiery rtionship with a new potential marriage partner." "Before, I thought he was much better than Ben, but now... he''s just as bad as Ben!" Chapter 197 Chapter 197 Chapter 197 Facebook Posts On the other end of the phone, Imogen was indignant with furrowed brows. Cordelia chuckled lightly and calmly said, "Anyway, he''s no longer mine. Let him be! I don''t want to always be affected by him. In that case, the divorce is meaningless." Imogen blinked her eyes. "But Cordelia, it''s highly likely that Elijah will continue to bother you. Aren''t you even a bit angry?" "Not at all! I''ll just quietly watch him perform. No one can hurt me as long as my heart is calm like still water." Cordelia responded nonchntly. Just then, Eason suddenly said, "Cordelia, I''m d you can think this way." Upon hearing this deep and low male voice, Imogen''s eyes widened, and she couldn''t help but cover her mouth. "It''s Eason," Cordelia said, flipping the camera to face Eason. So Imogen saw the handsome and resolute man sitting across from Cordelia. "Mr. Hond?" Imogen had seen Eason before, but they hadn''t interacted. "You''re Cordelia''s best friend. Just call me Eason along with her." Eason said in a calm tone. "Hi, Eason, nice to meet you. Cordelia lives alone outside and works hard. Please take good care of her." Imogen freely said. "Of course." Eason smiled faintly, feeling that Cordelia''s friend was quite straightforward. Cordelia retorted unhappily from the side, "Hey, I''m quite capable, okay? I could handle the Hansen Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. family well. And I can take good care of myself. Why do you make it sound like I''m delicate as a flower?" Eason rarely saw Cordelia''s lively and cheerful side, and he appreciated it, so he smiled without saying anything. Imogen and Cordelia began bantering with each other, poking fun at each other''s words. In the end, theyughed together. Later, Imogen even asked for Eason''s contact information, intending to add him as a friend. "Alright, I''m going to take a shower now. I won''t talk to you anymore! Goodbye, Eason!" Imogen said. "Goodbye." After that, Cordelia hung up the phone, still wearing a lingering smile on her lips. "Cordelia, about my earlier suggestion, I hope you consider it." Eason suddenly spoke up. "Oh? What is it?" Cordelia thought it was work-rted. "You can find a boyfriend to avoid Elijah''s continued harassment. Hmm... even a pretended boyfriend is an option." Eason pondered. Cordeliaughed. "Eason, that would be too childish. But I will consider it. Thank you for being so concerned." After seeing off Eason, Cordelia returned to her room and took out the photos Imogen had sent her once again. It was a screenshot of Daisy''s Facebook post. [Apanying my fianc¨¦ working overtime, bored but sweet!] Two of the nine pictures showed Elijah working diligently at his desk. Cordelia rested her chin on her hand and stared nkly at the night sky outside the window. Imogen: [These seductive and vulgar women really know how to act.] As she murmured to herself, Imogen sent another message. Imogen: [I''ll retaliate against her on your behalf!] Cordelia''s temple started throbbing. Her intuition told her that Imogen must have done something! Sure enough, when Cordelia opened her Facebook, she saw a post that Imogen had made just two minutes ago. [Oops, what a talented and beautiful couple! Is there anyone who thinks they are a perfect match? Please give them a like.] Below was a screenshot of Cordelia and Eason in the same frame from their recent video call. What was even more surprising was that within just a few minutes, there were already over twenty likes in thements. And among them was Eason himself! Chapter 198 Chapter 198 Chapter 198 I Want to Sleep in Your Bed Cordelia sighed and muttered to herself, "I didn''t expect Eason to have such a childish side." He actually went along with Imogen''s antics. So Cordelia had no choice but to reply to Imogen''s message. [Thank you so much for this, but please don''t do it again...] [Haha...] Imogen immediately responded. It was obvious that she enjoyed stirring up trouble and didn''t mind pouring oil on the me. Cordelia helplessly turned off her phone to avoid unnecessaryplications, iming that she needed beauty sleep. With the phone off, the world was tranquil. She enjoyed afortable hot shower, feeling rxed. Then she went to bed. It wasn''t until the next morning when her phone automatically turned on and the rm rang, that she reluctantly opened her sleepy eyes. There was a knock on the door from outside. It was early in the morning. Cordelia thought it was thendy, so she rushed to open the door with her hair disheveled. But she froze as soon as she opened the door. "You... Why are you here again?" If she remembered it correctly, this guy had just returned to Beilve City yesterday afternoon. Elijah had an exhausted look on his face as he said, "Can Ie in and rest for a while?" "Oh,e in then!" Cordelia stepped aside and let him in. She didn''t notice that from the moment Elijah stepped into her room, and he looked around as if searching for something. After he saw that there were no signs of any man having been in Cordelia''s room, his tense nerves rxed. While taking off his suit jacket, Elijah said, "I came here to exin in person." Cordelia paused in her steps as she was heading towards the bathroom and turned to him in confusion. "Exin what?" "About Daiss," Elijah said earnestly. Cordelia thought, "It was Daisy, not Daiss." Cordelia understood but still couldn''t help but wonder. "Couldn''t you have just called me? Did you have to fly over here in person?" "You turned off your phone. I tried calling you for a long time but couldn''t reach you, so I decided to fly over and see you directly," Elijah said, getting up and pacing in front of her. Cordelia had just woken up without any makeup on, and her hair was still messy and fluffy, making her look much younger, like a girl of eighteen or neen. It reminded Elijah of how she looked when he flirted with her that drunken night. Although the memories were not so clear, the feeling at that time was still fresh in his mind. Seeing Elijah staring at her, Cordelia''s slightly confused mind gradually cleared up. "Um, you should rest for a while. I''ll go take a shower," Cordelia said, obviously wanting to escape. Elijah quickly grabbed her arm. "Cordie, what are you panicking for? I won''t do anything to you," he said with a tired smile. Looking at Elijah''s exhausted smile, Cordelia pped away his hand with a stern expression. "I think you won''t dare!" With that, she escaped into the bathroom. Elijah chuckled lightly, strolled back to the bedside, thought for a moment, and didn''t dare touch her bed. Instead, he sat on a nearby chair and closed his eyes to rest. When Cordelia came out of the bathroom, she thought Elijah had fallen asleep, so she took a nket and walked over. "I don''t know if you''re tired from running around, but you look exhausted," Cordelia muttered as she covered him with the nket. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. As she looked up, she froze. It turned out this man hadn''t slept. He was looking at her with focused eyes. "You''re not sleeping? Well, why don''t you go back to the hotel to sleep?" Cordelia suggested. Elijah gently held her hand and kissed it by his lips, saying, "I want to sleep in your bed." Chapter 199 Chapter 199 Chapter 199 Don''t Leave Me Again Cordelia hesitated for a moment. During this period, she had gotten used to being alone. Although she had no cleanliness obsession, she didn''t want others sleeping in her bed. "Just kidding." Elijah didn''t wait for her to refuse and quickly found an excuse. "What happened yesterday was my fault. I shouldn''t have let my grandfather and Daiss run wild and let you misunderstand." Cordelia pulled her hand back from his palm and spoke seriously, "I didn''t misunderstand anything. You''re single now, so you have the freedom to choose anyone. The Kingsley family is powerful. If you marry Daisy..." "Cordelia, spare me the sermon. I don''t want to hear these things." Elijah lifted the nket and stood up. Cordelia immediately fell silent. Indeed, Elijah wasn''t stupid. He naturally understood the interests involved. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. He was just rebellious by nature, insisting on going against his family! He had married Cordelia reluctantly and neglected her during their marriage. Now that they were divorced, he insisted on being involved with his ex-wife. In any case, he couldn''t let the elders think he was submissive! Seeing her cold expression and silence, Elijah spoke in a softer tone, "Yesterday, my grandfather personally brought Daiss to my office. I thought we made everything clear, but she still posted those things. I was afraid you would misunderstand." After experiencing the terrifying incident of Cordelia''s car ident, Elijah realized it wasn''t enough for him to be guilt-free in his own heart. He had seriously underestimated the ability of those women to cause trouble. So, when he found out about the things Daisy had posted, he anxiously tried to contact Cordelia but couldn''t reach her. In addition, he saw the things Imogen had posted... He immediately booked a flight and rushed over in the middle of the night. Even when he stood outside the door and knocked, he was worried that it would be Eason who opened it. Fortunately, it was all just his overthinking! Cordelia wasn''t that kind of woman! Cordelia looked at him seriously for a moment, feeling a bit ttered. No matter what his motives were, Cordelia appreciated his efforts, going through so much trouble and "I''m going to the pharmacy now. You can do as you please," Cordelia said. Then, to her shock, Elijah quickly started taking off his clothes. "Hey... you''re not being polite!" Cordelia turned around and walked away, eximing. "You told me to do as I please. I''ll take a shower and sleep on your bed," Elijah said to Cordelia''s back. Cordelia turned her head, intending to retort, but the man had already taken off his pants. In an instant, he was left with only a pair of underwear... Cordelia quickly turned her head back and covered her face. "Elijah, you are so shameless..." Saying that, she fled out the door. Elijah happily took a shower and theny on Cordelia''s bed, hugging her nket and resting his head on her pillow. The familiar scent surrounded his body, making him feel at ease, and he quickly fell asleep within a few seconds. During this period, he hadn''t slept well a single night. Even if he relied on medication to fall asleep, he was often awakened by nightmares in the middle of the night. But today, he fell asleep naturally and had a beautiful dream. In the dream, Cordelia wore a white dress, standing under a lush tree with her hands behind her back and smiling at him. He ran towards her and tightly embraced Cordelia in his arms. "Cordelia, please don''t leave me again, okay?" He kissed Cordelia deeply. The sensation was simply too real... Chapter 200 Chapter 200 Chapter 200 Are You Kicking Me Out? In the dream, Cordelia was very obedient. She allowed him to hold her and kiss her as long as he wanted. Later, he went a bit too far and started pulling up her skirt. Finally, his hand was gripped, as Cordelia didn''t allow him to go any further. "Cordelia..." Elijah murmured and fell back into a deep sleep. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Cordelia propped herself up and got out of bed, tiredly straightening her clothes. She wondered what Elijah was dreaming about. All she wanted was to cover Elijah with a nket, but he pulled her into his arms and kissed her for a long time. If it wasn''t that she easily escaped his hug, Cordelia even suspected he was awake and deliberately kissed and hugged her! "Cordelia, don''t go..." Elijah continued to murmur. Cordelia stood by the bed, looking at Elijah with mixed emotions. Since their divorce, this was the second time Cordelia had heard Elijah repeatedly calling her in his dreams. The first time was when he had a fever and fell into a deep sleep. At that time, Cordelia thought he was delirious from the fever. But this time, he asionally called her name, and his words were very clear. Looking at his innocent sleeping face, Cordelia thought that if he had been so reluctant to part with her in the past, they wouldn''t have ended up like this. So, resolutely, Cordelia turned around. Even though she could still hear Elijah''s murmurs behind her, she didn''t turn back and left the room. Elijah had a good sleep. As he woke up, he felt refreshed. He nced at the time. It was already one o''clock in the afternoon, but Cordelia hadn''t returned yet. He got up and went to the courtyard, where he saw Cordelia sitting at a small table, tinkering with various herbs in front of her. Her face was peaceful, and her eyebrows and eyes were warm, causing Elijah to slow down his footsteps naturally. "You''re awake." Cordelia heard his voice but didn''t look at him. "There''s food in the kitchen for you. Go eat it." Elijah approached and sat across from her. "I took up your bed. Did it affect your lunch break?" "It''s fine." Cordelia nced at the time and said, "You should eat quickly and go back earlier. Don''t be so willful next time." "Are you kicking me out?" Elijahined. Cordelia rubbed her temple. "Elijah, you''re not a child anymore." His current behavior was like that of a lovesick fool, willing to sacrifice everything for love. But was he a lovesick fool? Obviously not. He had a father and grandfather to rely on, so he could do whatever he wanted. But he would pay the price for that sooner orter. "Alright, I''ll leave tomorrow morning. Tonight, I want to spend more time with you. Is that okay?" Elijah asked. His expression was sincere as he spoke. He had said that he wanted to pursue Cordelia, and he wanted to do it seriously, though he had no experience in this area and didn''t know how to pursue a woman. He believed creating opportunities to spend more time with her and get to know each other was the right way. "It''s your own business, make your own decisions!" Cordelia stood up, ready to go to the pharmacy. At that moment, her phone rang. Eason called. "Cordelia, I have a few prescriptions. Can Ie over and ask you for help? Is it convenient for you now?" "Sure, Eason. Let''s meet at the pharmacy!" After saying that, Cordelia hung up the phone and left the inn courtyard. "Cordelia!" Suddenly, Elijah chased after her. "Anything else?" Cordelia turned to look at him. Chapter 201 Chapter 201 Chapter 201 Pretentious Elijah stood before the rustic wooden gate and said, "I''lle to pick you up when you get off work." "Okay." Cordelia replied with a faint smile. Then, she turned around and left. Elijah watched her leave and couldn''t help but smile. After returning to the courtyard, Elijah took out his phone instead of having breakfast immediately. Ignoring the numerous missed calls and messages from people desperately trying to find him, he called his assistant. "Mr. Hansen, where are you right now? Everyone in thepany is looking for you." "I''ll be back tomorrow," Elijah said calmly, "Get in touch with an alternative medicine professor who can help me get started. I''ll pay generously for private lessons." The assistant went speechless. As a result, rumors of Elijah falling ill gradually spread within the Hansen Group. In the evening, the sky turned overcast. Cordelia asionally nced out of the window, seemingly concerned about the possibility of rain. Eason sat besides her, examining a prescription, but he also noticed her unease. At this moment, Wren came over with an umbre. "Evie, I''m leaving. You should go as well before the handsome guy waiting for you outside gets soaked in the rain. I saw him waiting for over an hour." Cordelia was taken aback and then quickly stood up. When she reached the entrance of the pharmacy, she realized that the raindrops had already begun to fall, and Elijah was standing across the street from the pharmacy without taking cover. "Elijah, are you being foolish?" Cordelia pressed her lips and asked. Elijah smiled faintly. Yes, he was being foolish. But he was willingly being foolish for Cordelia. Cordelia sighed and went back inside to grab an umbre. She said to Eason, "Eason, I''m leaving. Drive carefully on your way back." Eason didn''t respond and simply watched her hurried departure with a heavy heart. Feeling a bit annoyed, he left the pharmacy, got into his car, and called Adam. Upon learning that Cordelia had left Eason to find Elijah, Adam was frustrated. "Eason, we can''t just watch Cordelia jump into the fire pit again! Elijah is unreliable." Eason looked out of the window with a gloomy expression. "If Elijah truly cares for Cordelia, I''m willing to support them." "Eason, you''re Cordelia''s lifesaver. Even if she wants to marry you, I won''t be surprised..." "I saved her because I wanted her to have a good life. If Elijah dares to mistreat or bully her, then we''ll settle old scores and new ones. I won''t let him off." Eason''s determination was unwavering. "Alright, Eason, you''re just too kind." It was often difficult for the kind ones to get what they wanted. Adam wished that Eason could be a bit more domineering and selfish sometimes. ... Cordelia and Elijah walked along the road together under the umbre. Cordelia chided him, "You know when I''ll get off work. Why did youe so early?" Elijah smiled gently. "I missed you, so I wanted to see you." Cordelia nced down, and her eyes sparkled. It seemed that Elijah''s audacity was growing by the day. He could even say such ambiguous words without hesitation. "Next time youe to the pharmacy, don''t wait outside like a dummy," Cordelia said seriously. Suddenly, Elijah stopped in his tracks and faced Cordelia earnestly, "I know you have important matters to discuss with Eason. He''s never been fond of me, and it''s not appropriate for me to be there." Cordelia blinked and suddenly burst intoughter. And somehow, herughter made Elijah uneasy. Cordelia stood on her tiptoes, leaning in closer to his ear. Her voice was soft and tender, like the gentle paw of a kitten, scratching his heart while making it itchy. "Good lord, Elijah. You''re such a pretentious man."Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Chapter 202 Chapter 202 Chapter 202 Number One Love Rival Cordelia''s voice made Elijah''s ears numb, and his eyes instantly deepened. He hugged Cordelia''s neck and kissed her passionately under the umbre. He admitted that he was pretending. Elijah had never seen eye to eye with Eason and considered him the biggest rival of his love life. Under the shelter of the umbre, the two of them shared intimate kisses on the deserted rainy street. "Cordelia, I slept in your bed today, and all I dreamed about was you," Elijah confessed. Cordelia could hear his breathing be unsteady and heavier. Of course, she knew Elijah wasn''t lying. She even heard him calling her name in his sleep. At this moment, Cordelia''s heart raced, and she felt that Elijah was about to say something important. She buried her face in his chest, slowly closed her eyes, and waited for him to continue. However, she thought too much. Elijah didn''t say anything else. Cordelia felt a slight disappointment but also a sense of relief. There was still time for her to figure out Elijah''s true intentions of pestering her after they divorced. Later, Elijah apanied her to the entrance of her guesthouse and watched her go inside before leaving. Cordelia took a shower and had just finished blow-drying her hair when she received a call from Gideon.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "Cordelia, I always thought you were a sensible and responsible girl. But in fact, you''re simply relentless!" As soon as Cordelia picked up, Gideon''s voice came through the phone, stern and disapproving. Cordelia was no longer Elijah''s wife, so she had no reason to tolerate Gideon''s scolding. She smiled faintly and replied, "Sir Hansen, do you even know where I am right now? Care to exin how I''m relentless?" Gideon hesitated. He really didn''t know where Cordelia was. But that didn''t stop him from venting his frustration. "Sharp-tongued! So disrespectful!" Gideon scolded angrily. Cordelia responded with a nonchnt smile. "Well, Sir Hansen, I''ll kindly remind you that I have a habit of recording conversations. If you insist on stirring up trouble, I won''t hesitate to release the recording for everyone to hear, so they can judge if I have ever offended you." As soon as she said so, Cordelia could hear Gideon taking a deep breath on the other end. Then, Edith''s voice came through the phone. "Cordelia, it''s me. Gideon is old, and he gets worried easily. Elijah suddenly went missing, and I heard that he went to your ce. Is that true?" Edith''s tone was typically strict, butpared to Gideon''s earlier anger, it sounded more like a polite conversation. Cordelia''s tone immediately softened. "Yes, it''s true that Elijah came to see me, but he said he would go back to Grant City early tomorrow morning." "Cordelia, I heard you''re on a trip? Where are you now?" Edith asked with concern. "I''m in a small town far away from Grant City. I came here for work, not leisure," Cordelia calmly corrected. Edith was taken aback. "Cordelia, why are you working in a small town?" Cordelia responded firmly, "It''s work-rted." After hanging up the phone, Edith looked helpless. "Dad, you heard that too. Cordelia has gone to such a remote ce, and yet Elijah still went after her. You can''t me Cordelia for this." Gideon mmed the table and stood up. "Hmph, if it weren''t for her luring Elijah, how could he be acting like he''s lost his mind and chasing after her? He had only returned yesterday, and now he left for her again. How could he do that?" Chapter 203 Chapter 203 Chapter 203 No Mercy Edith had no solution for this situation either. She was Elijah''s mother and knew him better than anyone, yet she had never seen him act so madly for a woman before. But then again, apart from Cordelia''s infertility, she had no other drawbacks. It was all Gideon''s fault that they got divorced. Now, he even wanted Elijah to date another woman. Was Gideon so desperate to see Elijah having a kid? However, Edith dared not voice her anger and could only sigh secretly, "Cordelia is truly unfortunate! This pair of lovebirds is going through so much trouble!" ... Cordelia learned the next morning that Elijah had returned to Beilve City overnight. As soon as she turned on the phone, and she received a message from Elijah. She learned that he had arrived in Beilve City at 4 a.m. [I will be back!] Seeing this quirky message, Cordelia couldn''t help but smile. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. It seemed that Elijah wouldn''t stop pestering her for a long time. On the same day, Cordelia received a call from Milo, who hoped she could return to Beilve City temporarily because he might need to put her on some tasks recently. Milo didn''t make it quite clear, so Cordelia took her time to wrap up her work in the small town and then slowly made her way back. Upon learning that Cordelia had returned to Beilve City, Imogen was especially excited. "Cordelia, I''m also in Beilve City. How about we go out together tonight?" Cordelia raised an eyebrow. "What''s going on with you? Why did you suddenlye back from Tarssa City?" Imogen immediately became angry and said with a huff, "It''s all because of that scoundrel Ben. He''s either using me of cheating on him or iming I''m pregnant with his child. Damn it!" Cordelia took a deep breath and tried to calm her friend. "Imogen, we''redies. Let''s maintain our Imogen smiled again after hearing Cordelia''s reminder. "Now that you''re back, I thought we could go out together. Ben won''t dare to meddle with me when you''re around." "Why''s that?" Cordelia raised an eyebrow and asked curiously. It couldn''t be that Ben had a favorable impression of her and thought she was reliable. Impossible! As expected, Imogenughed and teased, "He said Elijah is keeping a close eye on you. Don''t you know that?" Cordelia was speechless. She knew how these men loved to gossip, and their words were far from reliable. But on the phone, she didn''t engage in further conversation about it with Imogen. That evening, Cordelia and Imogen had dinner together. They hadn''t reserved a private room, so they sat in the restaurant''s lobby. "Cordelia, has Eva''s friend''s trial concluded?" Imogen asked with concern. Cordelia nodded. "Yes, both she and the driver were sentenced to life in prison." "Good! They got what they deserved!" Imogen pped her hands in approval. Cordelia sighed and wore a bitter smile. "Although they didn''t kill me, they made me lose my child and my ability to conceive. It''s not much different from killing me." Imogen took Cordelia''s hand, tears welling up in her eyes. "It''s all in the past, Cordelia." Cordelia smiled through her tears. "Yes, it''s all in the past. I''m doing well now." Imogen frowned. "The only regret is that Eva is still atrge." "Right now, she''s living a more miserable life than if she were behind bars," Cordelia replied. Adam often updated Cordelia on Eva''s current situation. Ironically, Cordelia hadn''t done anything yet, but Eva was already on the verge of breaking down. This time, Elijah had shown her no mercy whatsoever. Chapter 204 Chapter 204 He''ll Be Tired of Me Imogen perked up immediately upon hearing this. "Cordelia, no matter what, there''s still hope for Elijah! He''s not a scumbag like Ben," she said. Cordelia looked at Imogen and asked cautiously, "Imogen, what''s your n?" Imogen replied, "What can I do? I''ll just go with the flow. I hope that eventually, when he gets tired of me, we can also part ways amicably. Just like you and Elijah did." Cordelia observed the hint of sadness in Imogen''s eyes and patted her hand tofort her. It was clear that Imogen still had feelings for Ben, but the uncertainties of reality had made her hesitant to invest in the rtionship any further. As people grew older, their solitude also grew stronger. Cordelia had learned to ept and even enjoy her solitude. Over dinner, when Cordelia was settling the bill, she unexpectedly ran into Elissa. Elissa had be a somewhat faded actress. And now, she seemed even more pretentious and arrogant than before. Cordelia couldn''t be bothered to pay her much attention and put on her sunsses. However, Elissa approached her, making the first move. "I heard you got divorced. Congrattions." Cordelia didn''t bother to nce at her and smiled. "Miss Flores, you really have a way with words. I really liked it when you congratted me." Elissa''s eyes widened. She felt that Cordelia was rather pleased about her divorce. But again, she might be pretending. Elissa sneered, "You''re just trying to save your dignity." Cordelia remained smiling. "Aren''t we all? Otherwise, why bother cosying for producers?" "You!" Elissa''s lips twitched, and her gaze turned malevolent. "Is it that bitch Imogen who told you?" "It seems like it was Ben who informed her." Cordelia refused to provide Elissa with any information she could exploit. At the mention of Ben''s name, Elissa''s expression contorted with anger. "Why are you all just standing there? Go beat her up!" Elissa was getting increasingly excited. Thest time, she hadn''t been able to get her hands on Cordelia. This time, she was determined to make her pay! Cordelia nced at the two bodyguards standing behind Elissa and immediately went on high alert, calcting the risks of getting into a fight. She knew she should shy away from a fight when necessary. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. However, in the next moment, one of the bodyguards spoke, "Miss Flores, this is not within our job description." Elissa was taken aback, but Cordelia couldn''t help but chuckle, "Elissa, you sure know how to keep things interesting." With that, Cordelia gracefully turned and left the scene. "Hey! You!" Just then, Elissa caught a glimpse of the people around recording her with their phones. To save her public image, she immediately fell silent and didn''t dare to make a fuss again. Cordelia exited the restaurant and found Imogen by the roadside, who was engrossed in a phone call while talking in a sweet voice. "Sure! I''ve been a good girl. Just a littleter, okay? Alright, Cordelia''sing out now. I''ll talk to you Cordelia teased Imogen, "If someone didn''t know better, they''d think you two were deeply in love." Imogen rolled her eyes and humphed, "I''ve already figured out this guy''s preferences. It''s easy to appease him, but sometimes, I just don''t want to. Why should I always have to cater to him?" Cordelia inquired, "So what''s the asion today? Why are you willing to indulge him?" Imogen said seriously, "Ben is getting engaged. He''s flying overseas next week to personally bring his almost-fianc¨¦e back." Chapter 205 Chapter 205 Chapter 205 Lovely Day Cordelia had mixed feelings, wondering whether Imogen was happy or sad. Suddenly, an impressive sports car pulled up at the roadside and came to a swift stop beside them. Elijah, who was dressed in a suit, emerged from the car and rushed over hurriedly. "Cordelia, are you okay?" Cordelia tilted her head in confusion. "Should I not be okay?" Imogen was equally puzzled. At that moment, Elissa, apanied by her assistant and bodyguards, came out of the restaurant. She noticed Imogen first and was about to confront her. But when she saw Elijah by their side, Elissa immediately halted her steps. Cordelia understood what was happening. Elijah hade to her rescue. She chuckled and remarked, "I''m fine, though Miss Flores did have her bodyguards ready to rough me up. Thankfully, those two gentlemen had a strong sense of justice and refused toply." Elissa''s steps grew slower and slower until she almost copsed on the spot in fear. "That bitch actually had the nerve to report me to Elijah!" She muttered under her breath. Elijah held Cordelia''s shoulder and said, "Since you''re unharmed, I''ll begin to let the entire entertainment industry block her tomorrow." If Imogen hadn''t covered her mouth in time, she might have started howling by now. Deep down, she screamed in silence, "Cordelia! Your man is so protective! You''re such a lucky girl!" Elissa was Imogen''s rival in love, and Imogen had been trying to teach her a lesson for a long time. However, Ben had always cherished Elissa and protected her. And now, Elissa had offended Cordelia. Since Elijah already knew the situation, Elissa would be blocked by the entire industry in no time. "Cordelia, let''s go have a drink! My treat!" Imogen patted her chest excitedly. Today was such a lovely day, and a bit of booze might make it even better. Cordelia had no reason to refuse her friend''s offer and nodded in agreement. Elijah inquired, "Where do you n to go?" Imogen named a ce on the bar street. Elijah suggested, "You can go to the Fallingmoon Club. Consider it on my tab. I''ll send you there." Cordelia didn''t refuse. This man had been insisting on pursuing her, so she might as well ept his kindness. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. At least for now, he seemed quite sincere. She wondered how long he would be able to maintain this pursuit. Imogen, seeing that Cordelia didn''t reject Elijah, was overjoyed and immediately took out her phone and sent a message to Ben. Elijah escorted them to his private booth at the club before leaving. As soon as he left the booth, Imogen hugged Cordelia tightly and yfully nuzzled her face against Cordelia''s. "Oh, girl! I might just fall in love with you. How can you be so charming?" Cordelia looked puzzled. However, just then, Elijah returned and witnessed the intimate scene between the two women. His expression darkened, and he asked coldly, "Miss Lopez, what is your sexual orientation?" Imogen quickly released Cordelia and sat down properly, answering in a slightly timid tone, "I''m straight. Definitely straight." Elijah gave her a meaningful look before turning to Cordelia. He spoke seriously, "I''ve encountered an important client who wants to have a drink together. I''lle pick you up a littleter." Cordelia replied, "I can go back by myself. You go ahead with your business." Elijah''srge hand suddenly covered her head, and he whispered, "Be good. I''ll pick you up." Then, his hand slid to the back of her head before he pushed her closer and kissed her. Cordelia''s face immediately turned red. This man not only kissed her but also used his tongue, being rather seductive. Chapter 206 Chapter 206 Chapter 206 Handle Him After Elijah left, Imogen looked dazedly at Cordelia. "If I''m not mistaken, Elijah just considered me his love rival, didn''t he?" "Just ignore him." Cordelia, with a faint blush still on her cheeks, shrugged and pretended nonchnce as she took a sip of her beer. Imogen sighed, "Your husband has quite the possessive streak, doesn''t he?" Cordelia corrected her, "He''s not my husband anymore." Imogen teased, "Well, it seems like he still treats you like his private property and cherishes you a lot." While speaking, Imogen looked down at the message on her mobile phone. Then, she continued, "Look! Even Ben said that Elijah has never lent his private box to anyone, not even him." Cordelia thought about Imogen''s words while drinking. It did seem like Elijah hadn''t entirely treated her as an outsider. "Imogen, what do you think... What does Elijah mean?" Cordelia asked, stillcking confidence and trying not to read too much into these things. Since the outsiders could always know better, Cordelia decided to ask for Imogen''s opinion. "It''s possessiveness, I think!" Imogen thought for a moment, then added, "But don''t rule out that he truly likes you, not just out of possessiveness." Cordelia nodded. Her thoughts aligned with Imogen''s. However, she knew Elijah''s behavior had been inconsistent in the past, so she couldn''t ce too much hope in him. "Hey, Cordelia, do you think Elijah will really shut down Elissa?" Imogen asked curiously. "He will," Cordelia affirmed with confidence. Imogen cupped her face, grinning widely. "I used to think women like Elissa could have any man they wanted, but it turns out that they couldn''t. Elijah has earned my respect." Cordelia said gloomily, "Wasn''t Elijah interested in Elissa as well?" "Nope!" Imogen said seriously, "Elissa has hooked up with so many men, but only Elijah was just fooling her around. He tolerated her only for Ben''s sake." "Really?" Cordelia, however, had a feeling that Imogen had been heavily influenced by Ben. "Hey, it''s true!" Imogen said helplessly. The two chatted casually while sipping their wine. Later, Imogen kept yawning. "Cordelia, I''m drowsy. Remember to wake me up when that bastard "Okay." Cordelia gazed down at Imogen, who had curled up and nestled on her thigh. She was so petite and somehow seemed quite pitiful. "Let me tell you what a bastard Ben is. He won''t let me go even during my period and let me please him with my hands. He''s a monster!"Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Imogen grumbled, her words a bit slurred. Embarrassingly, her statement was heard by Ben, who had just arrived. His expression turned dark as he sent a sharp, piercing nce toward the drowsy Imogen. "Imogen, wake up. Ben''s here" Cordelia urgently pushed Imogen. "Whatever. I''ll y dead and let him hold me." Cordelia finally realized that Imogen was already drunk. And now, driven by the alcohol, she started to say nonsense. However, as soon as Imogen finished speaking, she was lifted into the air. Startled, she clung to Ben''s neck like a little monkey. "You foolish woman. You got drunk even when you were just having a drink with a friend. You''re utterly useless," Ben scolded, his tone full of disdain. Imogen tilted her head, pretending to be deaf. Then, she took the opportunity to wink at Cordelia. Cordelia held her forehead. It seemed that her concerns for Imogen were clearly unnecessary. This girl had already figured out how to handle Ben''s temper. After Ben carried Imogen out of the private booth, the whole ce fell silent. The dim lighting made Cordelia feel slightly ufortable, so she decided to step outside for some fresh air. As she left the booth, Cordelia unexpectedly ran into Daisy, who was surrounded by a group of socialites. Cordelia walked past her and went into the bathroom at the corner. To her surprise, Daisy followed her into the restroom, closed the door, and blocked her path. Apparently, she didn''t want Cordelia to leave. Chapter 207 Chapter 207 Chapter 207 Cleanse Your Stupidity Cordelia raised an eyebrow. "What do you want?" Daisy looked at her patronizingly. "Cordelia, you''re just a bumpkin. How did you ever have the courage Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. to marry Elijah? I''ve always wanted to know where you got your confidence from." Cordelia smirked. "Maybe I''m a bit prettier, a bit taller, and have a better figure than you." "You!" Daisy red at her. "You have no shame!" Cordelia retorted, "You''re the one blocking me in the restroom. Do you like the ambiance in here?" "I just want to warn you," Daisy said imperiously, "Now that you''re divorced, stay away from Elijah. Don''t pester him anymore." Cordelia pretended to be curious. "Oh? And who gave you the right to warn me?" "I''m his fianc¨¦e!" Daisy dered proudly. Cordelia was taken aback, and her expression became gloomy. For a while, the bathroom was so quiet that they could only hear the water dripping. Seeing Cordelia''s silence, Daisy became even more arrogant. "The marriage between the Kingsley family and the Hansen family is a win-win. The benefit that I can give to Elijah is much more than anything you can ever give him. You''d better know what to do." Cordelia suddenly looked up and stared at Daisy solemnly. Her piercing gaze even made Daisy uneasy. "Did you... did you hear me?" Daisy stammered. Cordelia spoke calmly, "Then you''d better restrain your fianc¨¦. If you can''t, just keep your mouth shut. Who else can you threaten if you can''t even control Elijah? Who do you think you are?" Her face remained expressionless, but her heart had grown colder. Although she knew that Elijah had not consented to the marriage with the Kingsley family, was it something he could reject so easily? Daisy was determined to marry into the Hansen family, just as she had once been determined to do. But at this moment, Cordelia didn''t want to escte the conflict with Daisy. However, it didn''t mean she was afraid of Daisy, though. "So, you''ll just keep pestering Elijah shamelessly, is that it?" Daisy looked down on Cordelia disdainfully. The next second, she raised her hand to p Cordelia''s face. Cordelia''s gaze instantly sharpened. But instead of the crisp sound of a p, there was a dull thud as Daisy''s arm met Cordelia''s hand. Cordelia easily grabbed Daisy''s arm, but she didn''t p her back. Instead, she grabbed Daisy by her hair and pulled her toward the sink. "What are you doing? What are you going to do to me?" Daisy cried out. Cordelia, holding Daisy''s hair, pressed her over the sink. "Let''s cleanse the stupidity in your brain and help you better understand what I just told you." Daisy screamed, "No, it''s so cold! Please, let me go!" As Daisy watched the water umting in the sink, getting closer and closer to her nose, she was horrified and almost lost her mind... Chapter 208 Chapter 208 Chapter 208 There''s Nothing Between Us Cordelia showed no mercy to Daisy. If she hadn''t reacted quickly, she would have been the one getting beaten. Cordelia never provoked anyone deliberately. But if anyone vited her, she would fight back without hesitation. Being soft on enemies was being cruel to herself. Cordelia easily restrained Daisy, no matter how hard she struggled. Eventually, Daisy''s face was submerged in the cold water, leaving her unable to scream. A few secondster, Cordelia pulled her out of the sink and coldly asked, "Miss Kingsley, are you awake now? Tell me. Did I pester your fianc¨¦?" "No, no! It''s him who can''t let you go. I made a mistake," Daisy replied in terror. Cordelia continued to stare at her expressionlessly and said, "Miss Kingsley, I advise you to mind your tongue. Otherwise, next time, it won''t be as simple as a sink. I assume you''re not interested in a toilet, right?" "Cordelia, I''ve actually always liked you. I wanted to be friends with you, not your enemy," Daisy said tteringly, knowing that she had to yield for now. Cordelia ignored her nonsense and let go of her hair. "Get lost!" Daisy''s expression became ferocious for a second after Cordelia let her go. She clenched her teeth and gave Cordelia a hateful look before leaving. Cordelia tidied her sleeves and nced at Daisy. "I told you to get lost!" "Just you wait, Cordelia! I''ll never let you go!" Daisy yelled harshly while rushing out. However, as soon as she stepped out, she bumped into Elijah. Then, Daisy immediately burst into tears. Her hair was disheveled, and her face was wet, probably covered by the water in the sink or her tears. "Elijah, your ex-wife bullied me! You have to teach her a lesson!" Daisy pleaded as she tried to cuddle up to Elijah. Elijah had been drinking and was feeling a bit dizzy. Seeing a woman crying in front of him was making him even more irritable. "Stop right there!" Daisy abruptly halted, standing there stiffly. "Stay still and don''t move," Elijahmanded coldly, "Exin what happened." If he hadn''t heard wrong, Daisy had just mentioned his ex-wife. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Was she referring to Cordelia? Before Daisy could continue herints, Cordelia had already walked out of the restroom. She remainedposed and didn''t fluster at all. Besides, she wasn''t in a mess, showing no signs of distress. Seeing this, Cordelia tilted her head and smiled slightly. "Oh, Miss Kingsley, your fianc¨¦ is here." "Cordelia!" Elijah corrected sternly, "There''s nothing between me and Daiss. Don''t listen to her nonsense." Daisy''s eyes widened suddenly, and she stared at Elijah in disbelief. "What... What did you call me? Why did you address me like that?" Elijah frowned. "Isn''t that your real name? It''s just stupid and cheesy that you changed your name into Daisy." Seeing Elijah''s aloof expression, Cordelia couldn''t help but smirk. "You..." Daisy was furious at Elijah''s words and almost fainted on the spot. But at this point, Cordelia didn''t want to give her any chance to be pretentious. She said, "Miss Kingsley was trying to p me earlier, and I was just defending myself. You wouldn''t mind, would you?" Chapter 209 Chapter 209 Chapter 209 It Must Be Her Cordelia''s lips curled into a confident smile as she spoke. Elijah was stunned. Then, he rushed forward, holding her hand tightly. "Are you hurt? Is your hand okay?" "I''m fine." Cordelia was surprised but remained calm. She said, "Elijah, I guess now you can understand why I want to stay away from you as far as possible." Elijah''s expression became gloomy. He certainly understood why. However, it wasn''t his fault, and he shouldn''t be forced to suffer the consequences. So, Elijah looked at Daisy sullenly and said, "Whoever promised to be engaged to your family will be your fianc¨¦. I''ll make things clear for you today!" Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. But Daisy didn''t want to hear it. Her intuition told her that what Elijah said next would only make her painful. However, before she could refuse, Elijah said loudly, "My girlfriend, fianc¨¦e, wife, and the mother of my future child can only be Cordelia. You''d better stop thinking about it!" Daisy was shocked. She staggered back, and her face darkened. Daisy couldn''t figure out why they were still so close after their divorce. This just couldn''t happen! Thinking of this, Daisy screamed and said, "No, Elijah! Your wife should be me! Me!" Back then, she had already lost to Cordelia once, and she couldn''t bear to lose to this bumpkin again. At this moment, Cordelia was already immersed in astonishment. She didn''t expect Elijah to suddenly say such things. Cordelia didn''t know how she was feeling. Maybe she was excited, doubtful, confused, and even a bit excited. All in all, Cordelia had veryplicated feelings. And now, Elijah was standing right next to her, holding her hand tightly. His actions, words, and the look in his eyes were so sincere that Cordelia couldn''t detect a trace of acting. Her heart raced, and she used all her willpower to resist the urge to embrace him. Instinctively, she knew she couldn''t. Suddenly, Elijah let go of her hand and pulled her into his arms instead. Then, his maic voice sounded above her head. "Daiss, I warn you, if I ever find out that you''re causing trouble for Cordelia again, I will not only deal with you but with your entire family. I always keep my word!" "Don''t you dare!" Daisy was extremely shocked. Had Elijah gone mad? Was he willing to go up against her entire family for a woman who had grown up in the countryside? "If you think I won''t dare, then you''re wee to try. Let''s see if I can make your family disappear!" Elijah said without hesitation. Then, he didn''t say anything else and left the club while holding Cordelia. Daisy watched them leave. Elijah was holding Cordelia cautiously, preventing her from getting hurt. Seeing this, Daisy gritted her teeth in hatred. She turned around fiercely, but her anger quickly turned to shock. Not far away, the group of socialites who had surrounded her earlier was huddled in a corner of the corridor. Daisy had no idea how long they had been there. Maybe, they saw everything that had happened just now. At that moment, Daisy felt extremely humiliated. Her reputation in Beilve City''s high society which she had tried so hard to build after returning from abroad had crumbled to dust. "Cordelia! Why didn''t you die in that car ident? I''ll kill you sooner orter!" Daisy secretly cursed Cordelia ferociously. ... Cordelia and Elijah arrived at the underground parking lot. It waste at night, and the echoes of their footsteps sounded in the deserted parking area. "Why, Elijah?" Cordelia gazed down and asked softly. She didn''t know why Elijah insisted that his wife must be her. Was it because he liked her? Chapter 210 Chapter 210 Chapter 210 Not a Chance Was it because he liked her? The answer to this question was very important for Cordelia. Elijah turned to look at her, his gaze locking onto her bright eyes. He suddenly stopped and stood opposite her. "Why what?" He replied with a smile. Cordelia frowned but patiently repeated the question she had just asked. "Why can your girlfriend, fianc¨¦e, wife, and the mother of your future children only be me? Why?" This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . She tried to keep her tone calm, but she knew that deep down, her heart was racing as if it might burst out of her chest any moment. Elijah grasped her shoulders and looked at her seriously. "Cordelia, I''ve already given you the answer. How many times must I say it for you to believe me?" Cordelia lowered her gaze slightly, recalling what he had said before. Elijah once said, "The divorce was your decision. I respected it. But I know this wasn''t what I wanted." The weight on her heart lifted. Cordelia forced a sarcastic smile. At this moment, she wasn''t sure if she should feel happy or sad. "I didn''t realize you were so devoted," Cordelia murmured. Perhaps Elijah hadn''t met the woman who could make him abandon everything for her, and that was why he was so persistent. "So, don''t overthink it. If anyone ever bothers you, don''t hold back and let me know," Elijah reassured her with sincerity in his eyes. Cordelia sighed inwardly but only responded with a soft grunt. Elijah stroked her head and then held her waist as they returned to the car. The temperature in the car was pleasant, so Cordelia took off her coat. Once seated, Elijah cuddled her, resting his head on her shoulder and murmuring, "Cordelia, I have a headache." "Shall I give you a massage?" Cordelia asked gently, her fingers running through his hair. "The car is too cramped. Why don''t youe back to the Maple Vi with me?" Elijah persuaded her. Cordelia refused immediately. It seemed that Elijah wanted to trick her again. Wasn''t the car spacious enough? It certainly was big enough for both of them. Once, Elijah had tried to pull her into the sea of desire and almost gone all the way. "Don''t worry. You can sleep in the main bedroom, and I''ll stay in the guest room. I won''t affect your sleep," Elijah persisted. "No way." Cordelia firmly refused. She didn''t want to give any opportunity to Elijah. Since they were divorced, they should keep a distance from each other. She didn''t want Gideon to find out about this and call her to interrogate her again. Elijah immediately relented and didn''t press any further. He held her waist tighter while caressing her tender skin through the thin fabric of her dress. When they got out of the car, Elijah walked her to the elevator. The elevator was still above the 30th floor, so Cordelia patiently waited. Elijah moved closer, attempting to hug her, but she stopped him. "Elijah, you don''t seem like you''re pursuing me. It''s more like a robbery," Cordelia said calmly, looking at Elijah. Elijah was taken aback, then he rubbed his temple with a sigh. "I apologize. I got carried away because of the alcohol." Cordelia didn''t give him another chance to be affectionate. As soon as the elevator doors opened, she stepped inside. Elijah watched her being aloof and indifferent toward him, and he somehow felt a bit sorrowful. So, just as the elevator doors were about to close, he suddenly rushed forward and blocked them. Chapter 211 Chapter 211 Chapter 211 Untitled Cordelia, who was standing inside, was shocked. "Elijah, what are you doing? If you keep doing this, you''ll easily... Ugh!" She thought, "Damn it." This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Elijah rushed directly in front of her, pressed her against the mirror wall of the elevator, and eagerly gave her a deep French kiss! "Good night, Cordelia." Elijah smiled and kissed her on the lips again before turning around to leave. The elevator door closed automatically again, Cordelia leaned against the elevator in a daze, unable to recover for a long time. She raised her hand and couldn''t help but clutch her chest. Her heart was pounding rapidly. It wasn''t until the elevator stopped at the floor of Cordelia''s tiny apartment that she came back to her senses and quickly stepped out of the elevator. At this moment, her cell phone rang. It was Eason who called. Since her divorce, Eason had been contacting her almost every single day. Unlike in the past, he no longer contacted her only when there was something important. At this moment, he was just chatting with Cordelia and asking about her affairs after her return to Beilve City. However, Cordelia''s condition was not good, and she frequently spaced out. Hearing hernguid voice, Eason thought that she was just tired. "It''s gettingte, Cordelia. You should rest early. We''ll talk tomorrow." Cordelia suddenly came back to her senses, and she soon remembered something important. "Eason, you have been in Beilve City for a while. Do you know an old gentleman with thest name Watts? Milo said that their family started their business by reselling clothes." Eason paused, and said, "I know. They can be regarded as a second-rate family in Beilve City." "Milo wants me to treat this old gentleman. I understand Milo''s intentions but..." Understanding what her concerns were, Eason said seriously, "Or I could go with you." Cordelia smiled gratefully. With Eason helping her socialize, she could naturally concentrate on treating the patient, but she understood that Eason was still busy with other affairs abroad at the moment. "Thank you, Eason. I''ll think about it! If I need your help, I''ll contact you in advance." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia saw the message from Elijah. Elijah sent the message: [I called you, but I didn''t get through.] Cordelia raised her forehead, wanting to pretend as if she didn''t see the message. Cordelia felt that Elijah was more clingy than ever in all her years knowing him. Hence, she brought her mobile phone into the bathroom and took a bath in her little bathtub. After a while, her phone rang again. Cordelia was sofortable that she was close to dozing off. Hence, her voice was soft and gentle when she answered the phone. After a while of silence, the man said in a gentle tone, "Cordie, get on a video call with me right now." "No, I''m taking a shower right now. How aboutter?" Cordelia said. "Just do it now." Cordelia was speechless. Elijahughed immediately and said, "I''m kidding. Go wash up. I''ll wait for you." "Have you showered?" Cordelia regretted asking that question as soon as she did. "What am I showing him concern for? I even asked such a suggestive question..." She thought. "I showered a long time ago. I''ll wait for you," Elijah said while chuckling. Cordelia blushed, and said quickly, "Okay, let''s hang up now. I''ll give you a video callter." After speaking, she quickly hung up the phone and clutched her heart again as she said to herself, "What''s wrong with you? Can you stop acting like you have never seen the world? What are you being nervous about?" After getting out of the bathtub, she stood under the faucet and took a cold shower to calm herself down. After drying her hair, Cordelia leaned on the bed, and then gave Elijah a video call. However, she couldn''t figure out why he wanted to have a video call with her. Chapter 212 Chapter 212 Chapter 212 Yours Now As soon as the video call was connected, Cordelia saw a man with a muscr upper body on the screen. From this angle, Elijah looked as perfect as a Greek god. It was rare for humans to be so wless. "Is there something wrong?" Cordelia asked as shey down and put her phone beside her pillow. "No, I just wanted to see you," Elijah said as he leaned against the head of the bed, staring at the screen intently. Cordelia was deliberately wearing a rather conservative set of pajamas tonight because of the video call with Elijah tonight. However, Elijah, on the contrary, was topless. He stretched out his hand and gently stroked the position of Cordelia''s hair on the screen while saying softly, "Cordelia, let me show you something." "What?" Cordelia asked curiously. The man on the screen disappeared for a while before reappearing again. However, at this moment, he was holding a cat. Cordelia''s eyes suddenly lit up. Her initial sleepiness had vanishedpletely. "Is that a ragdoll kitten?" "Do you like it?" Elijah asked. "Yeah," Cordelia said as she immediately sat up again with her phone in hand. "If you like it,e over and take a look at it when you have time. You can drop by anytime. Your fingerprint still works with the door locks." Cordelia was taken aback for a moment. Then, she said helplessly, "Elijah, you should delete it." "Deleting my girlfriend''s fingerprints is a very problematic thing to do," Elijah said as he rubbed his chin. Cordelia raised her eyebrows and said, "Who agreed to be your girlfriend?" "Future girlfriend, I mean," Elijah corrected. Cordelia rolled her eyes at him and said, "Let me see your ragdoll again." "It''s your little ragdoll. It''s yours now," Elijah said with a smile. Cordelia covered her mouth. She obviously adored it. If Elijah gave her anything else, she really wouldn''t necessarily ept it. However, she couldn''t turn down the kitten. After showing Cordelia the kitten, Elijah seldom let it appear on the scene. After all, as long as he was in the same frame as the kitten, Cordelia''s gaze would be fixed on it, and she would barely pay any attention to Elijah. "Cordelia, let''s sleep like this," Elijah said as hey down, stroking the cat while looking at Cordelia on the phone screen. "Okay!" Cordelia looked at the man and the cat on the screen with a smile, not wanting to turn down his request at all. Later, Elijah watched Cordelia''s beautiful eyes blinking repeatedly. She began to get increasingly sleepy and eventually dozed off. He lowered his head and nced at the ragdoll sleeping next to him, almost in sync with Cordelia. Elijah smirked and slowly closed his eyes when he saw Cordelia''s sleeping face. The next day, Cordelia arrived at Milo''s house. She spent an entire day with him and listened to his stories about his past with Liam Watts. It sounded like they used to be good friends, but after Liam married and the two became busier with their work and life, they gradually lost contact. "Milo, why don''t you help him with treatment personally?" Cordelia asked in puzzlement. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Milo shook his head and said, "I don''t want to know how long this old fellow of mine can live, so it''s better not to see him." Cordelia understood. They could easily find out the remaining lifespan of patients. At Milo''s age, he had experienced too many life-and-death situations. Thus, it would be even more difficult for him to have to watch his old friend pass away. Cordelia had dropped by this time under the pretext of helping the old man nurse his health, but in fact, she was just helping extend his life. Hence, she had a huge responsibility. "Cordelia, I heard that the Hansen family is going to be inws with the Kingsley family. Is that true?" Milo asked all of a sudden. Chapter 213 Chapter 213 Chapter 213 Untitled Cordelia nodded and said, "ording to Sir Hansen, that is the case." "What? Did the old man call you?" Milo asked very alertly. "Yes." Milo squinted and stroked his goatee while remarking, "Damn it, that old man is asking for a beating." Cordelia shook her head quickly and said, "Milo, you have helped me a lot, and now, I want to do more for you." So far, she hadn''t done much for Milo. After all, she had to learn life''s lessons on her own and learn to brave through all storms. Milo smiled with satisfaction and said, "Cordelia, you''re such a grateful girl." In the evening, Cordelia bade farewell to Milo. After deliberating for a long time, she finally couldn''t control herself and went to the Maple Vi. When she entered, Nora greeted her immediately with a smile, "Ms. Graves, you are here." Nora brought Cordelia into the living room, where she entertained her like a guest, served her refreshments, and then carried the ragdoll kitten out. "His name is Cookie, and he is a pretty little tomcat." Cordelia quickly took the furry kitten from Nora''s hands. When she touched the cat, her heart was filled with a warm and fuzzy feeling. She loved it greatly! While Cordelia was petting the cat, Nora left for a while, and when she reappeared, she was carrying a document envelope. "Ms. Graves, Mr. Hansen asked me to hand this over to you." Cordelia freed up one hand, took the envelope and opened it, only to be stunned. Elijah transferred the vi to her! "Nora, what''s this..." "Ms. Graves, I''m only responsible for handing it over to you, and I don''t know anything else," Nora hurriedly said as if she was afraid that Cordelia would refuse. Cordelia smiled helplessly, and then said, "I mean, when did Elijah give you this thing?" "Right after Mr. Hansen recovered from his illnessst time. He told me to give this to you whenever you''re here again," Nora said honestly. "Thank you." Cordelia didn''t refuse. She had once turned down this house. The reason was she had lived here alone for three years. However, she realized that she no longer had a home after her grandmother passed. Moreover, she somewhat regarded this ce as home, where she had spent years. Hence, she was not repulsed by it. Later, Cordelia left before Elijah came back. Elijah hurried to catch up but to no avail. As soon as he entered the house, Cordelia had already left. Cookie rubbed itself against Elijah''s feet before pointing its butt at him again. Stunned, Elijah leaned over and picked up the cat, only to find that it reeked of a faint herbal scent. Hence, he called Cordelia and spoke with a calm tone of voice. "Why didn''t you stay for a meal?" Cordelia was silent for a while before she said, "From now on, if I want to go back to my house, can I do it anytime?" Sounding a little ted, Elijah said, "Of course." Cordelia said with a smile, "Exactly, so there''s no need to stay for dinner tonight. I still have something on, and I''m going to see a very important patient tomorrow, so I need to prepare." "Okay, so the same goes when you sleep?" Elijah said. This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "What old rules?" Cordelia asked in puzzlement. Elijah spoke for a while before saying, "Let Cookie sleep with you." Cordelia immediatelyughed. "Sure!" Elijah was extremely satisfied. Cookie, one of his carefully meditated ns and tool for chasing his wife, had finallye in handy. Cookie would sleep with Cordelia, while Cordelia would sleep with him. There was nothing wrong with that! Chapter 214 Chapter 214 Chapter 214 Always Blocked Early the next morning, Cordelia received a call from Eason. "Cordelia, I''m right below your ce." Cordelia was stunned. "Eason, when did youe back?" When they talked on the phone at noon yesterday, Eason was still inspecting the herb ntation in a small vige near the mountains. He didn''t mention the matter ofing back at that time! "I just came back. I''ll apany you to Mr. Watts'' house." As she listened to Eason''s calm words without any emotional fluctuations, Cordelia was filled with gratitude. At the same time, it also made her feel a little uneasy. Eason was so good to her that it made her really terrified. However, Cordelia had to focus on the immediate matter at hand and didn''t have time to think about it. She tidied up briefly, then went downstairs with the medicine box on her back. When she saw Eason, he was sitting in the car with his eyes closed. When he opened his eyes, Cordelia could clearly see the blood vessels in his eyes. "Eason, it''s really hard on you to be running around like this," Cordelia said with concern. "It''s okay, I''m used to it." With that said, Eason got out of the car himself and opened the door for Cordelia. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. At this moment, Elijah''s voice came from a short distance away. "Cordelia." Cordelia was taken aback, and she looked out of the car window, only to see Elijah standing under the rising sun with two sets of breakfasts. She quickly got out of the car again and walked towards him. "Why are you here?" Cordelia asked casually. "I wanted to have breakfast with you, but you''re going out?" Elijah smiled with the same expression as usual. "Yeah, I''m going to the doctor. You..." Before Cordelia finished speaking, Elijah had already stuffed two sets of breakfasts into Cordelia''s hands. He said, "Then eat some on the way and give the other set to Eason." Cordelia''s gaze was filled with puzzlement for a moment, and then she couldn''t helpughing. "This man..." Hence, Elijah watched as Cordelia and Eason got further and further away. Eason, who had kept his eyes closed all this while, slowly opened his eyes and nced at Elijah from the rearview mirror. "Elijah has changed a lot recently," he said truthfully. "Eason, have this," Cordelia said as she gave Eason one of the two identical sets of breakfasts. Eason didn''t have much of an appetite, but he still ate some out of courtesy. He asionally nced sideways at the peaceful look on Cordelia''s face, but his heart was empty. At this moment, he actually somewhat regretted being a good person. Before the car arrived at the Watts Mansion, Cordelia finished her breakfast and began to tidy up her appearance. Eason said, "Don''t be nervous, just concentrate on treating Mr. Watts, and leave the rest to me." "Okay." The two walked into the Watts Mansion together, where the butler received them. The butler led them to the living room to wait. Soon after, Liam walked downstairs slowly with the support of his granddaughter. The cane in his hand was shining brightly, and he was dressed in a purple suit, which looked very luxurious. "Cordelia? What are you doing at my grandfather''s house?" Suddenly, a high-pitched voice broke the tranquility of the entire living room. Liam, the housekeeper, and all the servants looked at Cordelia. Cordelia didn''t speak. In fact, when she saw Daisy, she was already irritated and wanted to leave immediately. Eason said in a deep voice, "Mr. Watts, this is Evie Carter, Milo Carter''s apprentice." Liam looked at Cordelia with a sharp gaze in his eyes, sizing her up. He smiled lightly and greeted Eason, "Eason, are you sure that this youngdy is the apprentice Milo told me about? She''s pretty young, isn''t she?" Chapter 215 Chapter 215 Chapter 215 Untitled "Yes, Grandpa, she is two years younger than me. In alternative medicine, the older you are, the better your medical skills are. Your health is the most important thing. You should think twice!" Daisy whispered to Liam, but the volume was enough for everyone in the living room to hear. "This..." Liam did hesitate. Cordelia still sat quietly without saying a word. She suspected in her heart that Milo deliberately arranged for her toe here to recuperate Liam''s body, and Milo must know about the rtionship between Liam and the Kingsley family. At this time, Eason nced at Cordelia and asked her what she meant. Seeing her shaking her head, Eason understood, and did not introduce anything about Cordelia. Seeing that Liam hesitated, Daisy said persistently, "Grandpa, do you want to call your friend again to confirm? I know Ms. Graves, she is a fashion designer." "Oh?" Liam put away his smile, looked at Cordelia seriously and said, "I think Milo is really confused. It''s fine if he doesn''te in person, and it''s really unreasonable to send a new hand to fool me." Eason said coldly, "Mr. Watts, you also know Mr. Carter''s temper, think twice before speaking." People who knew Milo, the master of alternative medicine, knew his temperament. Whenever a patient doubted him at all, he would immediately stop the treatment and left. Even his apprentices were very arrogant when they cured diseases. People like Cordelia had a good temperament, and they could patiently give Milo''s friends a little more chance. Liam sneered, "Eason, I have known Milo for more than sixty years, so I don''t need you to remind me." However, the words of his precious granddaughter made him murmur in his heart. He spared his life and dared not take any risks. At this time, Cordelia finally said, "Mr. Watts, since this is the case, we will leave. I will truthfully report your situation in detail to Milo." With that said, Cordelia had already got up, picked up the medicine box and was about to go out. Daisy suddenly raised her voice and eximed, "Stop!" Cordelia didn''t turn her head, let alone hesitate. Instead, she continued to walk out, with Eason following closely behind. "Bodyguards, stop them!" Daisymanded arrogantly. As soon as these words came out, a group of bodyguards had already appeared at the door, blocking their way. Eason turned around, and asked in a cold voice, "Mr. Watts, what is the meaning of this?" Liam smiled and looked at Eason before saying, "Don''t worry, Daisy may have something to ask that little girl." Cordelia turned her head and nced at Daisy. Then, she said calmly, "Miss Kingsley, we are not familiar with each other, so I don''t want tomunicate with you." Daisy smiled and said, "Cordelia, I know that you are unhappy with my uing engagement with Elijah. That''s why you pretend to be Milo''s apprentices to sneak into my grandfather''s home. "I advise you, just tell the truth and don''t struggle anymore. Stop pretending! I know exactly what you''re capable of. "If you insist on making such an ugly mess when Elijah finds out, what do you think will think of you?" This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Eason took a step forward and was about to speak when Cordelia grabbed his sleeve and stopped him. She opened her mouth lightly, and her perfect lips opened and closed. Her tone was light, but her words gave people the impression that they were indeed loud and filled the entire living room. "I''ve let you down. I''m Evie Carter. I''m sorry to have disappointed you." She added, "Furthermore, I dere that the Kingsley family and the Watts family will be cklisted forever in contacting with Carters!" Chapter 216 Chapter 216 Chapter 216 Feeling Aggrieved Cordelia had always kept a low profile and rarely spoke arrogantly. However, when it came to matters of her tutge, she was absolutely confident. Besides, today, she had shown Liam enough respect. If it were other fellow apprentices of Milo, they would have left a long time ago and immediately notified the entire Unde to sever all ties with the Watts family. Liam suddenly yelled angrily, "How arrogant! Wait, I''ll call Milo right now. I''ll know what you are as soon as I ask!" However, at that moment, Cordelia had already taken out her mobile phone. She said, "Don''t bother. I will do it myself." Cordelia resolutely refused to give Liam the chance to twist facts and had already dialed Milo''s phone number while speaking. From the loudspeaker, Milo''s loving voice sounded. "Cordelia? Have you been to Liam''s ce?" "Milo, Mr. Watts has many doubts about your decision, and the treatment has not started yet," Cordelia Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. stated the truth in a calm tone. The next moment, Milo''s tone immediately became austere as he said, "In that case, Cordelia, just After he finished speaking, Milo seemed to be puzzled, and added, "Cordelia, I know you are soft- hearted. No matter what he says, don''t bother about him anymore. Do you hear me? This is an order." Cordelia said solemnly, "Got it." "Hey, Milo, you..." However, before Liam could finish speaking, Milo humphed coldly and hung up the phone. Cordelia said to Eason, "Let''s go, Eason!" "Okay." Eason smiled, which was rare of him. He then followed Cordelia out of the Watts Mansion. Before the door was closed, there was a loud p in the room. "Look at what you''ve done! Daisy, do you want your grandfather to die?" Daisy was dizzy after receiving the sudden p. "Grandpa, you have to trust me. Cordelia is just a country girl who is boorish and uneducated. She has embarrassed the Hansen family badly. Otherwise, how could she have been kicked out by the Hansen family?" Daisy panicked. At this point, she still couldn''t believe that Cordelia was Evie. She was certain that there must be something wrong. "Oh? Is that so?" Liam looked at Daisy coldly, took out his mobile phone, and called Gideon. After asking, Gideon said, "What descendant? Cordelia just is a housewife. What else can she do? I''m afraid she joined some pyramid scheme or fraud organization after her divorce. Liam, if it doesn''t work, call the police!" Only then did Liam''s expression ease up a little. "Alright, Gideon, thank you." After Cordelia and Eason left the Watts Mansion, they went straight back to Milo''s house. After she exined the situation to Milo, thetter stroked his beard with a smile and said, "Okay, good, since you''re my apprentice, you ought to be that stubborn." As he spoke, Milo ordered his assistant to send a notice using his ount. He announced that he would be adding the Watts family and the Kingsley family of Beilve City to the cklist of the Unde. Cordelia looked at Milo in puzzlement, and asked, "Milo, did you arrange for me to go to the Watts Mansion on purpose?" "Yeah. I understand that old man''s health well. It''s most suitable for you to go," Milo said calmly. Milo looked rather leisurely and content as everything was under his control. Cordelia understood that Milo had other ns in mind. Seeing that she was in a daze and did not reply to him, Milo patted Cordelia''s shoulder and said, "Your life is in your own hands. Cordelia, you don''t have to think too much. It all depends on their decision!" Cordelia smiled and said, "I understand, Milo." Chapter 217 Chapter 217 Chapter 217 Feel Wronged Later, Cordelia left. Eason sat across from Milo, sipping coffee. His face was filled with exhaustion. Milo said, "Eason, go rest in the guest room for a while if you''re tired." "I''ll go in a moment." Eason nodded with gratitude. Suddenly, Milo said softly, "Cordelia is a good girl. It''s surely a great loss for whoever misses out on This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. her." "Mr. Carter, I can tell Cordelia still has feelings for Elijah," Eason looked down at the coffee in front of him, saying calmly. Milo smiled and said no more. He saw through Eason''s love for Cordelia but kept silent, knowing that this young man would regret it someday. Cordelia went to her studio. In the afternoon, Elijah called her. "Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?" "No, I have to work overtime today," Cordelia lied casually. She didn''t want to get too close to Elijah, even though he was pursuing her now. "Then I''lle and keep youpany," Elijah insisted. Cordelia frowned and was about to refuse, but then she heard Elijah say, "I know you''ve been wronged today. You need somefort from Cookie." Thinking about Cookie''s cute appearance, Cordelia hesitated visibly. "Send me your address. I''lle and keep youpany, then take you back to the Maple Vi," Elijah persisted. Cordelia was convinced by him. In the end, she only said one sentence before hanging up, "I''m at the studio." She didn''t feel wronged. Since she independently treated patients at the age of eighteen, she was doubted many times. She would ask them to find someone else if they had any doubts. There was no need to feel wronged. She agreed to Elijah mostly because of Cookie. Well, she couldn''t refuse an obedient and adorable cat that allowed her to y with it as she pleased. An hourter, Elijah arrived. He waited in Cordelia''s office, holding aptop and working with her, looking busy. It was just after the evening rush hour as Cordelia finished her work. Elijah took Cordelia back to the Maple Vi. Dinner was already prepared and kept in a thermal box. The chef and Nora had already left. As soon as they entered the vi, Cordelia saw Cookie walking towards her with a proud stride. It rubbed against her ankle, then turned its butt towards her, meowing. Cordelia''s eyes lit up. She immediately picked up the cat toy and yed with Cookie. Elijah sat on the side, his gaze fixed on her without moving away. "Cordie, can I apany you if you give consultations to patients next time?" Cordelia paused and looked back at him. "You''re so busy with work. I don''t think it''s a good idea." But Elijah said seriously, "I don''t want something like today to happen again." "This is inevitable. Elijah, I''m not a delicate flower in a greenhouse." Cordelia put down the cat toy, picked up Cookie, and sat on the sofa. "But you let Eason apany you..." Elijah leaned forward with his gaze following her. That expression seemed to say, "If he can, why can''t I? I feel wronged." Cordelia helplessly said, "Fine,e with me next time, okay? But I can''t take you every time. Elijah, you should focus on your career." Just then, Elijah''s phone rang. He answered it directly, put it on speakerphone, leaned back on the sofa, andzily spoke on the phone. "Mr. Hansen, the professor is going on a business trip, so the alternative medicine ss for this week will be canceled." Hearing this, Cordelia was confused. She thought, "What''s going on?" Chapter 218 Chapter 218 Chapter 218 The One Who Should Leave Is Me Elijah probably didn''t expect that he would have embarrassed himself in front of Cordelia because he answered a call from an unfamiliar local number. He suppressed the twitch at the corner of his mouth and calmly said, "Okay, I see." After hanging up the phone, Elijah looked around nervously. Cordelia tugged at his sleeve and chuckled, "Why are you embarrassed?" "No, I''m not." Elijah raised an eyebrow and then awkwardly cleared his throat. "The other day, I identally flipped through your medical book and found it quite interesting. So, I wanted to learn more about it." "Okay..." Cordelia nodded. After saying that, she stood up to have dinner. Unexpectedly, Elijah suddenly grabbed her hand. Cordelia turned back, looking at him with suspicion. "What''s wrong?" "Well, I''m just worried that I won''t be able to keep up with you in your professional field, so I want to learn a bit more." Elijah awkwardly expressed himself, trying to appear arrogant but failing. Cordelia found his expression simr to Cookie''s. He looked aloof yet wanted to be close to her, appearing arrogant but awkward. Cordelia reached out and gently patted his head as if stroking a cat. After that, she couldn''t help but lean over, cupped Elijah''s face, and kissed his cheek. "Let''s go, time for dinner." Elijah was momentarily stunned but then happily responded, "Okay!" After dinner, Cordelia prepared to leave. "You can stay. It''s your vi," Elijah reminded her. Cordelia also wanted to stay, but Elijah still lived here, so it wouldn''t be appropriate for her to stay. Although their rtionship was naturally developing, it hadn''t reached the point of living together. So, Cordelia put down Cookie and prepared to leave. Outside the door, the sound of a car engine suddenly came. Soon, someone knocked on the door. By then, Cordelia had already put on her shoes and was ready to go. Then she saw Gideone in with a cold face, apanied by Daisy, Gabe, Edith, and a group of bodyguards, all entering the vi in a grand manner. "Didn''t you expect to be caught red-handed, Ms. Graves?" Gideon looked at her sternly without hiding his disdain. Cordelia frowned, knowing she couldn''t leave easily for now. Elijah held her hand, immediately pulled her behind him, looked at Gideon, and asked, "Grandpa, what do you mean by that?" Cordelia snorted, "Yeah, Sir Hansen, you''re exaggerating the fact, making it sound like you caught me and Elijah in bed." Gideon red at Cordelia angrily. "Gabe, Edith, did you hear what she said?" Gabe smiled and said, "Calm down, and don''t get angry, Dad." Edith whispered by the side, "Gideon, you did say something inappropriate. Cordelia just came to visit, and you made it sound so offensive." Gideon''s eyes widened angrily. He felt something was strange today. These young people dared to talk back to him. At this moment, Daisy, who was supporting Gideon, spoke up, "I think Sir Hansen is right. It''s already This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. sote, and Ms. Graves is still lingering in her ex-husband''s house. It''s indeed inappropriate." Gideon''s gaze softened, and he gently patted her hand, saying tenderly, "Daisy, you''re sensible." Elijah calmly said, "This vi belongs to Cordelia. The one who should leave is me." Edith looked at her son in astonishment. After all, she bought this vi for the couple before their marriage, which was Elijah''s pre-marital asset. "It seems our son likes Cordelia!" Edith whispered to Gabe near his ear. Chapter 219 Chapter 219 Chapter 219 I Won''t Marry Anyone Else Gabe nodded in agreement. Both of them secretly thought, "It''s a pity that Elijah and Cordelia''s love rtionship is interrupted by dictatorial Gideon." "Then you leave!" Suddenly, Gideon raised his voice with full power. Elijah squinted his eyes and gradually put away his indifference. He looked at Gideon coldly and said, "Grandpa, you should take care of your health at your age. Interfering in others'' business and then getting angry is not good for your cardiovascr and renal systems." "You''re being impolite! How could you speak to me this way?" Gideon banged his cane on the ground. Edith couldn''t stand it anymore and reminded, "Gideon, this is Cordelia''s vi, and Elijah is already an adult. You can''t interfere in his affairs like this." Gideon angrily eximed, "Spare the rod and spoil the child. It''s all because you two spoiled him." Gabe smiled and said, "Dad, then let me discipline Elijah. Your health is more important." "You all..." Gideon coughed as he spoke. His face turned red, and he started to gasp for breath. Edith realized something was wrong and quickly said, "Oh no, Gideon is going to have an old illness attack." "Hurry up, let''s take him to the hospital," Gabe said hurriedly. Cordelia saw that Gideon seemed to be having an asthma attack, so she quickly took out a bottle of spray from the medicine box and handed it to Edith. "Mrs. Hansen, quickly spray it for Sir Hansen." Edith''s eyes lit up when she saw the spray. "Cordelia, you''re always so thoughtful!" As she spoke, she quickly sprayed it into Gideon''s mouth. After spraying the medication, Gideon''s condition improved after a while, but his face looked ashen. Edith earnestly said, "Gideon, you really have to take care of your health. If it weren''t for Cordelia having medicine at home, you might..." Gabe, who had long not taken over the family business due to his health, echoed from the side, "Exactly! Dad, you should worry less." While calming himself down, Gideon said, "Alright, I shouldn''t worry about you guys. When I return, I''ll pass on thepany I''ve fought hard my whole life to Cuttie. You guys can work for them for the rest of your lives!" Upon hearing this, both Gabe and Edith fell silent. Despite their fondness for Cordelia, Cordelia was unable to conceive now. Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Suddenly, Gideon remembered Daisy. He was in a mess during his illness attack and didn''t pay attention to her. At this moment, Gideon noticed that Daisy was far away, with a terrified expression on her face. Gideon felt disappointed. He looked at Cordelia, and his tone became much calmer after going through the illness attack. "Cordelia, I have no other choice. I hope you can understand. Since you''re divorced from Elijah, stay away from him and don''t affect his remarriage." Cordelia''s divorce from Elijah was to fulfill Elijah''s wish, and she was about to speak up to show her stance. However, Elijah suddenly held her hand and interrupted her, saying, "Grandpa, except for Cordelia, I won''t marry anyone else!" "You!" Gideon was provoked by Elijah''s words and about to have another asthma attack. "Elijah, stop provoking your grandfather," Daisy said sadly, "Moreover, where can''t Ipare to Cordelia?" "Go away. You can''tpare to Cordelia." Elijah nced at her with contempt. His eyes were so disdainful that Daisy felt she was being looked down upon. Daisy looked at Elijah in disbelief, feeling that she had lost face. Clearly, Elijah''s attitude shocked everyone present, especially Cordelia. Her emotions at the moment were highlyplicated. She murmured to the man who had always stood before her, "Elijah, you..." "You make me love and hate you at the same time!" Cordelia didn''t say the second half of the sentence. Chapter 220 Chapter 220 Chapter 220 Kick Down the Ladder Gideon snorted coldly, "You brat, I never saw you care about Cordelia during your marriage. You were always out, leading a life of debauchery with numerous affairs." Gideon''s words clearly had a deeper meaning, and they were for Cordelia. Since Gideon had just taken the medicine she gave him, he couldn''t openly confront her anymore, so he resorted to veiled remarks. That old man was really cunning. Cordelia remained calm and steady. But then, Gideon suddenly changed the subject and said meaningfully, "Cordelia, do you still trust Elijah? Let me remind you, now nobody will stand up for you anymore!" Elijah''s gaze turned cold. Gideon''s words struck directly at Cordelia''s heart! Cordelia, who had always remained calm even in the face of great adversity, couldn''t hide the deep sadness on her face. Those who didn''t know Cordelia thought she was a pitiable person abandoned by her family. Only Elijah knew best that Cordelia''s sadness stemmed from missing her grandmother. Suddenly, Cordelia put on a smiling face, radiant with joy. "Sir Hansen, you''re taking advantage of being an elder to bully me. "I would suggest you leave yourself a way out. Don''t push me too hard. Tread on a worm, and it will turn. Besides, how can you be sure you won''t need my help in the future?" Gideon hadn''t expected Cordelia to have such confidence in front of him. It waspletely different from when she was a daughter-inw in the Hansen family. Gideon simply felt that she was pretending to be confident. "I will need your help?! Haha... That''s nonsense. Stop dreaming. I will never ask for your help in my lifetime." Edith said softly to Gabe, "Gideon just took medication from Cordelia. How could he change his attitude so quickly." "You should keep silent," Gabe said helplessly. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. At this moment, Elijah suddenly said, "Grandpa, I don''t consider kicking down thedder an admirable quality. I feel ashamed for you." Gideon shouted, "Elijah!" Elijah''s words infuriated Gideon, and his old face turned red. "You better go to the hospital!" Gabe was genuinely afraid that Gideon would be angered to death by these two. While they said that, Edith and Gabe, one on each side, were about to support Gideon and leave. "Hold on," Cordelia suddenly said. "Miss Kingsley, wait for a moment. I have something to tell you." Daisy turned around in astonishment and saw Cordelia''s smile that didn''t reach her eyes. For some reason, an inexplicable fear rose in her heart. "I have nothing to say to you." Cordelia lightlyughed. "Oh really? I thought you would care about your grandfather''s life expectancy. Since that''s the case, forget it then." Everyone was stunned. This time, not only did Daisy stop in her tracks, but even Gideon also halted. Everyone looked at Cordelia together. Cordelia calmly opened her mouth and said gently, "When Mr. Watts was 70 years old, he had a major illness and almost didn''t make it. It was Mr. Carter who saved him. "For all these years, Mr. Watts relied on Mr. Carter to maintain his health,monly known as extending his life. But this time, you messed it up with your own hands." Daisy became increasingly frightened as she listened, and her body uncontrobly trembled. She kept calm and said, "Stop babbling nonsense." Cordelia lightlyughed. "Whether I''m babbling or not, you''ll find out within a month. Well then, Miss Kingsley, you can leave now. Goodbye." Gabe, who had always been interested in alternative medicine, couldn''t help but ask curiously, "Cordelia, what will happen to Mr. Watts in a month?" Chapter 221 Chapter 221 Chapter 221 This Is Your Reward Cordelia put away her smile and said seriously, "He won''t have to worry about his descendants any more." Once these words were spoken, the room fell silent. Daisy was scared by Cordelia''s words. Her face was pale, her lips trembled, and she could not utter a word in retort. "It is absolutely hogwash!" Gideon leaned on his cane and quickly walked away as if ghosts were chasing after him. As he walked out, he recalled a phone call Liam had made to inquire about Cordelia a couple of days ago, and now he began to harbor some doubts in his heart. Could it be that Cordelia had a connection with that famous doctor, Milo? Thinking of Cordelia''s grandparents, who were once remarkable figures, he couldn''t help but shudder. Sitting in the car, Gideon suddenly pressed the position of his heart. "Hurry up, take me to... to the hospital!" At that moment, Gideon felt a pain in his heart, as if he was on the verge of dying... After Gideon caused such amotion, it was alreadyte. When the living room returned to its quiet state, Cordelia still stood there with a frown and an unhappy expression. Elijah approached, held her shoulders, and gently pulled her into his arms, saying, "Don''t worry. I won''t let them harm you." A hint of pain shed in her eyes as Cordelia listened to his gentle words. She had endured a lot of harm because of this man. Even until now, her tribtions hadn''t subsided. She was still suffering. That was why when Elijah did something that touched her, she was indeed moved at that moment, but soon enough, her inner resistance regained control. She didn''t dare to believe in this man! "Elijah, are you still determined to be with me even if it''s like this? Can you let me go?" Cordelia said slowly, with a bitter expression. Elijah hesitated for a moment. Then he held Cordelia even tighter, as if only by doing so could he prevent her from disappearing before him. "Cordelia, I am already an adult, and I havepromised for my family too many times. I don''t want to be manipted by them anymore. "I am free, and I want to live ording to my own wishes, to pursue you, and to live with you." Elijah''s voice was low, resonating in Cordelia''s ears. His tone was sincere, striking her heart. Cordelia didn''t dare to think too much. She closed her eyes, knowing that she couldn''t convince him. So, let things take their course... "Elijah, I want to leave." "I''ll send you home." Elijah let go of her, carefully held her hand, and walked towards the exit. Arriving at the garage, Cordelia saw the Ferrari that Elijah had prepared for her, and she said, "Give me the key to that car. I''ll go back by myself." "No way!" Elijah insisted on escorting her, afraid she might have another ident while driving at night. Cordelia looked at him and seemed to sense his thoughts, reminding him, "That time, someone deliberately harmed me. It wasn''t an ident." "I see. Cordelia, don''t leave and stay here tonight. It''s the safest option," Elijah suddenly said. It was the least safe way! Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Cordelia wearily waved her hand. "Fine, since you insist on driving me home, then driving me home!" Elijah chuckled, touched her head, helped her into the car, and fastened her seatbelt. During the drive, the man drove steadily, taking her back to her small apartment. As Elijah parked the car, he suddenly said, "Starting tomorrow, I won''t go back to the Maple Vi. You can move back and live there." He had thought it through on the way. Cordelia wouldn''t agree to live with him again, so he could only be the one to move out. "Elijah." "Huh?" Elijah turned his head, and a pair of soft hands suddenly cupped his cheeks. In the next moment, his lips were softly touched. "Thank you for defending me in front of Sir Hansen. This is your reward." Chapter 222 Chapter 222 Chapter 222 I''m Evie Even after Cordelia got out of the car and left, Elijah was still in a daze. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. The scent of Cordelia lingered around his nose, not fading away for a long time. After a while, he suddenly smiled, touched his lips, and murmured, "Cordelia." A weekter, Cordelia learned the news that Liam was hospitalized. Imogen called her and said that Daisy hade looking for her, hoping Imogen would help her to meet Cordelia. Cordelia immediately refused. "I won''t see her." "I think so too. That group of socialites is very scheming. I don''t know what bad ideas they gave her!" Imogen sneered. "Yeah, I think so too," Cordelia said calmly, "By the way, Imogen, are you free tonight? Would you like to have dinner with me?" "Sure! Cordelia, I''ve been so boredtely. I feel like I''m turning into a bird being kept in a cage by Ben," Imogen said with annoyance. "Oh? Are you two living together?" Cordelia asked keenly. Imogen said angrily, "Of course not. He went abroad to cultivate feelings with his future fianc¨¦e. He is a scumbag!" "We can talk about it when we meet." Coincidentally, Cordelia felt that she should inform Imogen about something. So, the two of them made an appointment to have dinner together. Cordelia ate steak, and Imogen ate vegetable sd. "You know you''ve been fat recently, yet you suggesting to a ce like this? Are you torturing yourself?" Cordelia grilled the steak while rolling her eyes at Imogen. As a dancer, she must not let her weight exceed the standard. If she exceeded it, she had to lose weight consciously. Imogen smiled and said, "Don''t you love the steak here? I''m happy just watching you eat." With her fork on the steak, Cordelia paused and suddenly spoke seriously, "Imogen, there''s something I need to tell you." "What''s going on? You look so serious. You didn''t secretly remarry Elijah, did you?" Imogen looked at Cordelia with bright eyes. Cordelia forced a smile. "How is that possible? Marriage and divorce are not child''s y." "Oh, that day, Ben got drunk and insisted on taking me to the City Hall to get married. We were almost..." As Imogen spoke, her gaze dimmed. "You stopped him, right?" Cordelia guessed and asked. Imogen sighed and said dejectedly, "I should let him do whatever he wanted before he sobered up. I should have gone ahead and gotten the marriage certificate with him first. But, Cordelia, I couldn''t. I have my pride!" "You''re right!" Cordelia said and clinked sses with her. They both finished a ss of wine in one gulp. "In the beginning, it was him who didn''t want me. It was him..." Imogen sighed, her eyes slightly red as she tried to hide her emotions. Seeing Imogen like this, Cordelia quickly changed the topic. "Hey, I have something important to tell you that I''ve been hiding from you all along." Upon hearing this, Imogen hurriedlyposed her emotions, sniffed, and asked curiously, "What is it?" "Well... do you know Milo Carter, the master of alternative medicine?" Cordelia asked awkwardly. "Yes, I do! I also know that he has many apprentices, such as Lidio, Levi, Luke... Of course, all these are nicknames, not their real names," Imogen said. "Well... I''m Evie, the youngest andst apprentice of Mr. Carter," Cordelia said. Imogen was stunned for a moment. After a long time, she came back to her senses and immediately stood up from her seat. "You... you are Evie? Did you know that you were on the news some days before?" "Ah?" Chapter 223 Chapter 223 Chapter 223 Elijah Does Love You! Cordelia indeed didn''t know. "Hey, I''ll find it for you!" As she said, Imogen immediately took out her mobile phone, found the video content, and showed it to Cordelia. She asked, "Cordelia, isn''t you?" Cordelia only took one look at the figure and immediately recognized that it was photographed when Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. she was doing medical treatment in the Washionary Vige. "Oh, I understand. You didn''t go on a trip a while ago. On the contrary, you go to give vigers medical treatment," Imogen suddenly realized and said. "Actually, I went out to rx. Imogen, I''m really sorry for keeping it from you," Cordelia said sincerely. "I know you have a lot of secrets. I have already known that our almighty Cordelia is not an ordinary person! I don''t me you," Imogen said and touched Cordelia''s face. Only then did Cordelia smile and said, "Thank you, Imogen." The two were chatting when Eason suddenly called. Now, Imogen also knew who he was, so Cordelia answered the phone directly in her seat. Cordelia said, "Hello, Eason." "Cordelia, are you going to attend the medical summit on Friday?" Eason asked. "Well, Milo asked me to go with Lidio," Cordelia said. "Can you take me with you? Unfortunately, I didn''t receive the invitation," Eason smiled wryly and asked. "How could it be?" Although Cordelia was suspicious, she still agreed and said, "Okay! Eason,e with me!" After hanging up the phone, Eason stared at the phone screen for a long time. It seemed that he was wondering something. Adam smiled and said, "How is it? I am sure that Cordelia will definitely agree, right?" Eason nced at him and said, "But lying is not a good behavior." "Do you know what a strategic lie is? Eason, you are too straightforward. Just think about Elijah. He is a cunning man. You have to be smarter," Adam said with a tired expression. Adam said, "You do not understand." Because Cordelia loved Elijah, no matter how sly Elijah was, he would not be afraid that Cordelia would not love him anymore. But Eason was different, and he had to pay extra attention to his words and deeds. Otherwise, he would be hated by Cordelia. He didn''t want Cordelia to dislike him but wanted to protect her for a long time. That night, Imogen got drunk. Cordelia took her back to Ben''s vi. Imogen hugged her and said a lot of drunken things. Sheughed and cried. Imogen said, "Cordelia, do you know how much I envy you? I envy you for being outstanding and envy so many good men who like you! Even I like you! You are such a woman..." Cordelia wanted tough and said, "Imogen, I don''t want to have any girlfriends." "I know you love Elijah, and Elijah also loves you." Imogenughed. Cordelia shook her head and denied, "Imogen, he doesn''t love me." "He does love you! I am sure," Imogen stubbornly said. Cordelia only had to pacify her and said, "Okay, he loves me..." People couldn''t argue with a drunken man or woman. Cordelia was very clear in her heart that Elijah didn''t love her. Otherwise, why did Elijah keep interrupting when they talked about this topic so many times in the past? She guessed that Elijah didn''t want to hurt her! "Even Ben said that Elijah loves you," Imogen murmured drowsily. Cordelia was taken aback for a moment and then shook her head. She wondered, "Ben does not know what has happened between me and Elijah." And just as she was wondering, someone suddenly came in at the door and said, "What are you doing?" Chapter 224 Chapter 224 Chapter 224 I Can Do Anything for You Cordelia was shocked by the sudden gruff voice. She quickly looked toward the door. Ben was looking at them with a gloomy face. He was so gloomy that he looked like a French bulldog. Elijah came back with Ben behind him. He stood at the door with a serious expression and did note in. Cordelia ignored them. She lowered her head, patted Imogen''s head, and said softly, "Ben is back, Imogen." Imogen still hugged Cordelia tightly,y on her shoulder, and said drunkenly, "I won''t let you go. Cordelia, your skin is so soft. I want to hug you to sleep tonight!" As soon as she said these words, Elijah, who was standing at the door, lost hisposure for an instant. He took two steps forward and whispered in Ben''s ear, "Are you sure Imogen only likes men?" Ben said angrily, "Of course!" "Then you get her away quickly. She is hugging my wife. I am jealous!" Elijah said sourly. "She is not your wife! You two got divorced a long time ago," Ben snorted coldly and stepped forward. Elijah gritted his teeth and wished he could immediately take Cordelia to knock on the door of the City Hall in the middle of the night. He wondered, "We will be remarried soon! I have been working hard!" When Ben hugged Imogen, Imogen started ying mad because she was drunk. Imogen said, "Who are you? Don''t touch me!" She waved her arms wildly and even pped Ben''s face a few times. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Ben asked, "Imogen, do you want to die?" Ben gritted his teeth and warned her, but he tolerated Imogen''s attack and carried her upstairs. At this time, Elijah stepped forward and reached out to Cordelia. He said, "Let''s go. I''ll take you back." "Wait a minute." Cordelia felt that Ben shoulde down again. Sure enough, not long after, Ben walked down quickly while doing up his buttons. He said, "Imogen is asleep. You can leave now." As a result, as soon as he finished speaking, Imogen''s voice came from upstairs. She said, "Ben, don''t touch me. Go and let your fianc¨¦e serve you. I don''t want to sleep with you!" Ben was awkward, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Elijah, why are you still standing there? Take your wife away quickly." Elijah said, "Okay!" He took Cordelia''s hand and left without looking back. Cordelia was a little worried. Imogen was not sober now, and Ben seemed to be on the verge of anger. Would Ben be violent to Imogen if he was angry? He really didn''t look like a gentleman after all! Seeing Cordelia worried, Elijah patted her head and said, "Don''t worry. Ben won''t be violent to Imogen." "Really?" Cordelia didn''t believe it. After all, Cordelia had already heard that Ben was a man who would strike out at the slightest disagreement, and group fights weremonce for him when he was in school. "It''s true that Ben is not a gentleman, but he will never be violent to women." As he said, he and Cordelia got into the car, and the driver started the car. "Are you the one who went to pick up Ben?" Cordelia suddenly asked. "Well, he came back temporarily," Elijah said, pinched the center of his brows, and added, "He wants to plead for Elissa." Elissa was recently blocked by Elijah using his contacts in the country, and thepany terminated her contract. She still had a lot of debts, and she was impoverished. However, she did have the ability, and she persuaded Ben toe back from a long distance. "Then did you agree?" Cordelia asked. Elijah said, "That''s impossible." Elijah hugged Cordelia''s shoulders and said, "Dealing with this kind of arrogant person, if you are kind to her, she will think you are easy to bull, and you can do nothing with her." Cordelia nodded in agreement. "And..." Elijah suddenly paused and said, after careful consideration, "Eva has been detained." Chapter 225 Chapter 225 Chapter 225 Eason Knows Who the Organizers Are Cordelia said, "I know." Adam had notified her of this matter immediately. However, because Eva was disabled, the punishment would be rtively reduced, but she would never be exempted from punishment. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "I know this could not alleviate the pain in your heart. Cordelia, what do you need me to do? I can do anything for you," Elijah said sincerely. Cordelia knew that Elijah was trying topensate her, and he also felt that the legal punishment for Eva was not severe. "I hope that from now on, you can leave her alone. When shees out, no matter what happens, you will not help her. Can you do it?" Cordelia asked sincerely. Her intuition told her that Elijah might not be able to do it, and his conscience might condemn him. However, the result surprised her. "Of course, I will keep my promise. She killed our child, and I was very restrained in not killing her. Cordelia, you still can''t believe me until now?" Cordelia was stunned. As for this matter, Cordelia was willing to believe him. Her eyes were slightly red, and she suppressed tears and said, "I don''t want to mention her again in the future." Elijah hugged her tightly in his arms and said, "Cordie, don''t be afraid. We will have a child of our own." Cordelia was sorrowful. She had heard this kind offorting words countless times. However, this was a problem that even Milo couldn''t solve. In this world, could there really be miracles? The venue of the medical summit was scheduled to be a resort in the suburbs. So early in the morning, Cordelia came to Milo''s house and met with Lidio. Lidio Carter was the first apprentice of Milo back then, and now he was in his early 40s. He was very calm and reliable, and he was also one of Milo''s most valued students. Cordelia said, "Lidio, I promised Eason to take him with me. Let''s wait for him a little longer." Lidio asked curiously, "Mr. Hond is so famous in the medical field now. Why didn''t he receive an invitation?" Cordelia was also puzzled and said, "I also don''t know why he didn''t receive the invitation." Milo clearly knew the truth, but he didn''t tell them. He said with a light smile, "It''s okay. Eason is almost one member of our group. Cordelia, just take Eason there. I will feel rxed if there is one more person who can take care of you." Cordelia immediately smiled sweetly at Milo and said, "Okay, I will take him with me." After a while, Eason came here. After a brief greeting, the three of them set off together. On the way, Lidio still asked curiously, "Mr. Hond, have you really not received the invitation? This is unreasonable!" "Maybe the organizer forgot to send me the invitation," Eason said without changing his expression. Lidio immediately took out his mobile phone and checked it. He said, "The organizers this time are rich and powerful. They are Hansen Group and Kingsley Group from Beilve City." Upon hearing this, Cordelia frowned. She couldn''t help but nce at Eason. Seeing that he didn''t respond, she guessed that he probably already knew who the organizers of this time were. Eason said seriously, "Cordelia, when you get there, follow me closely or Lidio. Do not act alone." Chapter 226 Chapter 226 Eason Is a Gift Cordelia nodded seriously. The process of the meeting was smooth and sessful. After that, there was a dinner party in the evening. Milo''s best friend, Zach Price, insisted on letting Cordelia apany him. Because it was difficult to refuse such kindness, Cordelia temporarily separated from Eason and sat beside Zach. During the dinner party, Cordelia saw Elijah and Daisy. As the younger generation of the Hansen family and the Kingsley family, they attended the dinner party on behalf of their family. Elijah was handsome and decent, consistent with his usual work status. His whole body was like a swording out of his body, showing his light. And Daisy also acted charming tonight. She always followed Elijah''s side with a pleasant smile. Those people who didn''t know their rtionship would think tonight was the engagement party for them! "Evie is in marriageable age, right? It''s time to think about marriage. I think Eason is pretty good. Do you want to give him a chance?" Zach said with a loving smile on his face. Cordelia smiled softly. "We are not made for each other. I am Eason''s adopted sister." Eason nodded in agreement. "Have you been acquainted for several years?" Zach asked in surprise. Cordelia answered, "Yes, kind of..." "Oh, I see," Zach immediately talked with Eason and said, "Eason, you are wrong. You should pursue her more fervently. How can you recognize her as your adopted sister." "Evie first met Adam, and I am a gift for their acquaintanceship," Eason said humorously. Cordelia covered her mouth and snickered. That was right! There were two other brothers in Grant City, and they were all eager toe to Beilve Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. City to meet her. As Zach heard this, he immediatelyughed heartily and said, "You young people are really interesting." At this moment, Elijah suddenly spoke from Cordelia''s back. Elijah said, "Miss Carter." Cordelia turned around and said, "Elijah?" "A friend of mine wants to get to know you. Is it convenient for you toe over?" Elijah said with a smile. Cordelia stood up, said something to Zach, and followed Elijah out of the seat. Zach saw Elijah holding Cordelia''s hand, and Cordelia did not refuse. Zach gave Eason a meaningful look. Zach said, "Eason, you are good at doing business, and you are also an outstanding person. It can only be said that no one is perfect. You are not good at chasing girls!" Eason nced at the backs of Elijah and Cordelia and said calmly, "Evie loves him." Zach smiled and patted Eason on the shoulder to encourage him but said nothing. Elijah took Cordelia to a middle-aged couple who looked forty years old. "This is Samuel Whitman, and this is his wife, Jenny Whitman. They are from Bloom City, and they came to Beilve City to attend the medical summit." Cordelia shook hands with the two of them one by one, and then they sat down together. When Elijah was socializing in the past, Cordelia always listened with a smile and nodded, and this time was no exception. However, they soon turned the topic to private matters. It turned out that Jenny had a serious illness three years ago. Since then, she had been in poor health, and she was deficient in energy every day. Samuel took out a velvet box from his bag, which was beautifully packaged, opened it, and handed it to Elijah. He said, "This is the medicine that I begged from a renowned doctor for a lot of money. I hope it can cure my wife''s illness." After Cordelia learned of Jenny''s condition, she observed Jenny carefully. Although Jenny''s makeup was very delicate at this time, she still showed a paleplexion, and she seemed to be in poor health. Elijah looked at a pill inside and asked uncertainly, "Could this one pill cure Mrs. Whitman''s illness?" Samuel nodded solemnly and said, "Guess how much this medicine costs?" Chapter 227 Chapter 227 Chapter 227 I Beg You Elijah handed the box to Cordelia and asked her to look at it. He then made a guess and said, "More than 100 thousand dors?" Samuel shook his head and said, "More than 10 million dors." Elijah chuckled and said nothing. If it was really a panacea, that huge sum of money would be worth it. After all, health was the most important thing. After Cordelia looked at the pill, she carefully closed the lid and handed it back to Samuel with both hands. At this time, Samuel said, "Evie, I heard that you are the apprentice of Mr. Carter. What do you think of this medicine?" Cordelia smiled. "It''s a good medicine." Cordelia had already smelled it just now, and the medicinal materials in this pill were very precious, but spending such a huge sum of money for this medicine was a rash behavior. Jenny was not Cordelia''s patient. She did not know the condition of Jenny. Therefore, Cordelia did not dare to make a judgment on whether it could cure the disease. At this time, Jenny suddenly said, "Evie, can I trouble you to give me a diagnosis?" Cordelia nodded and said, "Yes, but we have a rule as the apprentice of Milo, which is all patients who receive our diagnosis must pay the consultation fee." Cordelia spoke very seriously, and both Samuel and Jenny were surprised as they heard it. "I''ve heard for a long time that the master of alternative medicine, Mr. Carter, is an old man with a very charming personality. This rule indeed fits his image." Samuelughed. Jenny also smiled. "Evie, I''m very happy you agree. I''m willing to pay thousands of dors." Cordelia smiled and waved her hands. She said, "There is no need for you to pay me thousands of dors. After the diagnosis is over, you can pay me casually. There is no specific price." If it was in the pharmacy, it would be paid ording to the consultation fee of the pharmacy. If Milo assigned a task, his assistant would directly collect the consultation fee. As for today''s situation, the doctor could decide how much the patient should pay if they reached an agreement. Cordelia had always been casual. No matter how much money the patient paid, she would not feel This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. unhappy. Seeing that Cordelia was so straightforward, with a bit of chivalry in her, Elijah smiled secretly. So, the four of them found a quiet room, and Cordelia began to diagnose Jenny''s condition. During this period, Cordelia''s expression was calm, without revealing any doubts. One minuteter, Cordelia slowly raised her hand and frowned slightly. She said, "Mrs. Whitman will get better after taking this medicine, and I''m afraid she won''t be able topletely recover." Jenny smiled wryly and said, "Evie, to tell you the truth. My requirements are not high now. As long as I can live afortable life for a few days, I am thankful. I really have nothing to do with my body." Cordelia smiled lightly and said, "Mrs. Whitman, it''s not a big problem. Don''t be too pessimistic." As Samuel heard this, he immediately stood up and said, "Evie, so you are confident that my wife''s illness will be cured?" Cordelia opened her bag and took out a delicate little ssy bottle from it. Cordelia said, "Good medicine is given to those who are destined. Mrs. Whitman can try this. One pill a day. After fourteen days, youe to Beilve City again, and I will review the condition." After hearing this, Samuel felt it was very simr to when he went to ask an expert for medicine. The difference was that the expert clearly marked the price as 10 million dors for one pill. The medicine would cure the disease. That expert said firmly. However, not only did Cordelia not talk about money, but she even gave away after-sales service... He used to feel that the profession of alternative medicine was very mysterious and that there were too many scammers, but usually, it was the elderly who came out to cheat. But if Cordelia cheated them, it would be a bit of a joke. What was more, she was Evie, an apprentice of Milo, who was a master of alternative medicine. Samuel was wondering when a person walked in the door suddenly. The visitor looked red-eyed, with a look of grievance. And she said, "Cordelia, please save my grandfather." Cordelia turned around and nced at the visitor. It was Daisy who could be so fickle. Chapter 228 Chapter 228 Chapter 228 You Deserve It Cordelia looked at Daisy indifferently and said, "Mr. Watts''s illness could not be cured by modern medicine, and he has missed the opportunity. Even if Mr. Carter cures him in person, there is nothing he can do about it." "Impossible!" Daisy covered her mouth in disbelief. Tears streamed down her face. She said, "You lie to me. It''s impossible!" Cordelia said coldly, "You clearly know what I said is true. I hope Miss Kingsley can learn a lesson and don''t have such a behavior next time. You don''t have so many rtives for you to hurt." After Cordelia finished speaking, she stopped looking at her and came to the window to face away from everyone. Elijah immediately ordered the bodyguard, "Take her out." Daisy said desperately, "No, Elijah. I beg you, for the sake of us growing up together. Please help me intercede with Cordelia. I can do anything for her as long as she is willing to save my grandpa!" Daisy was already incoherent. A moment before, her mother called her and said that Liam almost passed away just now. Although he was temporarily rescued, he was still dying. The doctor had issued a critical illness notice, which informed their family members to prepare for the funeral. Daisy was really terrified. She never imagined that Liam''s body would deteriorate quickly like a withered flower. And all of this actually was from the fact that he missed an alternative medicine treatment... Elijah waved his hand impatiently at the bodyguard and said, "Hurry up and take her away. Maybe she can show her filial piety in front of Mr. Watts." There were some things in this world that people could only regret, and others were not obliged to give them opportunities again and again. As the saying went, it was destiny. Daisy was held up by two bodyguards. Her expression twisted for a moment. She said viciously, "Cordelia, you deserve it for not being able to have children in your life. This is your retribution for doing nothing to save a life!" Cordelia felt agony in her heart. At this moment, she could no longer control her fist! However, someone was faster than her. Elijah moved forward swiftly. He pped Daisy mercilessly on the face. "Believe it or not. I''ll tear your mouth apart!" Elijah''s eyes were red, and he stared angrily at the woman in front of him. Seeing this, Samuel quickly stepped forward to dissuade him, "Elijah, calm down. Do not pay attention to what this little girl said." Jenny frowned and said, "Little girl? Miss Kingsley is an adult. She doesn''t understand what she can say and what she can''t say. She deserves to be beaten."Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "Jenny, don''t say such words," Samuel quickly winked at Jenny and signaled her. After all, the Kingsley family was one of the organizers of this summit, so they should not be involved in this matter. Daisy was so frightened that her face turned pale. She even forgot the pain on her face and stood there in a daze. After a long time, Elijah growled, "Get out now!" He turned around and came to the window. He tightly hugged Cordelia, who was trembling all over, and whispered in her ear, "Cordie, it''s okay. We will definitely find a way. Do not be worried..." Cordelia stood there like a piece of wood, with gloomy eyes, and she was motionless. Jenny shook her head and sighed silently. Even if she didn''t know the truth before, she understood everything after seeing this situation. Cordelia probably lost her fertility. Her teacher was Milo. Even he was helpless. There was a long silence in the room before Samuel tried to speak, "Elijah, you can take Evie to rest first and then diagnose my wife''s condition when Evie is in better condition." Cordelia pushed Elijah and forced a smile at Samuel and his wife. She said, "No, thanks. Let''s continue." Chapter 229 Chapter 229 Chapter 229 Is Eason or Me More Important? Her face was terrible, which made Elijah very worried. So he stayed with her, never leaving. After she told Jenny about her illness, Jenny, and even Samuel beside her, couldn''t help but admire Cordelia. "I didn''t expect Miss Carter to be so young, but your medical skills are amazing. I admire you." Cordelia waved her hand. "I''m ttered. You have to pay more attention to taking this medicine on time, and you need to diet yourself. I''ll recheck you in half a month." "Okay, Evie, I won''t take any other medicines, just take this bottle of medicine you gave me," Jenny said with a smile, "However, I still want to ask, what is the name of this medicine?" "Rejuvenation Pill," Cordelia said the name of the pill without hesitation. "Ah? This medicine seems to be avable in any pharmacy, right?" Jenny asked suspiciously. Cordelia smiled. "The pharmacy sells Agerasia Pill, a prescription Milo sold in the early years. And this bottle you got is a prescription improved by him, which is more suitable for modern people and more symptomatic for your disease." To be precise, it should be the product of her improved prescription, which passed the checks of Milo. At this time, Jenny gave her husband a wink, and Samuel understood and immediately said, "Evie, please give me your credit card numbers, and I will pay you the consultation fee." "Okay." Cordelia gave the number to him. Not long after, she received a reminder of the transfer notification. But now, she had already put the phone back in her bag and didn''t check it immediately. Her indifferent and confident appearance made Samuel and Jenny trust her medical skills even more. After saying goodbye, Cordelia went back to the hotel to rest. "Let me see you off," Elijah said. "No. Lidio and Eason are waiting for me." As she was talking, Cordelia suddenly remembered something and asked after deliberation, "Elijah, Eason was not invited to this summit. Do you know the reason?" Elijah frowned and said, "I didn''t invite him on purpose." "Why?" Cordelia also frowned. "You don''t seem to be such a person who doesn''t distinguish between public and private." "You know me. Why do you ask me? Cordelia, in your heart, is Eason or me more important?" Elijah asked with a serious face. Cordelia was speechless. Was it the same thing? "I just want to ask you. If you don''t know, you can tell me directly that you don''t know. What are you going around telling me about those things?" She was angry! This man was simply inexplicable! "Cordelia." Just at this moment, Eason came. Elijah nced at the person who came and said with a smirk, "So what if there is no invitation? Didn''t you bring him here, too? Can you leave him?" After finishing speaking, Elijah turned around and left angrily. Cordelia stared at Elijah''s back in a daze, speechless. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Why did he seem to be angry? Eason nced at Elijah''s back and quickly looked away. "Let me take you back to the hotel." Cordelia returned to her senses, remembered an important matter, and asked, "Eason, where do you live?" Eason was not included in the invitation, so the organizer must not have arranged a residence for him. "I''ll just check in at a hotel by myself." After saying that, Eason sent Cordelia downstairs to the hotel. "I still have something to do. Go back, and I''ll contact you tomorrow morning." "Okay." Cordelia didn''t think much and went upstairs directly. However, she didn''t know that the hotels in the resort were already full, so Eason checked into a hotel more than twelve miles away after seeing her off... Chapter 230 Chapter 230 Chapter 230 He Is Ticked Off The following day, Cordelia learned that Eason couldn''t stay in the resortst night. At that time, Eason had already appeared in front of her again. Cordelia was very guilty and apologized to Eason repeatedly. This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . Eason was calm as if he didn''t care about it. He was used to paying for in silence like this, not to make Cordelia feel guilty after she found out. So Cordelia, Eason, and Lidio ate breakfast together at the restaurant. Seeing Eason taking good care of Cordelia but still regarded as an elder brother by her, Lidio, as her senior, really couldn''t stand it anymore. Taking advantage of Cordelia''s absence, Lidio tapped on the table in front of Eason. "Eason, how long are you going to hold back like this? I don''t understand all of you young people who are single and not in a hurry. I''m worried to see you like this." Eason smiled lightly. "If Cordelia lives well, that is enough." There was still love between Cordelia and Elijah, and he didn''t want to interfere with them and lower his status. Lidio shook his head and could only silently think, "You deserve to be single. You like her, but you don''t tell her." After breakfast, the three of them prepared to head home together. After leaving the restaurant, Cordelia saw Elijah walking toward her with a tall, slender, fair-skinned, beautiful woman, talking andughing. Cordelia frowned slightly, feeling a little nervous. They hadn''t been in touch since the quarrelst night. Now, it seemed that this man was not lonely! "Be careful." Eason suddenly supported Cordelia. She hurriedly raised her head, just in time to meet Eason''s deep eyes. Eason smiled a little in his calm eyes, seeing she was okay. "You should be careful in high heels." "Thank you, Eason." Cordelia smiled gratefully at him. At this moment, Elijah came over and asked, "Is your ankle okay?" "It is okay," After saying that, Cordelia armed Eason''s arm. "It is hard to walk on this road. Eason, please support me!" Eason was rare and gentle. "Okay." So, after Cordelia said goodbye to Elijah indifferently, she left with Eason on his arm. After turning a corner, Cordelia withdrew her hand and said gratefully to Eason, "Eason, thank you." "Have you fought?" Eason asked. Cordelia curled her lips, but Lidio had already caught up before she could answer. "Hey, Cordelia, what earth-shattering feats have you done? I see Mr. Hansen is ticked off." Cordelia chuckled, "Lidio, don''t make fun of me." Lidio put away the joke and said seriously, "Cordelia, in my opinion, Mr. Hansen is unreliable. I saw him enter the hotel elevator with a womanst night. Today, he brought another one. It seems to be the same person asst night." In short, this person had a wandering eye! He wasn''t suitable to be her husband! Cordelia gradually put away her smile and thanked Lidio for his kindness. On the way, Cordelia received a message from Elijah, but she didn''t reply. At noon, Lamia suddenly came to the studio to look for her. After seeing Cordelia, Lamia burst into tears. It was just in time for lunch break, so Cordelia hurriedly closed the office door. While handing her a tissue, she asked, "What is the matter? What happened?" "Cordelia, Grandpa is hospitalized. And my mother said it was because of Elijah," Lamia choked up. It was not true at first nce. Cordelia stared at her for a while. "If you don''t want to tell me, forget it, and you can go now!" Chapter 231 Chapter 231 Chapter 231 Everyone Had His Own Life "Wow, Jacob is with Maria Davis. He doesn''t want me anymore!" Lamia cried even more sadly after saying that. Cordelia didn''t know Maria, but she already understood the matter. This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "Lamia, you are such good, and there are so many excellent men for you to choose from. Why do you have to like him?" Cordelia persuaded her in earnest. "Because I like Jacob. I have liked him since I was 18 and knew what liking is. "I have loved him for so many years, but he is with someone else," Lamia said, tears streaming down her face. Cordelia was stunned for a moment. Seeing her crying so much, Cordelia wiped her tears and said, "Yeah. It is a cool thing to be with someone you like. "But life often backfires. The person you like may not necessarily like you, and he may not like you for the rest of his life. Have you ever thought about this problem?" Lamia stopped crying immediately. After a long time, she said, "Are you talking about yourself?" Cordelia''s eyes dimmed, but still admitted, "Yes, I''m talking about myself." Lamia snorted coldly, "I already knew your secret." Cordelia lowered her head but still did not deny her. This time, Lamia got excited instead. "Cordelia, it is better not to be too whimsical. Otherwise, you are easy to be disappointed." At the same time, Lamia added in her mind, "Jacob doesn''t even like me. Can he like you, a divorced one?" But Cordelia didn''t realize that Lamia had misunderstood, and she was still immersed in her feelings. "Yeah, I''m just whimsical." Cordeliaughed at herself. Seeing that Cordelia''s mood was not good anymore, Lamia felt slightly better. She put her arm around Cordelia''s shoulders. "We are the same. Cordelia, let me treat you to dinner tonight!" "From now on, we are sisters, Lamia," Cordelia told her. "Okay! We are sisters," Lamia smiled. Seeing Lamia''s heartless appearance like a normal person after a while, Cordelia was envious. If she could have such an open-minded as Lamia, she wouldn''t have to worry about gains and losses every day for her love. It was really... everyone had his own life. After having dinner with Lamia, they returned to their respective houses because they didn''t drink any alcohol, and no one saw the other off. Returning to the Maple Vi, Cordelia saw Elijah waiting at the vi''s gate but did not go in. "Why are you here?" Cordelia asked with a frown. Elijah deliberately looked behind her. "Didn''t Eason send you back?" "I''m not with Eason." Cordelia looked at him meaningfully. "But why didn''t you stay with that beautiful youngdy? Why are you here?" "She is the daughter of Mr. Jack Davis, who is from Peoples Pharmaceutical Group. We met at the hotel entrance this morning and chatted casually," Elijah exined. "Oh," Cordelia replied very calmly but did not intend to let him in. "Wait. There aren''t many people with the surname Davis in Beilve City. Could the woman this morning be Lamia''s rival in love, Maria?" Cordelia gave Elijah a weird look. Unexpectedly, Elijah was taken aback by her nce, and his tone immediately turned bad. "What kind of eyes are you looking at? I didn''t flirt with the opposite sex today. But you, hmph!" Elijah raised his head arrogantly, looking very angry. Cordelia raised an eyebrow. Well, was Elijah jealous? Chapter 232 Chapter 232 Chapter 232 I Want Him and His Heart Cordelia thought it was funny, so she smiled. "You''re stillughing!" Elijah looked at her seriously with a dark face. "Is it so funny?" "Elijah, I have never seen such an authoritative person like you. You said you want to chase me, and I have to agree. Then you control me quite a lot. So is it your way of pursuing?" Cordelia raised her eyebrows, still looking at him with a smile. Elijah choked, speechless for a moment. Cordelia pretended to be arrogant and snorted coldly, "Don''t forget, we are all single now. You will not deliberately keep a distance from the opposite sex, and I don''t need it either. We are equal." "Cordelia!" Elijah was ticked off again! He pulled the eloquent little woman into his arms and hugged her tightly. "You are amazing, and you are the boss. It is all my fault, okay?" Elijah''s tone was low, like a dog that had lost a battle, lifeless. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Cordelia smiled lightly, then said, "Before, I just thought that Hansen Group was one of the organizers, and you might know some inside information, so I asked you whether to invite Eason. I didn''t expect you to be over-hearted." "I don''t know much about it, but I can check it for you," Elijah said lightly. "No. It is all over. There is no need to look into it." Cordelia pushed Elijah away and said quietly, "There may be major turmoil in the Watts family in the near future." "I know." Elijah had already made a n before Cordelia told him. "It is gettingte. You should go back!" Cordelia said at the right time. "What? Don''t you let me go in and sit?" Although Elijah had already packed up his simple luggage and moved away, at least he gave this vi to Cordelia as a gift. He didn''t expect to be reduced to the point where he couldn''t even get in. "It iste. Go back quickly, and you have to go to work tomorrow," Cordelia urged. "Okay, then I''m leaving! "I am really going back." Elijah looked at Cordelia and left reluctantly. "You''re so annoying. Go back!" Cordelia said with a smile. As a result, the man returned, quickly kissed Cordelia, and waved at her gracefully. "Goodbye." Cordelia stared nkly at Elijah, who was gradually leaving, feeling slightlyplicated. Back at the Maple Vi, Cordelia called Imogen while taking a bath. Imogen was applying the mask, and her voice was a little vague. "Hey? Your tone is not right. Did you quarrel with Elijah?" "No. Imogen, there is something that I can''t figure out right now, and I''m a little distressed," Cordelia sighed, leaning back against the bathtub, and found a morefortable position. "Are you troubled by love?" Imogen smiled. "If you like Elijah, you have to show it! You have to let him know that you like him." Cordelia raised her forehead. "Wouldn''t it be even more difficult to get rid of him?" "You can''t get rid of him now, just like that bastard Ben, who keeps staring at me like a mosquito. And there is nothing I can do about him. "Anyway, I get over it. He insists on pestering me, and I can''t get rid of him. So it is not too much to get a little convenience from him? We get what we need!" Chapter 233 Chapter 233 Chapter 233 She Wanted Him and His Heart Listening to Imogen''s thoughts, although Cordelia disapproved, she felt her words were fine. The problem was that Elijah didn''t like her but insisted on pestering her. It didn''t work to refuse, so she could only ept him. Perhaps her ideas were somewhat idealized, and she always wanted to be perfect. She wanted him and his heart, which caused her to suffer so much now. So she said, "Imogen, I should learn from you. All along, I have been too greedy to be so unhappy." Imogen threw away the mask and smiled. "Anyway, Elijah is pestering you, and you like him, too. So This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. you can ept him with confidence! You don''t overthink. Maybe in the future, you won''t like him anymore." Cordelia understood. It was too difficult to restrain herself from not liking him, but at least her feelings for Elijah were not as strong after going through so many things. Maybe what Imogen said was right. Maybe one day in the future, she could let go of himpletely. Liam passed away. Before Liam died, Milo came to his bedside and brought his apprentices. Cordelia also met Liam for the As Liam was dying, he was not angry, only remorse at seeing Milo. "Milo, I didn''t expect that you are willing to bring your disciples to see me off. I measure you with my yardstick. And I''m overthinking." Milo sighed and said, "I knew you were still brooding over what happened back then. You already have a great-grandson. But why are you still taking it to your heart?" Liam smiled while crying. "I am not as good as you in everything. She liked you and had loved you all her life, but she had been locked by me all her life. She had always been depressed, so she died early and didn''t even need your help." "Why did you misunderstand her all her life? Liam, do you know? She came to me before she got engaged to you, but I rejected her. She said she would only love you from then on, Liam!" Milo said in earnest and authentic. Liam''s expression was instantly astonished, and his eyes widened. "It turns out to be like this. It turns out to be like this..." The electrocardiogram turned into a straight line, and Liam passed away. Ultimately, he failed to close his eyes and passed away in astonishment and regret. Milo calmly stepped forward and helped Liam close his eyes. In the end, Milo just sighed. He had lived to this age and sent away too many old friends as if he was used to it. But Cordelia knew that Milo must be sorrowful at this time. She stepped forward to support Milo and walked out of the ward. Liam''s children and the media had already been waiting outside the door. Cordelia raised her head and saw Daisy with bright fingerprints on her face in the corner. She was crying and looking at them with sinister eyes. When she made eye contact with Cordelia, Daisy panicked momentarily and immediately looked away. Cordelia looked at the pretending Daisy and sneered. Meeting Daisy for the first time, Cordelia thought she was a goody-two-shoes. But now, she didn''t deserve a goody-two-shoes. And she was just a mouse in the gutter, and her darkness couldn''t be seen at all! "Bad news! Bad news!" A man in a suit and leather shoes ran over anxiously. "Our Watts Group''s stock price suddenly plummeted. Obviously, someone is taking advantage of us and making trouble for us!" "How to do?" "Go and return to thepany." Milopletely ignored the Watts family, who were in a mess, but smiled at Cordelia. "Look, the end of offending my precious apprentice is being ruined!" Chapter 234 Chapter 234 Chapter 234 I Will Wait for You Cordelia lowered her head and said nothing. But Lidio, aside, said, "Milo said that everyone has his own destiny. Mr. Watts wouldn''t have doubted This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Evie if he hadn''t been very suspicious." At this moment, the sound of running high heels came from behind. Turning their heads, they saw Daisy blushing and being dragged by several bodyguards, but she was still struggling to resist, ring at Cordelia viciously like crazy. "Cordelia, I won''t let you go. You wait. You just wait!" Cordelia looked at her indifferently. Was Daisy threatening her? Cordelia said unhurriedly, "I''ll wait for you and see how dirty your methods can be!" At this time, a graceful and luxurious woman came over, raised her hand, and pped Daisy on her face. "Your grandfather died. What are you making trouble here? You killed your Grandfather. Why don''t you have the face to make trouble?" And Daisy kept staring at Cordelia, her eyes full of unwillingness and jealousy. "Cordelia, let''s go!" So, Cordelia didn''t look back and let the crying and howling behind her mess. And she left the hospital with Milo. She and Lidio apanied Milo in the same car on the way back. Milo said earnestly, "Cordelia, you are a promising child. From now on, whether it is a business or a private asion, you must pay more attention and don''t trust anyone. Do you remember?" Cordelia understood what Milo was talking about. Milo must have known about Eva and her friend causing Cordelia to have a car ident. Milo had never mentioned it again, not wanting to make Cordelia sad. But today, Daisy''s face was seen by Milo. Whether she was a paper tiger or a poisonous snake, what shoulde would alwayse, so guarding against others was indispensable. "I got it, Milo," Cordelia said gratefully. "Oh, by the way, your 24th birthday ising up. I have prepared a special birthday gift for you, and I will give it to you on your birthday," Milo said suddenly. What was it? Cordelia was really looking forward to it. After the death of Liam, the Watts family suffered internal and external troubles and instantly fell to a third-rate wealthy family, which was about to decline. And the Kingsley family watched coldly from the beginning to the end, and did not take advantage of it because of their inws for many years. That night, the busy Elijah finally invited Cordelia to dinner, but he waste. As Elijah entered, Cordelia already felt that he was in a bad mood. However, since he took his seat, he had restrained his emotions, acting as if nothing had happened, very restrained. After finishing the meal, Cordelia didn''t wait for Elijah to bring up the serious matter, so she said carefully, "Tomorrow..." She wanted to tell Elijah that tomorrow was her birthday. In the end, the man suddenly interrupted her, "Cordelia, I''m going to take Daisy to a reception tomorrow." Cordelia was stunned. Good! What a great birthday present! "My Grandfather forced me by his life and never let me go. I came to see you in a hurry, so I could only agree." Elijah rubbed his temples and said, "I am really a headache to meet this kind of elder who was unreasonable." Therefore, he reported to Cordelia in advance. Cordelia nodded. "Thene back to the Maple Vi tomorrow night. I have something to tell you." "I want to go back with you tonight!" Elijahughed. Cordelia immediately sat up straight and said with a straight face, "I said it will be tomorrow night. No matter howte it is, I will wait for you." "Okay." Chapter 235 Chapter 235 Chapter 235 Has No Time for You Now The next day was Cordelia''s birthday. Waking up, she received many birthday wishes but none from Elijah. He might not remember. Otherwise, he would not have mentioned it during dinner yesterday. Therefore, as Elijah said he wanted to pursue her, she always felt that it was just his joke and that it was just what he said casually. How could he not remember her birthday if he pursued her because he really liked her? So, Cordelia passed the day quietly. On the way, she also received a call from Elijah. He chatted with her as usual and said he woulde to the Maple Vi after the evening reception. In the evening, Cordelia received a special courier. This courier was sent to her by Eason. "Cordelia, this is a birthday present from Mr. Carter." Cordelia weighed it. It was very light, and there seemed to be only a small thing in the box. "What did Milo give me? It is so mysterious." Cordelia smiled and opened the box immediately. A keyy quietly inside, with a note with the address and mailbox number. At first nce, the handwriting was written by Milo himself. It was vigorous and uninhibited. Then Cordelia went to the address on the note with Eason, but the person there got off work. "I can onlye tomorrow morning." Cordelia felt a little regretful. Eason med himself a little. "It is my fault. I should have delivered it to you earlier." To be precise, Adam should be med for his bad idea to let Cordelia keep Eason for dinner. "It is okay. I cane here tomorrow morning," Cordelia put away her regret and smiled. "Have you eaten yet? How about having a meal together?" Eason suggested. Cordelia thought about it and refused him because someone was a green-eyed monster. After being rejected, Eason proposed to go to the mailbox with her to get the letter tomorrow morning, and Cordelia agreed. So Cordelia went back to the Maple Vi for dinner by herself. Afterward, while reading medical books, she waited for Elijah. The reception usuallysted veryte. But Cordelia waited until eleven o''clock at night, and there was no news from Elijah, which made her feel a little irritable. In one hour, her birthday would be over! So, she called Elijah. In the end, it was Gideon who answered the phone. "Cordelia, you called Elijah at night. Didn''t you say you did not seduce him?" Gideon said in a blunt This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . tone. "I have something to ask Elijah, and he agreed yesterday." Cordelia was confident and honest. "Elijah has no time for you now!" Gideon smiled. "He is working hard to let me hold my great- grandson!" Cordelia''s face was terrible. Her first feeling was that Gideon was controlling Elijah. However, considering what he might be going through now, Cordelia still couldn''t help but tightly clutch the front of her clothes. Gideon was a disrespectful old! "Sir Hansen, despite your age, I don''t believe a single word you say!" Cordelia didn''t believe that Elijah would let Gideon manipte him. But what if he was being calcted now? Since Liam passed away, Gideon''s behavior had been a little crazy. He had be a crazy old man. To achieve the goal of controlling Elijah, maybe he could really do it. "It doesn''t matter whether you believe it or not. You don''t even want to contact Elijah tonight. "I know he will exin to you afterward, but will you believe him?" As Gideon said, he sneered, "I know what is happening between you two. "You are just a tool for Elijah to resist the family!" Chapter 236 Chapter 236 Chapter 236 They Have Already Started Cordelia''s heart suddenly throbbed, and her face paled instantly. That was right. Being disturbed by Gideon, Cordelia''s heart was tied in a knot. Maybe she would hear Elijah''s exnation tomorrow, but could she still trust him? Cordelia stabilized her mind and tried not to let her voice tremble. She said coldly, "Sir Hansen, you pissed me off this time! Didn''t you always say that I seduced him? Let me tell you the truth that after the divorce, Elijah took the initiative to show his favor to me. But now, I have changed my mind!" Gideon''s breathing suddenly became short. "Dare you. What do you want?" Cordelia smiled cruelly. "You will not want to know the result." After speaking, Cordelia hung up the phone. Gideon kept saying over there. After talking for a long time, he learned that Cordelia had already hung up, and he was shaking with anger. Gabe, aside, said worriedly, "Dad, you have gone too far today. You lock Elijah and Daisy in the house. Do you think something will happen to them? Elijah is not that kind of person." "Hmph! I ordered someone to put the perfume with aphrodisiac in the house long ago. And now, they must have started!" Gideon snorted coldly. "Dad, how can you use such..." Gabe originally wanted to say y dirty. But Gideon said, "Daisy has already gone to the hospital for an examination. Today is the ovtion period. Whoever dares to spoil my good deeds, you or Edith, just wait to be kicked out by me!" At this moment, a woman''s scream came from upstairs. Gideon''s initially serious face immediately showed a bit of relief. "Look, what did I say? They have already started." Gabe was worried and helpless. "Dad, the voice is wrong. Let us go up and have a look. Elijah is not awake now, and maybe he will hurt Daisy!" Gideon immediately stared at him. "You just sit down and are not allowed to go anywhere." "I... s!" Gabe sighed helplessly and could only pray silently in his heart. After Cordelia hung up the phone, it took her a while to recover. At this time, it was just after twelve o''clock at night. Not surprisingly, Elijah did note to the Maple Vi. The fact was so, and no miracle happened. Cordelia picked up the phone and dialed Imogen''s number with trembling fingertips. "Hey, Imogen, are you with Ben?" "Can we not be together? That dog man just finished having sex and went to smoke. s, I''m so exhausted!" Imogenined half-jokingly. "C-Can you call him for me? I have something to ask him." Cordelia tried to calm down. However, Imogen could tell from her few words that Cordelia''s current state was not right. "Cordelia, what is wrong with you? Did Elijah not apany you to celebrate your birthday yesterday?" Imogen was talking when Ben walked in. Ben said calmly, "In the middle of the reception, Elijah was called back to the Hansen Manor, saying that his father''s heart was not feeling well." "Ah?" Imogen was surprised. Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia suddenly sneered, "Sir Hansen is really calcting. He knew it was unreasonable for him to pretend to be sick, so he asked his son to pretend to be sick instead." "What is the matter, Cordelia? Who is pretending to be sick?" Imogen asked anxiously. Cordelia took a deep breath and said, "I called Elijah just now. Sir Hansen controlled his phone and said he was having sex with Daisy." "Fuck!" Imogen was surprised. "Is the old man crazy? Hasn''t he already had his great-grandson? Why is he still holding on to Elijah?" At this time, Ben, aside, said coldly, "If you were the person in charge of the family, and seeing your heir so rebellious, wouldn''t you want to warn him? Sir Hansen has been a rainmaker all of his life. How could he tolerate Elijah''s disobedience to his orders?" Chapter 237 Chapter 237 Chapter 237 She Was Waiting for Elijah Imogen immediately silenced. Her family used to be in this circle, so she knew the rules there. What was more, the Hansen family was prestigious in Beilve City. "Thank you, Ben, I understand," Cordelia said palely. Ben was stunned and then said with a bit of awkwardness, "Thank me for what? I didn''t help you with anything." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia curled up on the sofa, her mind empty and her eyes unfocused. Later, she opened a bottle of wine and ate the birthday cake on the table, which she was about to share with Elijah. However, she didn''t drink much before she started to feel dizzy. Just at this time, someone rang the doorbell outside the gate. There was a sh of light in Cordelia''s eyes. However, her chaotic head quickly realized that whoever came to the door in the middle of the night and could not enter the door must not be Elijah. So, staggering and barefoot, she came to the gate. "Cordelia, are you okay?" When Eason saw Cordelia''s swaying look, his eyes were deep, and his face was serious. "Eason?" Cordelia smiled bitterly and opened the door for him. As soon as the door was opened, she fell forward. Eason quickly caught her, and a burst of fragrance came to his nostrils when he lowered his head. He murmured, "Cordelia, don''t be afraid. I''m here." He picked up Cordelia and carried her into the house. It was the first time for Eason to enter this vi. He knew this ce used to be Cordelia''s marital home, and now it was under her name. Eason carefully ced Cordelia on the sofa. His eyes sank again when he saw the cake and the wine on the table. She was waiting for Elijah tonight! So, was it because Elijah broke the appointment that caused her such pain? When he received a message from Imogen saying that Cordelia was not in good condition and asked him to take a look, he rushed to the Maple Vi without any questions. Now, it seemed that there was no need to ask. Everything was apparent at a nce. Elijah, as Adam said, was not worth entrusting! "Cordelia, do you still love him now?" Eason looked at Cordelia and asked in a murmur. At this time, Cordelia was curled up on the sofa and fell asleep, with tears streaming down her cheeks, muttering, "Elijah, Elijah..." "He has hurt you like this, yet you still love him?" Eason frowned slightly, his eyes filled with unresolved gloom. Early the following day, Cordelia woke up with a headache. Seeing Eason sleeping on the sofa beside him, she sat up suddenly. This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "E... Eason? When did youe?" Eason slowly opened his eyes and looked at her lightly. "You opened the door for mest night." Cordelia thought about it carefully. It seemed this happened, but she couldn''t remember what happened afterward. However, judging from the state of the two of them at this moment and her recognition of her liquor and Eason''s virtue, there should be no "affair" that happenedst night. "Cordelia, what do you need me to do for you?" Eason said suddenly, "Just say it. I will do it for you!" Cordelia looked at Eason in surprise. At this moment, his quiet eyes gave her a sense of deja vu again. Chapter 238 Chapter 238 Chapter 238 You Are Not Her Biological Daughter There was a time when she saw such calm and persistent eyes. When was it? Her head hurt so badly that she couldn''t remember. She inserted her fingertips into her lengthy hair, feeling a little painful. "Eason, give me some time to think. I''m in a mess now." "Okay." Eason nced at the time and suggested, "It''s still early. Do you want to go upstairs and sleep for a while?" Last night was Eason''s first visit to Cordelia''s house, and he didn''t know where her bedroom was. So it was inconvenient to take her upstairs rashly. He had to leave her on the sofa for the whole night. Cordelia shook her head. "Eason, can you order two takeout? I''ll wash up and get the letter after breakfast." "Sure." An hourter, Cordelia got the letter without trouble. Her vision immediately blurred when she saw the beautiful font on the envelope. It was her grandma''s handwriting! [Cordie, I hope you are well.] [Forgive me for telling you something about your past in this way.] [Let me guess, you must be Milo''s favorite apprentice now, right? Are you married? Did you choose the handsome guy from the Hansen family or the pretty boy from the Taylor family? Did you have any children?] [Haha, Cordie, you are so beautiful and kind. Your family must be very happy, right? Then it''s time for grandma to tell you the truth about your background.] [You are not Janice''s biological daughter. Janice did remarry, but you are not her biological daughter.] Seeing this, Cordelia''s pupils trembled. She was not Janice''s biological daughter? How could it be? [Cordie, your mother''s name is Jane. She is Janice''s younger sister and also my daughter. Because of some factors of the times, Jane broke up with us on her initiative and went out to make a living alone.] [Some dayter, she suddenly brought you back and made a deal with Janice, letting her adopt you and let me raise you.] Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. [She has a special status. She risked her life to give birth to yours. She sacrificed herself for righteousness. Grandma hopes that you don''t me your mother.] [If you meet your mother in the future, I hope you can tell her that grandma has missed her all my life, blessed her, and never forgotten her.] [And there is one more important thing that grandma also hopes you can remember.] [You have a benefactor named Henry.] [When you participated in the Mount Damerel firefighting at fourteen, you almost died in the disaster. It was that boy who saved you.] [But you were seriously poisoned by carbon monoxide at the time, and you had a serious illness, and you almost died. After you recovered, you lost a short memory and had nightmares for a while.] [So, I dare not mention that ident to you.] [Cordie, you have grown up. The past suffering will eventually pass, and your future will be better and more brilliant.] [Grandma hopes you will be happy and safe in this life.] The final signature was: [Loving Grandma.] Cordelia grasped the letter with trembling hands, and tears were streaming down her face before she knew it. Eason stood not far from Cordelia, watching her silently. Seeing that she had put away the letter, Eason handed her a handkerchief. "Wipe your tears!" Cordelia carefully put away the letter and put it back in her bag, then took Eason''s handkerchief but cried even harder. Looking at her trembling shoulders, Eason wanted to give her a shoulder to lean on. However, he asked awkwardly and at a loss anyway, "Cordelia, do you need a hug?" Chapter 239 Chapter 239 Chapter 239 I Don''t Want to See Him Eason was still a little hesitant. After all, they were on the street and hugging might not be appropriate. However, before he could react, the petite figure in front of him threw herself into his arms. "Eason, I''m hurt. My heart is so hurt, I can hardly breathe from the pain." She cried heart-rendingly. No matter the asion or how passers-by looked at her, she didn''t care about anything. She only wanted to be wilful and cry hard! Eason hugged her tightly without hesitation, lowered his head, and lightly patted her back like coaxing a child. He patted her again and again, clumsily coaxing her. "Cry, cry for as long as you want, and sleep when you''re tired from crying. I''m here!" At this moment, Eason tasted the ufortable feeling in his heart for the first time. He didn''t know seeing Cordelia cry bitterly would make him so ufortable. And at that moment, there was a loud noise from the opposite street. Immediately afterward, there was a loud bang. Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Eason looked up and saw the consecutive rear-end traffic idents on the opposite side. And the leading car seemed to crash into the green belt beside the road... Cordeliay at home all day. During that time, countless people visited her, but she ignored them all. Till evening, Imogen came to look for Cordelia and was stunned when she saw Cordelia''s red and swollen eyes and haggard face. At the coffee table in the living room, there were leftovers fromst night''s birthday cake and a half bottle of red wine. Imogen thought Cordelia was troubled by love and quickly said, "Oh my goodness, did you know that Elijah had a car ident!" Cordelia''s indifferent eyes moved slightly, and she looked at Imogen. "Really? Is he seriously injured?" "It''s a bit serious, with head and arm injuries, but the person beside him is quite lightly injured..." Imogen said, her voice getting weaker and weaker. "It''s Daisy, right?" Cordelia said calmly. "Yes..." "I get it. Thank you, Imogen, for letting me know. But I don''t want to see him." Cordelia looked away coldly and looked somewhere in the void. Her eyes lost focus again. Imogen put her arms around Cordelia''s shoulders and said earnestly, "Hey, I don''t want you to visit him. I just wanted to tell you that something happened to him. In case the whole world knows it, but you don''t." "Thank you, Imogen," Cordelia said lightly. Imogen smiled and said, "Why are you being distant to me? Why did he bump into the green belt all of a sudden? After that, it also caused a series of rear-end collisions..." Cordelia was taken aback, then looked at Imogen, reacted momentarily, and asked anxiously, "You said he was on Evergreen Boulevard this morning?" "Yeah, what''s the matter? Have you read the news?" Imogen asked curiously. Cordelia stood up suddenly, feeling a little uneasy for a moment. Elijah was in the lead in the serial rear-end collisions she saw in the morning! "Hey Cordelia, what happened?" Imogen hastily pulled her. But soon, Cordelia sat down on the sofa again, like a deted ball. "No... I can''t go to see him! I can''t!" Cordelia murmured softly. "Go if you want! Cordelia, what are you worrying about? Are you still angry with him for what happened Cordelia frowned. "You said it yourself that the person sitting in the co-pilot in the morning was Daisy, and at the moment of the ident, he put himself in danger to protect her!" Imogen replied, "That''s true..." Chapter 240 Chapter 240 Chapter 240 I Want to Stay With Elijah Cordelia thought that Elijah had no reason to protect Daisy. Unless... "Forget it. It''s good that he''s fine. With Daisy taking care of him, it''s good for them to take this opportunity to cultivate their rtionship." Cordelia lowered her eyes and secretly clenched her fists. Imogen could only sigh in her heart when she saw Cordelia''s strange expression. In the past, she would have persuaded Cordelia, but with such aplicated situation now, Imogen felt it was better not to be a disservice. Later, Ben came to pick up Imogen. Imogen originally wanted to stay with Cordelia, but that bastard Ben disagreed! Cordelia apanied Imogen to the door and reluctantly greeted Ben with a smile. However, Ben only nced at her indifferently. "Cordelia, do you know why Elijah had a car crash?" Cordelia shook her head. "I don''t know." "Last night, did you let another man stay at your home overnight?" Ben asked contemptuously. Cordelia was taken aback momentarily and then said, "Sort of..." Eason watched over drunken Cordelia all night in the living room, so he literally stayed at her home overnight. "And this morning, you hugged that man on the street?" Ben raised his voice. His tone was full of questioning. Cordelia stood there silently without saying a word. This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . Everything came together, and she felt a little overwhelmed. She would have copsed if she hadn''t tried so hard to hold her mind together. Imogen suddenly hugged Ben''s waist and said coquettishly, "That''s enough. Don''t get involved in their business. I''m sleepy, let''s go!" Imogen secretly gave Cordelia a wink as she spoke, telling her to go back. Sitting in the car, Imogeny in Ben''s arms and said, "Last night, I was worried about Cordelia. So, I asked Eason toe over and check on her. You won''t let me go out at night, so I can only ask someone else." Ben red at her coldly. "Are you defending her? See for yourself!" With that said, Ben held the phone in front of Imogen. "My god!" The location on the screen was at the gate of Cordelia''s vi. As soon as Cordelia opened the door, she threw herself into the man''s arms and was immediately carried in by the man. "This... Cordelia''s is obviously not in a good state. Look, she couldn''t even walk in a straight line when she came out." Imogen tried her best to defend Cordelia. "Isn''t the desire to have sex greater after drinking?" Ben asked her coldly. Imogen choked and could only say unconvinced, "Anyway, Cordelia is not that kind of person!" Imogen secretly got the video on Ben''s phone when she got home and sent it to Cordelia. [My goodness, you are in deep trouble this time, Cordelia. You should think about what to do!] When the video was sent out, Cordelia was checking on her phone. When she opened the video, she froze instantly. That night, someone was watching over the Maple Vi all night? That old fox Gideon was cunning! Cordelia immediately got up to change clothes and called Imogen to ask for the address of Elijah''s hospital. "Cordelia, are you going to see him?" Imogen asked in surprise. "Didn''t he get into a car ident because of me? I''ll go and exin to him." Cordelia put on her jeans expressionlessly. "I don''t want the viin to win!" Chapter 241 Chapter 241 Chapter 241 The Surveince Camera "That''s right! If you keep silent and ignore Elijah, you will make the viins happy and let them fulfill their wishes!" Imogen encouraged her. "I know." Cordelia was hurrying to go out without makeup, and her face looked haggard. If it were daytime, she would not let herself look so embarrassed. And she didn''t think too much since the darkness of the night would cover something. However, when she came to the hospital, at the door of Elijah''s ward, two bodyguards stopped her and said they had to report her visit to Elijah. Cordelia was not in a hurry and waited patiently for a while. But when the bodyguard came out again, he told Cordelia, "Mr. Hansen said he doesn''t want to see you. Please go back!" Cordelia frowned. "Did you tell him my name?" "I told Mr. Hansen, and he said he wouldn''t see you!" The bodyguard said artictely. In an instant, Cordelia''s heart sank to the bottom. What was the matter? She stood at the door for a long time until the ward door was opened again. Edith came out with a cold face.Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. "Why don''t you leave?" "Mrs. Edith Hansen, how is Elijah?" Cordelia asked anxiously. "Thanks to you, he didn''t kill himself. Cordelia, I didn''t expect you to be such a woman! I misread you!" Edith snorted coldly. "I came here just to exin to Elijah," Cordelia said with downcast eyes. Unfortunately, he refused to see her. "Okay, then exin to me, and I''ll tell Elijah. Whether he believes you or not is none of my business," Edith said, pulling Cordelia to the quiet stairwell. Cordelia thought that there was no need to exin to others. Edith was so angry with her and looked at her with a severe face, but Edith was still willing to help deliver her message. Seeing these, Cordelia thought she should speak to Edith. "Yesterday was my birthday. Originally, Elijah promised me that he woulde no matter howte. But at 11 o''clock in the evening, I called him, and it was Sir Hansen who answered the phone, saying that Elijah was with Daisy..." Cordelia suddenly stopped and bit her lip. Her eyes were reddish. Edith''s expression was obviously a bit unnatural. She waved her hand and said, "It is true that Gideon has gone too far. But don''t worry. Nothing happened to them. As his mother, I can vow that nothing happenedst night between them. I promise." Cordelia''s eyes moved slightly, looking directly at Edith without interrupting her. "We were downstairs, and when we heard Daisy''s screams, we boldly disobeyed Gideon''s order and went up to open the door. "As a result, Elijah was holding a dagger, stabbing himself and Daisy. That scene..." Suddenly, Edith changed the subject. "He was still thinking about going to see you before he fainted, but you spent the night with another man in the house he sent to you on the same night?" Edith suddenly criticized her. Cordelia quickly exined, "I was drunk and confusedst night. Eason came to see me because he was worried about me. We stayed in the living room all the time. There were surveince cameras at the door and in the living room." She spoke frankly, which slightly eased Edith''s anger. "Why is there a surveince camera installed in your living room?" Edith asked slowly. "I lived in the Maple Vi alone. To ensure my security, I installed surveince cameras in the living room and many other ces." Cordelia didn''t expect that it would help her so soon. Edith nodded. "Okay, you send me the surveince footage, and I''ll try my best to persuade Elijah to watch it." Cordelia shook her head. "Mrs. Edith Hansen, don''t push him if he doesn''t want to watch it. I don''t want to bother you." "Are you giving up now?" Edith raised her eyebrows, somewhat puzzled by Cordelia. Cordelia smiled lightly. "It''s not about giving up." If she gave up now, she was conceding that she was defeated by Gideon. This time, she would hold on and be with Elijah tightly to crush that domineering old man''s wicked wishes. Chapter 242 Chapter 242 Chapter 242 You Affect My Appetite Edith seemed to understand what Cordelia meant. She patted Cordelia''s shoulder suddenly. "Cordelia, let me say to you on behalf of Elijah, happy birthday!" Cordelia''s eyes turned red, and she suddenly hugged Edith. "Mrs. Edith Hansen, I envy Elijah and Lamia very much. Although you are a serious mother, you are a wise person. I know that you love them very much!" Suddenly hugged by her, Edith didn''t realize it for a while. When she came back to her senses, Cordelia had already gone far. "This child, really..." Edith muttered in a low voice and walked back to the ward slowly. Early the following day, Cordelia saw the news. [A 6.5-magnitude earthquake urred in Fabuca County, and the mountain copsed severely. Rescue and medical personnel are urgently needed.] Cordelia was having breakfast with Milo and immediately demonstrated her willingness to Milo after seeing the news. "Milo, I want to help the area stricken by the disaster." Milo nodded. "Okay, then you go back and prepare now, and I will help you contact our people over there." Cordelia immediately drank the milk before her, picked up a tissue, and ran away.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . Milo quickly called her, "Hey, don''t hurry! Don''t fall." "Milo, I''m not a child." Cordelia ran into Eason when she ran out of the gate. "Eason, you are here." "I know about the video. I will go to the hospital to visit Elijah and exin to him," Eason said seriously. "No need, Eason. I''ve already exined it to his mother, who said she would pass it on to him," Cordelia said with a smile. Seeing her pretending to be rxed, Eason frowned even tighter. "It''s okay, go in quickly, Eason. I''m leaving." After speaking, Cordelia turned and left. Eason watched her disappear at the corner, took out his mobile phone, and dialed Elijah''s number. Pacific Hospital, VIP Ward. "How can you not eat or drink? How can you get better?" Gideon yelled angrily. "Take her away! I can''t eat anything as long as I see her." Elijah looked out the window with cold eyes. Daisy held the lunch box and looked at Elijah sadly. "Elijah, can you let me stay and take care of you? You hurt so much for me." "Get out! Don''t tter yourself! Who the hell is doing it for you? Get out of here! Do you understand?" The doctor said that Elijah had injured the frontal lobe of his brain. In a short period, he would have a significant change in temperament, with clinical manifestations of irritability. At this moment, it was directly expressed by the swearing. Daisy gave Gideon a pitiful look, and Gideon winked at her. She put the lunch box aside and left in despair. At this time, Gideon said, "Okay, Daisy is gone. You should eat quickly." "You go too!" Elijah nced at him. "You will affect my appetite." "You!" Gideon poked his cane on the ground. "Why are you talking to the elders in this way? I think you are losing your sanity!" "You are an old and disrespectful thing! What right do you have to say about me? Do you know that the dog father has no tiger son? Hurry up, don''t affect my recovery!" Elijah drove him away impatiently. Gideon pointed at Elijah with his cane. "You, you little bastard!" "Dad, the doctor said that Elijah is currently in the period of post-traumatic mental syndrome. So don''t irritate him. Let''s go!" As he said, Gabe helped Gideon and walked out of Elijah''s ward. Just as they were walking in the hospital corridors, they passed a man. The man said coldly, "He is all half-buried in the loess. Wouldn''t it be better to do more things to make the younger generation better to qualify himself to go to Heaven? Why was he so rude? Isn''t he afraid of dying and going to hell?" Chapter 243 Chapter 243 Chapter 243 That Night For a moment, Gideon felt as if someone had hit his head with a sap, and he froze in ce. He froze briefly, turned around, and suddenly looked at the man''s back. "Who are you talking to?" The man didn''t look back but turned his face sideways, with a Bluetooth headset pinned to his ear. Gabe quickly pulled Gideon. "Dad, he is calling someone else!" Gideon was shaking with anger. "Everyone is fighting with me! Everyone is fighting with me! You will drive me crazy!" From N?velDrama.Org. Eason turned a corner and came to Elijah''s ward. Hearing he wasing, Elijah ordered the bodyguards to let him in. "Why didn''t Cordeliae?" Seeing Eason walking into the ward alone, Elijah raised his eyebrows. "Do you hope she will always be with me?" Eason asked him back. "You have to have that ability," Elijah sneered. "Aren''t you quite confident? Why do you still believe in that video?" Eason asked. Elijah was silent. Because that video was too much like Cordelia taking the initiative to throw herself into Eason''s arms, he was shocked by what he saw at that time, which blinded his mind. He would rather stab himself with a dagger than touch another woman, but Cordelia threw herself into another man''s arms the same night. At that time, it was difficult for him to calm down. In addition, on the way to find Cordelia, he saw Eason stand on the side of the street and hug Cordelia, causing him to lose control instantly! "That night was Cordelia''s birthday. You promised her to go to her ce after the reception, but you missed the appointment. Imogen felt that Cordelia was not in the right mood, but it was toote then, and it was inconvenient for her to go out, so she asked me to look at Cordelia." Eason clearly exined the whole story of that night to Elijah. Seeing his eyes bing more hollow, Eason knew he believed. "Your grandfather must have said something nasty to Cordelia to irritate her. Cordelia was in pain and drunk. It was already a miracle that she could open the door for me that night. "Later, she curled up on the sofa and cried all night, and she kept calling your name in her dream." Elijah''s eyes finally showed some light. Eason still looked at him indifferently. "Elijah, if Cordelia ispletely disappointed in you, I won''t give her up to you again! "At least for now, I am still her respected brother. From the beginning to the end, I have never done anything beyond what a brother could do to Cordelia. "I don''t even dare touch her hand. I am careful not to desecrate her at all, but you break her heart again and again? What kind of man are you?" Although Eason scolded him harshly, Elijah didn''t reply. After Eason left, Elijah immediately took out his mobile phone and called Edith. "Mom." "Who is your mother? I don''t have a son like you!" Edith said coldly, "What kind of post-traumatic syndrome? I think you want to be the king! How dare you scold your mother? I think you are..." "Mom, I miss you," Elijah said suddenly. Edith immediately fell silent. After a few seconds, she stammered, "You... are you okay? Don''t you have a fever?" "It''s burning. I got a fever of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Come here quickly! I want to watch the video on your phone." Elijahughed. "Stinky boy, wait!" Edith hung up the phone, cursing. Chapter 244 Chapter 244 Chapter 244 He Won''t Admit It After Edith came and showed Elijah the video, she paced back and forth on the ground. "Elijah, tell me, what do you think?" Elijah stared out the window coldly, neither looking at her nor speaking. He asionally rubbed his forehead, and the severe headache made him feel more irritable now, and he was trying to restrain himself. "I know you didn''t want to marry Cordelia initially. We forced you to marry her. I admit that your father and I are too weak to disobey your grandpa. "Your father is in poor health, so I can only be the viin and force you..." Edith, who had always been aloof in front of her son, said such heartfelt words, which was rare. Elijah''s gaze was slightly moved, but he still had an aloof expression, turning his gaze to her indifferently. "I don''t know how things have be like this today. Your grandpa''s behavior is getting more and more crazy, Elijah..." "I said I only want Cordelia," Elijah suddenly said firmly. Edith breathed a sigh of relief. "I knew that after all these years, you young couple will eventually have feelings for each other." "Feelings?" Elijahughed at himself. "There is no love between us. We have been in the same bed but haven''t had the same feelings for each other for three years. Otherwise, we wouldn''t be like this." He had gone his own way in the past three years, never caring that he was already a woman''s husband and spent all day outside. And what about Cordelia? He didn''t know what that little woman was thinking. At first, she was cautious, but gradually, with her own ability, she gained a ce in the Hansen family. When her so-called "brothers" appeared, she began to rebel and wanted to divorce him. At least, Elijah thought so. Looking at her son worriedly, Edith said, "If you have no feelings for Cordelia, why not..." "Mom, I only had one woman, Cordelia, in my first half-life. I want to stick to her forever. Otherwise, I would rather not have a woman!" Elijah said firmly. This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "Good son!" Edithughed without hesitation. "As long as you like Cordelia, I will try my best to support you." "Who said I like her? I didn''t admit that I like her!" Elijah suddenly became arrogant. Edith was stunned. She looked at her son in surprise and asked, "You don''t like her? Then why is she the only one you want? What is in your brain?" "You don''t understand a man''s mind." Elijah silently added in his heart, "If she doesn''t confess her love to me first, I will never admit it! I won''t even admit it to death!" "Childish!" Edith held her forehead. "You are like your father! Having a soft heart but a hard mouth!" After Edith left, Elijah restrainedly took out his mobile phone and contacted Cordelia. As a result, he couldn''t get through. After that, he sent her another message on Instagram, and a bright red exmation mark appeared in the dialog box. One message reminded him: [The message has been sent, but the other party rejected your message.] Cordelia blocked him! Elijah''s eyes were gloomy, and anxiety rose again in his heart. What did she mean? Did she want to break up with him? He immediately called someone again, "Check for me. Where is Cordelia now?" He was going to find her! A woman without perseverance! She only came to see him once, was rejected, and wanted to break up with him? This was too easy! Chapter 245 Chapter 245 Chapter 245 He Came Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. After Cordelia and her team arrived in the disaster area, they found that their mobile phone signal was very poor, almost none. Fortunately, Lidio carried a satellite phone on his back. "Milo is a man with experience! Otherwise, we will be helpless!" Lidio said cheerfully. Arriving in the shockproof shed of the medical team, Cordelia immediately went to work. Time was life, and they shouldn''t dy in treating the injured. Cordelia had been busy all night, and she was extremely exhausted. She was relieved to see these patients being safely sent to the hospital. She casually found a vacant camp bed to sleep for a while and continued to work after waking up. Aftershocks still urred from time to time. In the face of the disaster and life, she felt she was small. Secret love and marriage used to be essential things in her life, but now they were nothing in her eyes. She suddenly thought of how Grandma had described her mother, "She sacrificed herself for righteousness!" Thinking of her biological mother being such a great and noble person, Cordelia felt full of energy. After another 24 hours of fierce fighting, Cordelia was so sleepy that she nestled on a camp bed in the corner of the shockproof shed and fell asleep. "Another earthquake! Everyone pay attention! Protect yourself." There was a loud noise, and Cordelia opened her misty eyes. A handsome face suddenly appeared in front of her, only a dozen centimeters away. The man''s perfect lips were pursed tightly, and he looked at her seriously. His eyes were focused and pious. She suddenly closed her eyes sleepily again. She must be dreaming again. Recently, Elijah woulde to her dreams from time to time, always with that cold face. What would happen to him if he smiled? "Cordelia, wake up! There''s an earthquake." It was not a dream! She heard Elijah''s voice! Cordelia suddenly opened her eyes, only to see Elijah squatting before her. "Why are you here?" Cordelia looked at him in astonishment. "Leave the shockproof shed first, and we will talk until the earthquake subsides." Elijah pulled Cordelia up and walked outside. The two stood in the open space for a while, and Cordelia was relieved to see the doctors and patients going back to the shockproof shed one after another. Only then did she notice that Elijah''s forehead was still wrapped with gauze, and his arm was wrapped with a bandage. Due to the exhaustion of the journey, the dressing could not be changed immediately, and his wound was oozing blood, which stained the bandage a little red. Cordelia immediately put on a straight face. "Elijah, what are you doing here? The ce is dangerous. Do you know this?" "I know, but I can''t contact you." Elijah held her hand and said sullenly, "You blocked me." "Aren''t you unwilling to see me? I thought that we would be strangers in the future. Why should we still keep in touch?" Cordelia''s icy little face was full of seriousness without a trace of a smile on it. "I was wrong." Elijah stared down at Cordelia''s tired little face and distressedly hugged her in his arms. "It''s all my fault, Cordelia. I''m sorry. I can''t be forgiven for not being able to celebrate your birthday with you," Elijah whispered in her ear. His gentleness was touching. With a sore nose, Cordelia suddenly raised her arms and hugged Elijah''s waist tightly. Because he would rather hurt himself than touch another woman, and because of his inexplicable loyalty, Cordelia didn''t want to argue with him anymore. The sun shone through the clouds and scattered the earth, illuminating all the haze as if bringing new hope to people. "Elijah..." Elijah was immersed in the beauty of this moment, and his heart tightened when he heard her speak suddenly. "Um?" Chapter 246 Chapter 246 Chapter 246 I Won''t Give Up on You Cordelia gently pushed him away and walked some steps away from him. "Elijah, I have something to tell you." Elijah nodded, staring deeply into her eyes. Theplexity in her eyes made him even more nervous. From N?velDrama.Org. He was terrified that Cordelia would say things like she wanted to get away from him or stuff. "On the morning of your ident, I received a letter from my grandmother." When she mentioned her grandmother, Cordelia''s eyes instantly turned red, and her beautiful eyes became moist. Elijah was a little stunned. "Elijah, I''m not Janice''s biological daughter. My biological mother is her younger sister, Jane," Cordelia whispered, with crystal tears falling from the corners of his eyes. Elijah''s eyes were full of distress, and then he gently wiped away tears for her and said, "You must have cried miserably at that time, right?" How exciting was it to receive a letter from a deceased rtive after so many years? Even if Cordelia mentioned it now, she was still crying silently. "I was too impulsive at the time, which caused the car to lose control." When Elijah thought of that scene now, he still had lingering fears in his heart. The ident happened because he had only watched the video Gideon asked someone to shoot at that time. He thought Cordelia and Eason... "Okay, let''s not mention it anymore. Just let it go with the wind! Let''s forgive each other, okay, Elijah?" Looking at the bruised man before her, Cordelia still felt a little distressed after all. Elijah lowered his head and approached her face. "I will forgive you this time, but I won''t give up on you." Cordelia was stunned, smiled, and stood on tiptoe, wrapping her arms around the man''s neck. "Now, I don''t want to let you go too. You little handsome guy from the Hansen family." This address directly made Elijahugh. "What is it?" She smiled brightly and said, "It''s what my grandma called you. When grandma wrote that letter, she didn''t know who I chose in the end. Is it the handsome guy from the Hansen family? Or the charming guy from the Taylor family?" Elijah smiled lowly. "Your grandma really has a unique vision." "Okay, Elijah, you return home. Go back and recuperate," Cordelia reminded him. "I''ll stay with you." Elijah held her hand tightly. "No, behave yourself!" She frowned. Right here, Lidio came over with a serious face. "Evie, I just talked to Milo on the phone, and he asked me to criticize you severely!" When Cordelia heard this, she immediately lowered her head to listen to his words. Seeing this, Elijah quickly stood before Cordelia and exined, "I came to find Cordelia on my own initiative." Lidio nced at Elijah with inexplicable eyes as if asking, "What''s the matter with you?" At this time, Cordelia gently pulled Elijah''s clothes corner, leaned closer to him, and whispered, "Milo must have med me for forgetting to eat and sleep, working day and night. It has nothing to do with you." Sure enough, at the next moment, Lidio raised his voice. "You know your fault, but are you still tossing yourself like this? My words are useless, so I ask Milo to deal with you." Cordelia''s heart warmed up, and she smiled. "Hey? Are you stillughing?" Lidio said to Elijah with a stern face, "The intensive treatment work is almost over. It''s fine you are here. Take Cordelia to leave Fabuca County first and let her rest." "Okay, don''t worry, Lidio," Elijah said. Lidio responded solemnly, turned around, and cursed secretly, "Who is so intimate with you? I don''t think it''s appropriate for you to call my first name..." Chapter 247 Chapter 247 Chapter 247 I Miss You After leaving Fabuca County, the car drove smoothly on the expressway. Cordeliay on Elijah''sp and fell asleep in his arms. It was not until the driver found a decent hotel to stay that Elijah gently woke her up. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, covered her mouth, and yawned delicately. "Well, I''m still sleepy." "I can''t hug you now, or I won''t wake you up," Elijah said with a light smile. She blushed and quickly cheered up. "No, I don''t need you to hug me." After the driver checked in, the two went to the room together. Seeing her frowning, Elijah thought for a while and said, "I''ll ask the driver to open another room for you Cordelia was momentarily taken aback and then realized that Elijah had misunderstood. "No, you''re wounded. It''s convenient for me to take care of you in the same room," she said, "I have to go to a nearby pharmacy to buy something to change your bandage." Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Elijah pursed his lips, looked intently at the earnest little woman in front of him, and said, "Thank you for your care, Miss Carter." Noticing the look in his eyes, Cordelia felt a little embarrassed and quickly got up. "I''ll go out and have a look." After fleeing out of the room, she breathed a sigh of relief. She didn''t know why she was so nervous when being alone in the same space with Elijah. His eyes were really seductive, making her feel numb. It must be because she just got out of work and was still not used to it, but she would get better slowly. Thinking wildly all the way, she came to the pharmacy and bought medical supplies such as iodine tincture, gauze, and bandages. Just after paying the bill, her cell phone rang suddenly. It was Eason. "Cordelia, have you left Fabuca County?" Eason asked tly. "Well, I''m with Elijah now. We n to rest overnight in a small town." Cordelia picked up the medical supplies she bought and walked out of the pharmacy. "Are you reconciled?" He asked with a slight smile. "Yeah," Cordelia admitted frankly. Now that she had decided to stand on the same front with Elijah. So, from now on, she wanted everyone to know that she and Elijah were back together again! Just listening, Eason said lightly, "I feel good for you." The two were talking on the phone, and Cordelia returned to the hotel. As soon as she entered the hotel gate, she saw Elijah waiting for her in the lobby. She quickly hung up the phone and trotted forward. "Why are you here?" "Wait for you." Elijah took the handbag and stretched out his other hand towards her. Cordelia naturally put her little hand in his palm. His big palm was warm. He wrapped her little hand in it and held her carefully. "It was Eason just now?" He asked after returning to the room. "Yeah," Cordelia fiddled with the things she bought and answered casually. "He is really good to you," Elijah said in a calm tone. Cordelia paused and was a little surprised to hear this sentence from Elijah. Turning around, she saw Elijah staring straight at her, so she put down what she was doing and walked towards him. The man was sitting on the edge of the bed, and when he saw hering, he naturally carried her waist. "Hey, be careful." Cordelia was worried that she would touch the wound on his arm. "Then you should be more obedient and honest," he said, hugging her on hisp. And he buried his head in her chest. "Cordelia, I miss you so much..." Chapter 248 Chapter 248 Chapter 248 Bathe Me From Elijah''s tone, Cordelia heard joy and grievance. Thinking about what he had experienced before, Cordelia greatly felt sorry for him. So, she gently hugged the man''s head with her hands and said, "I miss you too." "Really?" Elijah looked up at her with an unconceble smile on his lips. "Yeah." He carefully raised his face and looked for Cordelia''s lips, fearing she would refuse. Cordelia quickly pecked his lips and said, "Don''t be a man looking for caress now. Let me change the medicine for you first, okay?" "Can you take a bath for me first?" He looked at her brightly. "I haven''t taken a bath since I was hospitalized." Cordelia was stunned for a moment and then said unnaturally, "Okay." So she got up and started to unbutton Elijah one by one. Elijah pursed his lips, waiting for her leisurely as if patiently waiting for her to open a gift. Cordelia only peeked at him asionally but did not dare to meet his gaze at all. His eyes were so good at dispersing chemistry that Cordelia felt her cheeks burning. While untying Elijah''s belt, there was a sudden sound of metal buckles rubbing against each other in the quiet room, which made Cordelia even more ashamed. "Well, next, can you take it off by yourself?" She asked hesitantly with a face that looked like a red apple. Elijah frowned slightly, with a troubled expression on his face. "I''ll give it a try. Maybe it won''t work." Seeing his clumsy appearance due to injury, Cordelia couldn''t stand it. "Forget it. I will do it!" So, after Elijah took off all his clothes, Cordelia was soaked in sweat, and even two mischievous beads of sweat appeared on the tip of her nose. "Take a break. I''ll wait for you in the bathroom." As Elijah said, he swayed in front of her boldly, and the perfectly proportioned golden inverted triangle figure was disyed wonderfully without any concealment. Then, hezily walked into the bathroom with long legs. Cordelia nced at his back and then raised her forehead. "I am too mesmerized by his perfect body and face!" She wiped the sweat from her forehead, took off her coat, and finally walked into the bathroom with only a vest and shorts left. The job of serving people was too difficult. Cordelia was exhausted after she helped Elijah take a shower and changed the medicine for him. It was more tiring than her day and night fighting in the disaster area. "Cordie, thank you," Elijah whispered behind her ear. Immediately, her waist was slipped through from behind by Elijah''s bandaged arm. "Be careful," Cordelia lowered her head and said worriedly. When changing his dressing just now, she saw the wounds he had injured himself with the dagger. At that moment, there was a bit of tingling in her heart. "What are you thinking?" Elijah kissed her ear, breathing into her ear. Cordelia shrank his neck and gently held his bandaged arm. "Elijah, why are you so cruel to yourself? There are so many blood vessels and nerves in your arm. Are you not afraid..." From N?velDrama.Org. "I didn''t think about it that much at the time. Because when I watched Daisy approaching me, I had already begun to see her as you, and I had hallucinations. If I didn''t do that and keep myself awake, I wouldn''t be able to control myself." As Elijah said, he kissed Cordelia''s earlobe lightly, making a soft sound. Cordelia thought his words carefully and continued to ask, "Why is the woman in your hallucinations me?" Was it because, in Elijah''s heart, there was also a ce for her? Elijah was kissing her cheek. Hearing her words, he paused and said, chuckling, "Maybe it''s because you are the only woman I''ve slept with in my life!" Chapter 249 Chapter 249 Chapter 249 It Was Really Like a Dream. Cordelia shuddered suddenly, avoiding Elijah''s sudden and intensive kisses. "Elijah, you..." "Honey, I''m in pain." Elijah''s voice was low and hoarse. "Where does it hurt? Let me take a look." Cordelia quickly turned around to check Elijah. Elijah immediately kissed Cordelia on her lips. He took advantage of the time when Cordelia was about to speak to kiss her hard. Cordelia couldn''t bear Elijah''s overwhelming kiss, so in less than half a minute, she was already limp in his arms. "Pay attention to your injuries." Although Cordelia was immersed, she didn''t forget that Elijah was still wounded. "Cordelia, you are so beautiful," said Elijah. Cordelia looked at Elijah with blurred, beautiful eyes. "So, do you like me?" "Yes. I just want to have sex with you, and no one is better than you," answered Elijah. Cordelia smiled and actively wrapped around Elijah''s neck with her arms. The two indulged in their wonderful sexual experience for a long time... When Elijah woke up, he found Cordelia, who looked tiny and soft, curled up in his arms. Elijah tightened his arms and hugged Cordelia tightly, and suddenly, thest words Cordelia said to him before she fell asleep echoed in Elijah''s mind. "Elijah, you are amazing." Cordelia''s voice was soft and tender. If Elijah hadn''t been hurt, he would definitely not have let her go during their sex process. As the little woman in Elijah''s arms groaned, her feather-like eyshes shaking slightly, Cordelia slowly opened her eyes. When Cordelia met Elijah''s gaze, the memory ofst night flooded her brain in an instant, making her face burn unconsciously. But at this time, Elijah asked Cordelia, "Are you still tired? Do you have any energy now?" From N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia closed her eyes and hugged Elijah''s waist tightly. "No. I''m almost exhausted." "Well, you can rest for a while and then help me re-tie the bandage," Elijah said gently. Upon hearing this, Cordelia immediately withdrew from Elijah''s arms. "Why don''t you say it earlier? I''ll help you first!" Seeing Cordelia''s agility and radiance, Elijah smiled slightly, watching her busy calmly. "Well, all right." Cordelia skillfully re-bandaged Elijah. As a result, before Cordelia could react, she was already pressed on the bed. "You have energy now?" Elijah looked at Cordelia with a smile. "Shall we do it again?" With a gentle smile, Cordelia said, "Elijah, you got hurt." "The injury is on the top." Elijah''s eyes were deep. "Besides, you can move more." With her whole face instantly turned red, Cordelia angrily said, "Elijah!" Elijah ignored Cordelia''s protests and indulged in this sex process. Not long after, Cordelia''s whole body was thoroughly explored again by Elijah. "Elijah, what is our rtionship now?" Cordelia had sex with Elijah again, so she didn''t want to be with Elijah based on a vague rtionship. "Couple," Elijah replied without thinking. Cordelia was suddenly turned over by Elijah. Shey on the pillow, only hearing Elijah''s slightly gasping maic voice behind her. "I pursued you, and then I am sessful!" Elijah seemed to make up a beautiful love story. "From now on, you can only be my woman, Elijah''s woman! "In the future, we will remarry and have babies together..." Cordelia slowly closed her eyes, enjoying the happiness at this moment. It was really like a dream. Cordelia was immersed in this dream. At least at this moment, she felt a short-lived happiness. She really hoped this dream never woke up! Chapter 250 Chapter 250 Chapter 250 Why Did You Block Me? Cordelia was in love. She imagined how all ordinary girls would do, posting a picture of Elijah in a Moment on Facebook: [My man!] At this moment, Cordelia wanted everyone who knew her to know that Elijah was her man and didn''t need to hide it anymore! As a result, Cordelia had just posted her Moment and immediately obtained Imogen''s like and reply: [You are awesome!] Cordelia chuckled. At this time, Elijah leaned over, put his arms around Cordelia''s shoulders, and asked, "What you are This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. looking at makes you so happy?" Cordelia generously showed Elijah the Moment she had just posted on Facebook. Elijah took a look, and then a hint of disappointment appeared in his eyes. "Well, Evie, it seems that you didn''t let me out of the blocklist yet!" Cordelia suddenly recalled it and pped her forehead. She quickly re-friended Elijah and seriously pinned him on top. "Well, is it okay?" Cordelia asked. Elijah kissed her on the face. "That''s more like it." Cordelia smiled sweetly at Elijah. However, the follow-up question waste but came. "Why did you block me?" Cordelia blinked. "Didn''t you refuse to miss me first?" "How could youpletely block me after you broke up with me once? What a bad temper you have!" Elijah red at Cordelia. "Eli..." Cordelia called Elijah aggrievedly, hugged his waist, and looked up at him with a beautiful face. Elijah took a deep breath. "You can''t do that next time!" "Well, I won''t." Cordelia immediately smiled brightly. At this moment, Elijah''s phone rang. Elijah nced at the number but didn''t want to answer it. Cordelia got the phone and said, "Sir Hansen may be worried about you. You should answer it to make him sure you are safe." For Cordelia''s sake, Elijah reluctantly picked up the phone. "Elijah, where are you now? Are you looking for Cordelia again?" Gideon''s angry voice came from the receiver, so loud that Cordelia could hear it even if Elijah didn''t turn on the speakerphone. "Yes, I''m with her now!" As Elijah said, he tightened the arms holding Cordelia. Cordelia leaned against Elijah''s chest, listened to his heartbeat and the vibration of his chest when Elijah spoke, and slightly smiled. Cordelia thought, "Thanks to that cunning fox, Sir Hansen, for his making troubles, which made the rtionship between Elijah and me even closer." "Oh! Brat, do you think I can''t deal with you?" Gideon said coldly. "Grandpa, if you want to have a great-grandson, I will try my best to realize your dream with Cordelia. We are so filial, so what are you not satisfied with?" Elijah asked in a yful tone like a rogue. "Screw you!" Gideon almost hit the ceiling. "Elijah, just wait and see!" Elijah ignored him and hung up the phone indifferently. Cordelia could feel that Elijah was in low spirits. So Cordelia stoked Elijah''s face. "Sir Hansen acts like this for your own good. There will not be any result between us." Certainly, Cordelia didn''t mean what she said, but she had already nned to confront Gideon. She wanted to quietly pretend to be innocent and kind in front of Elijah! Shaking his head, Elijah patted Cordelia''s head and said, "You don''t need to worry about it. There is no way for him to introduce other women to let me sacrifice for the family!" "But then, you might lose the support of your family. Aren''t you afraid?" Cordelia always thought that Elijah had a secret. Three years ago, probably, Elijah didn''t have any hole cards, but it may be different at this time. Elijah chuckled, "If I was abandoned by the Hansen family, would you still be with me?" "No," Cordelia replied without thinking. "Ah?" Elijah already pinched Cordelia''s slender waist quietly. "You need to think second." Cordelia kissed Elijah on the lips. "At that time, I will give myself to you, and what is mine will be yours!" Elijah stared deeply at Cordelia''s beautiful face, his heart suddenly losing rhythm. Elijah held Cordelia''s face and gave her a captivating, deep kiss. With his tongue lingering for a long time, Elijah was unwilling to let Cordelia go. Chapter 251 Chapter 251 Chapter 251 I Have to Go Elijah and Cordelia stayed in the small town for two days. In these two days, Elijah pretended to recover from his injuries, but in fact, he had sex with Cordelia all the time. Finally, after returning to Beilve City, the two, who were intimate, parted temporarily. Cordelia went to find Milo, while Elijah went to hispany. When she stepped into Milo''s small ancient-style courtyard, Cordelia had a brisk walk, looking joyful. Milo and Eason sat beside the stone table in the yard for coffee. Seeing Cordeliae back, Milo immediately smiled. "What''s going on? Your trip was very fruitful, right?" Milo meaningfully said. Cordelia nodded seriously and said, "Milo, I never thought that studying medicine was such a great thing before but only regarded it as a verymon vocation. But now, I am really grateful that you make me possess many skills, and I take pride in what I do." Milo nodded in satisfaction and patted Cordelia''s hand. At this time, Eason suddenly asked, "Cordelia, are you nning to remarry Elijah?" Cordelia shook her head. "Eason, I have no such n, let alone go back to the Hansen family." Eason nodded, frowning slightly. Milo shrewdly looked at the expressions of the two, then stroked his beard and smiled without saying a word. After a while, Milo suddenly said to Cordelia, "Cordelia, Zach has brought his proud apprentices to Beilve City. I will take you to meet them tomorrow night." "Okay, Milo," Cordelia responded obediently. Eason wanted to say something to remind Cordelia, but he thought that with Milo, Cordelia would not be at a disadvantage, so Eason didn''t speak. In the evening, Cordelia had dinner with Milo before she was ready to leave. "Let me see you off, Cordelia." Eason went out with her. "I..." Before Cordelia finished speaking, her eyes suddenly shone, for she saw Elijah''s car park across the street. And Elijah standing in front of the car opened his arms to Cordelia. "No, Eason. Sorry, I have to go." After speaking, Cordelia trotted towards the opposite side and rushed into Elijah''s arms. Elijah happily held Cordelia but did not forget to wave his hand at Eason. Eason nodded at Elijah and then turned and left. No matter how poised Eason was, Elijah still saw the clenched fists under Eason''s sleeve. "Did you have dinner with Eason?" Withdrawing his gaze, Elijah asked casually. "Yes. There was also Milo." Cordelia raised her head to kiss the Adam''s apple of Elijah. "Well, let''s go back to change the medicine!" Elijah took a deep breath. "Honey, it''s you who seduced me first!" From N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia showed an innocent expression. "What''s wrong?" As Cordelia spoke, she boldly pinched Elijah''s waist tightly with her beautiful hands. With affectionate eyes, Elijah lowered his head to kiss Cordelia on her lips,pletely ignoring that they were outside. "I''ll tackle you after getting in the car!" The man warned, gasping beside Cordelia''s ear. Cordelia showed an enchanting smile in Elijah''s arms. "Eli, I''m so afraid of you!" There was an instant boom in Elijah''s mind as if something had exploded. Elijah''s voice was low and hoarse. "Cordelia, you are so sultry!" Chapter 252 Chapter 252 Chapter 252 What a Wonderful Sex Experience! Milo''s home was far away from the Maple Vi, and Elijah ordered the driver to drive slowly, so it took more than an hour to drive the car to the Maple Vi. On their way home, Elijah had sex with Cordelia all along. The lusts of the two were still burning, so much so that it stillsted when they got home, and even their passion seemed to be intensified. "Oh, wait a minute!" When they reached the door, Cordelia suddenly pulled Elijah back. From N?velDrama.Org. "What''s wrong? Are you scared?" Elijah raised his eyebrows and smiled. Cordelia squinted, gave Elijah a provocative look, and then took out her phone. "Is there another man hiding in the house? Do you want to inform him?" Elijah teased Cordelia. As he said that, Elijah came closer and saw Cordelia calmly turn off all the surveince cameras at home. Then he smiled, "You are afraid that I want to have sex with you anytime, so you turn off all of them, right?" Elijah lowered his head to seek Cordelia''s lips. Cordelia pouted. "You are right..." This man was truly insatiable. Fortunately, Cordelia usually exercised a lot, so she was in good health. Otherwise, she would not have endured Elijah''s movements. After several sex experiences, Elijah still hugged the incredibly soft woman reluctantly and couldn''t let her go. "When I had sex with you the first night, I found that you are very flexible and soft." Elijah''s hand glided over Cordelia''s slender legs, stroking them. "Aren''t you drunk that night?" Cordelia turned to look at Elijah, but Elijah took the opportunity to kiss her again. Every time, Elijah didn''t stop kissing Cordelia and even kept kissing her the whole day on her lips until Cordelia begged him. After the kiss, Elijah actually wanted to take the opportunity to change the subject! Cordelia closely asked, "You weren''t drunk that night, were you?" "It was the first time I had sex with a woman, so I was afraid I wouldn''t behave well and make you Itchy from the warm breath from his mouth, Cordelia quickly avoided Elijah but was extremely surprised by the answer. This man really liked to save face all the time! Suddenly, Elijah changed the subject. "Of course, I also did it on purpose. I''m sorry, Cordelia. I admit that my rebellious mentality was very serious at that time." But Elijah would never admit that after he had sex with Cordelia once, he was always addicted to it from then on. Elijah thought, "What a wonderful sex experience!" As he thought of this, Elijah coaxed Cordelia, "Honey, do you still have any energy? Let''s do it again! It won''t consume your energy too much this time!" Lying still, Cordelia grunted, "You said the same words the first two times, but in the end, I had to move in person!" "Cordie, I promise it''s thest time!" "You are shameless!" Cordelia covered her face. "Honey, I will get started..." Even though both Cordelia and Elijah indulged themselves too muchst night, they still went out separately the following day to start a busy day. They did romantic things together but didn''t leave behind their careers. It took Cordelia a whole day to handle all the work in her studio. Afterward, she immediately went back to the Maple Vi, changed into regr clothes, and rushed to the address sent by Milo. Tonight, Zach was the host of a dinner party. Milo showed his respect for his old friend, Zach, so he attended the party in person. Milo wore a purple suit embroidered with dark patterns, with his hairbed meticulously and a serious expression, which was very different from his usual childlike image. Milo only brought Cordelia here, who was the one Milo valued and loved the most. He showed up in person, showing Zach a lot of respect. Zach brought two beloved disciples here, both of whom were female. One, who was tall with an aggressive appearance, was named Laura Price. The other, petite, cute and quiet, was named re Price. At night, besides Laura and re, Zach invited many wealthy businessmen from Beilve City and other cities, so the party was grand. Cordelia asked Milo in a low voice, "Milo, will Easone here tonight?" Chapter 253 Chapter 253 Chapter 253 Do You Know Who My Boyfriend Is? "Eason has something to do tonight, so he declined this party," Milo replied with a faint smile. Cordelia understood that perhaps among the guests were Eason''s opponents. After all, Eason was not close to Zach and his apprentices. Then, Cordelia saw Elijah, who hadete. With calm eyes and restrained emotions, Elijah walked in through the door with an appropriate speed. As soon as Elijah appeared, countless eyes were attracted immediately to focus on him. Afterward, Cordelia noticed that Zach brought his two apprentices to especially go up tomunicate with Elijah enthusiastically. "Cordelia, eat some vegetables." Milo''s loving voice suddenly came. Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Regaining consciousness, Cordelia smiled shyly at Milo. "I didn''t expect Elijah toe." "Zach likes to make friends and knows how to socialize with people," Milo said calmly. Blinking, Cordelia thought, "It''s obvious that Mr. Price knows how to tter the rich and powerful. But What Milo describes about it is so genuine and pure." At this time, Elijah came over, ready to take a seat at this table. Zach smiled. "Come on, Elijah, please sit next to me." Then, the enchanting Laura sat beside Elijah. Like a well-trained public officer, Laura was very talkative, apanying Zach and Elijah and making the atmosphere vibrate. However, re, the other apprentice of Zach, sat quietly. Later, Elijah got up and went outside to answer a phone call. Before long, Laura also got up and left. Zach came to drink with Milo and smiled. "Milo, I knew you would definitely bring Evie here. Look, Laura and re are also good, right?" Milo nodded. "Yes. Especially Laura, she quite looks like you." "I think so, too! re is also not bad, but she is a little introverted." Zach smiled. The two men regarded their apprentices as their own children and praised them without hesitation. At this time, re came over and whispered to Zach, "Zach, I want to go to the bathroom." Zach immediately said to Cordelia, "Evie, please take re there. She is timid and shy in front of strangers, but she is definitely not afraid of a gentle girl like you." "Okay." Cordelia got up and openly left with re. Unexpectedly, as soon as they went out, re said, "Evie, you should go find your boyfriend quickly. If you gote, he might be snatched away by Laura!" Looking at re, Cordelia found that re''s eyes were clear, and re no longer had the timidity she was in the banquet hall just now and showed a sincere gaze. "Do you know who my boyfriend is?" Cordelia asked curiously. "Last time at the medical summit, I saw you hold hands. And just now, your boyfriend looked at you asionally." re smiled with two dimples. While talking, re and Cordelia turned a corner, and then a voice came from the staircase at the end of the corridor. "Mr. Hansen, before I studied medicine, I was a dancer. I am very soft, so I will definitely surprise you. Do you want to have a try?" Chapter 254 Chapter 254 Chapter 254 Do You Think You Have Any Chance? Facing such a hot and straightforward invitation and Laura''s enchanting figure, few men could refuse it. re looked at Cordelia secretly, thinking that Cordelia would change her expression or would lose control to rush toward Laura directly. As a result, to re''s surprise, Cordelia''s eyes were calm, and her emotions did not fluctuate at all, which was as if the person being seduced by Laura was not her boyfriend. "Evie?" re asked Cordelia cautiously. "He won''t," Cordelia said firmly. re was stunned. "Evie, Laura has robbed the hearts of many persons'' boyfriends. Don''t underestimate her!" Cordelia just smiled lightly without exining. Subsequently, they heard another voice from the staircase at the end of the corridor. "My girlfriend has practiced dancing since she was three. She is proficient in all aspects. Her figure and appearance are better than yours. Do you think you have any chance?" With a deep and attractive voiceing out, Elijah refused Laura sharply. Cordelia nced at re lightly and felt that re was cute and interesting when she saw re dumbfounded. "Thanks for reminding me." "Oh... You''re wee." re looked a little sad. "It turns out that I''m not good enough." "What?" Cordelia leaned closer to re. re said sadly, "Last year, Laura took my boyfriend from me." Cordelia was stunned for a moment, patted re on the shoulder, and said, "Why are you so sad due to a dog that left you because of meat given by another person? It would help if you were happy for clearly knowing the quality of this dog early. Just let it go. Stop the loss in time and avoid wasting your food on that dog!" re was stunned by Cordelia''s words. Since re broke up in love, everyone, including her most respected master, Zach, said to her, "re, This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . you are still not good enough! If you are good, why would your boyfriend be robbed?" re had been studying hard and trying to make herself better since then. However, she gradually discovered that no matter how hard she tried, she was still not as excellent as Laura. But today, re was very happy, because however wonderful Laura was, Laura finally met a person who was more wonderful than her! But at this moment, Elijah came out from the staircase. He strode swiftly, as if a danger chased after him. Subsequently, Laura chased after Elijah. She wore ten-centimeter heels, so it was a bit difficult for her to run. She chased after Elijah and eximed, "Mr. Hansen..." Suddenly, Elijah stopped with his beautiful but indifferent eyes turning soft. "Honey, why are you here?" Cordelia turned her head, pretending to just see him, and greeted him with a smile, "Hi! I went to the bathroom with re, but we got lost." "You are in the wrong direction." Elijah patted Cordelia''s head and held her slender waist to pull Cordelia into his arms. "Let''s go. I''ll take you back." re said shyly, "Well, thank you, Mr. Hansen." "My pleasure. It''s my duty to serve my girlfriend." As he said that, Elijah kissed Cordelia on the forehead unscrupulously. At this time, re turned her head to nce at Laura and felt very triumphant, as if she had robbed a man from Laura. Seeing Elijah look at Cordelia with tenderness in his eyes, Laura''s enchanting face was full of gloom. Laura thought, "How can there be so loyal a man to his girlfriend in the world? I must use the wrong method to seduce him, who might be a slow-type person." Thinking of this, Laura took several deep breaths to calm down. Then, she put on a dignified and generous smile and returned to the banquet hall. Chapter 255 Chapter 255 Chapter 255 He Was Allergic When the banquet was about to end, Cordelia was a little dizzy because she helped Milo to drink wine. She came to the tform alone to breathe. Breathing the fresh air, she felt much morefortable, so she stayed on the tform for a while longer. "Mr. Hond, didn''t we agree that I woulde to Beilve City? No matter how busy you are, you will meet me. I don''t care. I will go to the club to find youter. Is that the deal?" Wish fulfilled, she hung up the phone. Laura put away her phone happily and saw the woman standing on the edge of the tform at a nce. Laura was surprised to find Evie was there. The world was too small! Laura was Zach''s favorite apprentice. But after she studied medicine, Evie''s skill was like a high mountain for Laura. She couldn''t climb it. And what they had learned was totally different. However, tonight, the man she had her eyes on was taken by this woman first, which made her intolerable! "Evie?" Her mouth opened fast, but she was still thinking. She had already taken the initiative to confront it head-on! Hearing the sound, Cordelia slowly turned her head to look at the woman and said lightly, "Don''t call me in this way. We''re not close friends." Laura was taken aback for a moment, then immediately changed her words and stepped forward enthusiastically. "What? You are angry with me, aren''t you? I was joking with Mr. Hansen just now. Evie, don''t take it seriously." "I''m not angry. Thestdy who wanted to make love with Elijah is now a dancer in the club. What a pity! That''s right? Ms. Price," Cordelia said lightly. Laura immediately stoppedughing. "Evie, you''re kidding." Cordelia said seriously, "I am serious. Before you asked him out, didn''t you investigate in advance? He is allergic." "Could it be that there is something wrong with the perfume I''m using today?" Laura held her chest and took a half step back, regretting that she hadn''t inquired about Elijah''s personal preferences in This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. advance. Cordelia shook her head with a half-smile. "It''s not perfume. It''s you. He can''t be close to you." After finishing saying that, Cordelia turned and left. When Laura realized it, she became anxious immediately. "Are you kidding me? Evie? Why are you so proud? You just stay close to him. He chooses you. If you are an attractive woman, will youpete fairly with me?" "I suggest that you take some ice water to wake up your mind. If your brain gets into the water, have an operation as soon as possible. Don''t do silly things." Cordelia left without looking back. Afterward, she simply put this episode behind her. Later, the banquet was over, and Cordelia was preparing to leave with Milo. "Evie." Suddenly, a male voice called her from behind. This familiar voice, who else could it be if it wasn''t Elijah? So, she and Milo turned back to see who was talking. Milo took a serious look at Elijah and then looked him up and down with extremely critical eyes for a long while. "Mr. Carter, I know that you still think I cannot be her boyfriend. But I will love her forever. And I''ll try harder to get your promise," Elijah lowered his posture and said in the humble tone of a junior. Only then did Milo''s expression soften a little, and he nodded and said, "It is true that there has been some improvementpared to before, but you still have to continue to work hard. Don''t be arrogant!" "I will, Mr. Carter." Elijah nodded. Cordelia tried hard to hold back herughter. It was the first time that Elijah was so obedient in front of his elders, like a tamed big dog. "Okay, you send Cordelia home!" With that said, Milo pushed Cordelia, turned around, and left with his hands behind his back. His back still looked energetic. Elijah happily hugged Cordelia and lowered his head to kiss her on the mouth. Milo saw this scene when he turned his head and immediately jumped up and said, "You brat! Stop it" Chapter 256 Chapter 256 Chapter 256 He Was Too Disgusting! On the way back, Cordeliay in Elijah''s arms with her eyes closed because she felt a little dizzy. After Elijah finished his business on the phone and hung up, he freed his hand to touch Cordelia''s little face. "Cordie, are you feeling ufortable?" Cordelia opened her eyes, sat up, and moved her body. "I''m okay. But I did drink a little too much just now." At this time, a message came in from Elijah''s cell phone. He nced at it and looked at Cordelia. "Zach took his apprentices to meet Eason alone." "Okay." Cordelia didn''t care and pinched the center of her eyebrows. "Those two apprentices of Zach are interesting. One pretends to be innocent, and the other is ambitious," Elijah chuckled. Only then did Cordelia look sideways at Elijah with a teasing smile on her face. "Do dancers have an advantage when ites to catching men?" Elijah pinched her face. "I knew you heard it." "Did you often encounter simr things before? I''m curious how you refused?" Cordelia asked him with a smile of interest. "It depends on my mood," Elijah said lightly, "When I''m happy, I would be gentle. If I''m not, I would let her go." "It seems like you do this often!" Cordelia said with a smile and hooked his chin with her soft fingertips. Elijah stared at her and immediately held this little girl in his arms. "You little rascal! You''d better not From N?velDrama.Org. hook me. It''s easy for me to do some bad things to you." Cordelia unconsciously licked the corner of her mouth, revealing a small pink tongue. The man immediately went to catch it. But she deftly escaped. He kissed her instead, licking the scent of wine left on her lips, searching for a more intense sweetness. His kiss was too strong and aggressive, causing Cordelia to keep raising her head back. Her upper body bent into an extreme arc. She pushed his chest weaker and weaker and was finally pressed down on the seat by the man. She was tightly imprisoned. "Baby, you are so sweet and fragrant." The man whispered in her ear, and the breath of alcohol kept blowing against her ear. "I''m tired," Cordelia said coquettishly. "I''ll carry you out of the car at that moment." Elijah kissed her tender cheek. "I don''t want to take a bath anymore," Cordelia said again. "Understand." Elijah squeezed her slender waist. "What do you understand?" Cordelia snorted softly. "I don''t want to be in the bathroom to affect my performance." Elijah pursed his lips. Cordelia was taken aback. "You... a pervert!" "Only flirting with you." Back to the Maple Vi, this night for Cordelia was sleepless. After the first battle subsided, Cordeliay on Elijah''s chest and whispered softly, "Eli..." Elijah only felt numb all over from being called by Cordelia, turned over, and pressed her down. "Why do you like to call me Eli so much recently? Do you like the name?" "Because it sounds good!" Cordelia smiled. Elijah stared at her, and his heart twitched. She seemed to like calling him Eli, especially in bed. Whenever Elijah heard the word from her mouth, his whole body felt as if he had been hit by an electric current, and his strength became stronger. But when he calmed down, Elijah still felt a little repulsed when Cordelia looked at him in bed, especially when he thought of Eason, who liked his sweetheart, Cordelia. When Cordelia fell asleep, Elijah got up, picked up his mobile phone, left the bedroom, and went out to make a call. "What''s going on at the clubhouse?" Chapter 257 Chapter 257 Chapter 257 Jealous Man The person on the other side of the phone replied respectfully, "Ms. Price made a reservation at the hotel and invited Mr. Hond over, but Mr. Hond is still drinking in the box." "Tell me what has happened tomorrow." After Elijah finished speaking, he hung up the phone. His pupils showed he pondered at midnight. He learned that Eason had never been close to women before. But the woman Eason met today was Laura, who was excellent and good at seducing men. Whether Eason epted the invitation, the answer was exciting. The next morning, Cordelia was awakened by a rush of phone ringing. She nced at the time. It was only seven o''clock, but the man beside her had disappeared. "Aren''t you too hardworking?" Cordelia muttered and picked up the phone. "Imogen, why did you get up so early today?" "Cordelia, can you find a way to send me out of Beilve City? I can''t take it anymore." Imogen''s tone was low and serious,pletely different from her usualughing and joking. "Why do you suddenly want to leave Ben? What happened?" Cordelia asked worriedly. Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. "He''s so nasty!" Imogen said, choking up a little, "He''s been living in the clubhouse for the past two days, and he''s been fooling around in the clubhouse every night, with Elissa." After Elissa was banned by Elijah, she had been hanging around in the clubhouse. Her job was called Senior Public Rtions. But she danced for men who had fun in the club. Cordelia felt a little nauseous all of a sudden. "I don''t understand why does he like the prostitute so much?" Cordelia sullenly said. "The prostitute?" Imogen smiled bitterly. "The things she did were more disgusting. She can do everything to cheer her customers up!" While saying that, Imogen began to cry, "I don''t want to be touched by Ben. Her lip prints on his neck, and hickey marks on his chest..." "Don''t cry, Imogen. Let me think about it." Cordelia frowned. Her mind had already begun to work rapidly. "Damn it!" She couldn''t let Imogen endure the man. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia''s face turned pale. She was angry. When Elijah opened the door and came in, what he saw was Cordelia, who looked like this. He hurried forward, held her hand, and touched her head. "What''s the matter, Cordie? Are you feeling bad?" Cordelia looked at Elijah, thought of his rtionship with Ben, thought twice, and endured it. "I''m fine," Cordelia said weakly. Elijah slowly let go of her hand, guessing the reason for her abnormal mood. He also just got the news that Eason went to Laura''s roomst night. "You know so soon? Your news is quite well-informed." Cordelia lowered her head, didn''t understand what he was saying, and didn''t make a sound. Elijah''s gaze became colder, and he slowly stood up. "Are you unhappy now?" His tone was cold, without any disturbance. "I''m fine, don''t ask anymore." Cordelia held her forehead, a little annoyed. "You still don''t admit it until now?" Elijah''s eyes gradually filled with disappointment. "What?" Cordelia asked him back, feeling that he was suddenly inexplicable. "Let it go!" Elijah turned around, quickly left the bedroom, and mmed the door heavily. Cordelia didn''t know what had happened and sat on the bed nkly. "What''s wrong with you?" Chapter 258 Chapter 258 Chapter 258 Get Angry With Her Elijah seemed angry with Cordelia. At noon, Cordelia sent him a message, but he didn''t reply at three o''clock in the afternoon. Cordelia realizedter that the silly man was angry. Anyway, they were in a rtionship now. It was normal for lovers to quarrel and get petty. Cordelia didn''t bother with him and sent another message. Cordelia said: [Oh, where did Mr. Hansen throw the poor phone? His beloved girlfriend sent him a message!] This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . After the news was sent out, Cordelia read it again and couldn''t help shivering. "Ah! That''s so nasty." She rested her chin on her hands and began to think, "Why do I need to cheer him up? He was angry for no reason! Ah. That''s because I am very kind to him." Their rtionship had been going well, sometimes making her happy. But she thought, "This man just said he likes me while making love. Can I believe it?" Cordelia patted her forehead and cursed herself secretly. At this moment, Elijah replied: [Working overtime tonight, I won''t go home.] Cordelia nced at it, threw the phone away, leaned back on the ergonomic chair in her office, and crossed her arms. "Ah, you''re still angry with me, aren''t you? If you don''te back, you just stay outside. I don''t want to stay with you! Silly man!" Just then, her cell phone rang. Eason asked her to have dinner with him in the evening, and Cordelia agreed. Eason got up from the studio to pick her up in the evening. "I heard from Mr. Carter that you drank a lotst night. Didn''t it feel bad to go back?" Eason asked with concern. "It''s okay. I can drink a lot," Cordelia said with a smile. The two sat down together in a box in the restaurant. After ordering the dishes, Eason said suddenly, "By the way, Cordelia, during the medical summit, did you deliver medicine to Mrs. Porter?" Cordelia nodded. "Yes, how do you know, Eason?" "One of my business partners in Bloom City inquired with me, saying that Mrs. Porter mentioned you at a dinner party and miraculously talked about your medicine," Eason said rxedly. Cordelia smiled lightly. "It just can cure her symptoms." "I want to regard your improved Rejuvenation Pill as the first product of Elia Research Institute. What do you think?" Eason said seriously. Cordelia thought for a while and said, "I need to consider it." "Okay." "In addition, Eason, something happened to Imogen. I want to arrange a temporary identity for her, leave Beilve City for a while, and ask Adam to help. Do you think it is difficult?" Cordelia asked suddenly. "Is it because her boyfriend restricted her freedom?" Eason asked. "Eason also knows about this?" Cordelia was a little surprised. "On your birthday night, she hid in the bathroom and called me. From her words, I guessed it," Eason said calmly. Cordelia didn''t know what to say for a while. It was unfortunate for Imogen to meet Ben, a crazy man. Seeing her frowning, Eason said bluntly, "I''ll tell Adam when I get backter, let him help Imogen with it. Don''t worry about it." Cordelia was a little surprised and immediately sped her hands together. "Thanks for your help, Eason and Adam!" Eason shook his head, his tone still t, and said calmly, "After making friends with you, you have helped us a lot, and we very much hope that we can help you more." Cordelia smiled softly. "Okay. I will ask you more." When Eason went to check out, Cordelia immediately took out her mobile phone and sent a message to Imogen, briefly telling her about it. Chapter 259 Chapter 259 Chapter 259 Have a Check A few secondster, Imogen sent Cordelia an emoji back showing "Salute." Suddenly, Cordelia was pped on the shoulder, damn heavily. She frowned and looked up, finding Laura standing in front of her. "Evie, we meet again. What a coincidence." Cordelia nodded slightly at her, brushed her shoulders, and kept silent. She had no interest in talking to Laura. "Are you going to dine out with Mr. Hond?" Laura leaned down with an evil smile, and said in her ear, "Tell you a secret, Mr. Hond came to my roomst night." Cordelia said with a smirk, "Big deal. You''re really something." "But tonight, he''s yours. I was exhaustedst night!" Laura said with pride. Cordelia got up and said calmly, "Just one night, you got exhausted? You, as an apprentice of the master Zach, cannot even have a strong body. Shameful for you!" Then Cordelia turned and left. Laura lostmand of countenance for a moment, irritated but had no chance to fight back. Because she had seen Eason''s frozen face in the distance. Thinking back tost night... she never wanted to experience it again in her life. Eason walked out of the restaurant with Cordelia, he was considering whether to exin what had happenedst night to her. However, Cordelia had already called a taxi. "Eason, I forgot an important thing to do, so I have to leave first." Cordelia didn''t lie. And she realized why Elijah lost his temper in the morning. It might have something to do with what happened to Laura and Easonst night. She wanted to go to thepany to ask Elijah for rification! Eason stood by the roadside, with eyes dimmed. Out of no reason, he grabbed Cordelia''s arm suddenly. Cordelia turned her head in panic and was taken aback by Eason. "Where are you going? I''ll give you a ride." "It''s ok. I can manage it. Please remember to call Adam for me. Remember it, please!" Then, Cordelia got into the taxi. Soon, the taxi drove away. Eason stood still in a sense of loss, his eyes dimmed deeper. He suddenlyughed at himself. "Any need to exin? She didn''t care about it at all." Then, he returned to his car and left at full speed. When Cordelia arrived at Hansen Group, it was quiet inside. Because it was already nine o''clock, the elevators were vacant. Cordelia didn''t notify Elijah to pick her up. She went up directly with the employees'' elevator. From N?velDrama.Org. Just as Cordelia was about to knock on the door of Elijah''s office, a woman''s voice came from inside. "Elijah, we grew up together, I think it is unfair for you to lose the master''s position of the Hansen family. It is close at hand! "Can''t you be flexible? As long as we get the marriage certificate, we can get what we want. "Everything can maintain the status quo. I won''t interfere with any woman you want to be with." Cordelia recognized that it was Daisy''s voice. She tried to persuade Elijah with attractive terms. She was willing to give Elijah freedom. Their marriage could be a deal for each to get what they need. Elijah did not speak anything. Silent for over ten seconds, and then Daisy said with shyness, "Elijah, I am still a virgin. I want to give my first night to you. Come and have a check!" Chapter 260 Chapter 260 Chapter 260 Ask for Sweet Words! Elijah kept silent all the time inside, which made Cordelia a little annoyed. She could not help but think that Daisy may get very close to Elijah at this time, and maybe Daisy had already leaned on him and touched his body. So, without knocking on the door, Cordelia opened the door and entered. Fortunately, the situation in the office was optimistic so far. Daisy stood in front of Elijah''s desk and leaned forward, while Elijah stood by the window with his back to her. Hearing someoneing in, the two looked towards the door at the same time. Seeing Cordelia, Daisy hurriedly lowered her head and organized her shirt. Her actions were indeed misleading. However, her clumsy tricks were naive to Cordelia. Cordelia put on a mocking expression. "No need to check your clothes. I have no interest in your average figure." "Pshaw!" Mocked by Cordelia, Daisy unconsciously looked at Cordelia''s sexy curve and felt annoyed. "It must be artificial!" She thought to herself. Daisy resigned herself and snorted, "Annoying ex-wife? Let me remind you, you two have divorced." Cordelia sat down on the sofa with a smile, raised her long legs, and leaned her upper body, being casual and natural, as if she were at home. "Oh, Miss Kingsley. News came toote to you. Didn''t you get it that Elijah is dating me? Well, now you know. Elijah is mine." Daisy gasped, looking at Elijah in disbelief. "Elijah, I don''t believe it. Are you dating your ex-wife? Is that true?" Elijah nodded, and said solemnly, "We are in a rtionship, and we will remarry in the future." Cordelia raised her eyebrows and then said, "That''s right, Miss Kingsley. So, I advise you to take your words back. Otherwise..." Cordelia gave a cold re from her beautiful eyes. So fierce! So domineering! Daisy took half a step back, calmed down, and said, "You silly guys! Sir Hansen won''t agree!" "None of your business!" Cordelia pointed to the door. "Go out." "You have no right to drive me away?" Daisy red at Cordelia angrily, feeling that she was too rampant. "Get out, understand?" Elijah had lost his temper and broke out. Daisy was terrified, looked at Elijah, and found that his eyes were full of disgust, which almost broke her heart. She clutched her chest and staggered towards the outside. When she looked back at Elijah, he had walked towards Cordelia. Then, he saw Elijah bent over and cupped Cordelia''s face, and kissed her tenderly on her lips. Daisy couldn''t bear this humiliation any longer, rushed out the door, and mmed the door heavily. Elijah was to kiss Cordelia when he heard the door being closed. He continued. He put his hands on Cordelia''s waist and leaned on her, greedily tasting her charming body, and keeping flirted with her. Cordelia groaned and said with coquetry, "Not here, others maye in." Elijah gasped slightly, "You seduced me. No way to escape! Others? Who the fucking cares!" Cordelia was speechless. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "Seducing you... Was I?" Cordelia coaxed the man for a long time before she was freed. While arranging the T-shirt, she said, "Elijah, were you angry with me?" "What do you think?" Chapter 261 Chapter 261 Chapter 261 Never Believe in Women Elijah didn''t hide his temper, acting like a naughty child. Cordelia said helplessly, "Tell me, why were you unhappy? I happened to be in a bad mood in the morning, paying no attention to you." "Hmph!" Elijah got up and pretended to leave. Cordelia grabbed him. With great strength, she directly dragged the man back onto the sofa, rolled over, and sat on him. "Where do you want to go?" Cordelia looked down at Elijah. Elijah''s face was full of astonishment and then turned yful as he looked at Cordelia, who was acting up on him. "Elijah, I received a call from Imogen in the morning, and I was worried about her. I was very irritable and had no time to care about your emotions," Cordelia put her hands on Elijah''s shoulders and said. She didn''t evade the issue of Imogen, because she guessed that Elijah would not be interested in Imogen''s matter, and would not ask more. As was expected, Elijah didn''t continue with Imogen''s topic. He stared at Cordelia''s face and asked, "Wasn''t it because Eason slept with Laurast night?" Cordelia got it. So he was unhappy with this! She slowly leaned over andy on Elijah''s chest. "Eason is a bachelor whocks a girlfriend. Isn''t it normal to date someone and spend a good night with her? Keeping single all the time is not a good choice for him." "You mean it?" Elijah asked repeatedly, "Won''t you be disappointed?" "Why should I be disappointed? You are so strange!" Cordelia stood up, pulled Elijah up, and looked at him solemnly. "Elijah, do you regard Eason as an imaginary rival in love? He is very nice to his friends, and I am just one of his friends." Elijah sneered, not believing her words. However, for the sake of her serious exnation, Elijah chose to believe her for one time. Elijah got up, and lit a cigarette by the window, smoking quietly. Finished with the cigarette, he calmed down and returned to his usual dignified and arrogant appearance. Cordelia nced at him and asked, "Are you okay now? Are you satisfied with my exnation?" "Hmm," Elijah replied. "Okay! Now I announce that I am also angry and need your sweet words to ease me!" Cordelia snorted coldly and looked away arrogantly. Elijah immediately turned his head to look at her. He hurriedly stepped forward to hug her, seeing she N?velDrama.Org holds this content. was to leave. "Babe, don''t make trouble." "I want to make trouble!" Cordelia struggled with a stern face. "You got angry for no reason and didn''t reply to my message. What''s more, you stayedte in thepany and even dated in the office..." "Nonsense, you are talking nonsense!" Elijah picked her up in a hug, took her directly to the lounge, and locked the door. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "What do you mean?" Elijah didn''t answer. Heid her on the bed and kissed her chattering mouth, quickly taking off his tie and shirt at the same time. Cordelia rejected him and beat him, but it didn''t work at all. Elijah could easily catch her every time. "Never believe in women," Elijah sighed, "You had prepared early. I was almost deceived by you." Cordelia bit her lip, feeling so shy... Chapter 262 Chapter 262 Chapter 262 Separate From Me? Cordelia didn''t expect that Elijah would have sex with her in thepany. Having sex in the office... Cordelia thought Elijah would restrain himself, but instead, he asked to try more, having a new experience. They had much more fierce sex than before. Cordelia was frightened and excited and then fell into aa in the end. When she woke up again, she found herself lying in a strange room. She sat up and hurriedly caught her mobile phone. As soon as she lit it on, Elijah''s message popped up: [Sweetie, this is my exclusive room in the hotel. Have a rest, and I wille back soon after I finish my work.] Only then did Cordelia heave a sigh of relief. Shey back on the bed and fell asleep soon. When she woke up again, she found Elijah sleeping beside her, with his face turning to her. He lied like a trained soldier, with a straight sleeping posture, and never moved. Cordelia raised her finger, and traced all the way to his eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth, and finally to his neck. As a result, she identally touched his throat lightly. A powerful hand suddenly grabbed her hand. The man slowly opened his eyes, with a faint smile. "Sweetie, what are you doing?" Cordelia smiled slightly, and leaned into his arms. "I want to take a good look at you and remember you in my heart." Elijah changed his expression. "Why? Will you separate from me?" Cordelia didn''t answer him. However, she already had the answer-they would separate sooner orter. Although she knew that Elijah was serious when he dered to remarry her, the reality would teach This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. them a lesson. "Cordelia?" Elijah asked. Cordelia buried her face in his chest, and said softly, "Forget it! No one knows what will happen in the future. Maybe we can go through it." Elijah was not satisfied with her answer, but he didn''t continue with the unpleasant topic. Love was sweet. asionally, there would be some small episodes, which were a little awkward. It happened that Gideon went to Tarssa City to visit his great-grandson, having no time to care about Elijah. On the whole, the two had a happy time with each other. With Adam''s help, Imogen left Beilve City this morning. Ben didn''t realize it till in the middle of the night. He searched all around and couldn''t find Imogen. On the other side, Elijah was taking a shower when his mobile phone rang outside. Cordelia saw it was from Ben and ignored it. When it rang for the third time, Elijah asked Cordelia in the bathroom, "Who the hell keeps calling like a reminder?" Cordelia took a look. "It''s Ben." Cordelia passed the mobile phone to Elijah. Not long after, Elijah came out of the bathroom and said while putting on his clothes, "Ben told me that Imogen was nowhere. Do you know where she is?" "I know, but I won''t tell him. Let him find Imogen on himself!" Cordelia said lightly. Elijah paused for a moment and then fastened the buttons quickly. He came to Cordelia and looked at her. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "What''s wrong?" Elijah kissed her face and said, "Nothing to do with me. I am definitely innocent. Don''t take it out on me! Huh?" Only then did Cordelia smile at him. "I understand. But Elijah, you should know better than me how bad Ben is. I hope you can help me with this matter." Elijah touched her head. "Go to sleep, I may note back tonight." "Okay." Chapter 263 Chapter 263 Chapter 263 Let''s Make a Deal Elijah left. Cordelia couldn''t sleep, so she sent a message to Adam. [Don''t worry, Cordelia. Just leave it to me. You can set your mind at rest. Ben will never find Imogen. You have my words.] Receiving Adam''s reply, Cordelia couldn''t helpughing. "Hopefully, Imogen can start a new life!" Cordelia said to herself. Even with Adam''s guarantee, Cordelia still didn''t sleep well. She had a lot of messy dreams. There was a very scary one. Ben found Imogen and broke her leg. Cordelia awakened from that dream and found that it was already dawn. She couldn''t fall asleep again. After spending a busy day at Elia Research Institute, Eason asked Cordelia to have dinner together. At that very moment, Elijah called. "I''ll wait for you downstairs." He sounded very tired. From N?velDrama.Org. In no time, Cordelia rejected Eason''s invitation, picked up her bag, and left. Eason stood by the window and saw Elijah''s car parked downstairs. He slowly closed his eyes when he saw Cordelia and Elijah hugging each other tightly. He thought that it might be time for him to return to the Grant City! After having dinner, Elijah took Cordelia to the club. Cordelia didn''t want to go. Because she knew that Elissa was there and probably with Ben. However, Elijah promised Ben to have a meeting with Cordelia, so Ben would back off. "I think it''s better for you to meet him for now, so he won''t constantly harass you in the future, which could be very annoying." Elijah smiled. "Elijah, don''t you think Ben is acting like an asshole? He spends most of his time enjoying himself with thepany of countless women, yet he keeps badgering Imogen." Cordelia looked serious even when she was swearing. Elijah squeezed Cordelia''s face. "Imogen is Ben''s favorite." "Hell no!" Cordelia frowned. "The woman he has been thinking about for so many years has always been Elissa. Ben has sacrificed a lot for her." Elijah was calm, and he didn''t argue with Cordelia. As soon as she walked into the bar, Cordelia smelled a mixture of cheap perfume, alcohol, and smoke. She covered her nose with her brows knitted. Ben was slightly drunk. When he saw Cordelia, there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Where is Cordelia? I know that you know. You tell me, and I owe you one. I will repay you whenever you need my help." A smile lit up Cordelia''s face. "It''s okay to tell you where Cordelia is. But I don''t need you to owe me. How about we make a deal?" Ben leaned forward as his eyes started to light up. "I''m listening." "It''s very simple. As long as you break up with Elissa, no matter how she is doing, it has nothing to do with you. I''ll tell you where Imogen is right away?" Cordelia looked straight at Ben. As Cordelia expected, Ben''s face darkened at once. "Cordelia, you go too far!" Ben said through gritted teeth. Chapter 264 Chapter 264 Chapter 264 You Are Drunk Cordelia shrugged. "It''s up to you. You can whether ept the deal or reject it." With that said, Cordelia had already stood up, ready to leave without hesitation. She didn''t want to stay here for another second. Elijah seemed to have expected that their meeting would go badly, so he got up silently and followed This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Cordelia like a responsible bodyguard. "Cordelia, wait!" Ben suddenly stood up and tottered to his feet. Probably due to the dizziness caused by the alcohol, Ben''s leg knocked on the chair, making a loud noise. In spite of that, he went straight to Cordelia. "Imogen thinks Elissa and I are having an affair, does she?" Cordelia looked at Ben strangely, thinking that he was kidding. Not only Imogen but everyone in the world thought the same. Cordelia looked at Elijah. "What was he thinking? Did he want to deny it?" Elijah shook his head as if he didn''t want to get involved. "There''s nothing happening between Elissa and me!" Ben said solemnly. "Yuck!" Cordelia said in her mind, looking solemn. "What Elissa did was not that bad. Am I right, Elijah?" Ben turned to Elijah. Elijah looked at Ben indifferently. "You are drunk." Cordelia also felt that Ben lost his mind now. He wasn''t much of a talker when he was sober. "You know better than anyone else what Elissa means to me. And you never think about how I feel. Is that what a friend does?" Ben smiled miserably, in a state of madness. Cordelia knew that the two of them would fight in the next moment if Elijah was also drunk. Fortunately, Elijah was sober and calm, still reasoning with this ignorant drunk. "You should ask Elissa the same question. Has she ever thought about our friendship?" Cordelia raised her eyebrows, secretly knowing Elijah better. It turned out that Elijah wasn''tpletely incapable ofmunicating. Perhaps he was simply impatient with Cordelia in the past. "Since Elissa is so important to you, you guys be happy together. Please stay away from Imogen!" Cordelia said sincerely. "Imogen can''t juste and go as she wants. Who does she think she is?" Ben said angrily. Cordelia looked at Elijah, and sneered, "See, you told me that he liked Imogen. I think he is too self- confident. Now he''s angry only because Imogen left him, which made him feel bad about himself." Elijah pulled her into his arms and coaxed, "Whatever you say, you are right." Looking at the couple in front of him, Ben was even madder than before. "You two, get out!" Ben said furiously. Cordelia replied, "You think I want to see you? I came here because of Elijah." With that said, Cordelia and Elijah were about to leave. Ben''s lips trembled with rage. He shouted at them, "Get out! You are nothing to me, Imogen. I can have a better life without you!" Followed the sound of wine bottles shattering. Cordelia looked at Elijah suspiciously. "Is Ben crazy?" "Almost," Elijah said indifferently. Cordelia didn''t quite understand Ben. If Ben didn''t want to lose Imogen, he should have been better to her. "Perhaps he thought too highly of himself, thinking that Imogen would never leave him," Cordelia snorted. Chapter 265 Chapter 265 Chapter Chapter 265 You''re a Bad Son Suddenly, Elijah held Cordelia in his arms tightly, making it difficult for her to breathe. "Women''s hearts are made of stones." Elijah said in a low voice with a tone implying that Cordelia had hurt his feelings. Cordelia froze for a moment and then hugged Elijah back. The fact was she couldn''t make any promises to Elijah. If they were bound to break up one day in the future, it was better to live in the present. At least they were happy now. In the morning, Cordelia received a call from Edith asking her out. Cordelia readily epted the invitation as she actually liked Edith. They met in a coffee shop. After a few trivial conversations, they got down to business. In fact, beforeing to see Edith, Cordelia had expected that Edith would ask her to leave Elijah by giving her money. Indeed, Edith did bring some money. However, unexpectedly, what Edith requested was to make some sachets for Gideon. "Cordelia, Gideon wasn''t able to sleep well for half a month. Theck of sleep has seriously affected his health. So..." Cordelia pushed back the money. "Mrs. Edith Hansen, I''m not short of money." Edith''s smile froze, and she took the money back. "If Sir Hansen can''t sleep, he can take some medicine. It won''t harm too much," Cordelia replied. Edith sighed, "He''s taken the medicine. It worked in the beginning days, but now he can''t fall asleep even with the medicine." Cordelia shrugged, expressing that she couldn''t help either. As for the sachet, no way! Edith shook her head helplessly. She knew very well that Cordelia had reason to reject her. She asked Cordelia toe out today, thinking in case Cordelia might agree. Before they parted, Edith said to Cordelia, "Cordelia, I hope that Elijah and you can be good to each other." Cordelia was stunned. She turned her head slowly, looked at Edith, and said with puzzlement, "I can''t have children." Edith smiled. "Cordelia, I''m not Gideon. Hansen isn''t my family name." Edith spoke sincerely, which touched Cordelia. Cordelia smiled nicely at Edith. "Mrs. Edith Hansen, thank you." After that, they waved goodbye. Edith looked at Cordelia''s back. Tears welled up in her eyes. She murmured, "My poor kid, do take care of yourself..." Afterward, Cordelia suddenly felt a little depressed. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. She thought again of the baby she had lost. Her doctor told her that it was supposed to be a healthy boy. Every time she thought of this, she couldn''t help but feel like crying. Elijah came home anxiously. "Did my mome to you... Why are you crying? Is it because of her?" Elijah hurried up to Cordelia, who was too weak to cry. He picked her up from the sofa and hugged her tightly in his arms. "Don''t be afraid, baby. I''ll go after her and avenge you!" Cordelia burst intoughing while crying, "Elijah, she is your mom!" But at this moment, she felt so loved. Chapter 266 Chapter 266 Chapter 266 Confession of Love At this moment, Cordelia knew that Elijah cared about her. She leaned over his chest with tears flowing. "Elijah, I miss our baby." Elijah was taken aback for a moment and felt a little bit lost. If that baby were alive, they would be a happy family of three now. Cordelia and he wouldn''t divorce. Gideon wouldn''t split them up if he had his great-grandson. They would have a normal and warm life. Elijah lowered his head and kissed Cordelia in the face. He felt her salty tears. "Baby,e with me. I''ll take you to somewhere special." With that said, Elijah picked Cordelia up. And they went out. Cordelia was curious. "Where are you taking me?" "The cemetery," Elijah said, helping Cordelia put on her seat belt, "I''ll take you to meet our child." Cordelia was surprised, with her heart racing. She didn''t know that Elijah had done this for their child. Soon, the car arrived at the cemetery in the suburbs. Elijah chose a very quiet ce for the child with a small tombstone. It read: [Thank you for being here, Mom and Dad''s little angel.] Cordelia burst into tears. "Elijah, you... really like him!" What Cordelia was not sure about before was finally clear today. Elijah was not pretending to be considerate to her when she was pregnant. Elijah was indeed looking forward to the baby with love and expectation. However, because of her low self-esteem, her uncertainty, and herck of security, Cordelia wasted time suspecting Elijah. And those happy days were gone. She wiped her tears, stood on tiptoe, and hugged Elijah tightly. "Thank you for doing this, so I know my child is somewhere. Let''s give him a name, shall we?" "Okay, let me think about it." With that said, Elijah took her hand and led her away from the cemetery. He didn''t drive home but to the riverside. The two walked together in the sunset, holding hands. When Cordelia felt better, Elijah said, "Let''s call Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. him Hope." "Hope..." Cordelia murmured, "Okay, it sounds great." "Don''t worry, Cordie. Hope will have brothers and sisters," Elijah stared deeply at Cordelia and said firmly. Cordelia was touched. She suddenly had the urge to talk to Elijah about what was on her mind. So, she took Elijah to the car and said, "Call the driver and ask him toe get the car in a while." Elijah smiled and immediately took out two cans of beer from the car refrigerator. "Is that what you mean?" Cordelia hugged Elijah around his neck and kissed him on the cheek. A kiss for Elijah and Cordelia had the same thought. Elijah opened the cans, gave one to Cordelia, and then patted her head. "Don''t get drunk, or I may do it to you." "In order not to let you do it, I won''t get drunk," Cordelia replied and clinked with him. The two sat on the hood of the car, cuddling each other and drinking beers. "I didn''t know that you could drink a lot," Elijah said. Cordelia smiled. "Well, it depends on the mood. Sometimes I will get drunk fast, sometimes I won''t." In fact, Cordelia had already felt a little bit drunk now. Dizzy, floaty. With such a handsome man by her side, she kind of wanted to do it. She felt that the time hade. "Elijah." "Huh?" With thest ray of light at dusk, Elijah got close to Cordelia and whispered in her ear. "I fell in love with you when I first saw you five years ago." Chapter 267 Chapter 267 Chapter 267 Heartbeat Racing Elijah looked at her affectionately and flipped. Cordelia smiled. "Although love at first sight is all about lust, I admit you are the first boy who amazes me." "It''s an honor." Elijah held her hand and kissed it. "But, after I married you, my love for you has disappeared." Suddenly, Cordelia changed the topic. Elijah''s body froze, and his eyes were filled with sadness. He admitted that he had nothing to refute what Cordelia had said. He knew very well about which kind of person he was. And Cordelia may have changed her thoughts because of Easonter, although Elijah had no proof. Elijah pinched Cordelia''s waist and held her tightly in his arms. "I''m d you''re willing to tell me that. I already felt it when we got divorced. "I said that I will go after you again. Because of the past days we lived together, I feel more confident pursuing you." Cordelia blinked and asked intentionally, "Why are you pursuing me? Is it just to confront Sir Hansen?" "Little fool!" Elijah hugged her tightly to integrate her into his flesh and blood. His voice was unreasonably gentle, and he murmured, "Of course, because I like you. I like you." At this moment, Cordelia''s heart was pounding. The man she fell in love with at first sight confessed his love to her! Was she lucky, too? So, she continued to ask, "Then... When did you love me?" Elijah gently rubbed her cheek, thought for a while, and said, "At first, I just wanted to sleep with you and didn''t overthink it." Cordelia was speechless. She knew it! She knew it! "I don''t know exactly when. It was probably the first time you filed for divorce with me, and then you disappeared!" Elijahughed at himself. At that time, he felt shameful. When Cordelia was at home, he liked to ignore her. When he couldn''t find her, he realized there was no Cordelia in that home, and it didn''t feel like a home. Therefore, he could understand Ben, who got crazy when Imogen left away. Cordelia didn''t expect it to start from then. Looking back now, at the beginning, she was inexperienced and didn''t know how to y tricks with Elijah. Otherwise, she might have subdued Elijah long ago! "Baby, are you cold? Let''s go back to the car?" Elijah suddenly suggested. At this time, the sky waspletely dark. The lights by the river hadn''t been turned on yet, so it was dark. Cordelia nodded and followed Elijah back into the car. As a result, Cordelia found out that this man had fooled her. "Elijah, you can''t. It''s outside." Cordelia felt his excitement at this moment, who was eager to try, and quickly reminded him to stop. "I won''t act recklessly. Trust me," Elijah said so but acted faster. When Cordelia was half-naked, she felt she was wearing the wrong clothes today. Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. Why did she wear this skirt? Chapter 268 Chapter 268 Chapter 268 You Fear I Will Reject You? Right. Elijah didn''t mess around. After all, their car was parked in a public area, and when there was intense action inside, it was easy to be seen outside. But this did not prevent Elijah from doing other things to Cordelia. Besides having sex, there were many other ways to satisfy the other. They could bring joy, too. Cordelia couldn''t resist his tricks, and her body had softened. Her beautiful small face was flushed red, and she was humiliated. The man seemed to care about her feelings and kept asking her. "Do you like it? How about this?" Cordelia bit her sakura-red lips and murmured, "Like... That''s enough." Elijah chuckled and held her in his arms, "I''ll satisfy you when we go back!" Cordelia''s eyes were blurred, and she looked at Elijah''s handsome face. His usually cold and resolute face rarely showed a bit of softness, which showed his joy at the moment. Later, the driver drove the car back to the Maple Vi. Elijah carried Cordelia, pretending to be asleep, to the bedroom and had sex. Cordelia hurriedly pushed his shoulder and said in surprise, "Elijah, do you know that you are taking advantage of my danger?" Elijahughed softly, which seemed particrly pleasant in this quiet bedroom. "Foxy girl. Do you want to pretend to be asleep?" Elijah began taking action. Cordelia felt dizzy. The effect of alcohol kept her cerebral cortex in a state of excitement. She firmly supported Elijah''s psoas muscles as if floating on the sea. As long as she let go, she would fall into the boundless deep sea. The waves kept hitting the beach, one wave higher than the other. She was so tired that she desperately wanted to go ashore, but a new storm came after the sound of the waves subsided. Finally, the wind and rain subsided, and she was dripping wet but had no strength. "Littlezy cat. Don''t sleep. Take a bath first," the man gently coaxed in her ear. Cordelia felt she had lost the strength to open her mouth, so she hummed and fell asleep quietly. Elijah looked at the exhausted little woman lovingly, picked her up, and put her into the warm bathtub. And he took a quick shower. After tidying up, Elijah was about to turn off the lights and go to sleep when he saw the screen of Cordelia''s phone beside the bed suddenly turn on. It was already early morning, and Eason sent her a message at this time. Elijah frowned, unlocked the screen with Cordelia''s fingerprint, and saw a message from Eason. There were a lot of words, but most of them were about work. Thest sentence was the key point. Eason left and returned to Grant City. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Maybe men understood men better. In others'' eyes, it might just be an ordinary farewell message. But Elijah saw Eason''s unwillingness to leave. If Cordelia said something to persuade him to stay, he might not leave. Elijah frowned. Even though Elijah knew Cordelia''s love, Eason, the rival in love, still worried him! Imogen''s departure made Cordelia''s life seemingly dull and empty. However, recently, she had a new friend named Cuttie on Instagram. She was a new apprentice in a pharmacy in a small town in Unde. That was Imogen''s new identity. "That bastard Ben hasn''t bothered you recently, has he?" Imogen asked. Chapter 269 Chapter 269 Chapter 269 A Secret "No more. Elijah said that he is even more depraved than before," Cordelia said. "Oh, that''s okay. It has nothing to do with me," Imogen said, paused, and added, "It has nothing to do with me from now on!" Cordelia sighed, "But Imogen, your career is all ruined." Imogen choked with sobs, "Cordelia, there is one thing. I... I can''t make up my mind." "What?" Cordelia suddenly had a premonition. "I... I seem to be pregnant," Imogen said, retching. Really! Cordelia was stunned for a long time before asking, "What are you going to do?" "I want to keep it. Cordelia, I have been taking contraceptive drugs, but I am pregnant. I think this is a gift from God, and I want to ept it." Imogen smiled wryly. Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Great. Imogen, I want to be the child''s godmother." "Okay! Prepare a great gift!" Imogen smiled, too. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia just knew her happiness and suddenly began to look forward to the new little life Imogen had. While Cordelia was distracted, Elijah suddenly appeared behind her and hugged her slender waist. "Why are you so preupied?" Elijah asked. "A secret," Cordelia said with a smile. Elijah nced at herputer, and it happened to be an email sent by Eason. From N?velDrama.Org. Elijah straightened up, patted her head, turned around, and sat down on a seat beside her. "I have a business deal with you." Cordelia blinked. "Mr. Hansen negotiate business with me? I have to take a good look." "Naughty!" Elijah smiled but gradually became serious. "I want to buy out the prescription of Rejuvenation Pill, and the benefits go fifty-fifty. What do you think?" "Oh? Mr. Hansen is so generous?" Cordelia rested her chin on one hand and looked at Elijah with interest. "What? You fear that I will reject you?" "Evie has a final say." Elijah showed his sincerity as much as possible. Cordelia got up, came to Elijah, and sat on hisp. "During this period, you seem to have put in a lot of effort in alternative medicine. Why? You see the promising prospect of this profession?" "It all depends on you, Evie," Elijah admitted bluntly. However, he felt that he was toote, so he had to put more effort into this matter to surpass Eason, who had already entered the industry. Cordelia was his woman. There was no reason for Eason to keep making money for Cordelia. "Okay. Elia Research Institute already has your investment, so you have the priority in cooperation with us," Cordelia said. Cordelia''s straightforwardness made Elijah extremely excited, and after hugging and kissing Cordelia for a long time, he left her study. Cordelia returned to the desk, sent an email to Eason, then closed theputer and read the medical book. At that time, in the Hond Manor in Grant City, Eason was on the phone to deal with business. Adam sat in front of theputer, saw the email from Cordelia, opened it excitedly, and was stunned. When Eason hung up the phone, Adam said bitterly, "Eason, Cordelia wants to sell the prescription of Rejuvenation Pill to Elijah." Eason was taken aback, then came to the desk with a sullen face and nced at the email. Suddenly, Eason closed theputer with a snap. Adam, on the side, was so frightened that the sses on his nose were almost knocked off. Chapter 270 Chapter 270 Chapter 270 What an Insidious Guy! "Eason, are you angry?" Adam looked at Eason in surprise. Eason, who would not even frown even if the world copsed, lost his temper because of this trivial matter. Adam was very curious about the reason. In the end, Eason did not wait for Adam to ask and had already said the reason. "Before, I mentioned to Cordelia that the first productunched by Elia Research Institute was the improved Rejuvenation Pill. Cordelia hesitated then and said that she had to think about it." His tone was calm, and he had quickly managed his emotions. Adam was surprised and said, "Could it be that she hesitated because of Elijah?" "Mrs. Porter in Bloom City is a patient introduced by Elijah to Cordelia, and she introduced Rejuvenation Pill to her friends in Bloom City," Eason continued. "What an insidious guy!" Adam said with anger. Eason looked out the window with coldness but said calmly, "He is Cordelia''s ex-husband and current boyfriend. It''s normal for us to lose the game." Adam said, "Eason, are you sure?" He was aggrieved for Eason. For Cordelia''s happiness, Eason had already given in. Now, even his career must bepromised? Even Adam couldn''t bear it. "As for Cordelia, maybe we are her family, and Elijah is her partner. No matter which side makes money, she will not lose. That''s fine!" From N?velDrama.Org. Eason said and closed his eyes. He tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart. Adam looked at Eason''s lonely back and had to sigh, although he had a lot to say. At noon that day, when Adam suddenly called, Cordelia was cing medications in Elia Research Institute. "Cordelia, Ben left Beilve City suddenly, and no one knows his whereabouts." Cordelia was taken aback and then said anxiously, "Should I tell Imogen to hide in another ce?" "I''ve notified her. Don''t worry." Adam was serious today, not as gentle as before. "Cordelia, Miss Lopez always hiding somewhere is not a long-term n. Do you have any further ns?" "Not yet." Cordelia had asked Imogen, and Imogen said that she was leading a peaceful and happy life. So Cordelia didn''t think more about it. However, they all underestimated Ben''s capability. "Could it be that Elijah leaked it to Ben?" Adam asked suddenly. Cordelia paused for a moment and said coolly, "I know Elijah. He may help Ben search for Imogen but will never get information from me." Adam wasughed out of anger. He didn''t say anything and quickly ended the call. In the evening, Cordelia had dinner with Elijah. "I heard that Ben is missing, too. Did he have a conflict with Elissa?" Cordelia asked tentatively. Elijah looked at her with a smile. "No need to hide something. You can ask me anything." Cordelia felt a little sad in her heart. Although their current rtionship was better than before, she still had no confidence in speaking to Elijah casually. Especially in this matter, the two of them have different positions, and Cordelia didn''t dare to ask Elijah directly. She murmured in a low voice, "I''m afraid you might misunderstand me!" "But Cordelia, I have to confess to you that I found Imogen through my connections," Elijah said frankly. Cordelia felt nervous in her heart, and she knew it! She didn''t know whether falling in love with such a capable man was lucky! Chapter 271 Chapter 271 Chapter 271 I Am Not a Good Man After that, they did not talk with each other. After finishing dinner in silence, Elijah settled the bill and walked out of the restaurant with Cordelia. "Are you angry?" Elijah asked suddenly. "No. If I am angry, you can see it from my expression," Cordelia said lightly. However, her mood at this time was indeed not very good, and she was a little worried about Imogen. "What will happen if Ben finds Imogen?" Cordelia asked worriedly. Elijah answered, "I have no idea." Elijah and Ben indeed were good friends, but they rarely talked about women. Cordelia suddenly hugged Elijah and said softly in his arms, "Imogen is pregnant. I''m worried about her." Elijah was taken aback for a moment and cursed in a low voice, "Damn it!" He immediately took out his mobile phone and called Ben. Cordelia nced at the number and remembered it. She thought, "Ben is really cautious as my spection. He has even changed his number." "Did you find Imogen?" Elijah asked in a cold tone. Ben answered, "Not yet." "If you find Imogen, don''t annoy her if you don''t want to regret it," Elijah warned solemnly. "How can I annoy her?" Ben asked Elijah because he felt confused. "How long has it been since you had sex with a woman?" Elijah narrowed his eyes and asked. Cordelia secretly covered her mouth. Elijah was so frank. Sure enough, Ben was silent over there. After a long time, he said, "I got it." Then, he quickly hung up. Elijah put away his phone slowly, nced at Cordelia, and suddenly smiled lightly. He asked, "Honey, what''s your expression?" Cordelia hugged his waist and looked at Elijah with bright eyes. She said, "You look so handsome just now." Elijah patted her head and said, "Don''t worry. Imogen will be fine." "I don''t understand," Cordelia wrinkled her nose and said, "Ben tried everything possible to find Imogen just to sleep with her? He is a dignified man. He could have sex with any woman he wanted. Why does he have to annoy Imogen." "It is different, little fool!" Elijah looked at her and said, "Do you know what Ben said when he mentioned this?" "It can''t be he thinks he is very loyal and steadfast, right?" Cordelia secretly rolled her eyes in a ce that Elijah couldn''t see. "He can''t fuck with other women," Elijah smiled lightly and said. Cordelia was stunned for a long time. She looked a little cute like that. Elijah smiled even more obviously and added, "In this regard, some men who like novelty and excitement can have sex with any woman. But you can''t deny that there are still good men in this world, right?" "Do you mean Ben is a good man?" Cordelia was stunned by Elijah''s words. It turned out that in their man''s world if they had sex with only one woman, they could be considered a good man! "Of course. What else?" Elijah raised his eyebrows, looking like he was willing to hear more about it. "He flirts with Elissa and never refuses Elissa''s requests, and he is willing to be a simp. He cannot be considered as a good man!" Cordelia said angrily. Elijah was silent. Elijah said, "ording to what you say, I''m not a good man." After all, he was considered a frivolous man by other people. Cordelia said, "Yes, you are not a good man." After Cordelia finished speaking, she noticed that Elijah''s eyes gradually deepened, and then she realized that she had forgotten to stay calm and sane because of exaltation. However, it was toote for her to realize that. She even did not have time to change her words. The next moment, the man had already pressed her against the wall in the shadows. The man said sexily, "I''m not a good man anyway. It''s normal to offend you, right?" As he said that, Elijah had already lifted her buttocks and kissed her lips eagerly...This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Chapter 272 Chapter 272 Chapter 272 Abortion? Cordelia felt that Elijah was getting more and more bold. They were on the street! Cordelia didn''t choose to be a mad woman like him. After kissing him, she deftly jumped off him and Cordelia said, "Although you are not a good man, there is no need to take the initiative to confirm this matter!" Cordelia looked at him with a smile. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "If I have to choose between a stupid guy and a bad guy, I''d rather choose thetter." Elijah slowly held her waist and then tightened it. He added, "At least I can live a little morefortably." Cordelia felt that, at this moment, Elijah must have remembered the previous things again and thought of Tristan. She hugged Elijah''s waist tightly and said seriously, "You have done everything you should do, and you have done it very well." "Little fool!" Elijah''s eyes gradually becameplicated. Cordelia was a victim on his way to repay his favor, but at this moment, she hugged him andforted him. He could do anything for her. Cordelia felt that Elijah was so gentle tonight. When she was treated tenderly, she was still thinking wildly. She wondered, "Could it be because of my words offort?" But soon, she had no time to think, and the constant trembling made her lose the ability to think. "Is the world going to end tomorrow?" Cordelia murmured. She wasnguid. Elijah said, "If tomorrow is the end of the world, then I will hug you tightly to wee it." Elijah kissed Cordelia''s ear lightly with a low and hoarse voice. Cordelia said, "I never thought that you are a person with such a strong sexual desire. No matter how energetic I am, I can hardly bear it anymore." Cordelia hugged Elijah''s neck, hung it on his body, and went to the bathroom with him. "In the past, I also didn''t know," Elijah''s eyes were deep, and he said, "So I wondered, did Miss Carter give me some kind of tonic pill?" Cordelia couldn''t helpughing. Following her smile, the water in the bathtub rippled and fondled Elijah''s body. His eyes deepened. He hooked Cordelia''s neck and kissed her mouth. He said, "Little beauty." Cordelia felt that he was about to start again and hurriedly begged for mercy, "I have exhausted my energy. If you want a good experience, let me rest for a while." "Just a while?" Elijah kissed her lips and asked. Cordelia was almost speechless. It was alreadyte at night after the two of them had taken a bath ying. Before going to bed, Cordelia took a look at her mobile phone, but no news came in. She would even feel rxed because of no news. So, she turned off her phone contentedly and gradually fell asleep in Elijah''s arms. The next morning, Cordelia woke up early because she was thinking about Imogen. Probably sensing movement from the person next to him, Elijah stretched out his hand to grab Cordelia back into his arms and immediately put his long legs on her body. He said, "Don''t leave and sleep a little longer." Cordelia smiled helplessly and said, "I''m worried about Imogen, and I want to ask about her condition." "Don''t worry. They have already met," Elijah said with his eyes closed. Cordelia asked, "Really?" Cordelia immediately struggled hard, finally pushed him away, and asked anxiously, "Are they all right?" Elijah answered, "Yes, they have solved their problem." At the same time, Elijah felt he did not want to sleep because Cordelia kept asking him questions. Cordelia did not dare to believe him at all. After all, Ben was not a good man. It was impossible for him to solve the problem between him and Imogen peacefully. So, when Elijah got up and went to the bathroom, Cordelia hurriedly took out her mobile phone and sent a message to Cuttie on Instagram. [What''s going on with you?] Chapter 273 Chapter 273 Chapter 273 She Is Free Now Soon, Imogen responded to the message. [Cordelia, I''m afraid that you may not have the opportunity to be the child''s godmother. I am sorry.] Cordelia was shocked when she saw this message! No! She immediately called Imogen. Imogen''s voice was a little hoarse, as if she had just cried. Cordelia was quite agitated at first, but when she heard Imogen''s voice, she immediately calmed down. Imogen must be more sad than Cordelia because she lost her child. Cordelia must be calm and not hurt Imogen''s feelings. Cordelia asked, "Imogen, where''s Ben?" "He went back to Beilve City," Imogen sighed and said, "Cordelia, I tried my best, but I still couldn''t protect my baby." Cordelia secretly clenched her fists, suppressed her indignation, andforted Imogen, "I understand. Imogen, you did your best." Imogen said, "Cordelia, I also have selfish intentions. I''m sorry. I have to break my promise to you." As Imogen said, she suddenly broke down and cried, "I''m too cowardly. I''m too selfish, I..." Cordelia was disconcerted, and her tears flowed out unconsciously. Cordelia said, "Imogen..." "Cordelia, will you look down on me?" Imogen suddenly choked up and asked. "How could it be? It''s impossible," Cordelia said as she wiped away her tears. Imogen said, "However, I exchanged my child for freedom. I really don''t deserve to be a mother! I''m just a tool, a reproductive tool! And I chose this path myself!" Imogen yelled, almost out of vent. Cordelia was stunned. She suddenly became a little confused, and she did not understand what happened. So, was Imogen still pregnant? She did not abort? At this moment, Elijah came out of the bathroom. Seeing Cordelia''s face full of tears, he felt something was wrong, and he hurried forward and asked, "What''s wrong, Cordie? Why are you crying?" Imogen was stunned when she heard Elijah''s gentle voice on the other end of the phone, and then she enviously said, "Cordelia, you are lucky." As she said that, Imogen looked at her messy room. The furniture was shabby. Garbage was everywhere, and the small single bed was piled up with messy clothes. It was she who made her life so awful Later, Imogen hung up the phone. Elijahforted Cordelia and left to go to thepany. And when Cordelia called Imogen again, Imogen didn''t answer the phone anymore. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Cordelia was worried. She had no choice but to call Adam. She said, "Adam, I want to go to find Imogen. I''m worried about her." Adam was about to say that he would go with Cordelia, but then he had an idea and immediately said, "Let Eason go with you!" "Thanks, but no thanks. Adam, you just tell me the address," Cordelia quickly refused. "Cordelia, taking care of you is our duty. I believe your boyfriend is a reasonable person, and he won''t feel jealous!" Adam smiled. He deliberately spoke teasingly. Cordelia was speechless. Although this was true, she could not casually harm Elijah''s image. She said, "I''d better ask Lidio to go with me! After all, Eason is in Grant City, so I''d better not bother him." After hanging up the phone, she thought about it and talked to Elijah. She said, "I''m really worried about Imogen. I want to see her. I''ll go ande back soon." Elijah was silent on the phone for a while, and as Cordelia thought it was a bad connection, Elijah spoke up. He said, "She didn''t have a miscarriage. Imogen traded her child for freedom, and Ben agreed. She is free now!" Chapter 274 Chapter 274 Chapter 274 Will You Break up With Him? Cordelia froze in ce in astonishment. She wondered, "So it is! The baby is all right!" Cordelia''s heart was immersed in a moment of happiness. But soon, Cordelia came back to her senses. Imogen traded her child for freedom with Ben. So, Imogen would part with her baby as long as she gave birth. Cordelia didn''t know how Imogen could suppress her love for the baby and decide to part with her baby. But she understood that even if Imogen had to give up her baby, she still wanted to break up with Ben. It showed that Imogen had been extremely disappointed in Ben. However, Cordelia decided to go find her and bring her back. At night, when Elijah returned to the Maple Vi, he found that the whole vi was dark. He entered the vi, immediately called Cordelia, and learned that she was already rushing to Imogen''s home. He frowned. "Then take care of yourself and call me if you need my help," Elijah told her with concern. After hanging up the phone, Elijah felt that the Maple Vi was empty tonight. He came to Cordelia''s den, sat on the chair she used to sit in, and looked at the small objects on her desk. Women were really strange creatures, and they liked strange things, which werepletely different from men. Took the small ornaments on her desk as an example. There were Action figures with different expressions, several fat orange cats sitting or lying down, and a mood ornament that could change the content. Now, the above content was "having a rest." Elijah directly changed the content to "Fighting," then leaned back in the chair with satisfaction and began to admire his masterpiece. He saw several medical books on the desk, so he picked them up and looked through them immediately. In any case, he was kind of a beginner now. He had some basic knowledge reserve. He knew all about the alternative medicine content, such as herbs, acupuncture, and so on. So, he flipped through the book and found a page of old letter paper. Elijah''s expression changed, and he subconsciously wanted to close the book. However, soon, his movements stopped. He wanted to see. He remembered that Cordelia had said that her grandmother called him the handsome guy from the Hansen family in the letter. Out of selfish motives, He really wanted to see it. So, he looked over the letter without hesitation. The content of the letter was, as he expected, very warm. However, when he saw some content, his pupils still shrank. Especially when he saw words like benefactor and Henry, Elijah''s heart suddenly skipped a beat. Just at this moment, Elijah''s mobile phone rang suddenly, which seemed particrly abrupt in this silent room. He couldn''t help touching his chest and then picked up the phone. "Elijah, I''m back." "I see." "Come out and drink with me." "Go to my apartment. I''m going back to my apartment now." "Okay, see youter." After Elijah moved out of the Maple Vi, he lived in an apartment. That apartment was in the samemunity as Cordelia''s small apartment. Half an hourter, the two men were sitting together in the living room. At this time, Ben took a shower and changed into a set of Elijah''s pajamas. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. The two of them had been about the same figure since they were young, and they fit each other''s clothes well. Ben said, "She pretended to be ugly, painted her skin very rough, dressed in shabby clothes, and met me with that appearance on purpose. She thought I did everything possible to find her and ran all the way just to have sex with her?" Chapter 275 Chapter 275 Chapter 275 Henry and Eason Ben''s tone was full of sarcasm, and his eyes were full of disdain as if mocking his previous behavior. Elijah leaned forward, put his elbows on his knees, and examined him. "I also think you just want to have sex with her." Ben was unhappy immediately and asked, "Why do you think so?" "Otherwise?" Elijah said casually, "You don''t want to have sex with other women. Do you want to solve your sexual desire by yourself for the rest of your life? Do you have the determination?" Ben leaned back on the sofa and said, "I could have sex with other women as long as I cannot see their faces." Elijah shook his head and said, "It''s impossible. Above all, the feel is different." "You are so annoying. I really want to fight with you now," Ben said angrily. Elijah said, "I am waiting for you." It just so happened that Elijah was not in a good mood right now and was looking for someone to have a fight. Benid down on the sofa directly and said, "Forget it. I''m tired and have no energy." Elijah continued to drink. He was silent and seemed to ponder something. Ever since he left the Maple Vi, he had been thinking about the name of Henry. He remembered that in one of Eason''s materials, Eason had a former name called Henry. Eason originally grew up in Beilve City, and when he was 18 years old, he was identified as one member of the Hond family. So back then, Eason had rescued Cordelia, but she didn''t seem to know it until now. Elijah really wanted to know what would happen if she knew now. Would she break up with him? Maybe she would break up with him. After all, Eason liked her so much. She just repaid him for saving her life with her promise of being his girlfriend. However, Elijah was not willing to see that! He was not willing to let Cordelia go like this and make it possible that she and Eason could be a couple. Elijah thought, "Cordelia is born to be with me! We should stay together forever!" Ben opened his eyes, saw Elijah''s gloomy face, and suddenly smiled. He didn''t like to smile originally, but when he smiled like this, he was a little awful. Ben asked, "Did you argue with Cordelia?" Elijah came to his senses from his wild thoughts in an instant, managed his expression immediately, and said calmly, "She is going to pick up Imogen." Ben''s expression froze, and then he said coldly, "She is nice to Imogen." "They can share anything except for men," Elijahmented. Ben didn''t say anything more. Elijah looked at him and said, "Do you want to use the baby to restrain Imogen?" "If the baby is a boy, I can marry her for the sake of the child," Ben said disdainfully. It was like Ottilie finally married Baxter because she gave birth to a boy. But Elijah believed that Ben was not such a man as apathetic as he said. Could Ben give up pretending to be an apathetic man? Men just were such creatures! The first thing Cordelia did when she came to Imogen''s house was to clean Imogen''s house. Cordelia did not know what to say when she saw Imogen''s little but messy house. Two hourster, Imogen''s house had beenpletely cleaned up. Imogenidzily on her little bed, looked at Cordelia with admiration, and said, "You are so industrious. Cordelia, I''m going to fall in love with you!" "Come on. If Elijah hears it, he will be going to scare you again!" Cordelia said. Thinking of Elijah''s glum face, Imogen shivered unconsciously. "Cordelia, can you tell the gender of the fetus by checking my body?" Imogen suddenly asked curiously. "Yes, I can." After speaking, Cordelia rolled up her sleeves and came to Imogen''s bedside, and she said, "Calm down. Let me check your body." A minuteter, Imogen saw an intriguing sense of mystery on Cordelia''s face. Content is ? by N?velDrama.Org. "A boy or a girl?" Imogen asked anxiously. Chapter 276 Chapter 276 Chapter 276 She Had Slept With Me Cordelia didn''t answer and asked instead, "Do you like boys or girls?" "Girl!" Imogen said yearningly, "I want to dress her up beautifully. If she likes to dance, I''ll let her learn to dance with you!" Cordelia was stunned. She didn''t expect Imogen to have thought about her baby''s future life. "Your dream wille true," Cordelia suddenly grinned and said happily. Imogen was immediately stunned. "Is it really a girl? Cordelia, my dream is about toe true!" Imogen said happily and excitedly. Cordelia added, "Not only a girl but also a boy." Cordelia''s smile gradually turned mysterious. Imogen suddenly sat up. Somehow, at this moment, she thought that Cordelia was joking with her. She dared not to believe. Seeing that Imogen was about to burst into tears, Cordelia quickly hugged her and said, "Imogen, you always say I am lucky, but you are the luckiest woman, actually." Imogen choked up a few times and said with a smile, "Yes, I don''t envy you anymore, and I''m not bad either." "Now I''m envious of you!" Cordelia said with a smile. "Cordelia, could you help me do the antepartum examination? I don''t want Ben to know this secret," Imogen said suddenly. Cordelia understood what she meant, thought for a while, and said, "I suspect now that there are Elijah''s subordinates in our Unde, so maybe he will tell Ben about your pregnancy information. Sooner orter, Ben will know that you are pregnant with twins. Unless..." Imogen said in surprise, "What?" "Imogen, go to Grant City!" Cordelia said seriously, "I''ll ask Adam to help you arrange the prenatal inspection information. I believe that no matter how powerful Ben''s social connection is, he won''t be able to get the information from Grant City. Even if he finds out, he won''t be able to get real information." Imogen gradually cheered up and said, "Great!" Hearing that Cordelia had gone to Grant City, Elijah immediately couldn''t calm down. It just so happened that Ben called him and asked him to y snooker at night. "Imogen went to Grant City and did not return to Beilve City," Elijah said coldly. Ben paused and said, "None of my business! She is just a tool to me now." Elijah raised his eyebrows. "Over several days, I really feel you have changed!" "Are you going to Grant City?" Ben asked. Elijah answered, "Yes." "Then I''ll go too," Ben snorted coldly, "I''ll go see what those two women are up to!" Elijah ignored the stubborn Ben and immediately asked his assistant to arrange a ne ticket. Ben and Elijah took the same ne, and when they arrived at the airport, Cordelia came to pick up Elijah. Seeing them kissing in the airport as if no one else was around, Ben put on his sunsses expressionlessly. Ben said nothing but secretly sniffed. "Are you tired?" Cordelia asked softly. "Yes, I am tired!" Elijah pretended to be sad and said, "I haven''t had a good night''s sleep during the two days you were away." "Then go to the hotel first and take a rest. After you wake up, I will take you to eat the delicious food in Grant City!" Cordelia said with a smile. Elijah said, "Okay." Then, Elijah put his arms around Cordelia and was ready to leave. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Ben silently followed without saying a word, like a transparent person with no sense of existence. "Oh, by the way, what should we do with him?" Cordelia suddenly stopped and asked Elijah. "Ben, what should you do? Do you want to sleep with us in our bed?" Elijah obviously teased him on purpose. "Okay! Just don''t be afraid that I''ll interrupt your sex!" Ben said angrily. Cordelia covered her mouth and couldn''t helpughing. Her eyes curled up. As they arrived at the hotel, Ben naturally chose another room, and it was far away from their room. Considering that Elijah and Cordelia had separated for several days, they might have had an ardent sex. Chapter 277 Chapter 277 Chapter 277 You Have Broken up Now! They had finished their ardent sex. Cordelia was lying in Elijah''s arms, dripping with sweat. She didn''t even bother to open her eyes, which showed how immersed she was just now. "Did you meet your brother?" Elijah asked suddenly, with strong jealousy in his tone. "Yes, all four brothers have met this time," Cordelia said with a smile. "Four?" Elijah raised his eyebrows and suddenly remembered the title "Four Influential Young Men in Grant City." His eyes dimmed suddenly. They were all single, which made Elijah feel worried. "Well, at the beginning, I met Adam. His younger sister had epileptic seizures, which was quite dangerous at the time. So afterward, he was very grateful to me and insisted on recognizing me as his younger adopted sister," Cordelia said with a smile. Elijah thought carefully about what she said. In this way, she and Eason got to know each otherter. But how could it be such a coincidence that Eason was Henry, the boy who saved her back then? Could it be that they were really so destined? The more Elijah thought about it, the worse his mood became. Looking at Cordelia, she was already sleeping peacefully in his arms. "You are rxed," Elijah murmured, hugged Cordelia tightly, and slowly closed his eyes. This time, Elijah slept very peacefully. When he woke up again, Cordelia was gone. He took out his mobile phone and looked at it, but there was no news, which made him feel a little bad again in an instant. Just about to make a phone call to Cordelia to inquire, there was a noise at the door, and Cordelia came back. "Are you awake?" Cordelia stepped forward, held his face, and kissed him. She said, "Elijah, Ben has gone to find Imogen. I''m a little worried." "Where is Imogen now?" Elijah asked. "She''s with Adam," Cordelia said honestly, "Actually, Imogen is acquainted with Eason, but Eason is too busy and often not at home, and Adam is more free." Elijah nodded and said, "If you are worried, I can take you to find them." "Okay!" Cordelia said and pulled him immediately. Elijah didn''t move and pointed at his lips. Cordelia smiled helplessly, hugged his neck, and kissed his lips. As a result, she found out that she had been fooled. The man started kissing her again and again. After she finally satisfied him, half an hour passed. "Elijah, your demands are getting more and more excessive," Cordelia painted her slightly swollen lips with lipstick and said angrily. "Your lips are so alluring," Elijahughed and said. "Do you mean it''s my fault?" Cordelia hurriedly pulled him and said, "Get up. Let''s go!" So, when they found Imogen, Cordelia almost didn''t recognize her. She saw that Imogen was wearing a bright pink T-shirt, which made her look like a vige girl. The corner of Cordelia''s mouth twitched. She resisted the urge tough and said, "Imogen, are you still feeling ufortable today?" Imogen smiled wryly and said, "I still feel like vomiting anytime." So, Cordelia took a look at Ben and said, "Then let''s go. Let Imogen rest well." "I''m here, so she can''t rest? She has slept in the same bed with me," Ben said coldly. Cordelia resisted the urge to p his face and reminded him, "You have broken up now! If you break the contract at will, can Imogen also handle the child by herself?" This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Ben''s expression immediately changed into sullen. Chapter 278 Chapter 278 Chapter 278 I Was Teasing You Originally, Imogen did not dare to resist. It was because Cordelia knew that Imogen could not refuse Ben''s entanglement at all, so Cordelia had to say these words. Cordelia and Ben were at odds with each other, and she didn''t care to offend him one more time. "I just came to see her, and I''ll be leaving in a while." Ben gritted his teeth and finally suppressed his anger. Not only was he for Elijah''s sake, but also because he realized that Cordelia was supported by her teacher. He dared not to offend Milo and his students. He was a mature adult, and he would not harm the whole family behind him just for a moment of venting. After all, the decline of the Watts family was a lesson for others. Cordelia asked Imogen with her eyes, "Did he annoy you, Imogen?" Imogen said weakly, "No, but I really don''t like to listen to him. If he can leave earlier, my body may be morefortable." Cordelia understood and said to Ben, "If you don''t want to hurt Imogen''s feelings, just don''t say any words. You are here to visit Imogen, and your intention is good. Why can''t you try to think twice before you speak?" Ben was stunned and did not know what to say. Elijah held back his smile, put his arms around Cordelia, and said, "Let Imogen rest well. We leave first!" Cordelia said, "Okay." After finishing speaking, Cordelia followed Elijah and left. Looking at their figure, Imogen was full of envy in her heart. Imogen wondered, "How wonderful it is. If there is a man who loves me so much, I am willing to give birth for him, let alone donate a kidney to him!" She was looking at the man in front of her. She didn''t even bother to look at him. When Ben learned that Imogen was really ufortable, his attitude finally eased a little. "You don''t have to make yourself like this every time you see me. I''m not a bastard. I will not offend you," Ben said coldly. Imogen said, "Yes, you won''t offend a pregnant woman, but you will ask a pregnant woman to do a blow job for you." Imogen rolled her eyes and showed her antipathy. "Nonsense!" Ben scolded with a sullen face. "I said the truth! When I was in my menstruation, you wanted me to do a blow job for you, didn''t you? I don''t want to, so you''re going to find a whore, aren''t you?" Imogen asked firmly. Ben was almost incoherent. He said, "I was just kidding you. Why did you believe it?" "You always do something to annoy me. Apart from threatening me, bullying me, and scolding me, when have you ever joked with me?" Imogen continued to ask him. Ben felt that he could notmunicate with this woman at all. Maybe it was because he was usually too serious, so when he joked with Imogen, she took it seriously. Now, it seemed that he was confused! "Let me tell you now. I was teasing you. It was... for fun!" Ben touched his forehead and said. Ben thought, "Why do I need to exin to this woman? Why? Imogen is not worth it!" But his intention was to console Imogen, so he added, "You can tell me if you are not feeling well. I thought you were just pretending to be unhappy, so my attitude was a bit bad." Imogen said, "You don''t need to coax me. Mr. Turner, Don''t worry. I won''t break my promise. The child From N?velDrama.Org. will be given to you after birth. I won''t run away, and I can''t run away either!" Imogen''s attitude was very bad, as if she was toozy to deal with him. Ben stood up, stepped on his leather shoes on the floor, paced back and forth, and at the same time, he calmed down his anger. "Imogen, are you just epting your fate like this?" Ben asked suddenly. Chapter 279 Chapter 279 Chapter 279 They yed a Good Trick Imogen was stunned for a moment, then sneered, "What else can I do? Beg for you to marry me?" "You can try," Ben looked at her with deep eyes and said. The atmosphere between them became a little delicate and somewhat inexplicably ambiguous for a moment. "You bastard, the negotiation is already done, and you are still teasing me, motherfucker!" Imogen thought to herself, but she had a cold face. "Ben, let''s put it this way. If I''m pregnant with a girl, can you guarantee that I can still marry into the Turner family?" Imogen asked with a smile of interest. "It depends on how sincere you are. If you have enough sincerity, I can still give you a chance to have N?velDrama.Org holds this content. a second and third child," Ben said lightly. "What do you think having a baby is like? Sports lottery? Or scratch off?" Imogen was surprised by Ben''s confidence. Why was it that he thought he was the one in control? "My luck has never been good. The more you want a son, the more likely my third child will be a daughter. Besides, I have long given up any hope of marrying into the Turner family." Since her family went bankrupt, she was no longer a dreamy little girl. Moreover, families like the Turner family were very patriarchal. She thought she did not have the luck and blessing to take advantage of her baby and marry into the Turner family. The negotiation broke down again. Ben''s face darkened again. "It''s tough to hear this woman act coquettishly and be submissive now." So, Ben snorted coldly and said, "I don''t know how to tter you. You can continue to be a farm girl!" After speaking, Ben flicked his sleeves and left. Imogen was stunned and unconsciously touched her face. "Farm girl?" She just smeared herself a little. How could she look like a mountain girl? Angrily, she took out her mobile phone and called Cordelia. At this moment, Cordelia just took a seat in the restaurant. Hearing herints, Cordelia suddenly covered her mouth andughed. "This time, I''m with Ben. You really look like a farm girl today. Imogen, are you afraid Ben will have sexual desire for you?" Imogen took a deep breath and said, "You don''t know how beastly he is. He wouldn''t let me rest, even in my periods. Hmph! I simply wanted to dress myself in a way he couldn''t get horny. To disgust him!" "Fine, it''s safer this way. It''s a pity to your fair and pretty face." Cordeliaughed with tears. "Oh, Cordelia, your words are so sweet. I can''t hold it!" With that said, the two womenughed together. Looking at the lively Cordelia in front of him, Elijah smiled and put Cordelia''s favorite dishes on her te. Later, Cordelia hung up the phone and found that Elijah was looking at his phone. She knocked on the table before Elijah with her fingers and said, "Eat first and deal with your business "It''s not business." Elijah put away his phone and exined lightly, "Elissa has arrived in Grant City, and Ben went to pick her up." Cordelia frowned suddenly. "What is she doing here?" "To look for Ben." It was obvious. "No way," Cordelia said with a bit of temper, "She''s here to make trouble, right?" Elijah smiled lightly. "She dare not." On second thought, Elissa fell to where she was today and had nothing to lose. Of course, she wouldn''t dare. But one would never know. Elijah continued, "Elissa has stated that she wants to marry Ben. She can ept a sexless marriage, and she can also raise other people''s children for Ben. She is trying hard!" Cordelia''s eyes froze, and the sternness in her eyes disappeared. They yed a good trick. Chapter 280 Chapter 280 Chapter 280 Jealousy Seeing Cordelia''s reaction, Elijah patted her hand andforted her, "Don''t worry, she won''t make any trouble." Cordelia smiled softly at him. At this time, Cordelia''s cell phone rang. "It''s Milo''s assistant," Cordelia told Elijah and went to a quiet ce to answer the phone. Not long after, Cordelia came back. "I can''t join you for dinner. It''s an emergency." This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Elijah immediately said, "Do you need a ride?" "No, this patient is quite special and requires high confidentiality," Cordelia said as she picked up the bag. After all, Grant City was full of surprises. One would never know who he was dealing with. "I''ll wait for you at the hotel, then." Elijah looked at her deeply. "Okay!" With that said, Cordelia held Elijah''s face and kissed him. Being so active, she was clearlypensating him. Elijah said lightly, "No need to rush. The night is still long." Cordelia blushed and wanted to pinch Elijah''s waist. Considering that they were in a public ce, she held back. As a result, Cordelia left for four hours. At ten o''clock in the evening, Elijah couldn''t help but call Cordelia, but it was Eason who answered. "Why are you on the phone?" Elijah''s face darkened instantly. Eason said indifferently, "She is treating the patient." If Cordelia said this, he would believe it. But Elijah didn''t believe a word from Eason''s mouth. "What treatment is still being done sote? Why is Eason there?" At this moment, Elijah felt an unprecedented tension. He had nothing to say to Eason, so he quickly hung up the phone. Later, Elijah stood at the hotel entrance like a rock. At one o''clock in the morning, Elijah saw Eason''s car approaching slowly. The car stopped, but no one inside got out for a long time. Elijah stepped forward immediately. Only then did he see Cordelia open the car door. She was exhausted, and Elijah felt distressed looking at her. However, when he saw Eason approaching, the burning me in his heart couldn''t be suppressed. "Cordelia is exhausted tonight. Let her go back to rest quickly!" Eason said lightly. "On behalf of Cordelia, I thank you for bringing her back," Elijah said with restraint. "You''re wee." After speaking, Eason turned and left. Looking at his sanctimonious appearance, Elijah was almost filled with anger. He picked Cordelia up, obviously out of jealousy, but his tone was gentle and outrageous. "I''ll carry you back. Sleep if you want to!" Cordelia leaned into his arms and quietly closed her eyes. At this time, Eason looked back, just in time to see their backs. His pupil gradually dted. Upon waking up, Cordelia found it was already in the middle of the day, but the man beside her disappeared. His suitcase was gone as well. Cordelia frowned deeply and quickly called Elijah. But his phone was turned off. He left. He didn''t even leave her a message? Cordelia was a little angry. She fiddled with her phone casually and identally noticed that Elijah had called herst night, which She hesitated momentarily, thought about it, and called Eason to inquire. Eason admitted it frankly and exined, "When you were treating my godfatherst night, Elijah called you, and I forgot to tell you." Cordelia didn''t know if she was too sensitive, but Elijah left without saying goodbye. Was it because of this? Chapter 281 Chapter 281 Chapter 281 I Won''t Yield to Him! He was pretty jealous, especially of Eason. He never lowered his guard on Eason. Thinking of this, Cordelia held his forehead, feeling a slight headache. There was no other way but to wait for him to turn on the phone at the moment. At about 11 o''clock, Elijah called in. "Are you awake?" His tone was gentle. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Cordelia said happily, "I got up early, couldn''t reach you, and was restless all morning." Elijah chuckled, "I''m sorry, there are too many things to do since I came back to Beilve City. I received a call from my dad in the early morning, saying that Grandpa had a heart attack..." "Is Sir Hansen okay?" Cordelia asked. "Not really, but he''s out of danger now, and I''m staying in the hospital for observation," Elijah said tly. "Well, I have to stay in Grant City for a while. When I can return, I will notify you as soon as possible," Cordelia said obediently. "Okay." After hanging up the phone, Elijah''s expression instantly turned cold. He returned to the ward and said in a cold tone, "Grandpa, I will not agree to your request. You should give up!" What Gideon hated most at the moment was the word "give up." He immediately coughed excitedly. His face turned red. "All you want is to be with that poisonous woman. You want to piss me off, don''t you? Mr. Price''s apprentice is so capable and respectful to her elders. Unlike that Cordelia, who refused to check on me!" While helping Gideon calm himself, Gabe said to Elijah, "Elijah, stop it. Don''t provoke Grandpa anymore." Elijah gave Gideon a cold look, turned around, and left. As soon as he went out, he happened to meet Edith, who just returned from the doctor. "Elijah, Gideon''s condition is getting worse. You..." "I won''t yield to him!" Elijah interrupted Edith coldly, "What do you think of me? What do you think of my marriage?" They asked him to marry Daisyst time and re this time! When Edith heard his rebellious words, she immediately became serious and said, "You should at least let me finish, okay?" "What do you have to say?" Elijah looked indifferent as if refusing tomunicate. Edith became anxious and immediately pulled Elijah to a secluded stairwell. "Gideon is now pinning his hopes on alternative medicine and wants to live for two more years. If you can persuade Cordelia to take care of Gideon, then he will probably turn a blind eye to the matter between you and Cordelia. Do you understand?" Elijah looked at Edith with a sneer and said, "After Cordelia''s ident, how did he treat Cordelia? Now he wants Cordelia to save his life?" Edith had aplicated face. "This is a stopgap measure for your own good." "Who I''m with is my business. Whoever wants to marry Ms. Kingsly or Ms. Price can marry them himself. I don''t mind having another Grandma," Elijah said with a rebellious face and full of rebelliousness. Edith''s face twitched, and she said quickly, "You must never tell Gideon about this!" If the old man heard it, he would probably die of rage. Even so, Edith praised Elijah in her heart. After all, she really couldn''t understand Gideon''s behavior. He was too selfish. However, Elijah didn''t know that Cordelia received a message from Laura at the exact moment. [Cordelia, do you know? Sir Hansen appointed re to be their granddaughter-inw! You are so ridiculous. You said you were Elijah''s girlfriend. Looks like you are just a fuck buddy!] Chapter 282 Chapter 282 Chapter 282 Get Lost! When Cordelia saw the message, she blocked the number immediately. She never had Laura''s number, and her text was obviously provocative. She didn''t reply either. There was no need to waste time on unnecessary quarrels. As for Elijah, she believed Elijah would not give in. He wouldn''t even marry Daisy, who grew up with him. It was even more impossible for him to sumb to marrying a woman he didn''t know. She firmly believed that Elijah was different from the past. However, Cordelia underestimated the power of the Price family in spreading news. In just one day, the news spread throughout the whole Unde. Many people sent messages to Cordelia, asking her about Elijah and re. Cordelia didn''t reply. Although she was still firm, she wouldn''t say such words that would easily fall into the traps of others. Every step could go wrong. If the rumors were confirmed, it would be too embarrassing for her. When Adam called Cordelia, Cordelia just finished a shower and was going to sleep. Adam and Imogen were talking to each other on the other end of the phone as if they were doing cross-talk. "Elijah and I are fine, don''t worry. The Price family is spreading rumors, and maybe the Hansen family is also involved," Cordelia calmly exined. Imogen heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that the two of them were fine. Adam said, "Cordelia, the situation within the Hansen family is tooplicated. I''m afraid you still have to suffer a lot with Elijah." Cordelia smiled lightly. "Adam, I stopped thinking about marriage long ago. When two people are in love, they don''t have to be bound by the wedding paper to love each other." Hearing Cordelia''s words, Imogen almost screamed. She was shocked and said with tears, "Cordelia, has Elijah finally confessed his love to you?" "Yeah." Cordelia had a happy smile on her face. Adam was also happy for Cordelia, but when he thought of Elijah, he couldn''t help being picky. He thought only Eason was worthy of Cordelia and made Cordelia happy! After hanging up the phone, Imogen sat on the sofa with a pillow in her arms and stared at Adam for a long time, who had nothing to do. Ultimately, Adam couldn''t help but speak first, "Miss Lopez, I''m a normal man. If a beautiful woman keeps staring at me like this, I will also have some thoughts." Imogen was taken aback, then smiled embarrassedly. "Sorry, Adam. It''s just that your attitude toward Cordelia and Elijah seems weird to me. Do you have a crush on Cordelia?" Adam immediately looked like a cat whose tail had been stepped on and said, "Don''t talk nonsense. My rtionship with Cordelia ceases as brother and sister. I treat her as my own sister." Imogen rested her chin on her hands and murmured, "You are overreacting. It''s tricky." "Look, let me tell you the truth! Eason loved Cordelia very much. For Cordelia''s happiness, he can Imogen couldn''t help opening her mouth wide in awe. She also thought about this. After all, no exceptionally pure friendship could be found between men and women in this world. But she never thought that Eason could do this. But after thinking about it, Imogen quickly said, "I think Eason did the right thing! I bet Cordelia would alienate him if he confessed his love to Cordelia. They won''t even be friends." Adam was stunned. He always felt that Eason was overthinking. When he loved someone, he would let her know. Now, it seemed that Eason''s method was correct and mature. What a pity for Eason!This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Chapter 283 Chapter 283 Chapter 283 Get Out Here For several days in a row, the news that the Hansen family was going to be engaged to the Price family, was widely circted, which once affected Elijah''s normal work. So, he just dropped his work and ran away. At that time, Cordelia had just finished acupuncture for Jayden Gudwin and was exhausted. Eason handed the vibrating phone to her and said, "Your phone has been vibrating." N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Jayden was Eason''s godfather. He was not very old, but when he was young, he suffered a lot in the extreme north, so his health had been damaged. He was only in his sixties now, but his body looked like that of an eighty-year-old man. Seeing that Elijah called her many times in a row, Cordelia was a little worried. Their contact frequency was regr in the past two days, and she had never heard him mention anything about the Price family. He suddenly called so urgently that Cordelia was naturally uneasy. She was really afraid that she would hear some bad news as soon as she answered the phone. Eason kept looking at her. Seeing she was staring at the phone and didn''t answer it, he said, "How about I answer it for you?" Only then did Cordelia return to her senses and smile embarrassedly. "Thanks, but no need, Eason." After saying that, Cordelia immediately picked up the phone. Eason immediately walked away. He recently discovered that when Cordelia talked to Elijah on the phone gently, he would be jealous and irritated. What he couldn''t get was always squeezing his heart. He couldn''t control his heart more and more. But he was also very clear that Cordelia''s heart was all on Elijah, and she never set her heart on others. Not long after, Cordelia ran out hurriedly. "Eason, I have to go." Eason quickly grabbed her. "What happened?" Cordelia paused, then said with a smile, "Nothing happened. Elijah is here. I''ll pick him up." Eason''s eyes dimmed, and he said, "I''ll ask the driver to take you to the airport. You were exhausted just now. Don''t drive drowsy." To travel conveniently in Grant City, Cordelia rented a car instead. She thought for a while, then epted Eason''s arrangement. "Then thank you, Eason." An hourter, Cordelia arrived at the airport. At that time, Elijah''s ne hadn''t arrived yet. She found a coffee shop to rest and wait for him. But she didn''t expect to meet Ben and Elissa, who showed affection publicly. Once entered, Elissa saw Cordelia and immediately pulled Ben over. "Cordelia, is it really you? What a coincidence!" Elissa greeted her warmly. Cordelia nodded and responded casually. Ben withdrew his arm from Elissa''s hand. "I''ll go to the smoking room. You guys talk." "Okay, then I''ll wait for you! You go ande back quickly," Elissa said to Ben affectionately. Cordelia saw her performance andmented at the same time, "Superficial and clumsy." "What?" Elissa immediately red at her. Cordelia still sat there, as steady as the mountain. "I''m talking about your acting skills." Elissa sat down opposite Cordelia and said with a smile, "What''s wrong with my poor acting skills? Imogen''s acting skills are good. But she didn''t catch Ben''s heart after acting for a long time. I also want to thank her for quitting sensibly. Otherwise, I wouldn''t get a child without giving birth." Cordelia''s eyes were slightly cold. She was disgusted by these words. "Who told you to sit here? Get away!" She scolded. "You!" Elissa leaned forward and grabbed the coffee cup in front of Cordelia. Chapter 284 Chapter 284 Chapter 284 Flipping Her the Bird Anticipating her intentions, Cordelia moved quickly and raised her hand to hold down the cup. And she used the other hand reflexively and flung it on Elissa''s face. "Oh!" She moved her wrist slowly. "I didn''t mean it." "Cordelia Hansen!" Elissa covered her face and red at her viciously. "If you stay here any longer, I may continue to do this identally," Cordelia looked directly at her but said calmly. At this time, Ben came back. Elissa immediately threw herself into Ben''s arms, crying, "Ben, Cordelia hit me." Ben frowned and nced at Cordelia. Meeting her righteous eyes, he suddenly had a headache. He didn''t speak and left the coffee shop with Elissa. As soon as she stepped out the door, Elissa cried even more fiercely, "Ben, don''t you try to defend me? Look at my face! Her fingertips are here!" "Did I tell you? Don''t approach Cordelia. And you agreed," Ben retorted her nkly. "I... but..." "Don''t quibble. Fight her if you can, and stay away from her if you can''t." After speaking, Ben walked away. Elissa turned around and looked sternly at Cordelia, only to see her flipping the bird with a smile. Elissa stomped her feet and hurriedly chased after Ben. After Elijah''s nended, Cordelia left the coffee shop and went to the airport to pick him up. She didn''t expect that Ben and Elissa were also waiting for Elijah at the airport. Wearing sunsses, Elijah saw the most delicate Cordelia in the crowd from a distance. He smiled and walked straight towards her. Cordelia ran towards him like a little rabbit and hugged him earnestly. "Yourplexion is not good. Have you not had a good rest these two days?" She asked with concern while holding Elijah''s face. "Without you by my side, I can''t eat well and sleep." Elijah smiled, and his tone was unbelievably gentle. Cordelia immediately stood on tiptoe and kissed him. "Let''s go. I''ll take you to eat, then go back and have a good sleep." "Okay. I have something to tell you," Elijah said, his expression gradually bing serious. Cordelia nodded slightly but didn''t ask immediately. She didn''t need to guess and knew he wanted to exin the thing between him and re. But she didn''t take this matter to heart from the beginning to the end. It was all wishful thinking of Gideon and the Price family. How could a one-man show have two protagonists? What was between them if she still couldn''t trust him after going through all these things? Although Gideon was a stubborn old bird, Cordelia believed that Elijah could handle this matter well. At this time, Ben, who was directly ignored and regarded as a passerby, came over while Elissa stood far away, not daring to approach Elijah. Today was different from the past. She knew that she was nothing in Elijah''s eyes. "I have something I want to talk to you alone." Ben nced at Cordelia with apparent intentions, wanting her to leave. Cordelia nced at the time. "I''ll wait for you in the parking lot." "Okay." Elijah stroked her head, watching her leave with gentle eyes. From N?velDrama.Org. At this moment, Ben suddenly said, "Eva wants to see you." Elijah withdrew his gaze and looked at Ben sternly. "But I don''t want to see her!" Whenever he thought of Hope or saw Cordelia miss Hope, Elijah''s hatred for Eva grew even more. Meet her? Elijah was afraid that he would p her without any hesitation. "She said she wanted to tell you something about Tristan," Ben looked directly at Elijah and said calmly. Chapter 285 Chapter 285 Chapter 285 What Is Going On? Upon hearing Tristan''s name, Elijah''s expression immediately became extremely serious, and nostalgia appeared in his eyes. "If I hadn''t gone on an adventure with him back then, maybe..." Everything would be different today. Tristan would still be alive, and Eva would not live like this. Later, Elijah returned to the car. N?velDrama.Org (C) content. When seeing the driver, Elijah felt a little familiar, as if he had seen him before. Cordelia immediately exined, "It''s the driver of Eason." Elijah responded indifferently and then did not speak again. Along the way, the car was filled with silence. Cordelia felt that Elijah was in a bad mood and didn''t know if it was because of what Ben said to him or because of Eason''s driver. Back at the hotel, Elijah hugged her in his arms as soon as he entered the door. Just as Cordelia was about to say something, she heard him say idly, "I''m so tired. Can you sleep with me for a while?" "Okay," Cordelia repliedplicatedly andy down with him. She thought he would fall asleep soon, but the man was still awake after an hour. Although he didn''t move, Cordelia knew that he was not asleep. "Is there anything in your heart that bothers you?" She asked cautiously. Elijah didn''t answer her and pretended to be asleep. Cordelia frowned and didn''t make another sound. After a while, she withdrew from his embrace and went to read a book on the sofa. She would let him hold back all those emotions in his heart since he was so stubborn. She would wait to see how long this man could pretend to be asleep! Later, Elijah must have fallen asleep, but his sleep was extremely restless. When the sky gradually darkened, Cordelia was a little hungry, so she went to bed and called him, asking him to have dinner together. Elijah suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes were piercing. He turned over and mped Cordelia on the bed. His hands had already pinched her fragile neck. A trace of panic shed in her beautiful eyes, but she quickly calmed down. "Good skill." Cordelia smiled lightly. Elijah''s tense body instantly rxed, and he pressed against her. "Have a nightmare?" She asked. "Hmm," Elijah responded sullenly. "It''s just a dream," she patted him on the back andforted him. "Evie, I need to rx." Elijah propped himself up and looked into her beautiful eyes. "May I give you a massage?" Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Maybe some bed exercises will be more effective." He smiled lightly. Cordelia stroked her forehead and thought, "This man hade up with new tricks in courtship!" So, she doted on him and had a hearty exercise with him on the bed. While liberating him, Cordelia''s body and mind were also satisfied, and some of the previous unhappiness dissipated. She hugged Elijah''s waist tightly, leaning on his chest, and asked, "Elijah, since you came to Grant City suddenly, you should have a lot to say to me, right?" "Yes." Elijah caressed her hair. "Tomorrow I will tell you. I''m really in a bad mood today." "Okay, then I''ll wait for you to take the initiative to confess to me," Cordelia said intentionally. Elijah smiled lightly and squeezed the soft flesh around her waist. "I haven''t done anything wrong to you. How can you say it''s a confession?" "Really?" She said in a skeptical tone deliberately, "But I see that you are restless and a little guilty. What''s going on?" He immediately shut up and thought, "Sure enough, all women were Sherlock Holmes." Chapter 286 Chapter 286 Chapter 286 Rely on You Elijah didn''t say anything in the end. Cordelia would act as if nothing had happened since he didn''t say anything. However, when someone asked about Elijah and re, Cordelia let him see the question. "This is always my grandfather''s wishful thinking. Whether it''s Daiss or re, he always considers it N?velDrama.Org holds this content. from his own point of view. The older he gets, the more selfish he bes." Elijah hugged Cordelia, and his tone was aggrieved, like a dog who lost a fight outside and came back to act like a spoiled child to his master, looking forfort. Cordelia spoke sensibly, "His ideas are indeed very beneficial to the Hansen family, but he doesn''t give human rights to his sessor." Gideon offended Cordelia, which was equivalent to offending Milo. But now, he suddenly got the favor of Zach, so he naturally wanted to consolidate the rtionship. But Gideon didn''t respect Elijah anymore. "It''s good for him," Elijah said coldly, "So I suggest he marry me a Grandma directly. I won''t care if my new grandmother is young and are willing to call her with my full respect." Cordelia burst intoughter. "You are so reasonable! You have thought of such a brilliant solution!" Elijah alsoughed. "Let them make trouble, and I''ll keep pretending to be dead and not cooperate. I''ll see how they end up." At this moment, Elijah''s cell phone rang suddenly. He took a look, frowned, and said, "It''s my mother." "If you don''t want to pick it up, do you want me to do it for you?" Cordelia said empathetically. "Well, just say I''m asleep." Elijah immediately threw the hot potato to Cordelia and neatly covered his head with the nket. Cordelia covered her mouth and smiled for a long time before answering the phone, cleared her throat, and said solemnly, "Mrs. Edith Hansen, it''s me, Cordelia. Elijah has been asleep." "That brat didn''t answer my phone on purpose, right? Huh!" Edith said angrily, "Cordelia, tell him that if he doesn''te back, he never has toe back. The Hansen Group has no ce for him anymore." These words sounded like something Gideon could do. However, taking this would not scare Elijah. "I will tell him when he wakes up," Cordelia said calmly. Edith asked unexpectedly, "Are you not worried about him at all?" "I''m not in a hurry! If he didn''t even have this bit of courage, he would have been at the mercy of Sir Hansen, wouldn''t he?" Cordelia asked Edith back. Edith was stunned momentarily as if she realized in an instant that her son had grown up, and he was no longer the child who could only cling to his family and be ipetent and furious. Now, he was a man! "Okay, you must tell him, Cordelia," Edith said with a relieved tone. "I will. Don''t worry." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia lowered her head and touched the head of the man, hugging her waist and rubbing his head against her chest. "Okay, you can live in peace tonight." "Cordelia..." Elijah whispered, "Aren''t you afraid I will fall out with my family and lose everything?" "Howe? You still have me!" She said with a smile. Elijah was stunned for a moment, then raised his eyebrows. "If I be a man who relies on his woman to live, will you still like me?" "This..." Cordelia rubbed her chin and thought seriously. "I can''t imagine it. But, be good. I will have no problem supporting you." Elijah smiled, knowing that this little woman was serious. However, as a man, how could he wait for Cordelia to provide for him? Chapter 287 Chapter 287 Chapter 287 Leave the Baby and Abandon the Mother The next day was Imogen''s prenatal checkup day. Although Adam had already arranged everything, Cordelia was still worried, so naturally, she wanted to go with her. Everything went smoothly. Imogen burst into tears when she saw the two gestational sacs on the B-ultrasound monitor. She held Cordelia''s hand tightly and said, "They are all healthy, Cordelia. Did you hear what the doctor said? They are all fine!" Imogen was so excited that she was a little incoherent in hernguage. Cordelia was also moved by it. She had experienced it herself how ufortable it was at the beginning of pregnancy. But, thinking that the baby in her uterus was growing up day by day, she had noints. She could fully understand how Imogen felt now. So, the B-ultrasound doctor immediately gave them a report, then deleted it directly and reced it with a fake report for archiving. When Cordelia helped Imogen out of the B-ultrasound room, the two saw the unwanted visitor at the same time. They knew Ben woulde. Imogen immediately turned cold. "What? Are you afraid I''ll abort the child quietly? How closely you are stalking me!" Ben also had a cold face and followed them silently without saying a word from the beginning to the end. Afterpleting all the examinations, Imogen suddenly said, "Cordelia, I''m a little dizzy. Is it because I''ve drawn too much blood for anemia?" Cordelia immediately checked Imogen and felt she was indeed frail now. The morning sickness made her hardly eat. At this time, Ben suddenly stepped forward, took Imogen''s arm, and carried her in his arms. "Don''t struggle. Otherwise, I will not be responsible for hurting you or the child." "Ben, you are a bandit!" Imogen gritted her teeth. Cordelia followed behind withplicated eyes, not daring to intervene. No matter how high her strength was, she still dared not joke about the safety of Imogen and her two children. Ben was a bastard and wouldn''t care much about others, feelings, or morals if he was pissed off. So she worried that he would do crazy things like throw Imogen out if irritated. The fate of the three was decided by Ben''s momentary thought. Ben put Imogen in the car, fastened her seat belt, closed the door, then turned around and looked at Cordelia indifferently. "I''ll take her to a nearby hotel to rest and send her backter." Cordelia raised her hand to block his way and said, "Don''t provoke her. She is pregnant and ufortable, and her nerve is also very fragile. So she cannot withstand the slightest conflict." She had already spoken very euphemistically. In fact, she was warning him. N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Ben was smart and immediately said, "Don''t worry, I won''t touch her, and I won''t scold her. She is pregnant with my child, which has not yet formed. I won''t be so stupid as to kill the mother and keep the child now." For a moment, the air seemed to freeze. Cordelia clenched her fists tightly. What a bastard! It was true that one should never try to findfort from a bitch. Seeing how nervous he was just now, Cordelia could feel his concern for Imogen. Although Ben acted domineeringly, he was really worried about Imogen. But unfortunately, he had a filthy mouth. Now Cordelia almost wanted to curse Ben with all the dirtiest things she had learned all her life! Seeing their car gradually go away, Cordelia was still standing there in a daze. At this moment, Elissa slowly emerged from the shadows and said with a sneer, "Ben is too impatient. He told you our n so early. Hey, from my view, Imogen only has big boobs and little brain. No wonder she was cheated by a man." Chapter 288 Chapter 288 Chapter 288 He Can''t Erect Before You Cordelia turned around and looked at Elissa as if looking at a fool. She understood it. Ben''s mouth was a bit nasty, but his heart was still kind. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. And Elissa was an evil and nasty woman with no brain. Holding a hand of good cards and getting to this point, Cordelia actually admired her. "Elissa, you can continue to be a viin. Don''t be too proud of yourself. The punishment will await you." Elissaughed wildly. "What? Are you scared? If you''re afraid, tell Imogen to get away and stop pestering Ben!" After hearing her words, Cordelia suddenly smiled. "Do you think that if Imogen disappears, you will have a chance to climb into Ben''s bed? You don''t know that? He can''t erect when facing you." "You!" At this moment, Elissa felt an unprecedented sense of shame. This was just a secret between her and Ben. How could Cordelia know? After thinking about it, she knew it must be Elijah who had told her. The men could talk about everything and had no taboos. Elissa''s face was flushed, not from shyness, but from anger. However, Cordelia paced back and forth, looking at her. "Why? You have such a good figure, look good, and moan perfectly on the bed. Why is he not interested in you?" "Cordelia Hansen!" Elissa never expected that Cordelia would speak so bluntly about the thing between men and women. Although she and her little sisters would often say some nasty things, being said to the face by the enemy was simply a punishment for her! Cordelia suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Your breasts and butt are all stic, right?" "Cordelia, I''ll fight with you!" Elissa rushed towards her. Cordelia didn''t dodge and suddenly punched Elissa''s stomach with one punch. Elissa spit out saliva immediately, curled up on the ground in embarrassment, bowed her back like a shrimp, covered her stomach, and screamed. "Weak but stubborn," Cordelia moved her wrist and said lightly, "You can''t speak well, and you can''t fight. Who gave you the courage to show off with me here?" At this time,ughter came from the side, and a beautiful woman stood not far away, looking at them with a smile. Cordelia frowned, being surrounded by passers-by, which somewhat affected her image. She would not be so aggressive when she swore in her regr life, but Elissa was really disgusting. And Cordelia couldn''t forgive herself for not to disgust Elissa back for Imogen. So, she nodded to the beautiful woman and said lightly, "Sorry for my misbehavior." "You are Cordelia, right?" The beautiful woman said softly and kindly. "You know me?" Cordelia was very surprised. "I''ve seen your picture." The beautiful woman exined, "I''m Mia Hond." Eason''s mother? Cordelia was stunned. She hurried forward and greeted Mia politely again. "I heard from Eas that he had a new friend, who is a beautiful girl, so I asked him for a photo, and I saw that she was really beautiful. I didn''t expect you to be more beautiful than the photo." Mia was very talkative and had a very good personality. Cordelia was a little embarrassed by her praise and looked back at Elissa, who had gone nowhere. "She ran away, very embarrassed. Cordelia, you did the right thing. You must resist those who bully you." Mia smiled. Chapter 289 Chapter 289 Chapter 289 Go Crazy Cordelia sighed in her heart, feeling her public persona was damaged, so she didn''t continue this topic. Later, through the conversation, Cordelia found out that this private hospital was owned by the Hond family, so Adam took care of everything for Imogen just by showing his face. Before parting, Mia warmly invited Cordelia to visit her next time. Facing enthusiastic elders, Cordelia would always inexplicably want to get close to them, so she agreed. At this moment, Elijah came. Cordelia noticed that Mia froze when she saw Elijah. She quickly said, "Ms. Mia Hond, this is my boyfriend, Elijah Hansen." "Hansen..." Mia muttered to herself. Cordelia didn''t hear what she said and then introduced Mia to Elijah. Elijah nodded slightly and greeted Mia politely. Mia didn''t dy any longer and said goodbye to them soon. Watching Mia''s car drive away slowly, Cordelia looked at Elijah suspiciously. "Do you know Ms. Mia Hond?" "I don''t know her," he said lightly. However, he also noticed that Mia was a little unusual just now. "What? Did she regard you as her daughter-inw? But she suddenly finds that you already have a boyfriend?" Elijah put his arms around Cordelia and said half-jokingly. "Fuck you," Cordelia said coquettishly, "Mia knows that I am Eason''s friend, so she treats me like a daughter!" Elijah smiled lightly and said nothing. ording to the information, Mia sent Eason out to a friend to raise him, and she didn''t bring him back until he was eighteen years old. But Elijah didn''t know the reason why Eason was fostered. Perhaps only Mia knew the secret of this. Just then, his cell phone rang. Elijah pulled Cordelia back to the car and didn''t answer the phone until the surroundings became quiet. "Elijah..." Edith''s choked-up voice came from the other end of the phone. "Mom, what''s wrong?" Elijah asked calmly. "Gideon is crazy! He''s crazy!" Edith suddenly became a little hysterical. "He wants your dad to divorce me!" Elijah''s eyes darkened. The old bird was indeed crazy, and he was getting worse and worse. "Don''t worry. I will return home as soon as possible," he said calmly. "Come back now, Elijah! We have to think of a way to deal with it and stop Gideon from continuing to mess around!" Edith sobbed. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia asked worriedly, "Why did Sir Hansen try to break up your parents?" "He wants to pass on the position of head of the family to my father and ask him to marry a pharmacist from the Price family." Although Elijah was not in Beilve City, he had always been well aware of the movements there. He originally wanted to watch Gideon go crazy quietly and see how long the state could continue. Cordelia shook her head and said, "He''s really... unreasonable." The driver sent Elijah directly to the airport. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. When parting, Elijah hugged Cordelia tightly. He seemed to feel this was not enough and kissed her fiercely, his emotions surging. "Cordie, I''m leaving. You take care of yourself." Cordelia was stunned momentarily, then smiled lightly. "Well, you too." The farewell this time seemed to be different from usual. She could feel it. Seeing him slowly walk into the security check, Cordelia couldn''t calm down for a long time. She pressed the position on her chest, and for some reason, she always felt that some plot was looming in the dark. "Elijah, you have to be good..." Chapter 290 Chapter 290 Chapter 290 Not Peaceful Although Cordelia wanted to go back with him very much, Jayden''s illness still needed her treatment, so she couldn''t leave now and had to stay in Grant City. Moreover, she vaguely realized Milo had deliberately arranged a tricky case for her. In the past, the task assigned to her by Milo was something more significant than God. Even if Elijah wanted to marry someone else tomorrow, she would not leave her post without authorization. That night, Milo suddenly called her. "Cordelia, how are you doing in Grant City recently?" Milo''s kind tone came from the receiver. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "Everything is fine, Milo. By the way, do you have a good rtionship with Jayden? Based on his age, he should also be your junior!" Cordelia asked curiously. "How can one care about the age when facing a good friend? Although Jayden is young, he has a lot of experience. Chatting with him is very exciting," Milo said with a smile. The two became friends simply because they had simr personalities and visions for things. It had nothing to do with interests. Milo took the initiative to send Cordelia to treat him after hearing about Jayden''s recent situation. Jayden initially had already prepared to die and make arrangements for things after his death. Now, with Cordelia''s intervention, it shouldn''t be a problem for him to live another eight or ten years. "Jayden has been missing his first love all his life. He didn''t get married and only recognized Eason as his godson. But now he has a new goal," Milo said mysteriously. "Oh? What?" Cordelia asked. "You will know soon," Milo said with a smile. His tone was like a naughty child. Cordelia was already familiar with his style, so she asked no further questions. "Cordelia, stay in Grant City. Beilve City is not peaceful these days!" Milo said meaningfully. So her guess that something happened in Beilve City was right. "Milo, isn''t the Price family afraid of being yed by capital after all this trouble?" Cordelia couldn''t help asking. "Strictly speaking, Zach is not a pure doctor. He was half a businessman. That''s why the Price Group has never made a big progress," Milomented objectively. "Yeah, they spent all the time ying with schemes..." Cordelia muttered in a low voice. "Cordelia, it''s good to be clear in your heart. Don''t always tell the truth," Milo said,ughing loudly. She also smiled and said considerately, "Milo, you are the best master! You will not just marry any of your apprentice to others." "It''s time to test Elijah. Cordelia, I hope you don''t get involved. Let''s wait for the result quietly." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia sent Elijah a message. It took a long time before he called back, with a tired tone, "I''m fine. My mother couldn''t bear the strike and fainted. I sent her to the hospital, and now she''s asleep." Cordelia frowned and asked cautiously, "They won''t really want a divorce, will they?" Elijah was silent there for a long time before he said, "If they don''t get a divorce, I will marry re. Which one do you want?" "Neither of them is what I want." Cordelia''s tone turned cold. "Elijah, is there a possibility that Sir Hansen wants both?" Elijah immediately denied it, "Impossible! He doesn''t even think about it!" "However, until now, your father is still foolish and filial to your grandfather and even hurt your mother. And you are on the even weaker side, aren''t you?" Cordelia calmly analyzed. Chapter 291 Chapter 291 Chapter 291 I Already Have a Boyfriend Elijah chuckled self-deprecatingly and said, "Cordelia, I''m absolutely sick of this hereditary family system. How is this still happening in the modern society?" "But your family is indeed very powerful," Cordelia sighed. With his own power, Elijah effortlessly brought down the entire Watts family, making them history in Beilve City overnight. The Hansen family in Beilve City was an invincible force that couldn''t be shaken. Cordelia knew very well that if Elijah left his family, everything in the future would be uncertain. It took great courage to make such a decision. No wonder Milo wanted Cordelia to stay in Grant City. On the one hand, he didn''t want her to get involved in this turmoil, and on the other hand, he was testing Elijah''s abilities and courage. "Cordelia, will you wait for me?" Elijah suddenly asked. Cordelia was lost in thought for a moment beforeing back to her senses. "Yes, I will." Elijah seemed visibly relieved and let out a sigh. "Cordelia, you scared me." Just now, he had been holding his breath and waiting for Cordelia''s answer. That brief moment of hesitation from Cordelia felt like a century to him. Cordeliaughed lightly and said, "I wasn''t hesitant. It''s just that you suddenly asked me such a serious question, and I couldn''t react in time." "I can tell that you''re not forcing yourself," Elijah said seriously. "Everything is temporary. Elijah, don''t worry," Cordelia reassured him. Her voice sounded even softer through the phone, soothing Elijah''s anxious mood. Later, they apanied each other into dreand through a video call, just like before. In the afternoon, Mia invited Cordelia to her home. At that time, Eason was also by Cordelia''s side. Seeing her hesitant expression, Eason spoke up, "Cordelia, my mother currently lives alone, and she might feel a bit lonely, so she''s usually very N?velDrama.Org holds this content. hospitable." Upon hearing this, Cordelia immediately agreed. After all, if she only had to deal with Mia alone, Cordelia was willing to be a guest. So, that night, Cordelia went to Mia''s apartment for dinner. Mia lived in a prime location, upying 2150 square feet t. There were servants in the apartment, and the chef prepared the dinner. When Mia saw Eason bringing Cordelia in, her eyes lit up with a smile. "Cordelia,e in and have a seat. Have some fruits first, and we will start dinner soon." After thanking Mia, Cordelia sat down on the sofa in the living room and chatted with her. When Cordelia mentioned her studio, Mia immediately took out a few pieces of thetest season''s designs. "Cordelia, you are truly talented. Whoever marries you, he is truly fortunate!" As she spoke, Mia nced at Eason, her eyes filled with implications. Cordelia felt a bit uneasy. Based on Mia''s taste, she shouldn''t be purchasing clothes from their mid- range brand. Cordelia suddenly seemed to have an answer. She couldn''t help but look at Eason. Seeing the warm smile on his face, she was momentarily stunned. It seemed that the rtionship between Eason and Mia was very harmonious, and his smile right now was truly warm. Carefully considering Mia''s words, Cordelia hurriedly exined, "Ms. Mia Hond, I already have a boyfriend. I introduced him to youst time, don''t you remember?" Coincidentally, as soon as Cordelia finished speaking, Eason got up and went to answer a phone call. Mia nced at Eason''s back, smiled lightly, and then looked at Cordelia, asking, "Cordelia, where is your boyfriend from? What does he do?" As she spoke, Mia discreetly clenched her hand, her nails deeply digging into her palm. Chapter 292 Chapter 292 Chapter 292 He Got Engaged to Another Woman Cordelia still regarded it as a small talk and said truthfully, "He is from Beilve City, in charge of the family business." Mia''s face unconsciously became unpleasant, and she asked, "His father, is his name Gabe Hansen?" Cordelia looked at Mia somewhat unexpectedly and said, "Yes, Ms. Mia Hond, do you know him?" Mia smiled embarrassedly. "I heard about his name in Beilve City before. Now, I didn''t expect his son to be so outstanding. Truly, like father, like son." Cordelia nodded withoutmenting. The three of them enjoyed dinner together in a happy atmosphere. After they finished dinner, Cordelia prepared to leave. Mia hastily said, "Eas, go and see Cordelia off." Eason felt helpless and didn''t correct Mia''s way of addressing him. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. As Cordelia got into the car, her expression appeared somewhat weary. Eason smiled faintly. "Thank you, Cordelia." "No problem. Chatting with your mom was very nice," Cordelia said with a smile. "I noticed that you often look at your phone. Do you have something else to do?" Eason asked casually. "Well, I want to check on Imogen," Cordelia didn''t tell him that she was waiting for Elijah''s message. Long-distance rtionships were truly tough, and Cordelia finally began to understand the feeling of constant concern. Cordelia thought it was no wonder that couples who have been in long-distance rtionships eventually break up, and it was just too hard to endure, too painful. Eason immediately instructed the driver to take the car to Adam''s ce. Imogen was in the bathroom when they entered, vomiting into the toilet. Hearing Cordelia''s arrival, Imogen came out of the restroom with a mournful face. "Cordelia, I can''t take it anymore." Cordelia sincerelyforted her, saying, "Ipletely understand how you feel right now. It feels like wanting to get rid of it a hundred times a day." Imogen immediately nodded frantically. "Yes, even a hundred times is not enough." After saying that, the two of them entered Imogen''s room together. Adam looked at Eason with a suggestive expression and said, "Eason, it seems like you''ve be quite close with Cordeliately!" Eason replied calmly without any change in expression, "Hmm." "What? Is there no chance between you two?" Adam asked, puzzled. "What chance? Cordelia is still in a rtionship with Elijah," Eason said. Adam choked and muttered under his breath, "Well, I think that Elijah isn''t reliable anyway. There are rumors about him from Beilve City every day." "Cordelia is willing to believe him. That''s enough," Eason spoke, walking to the window and gazing into the distance. His gaze grew colder and colder. If Elijah dared to disappoint Cordelia, he would immediately snatch her away and never give him the slightest chance again! In Imogen''s room, Cordelia couldn''t help but feel a bit overwhelmed when she walked in and saw the room in aplete mess. "Imogen, this..." Imogen immediately touched her finger in a helpless manner and said, "I feel ufortable, so I don''t want to tidy up." Cordelia gave her a white look and said, "I really don''t know what to do with you!" So, while helping her tidy up the room, Cordelia chatted with her. "Has Ben been bothering you these past few days?" Cordelia asked with concern. "No, he seems to have gone back to Beilve City. But Elissa asionally sends me anonymous messages from unknown numbers, trying to scare me," Imogen casually replied. Cordelia frowned instantly. "Let me see what she said." Imogen obediently handed over her phone, saying nonchntly, "It''s just provocation, half true and half false. I wonder if she''s so confident, why is she afraid of me? I won''tpete with her for a man, after all." Chapter 293 Chapter 293 Chapter 293 Leave Me Alone! Cordelia shook her head and said, "Is it possible that even though she is with Ben, she constantly feels a strong sense of crisis?" As she spoke, Cordelia nced at her phone and couldn''t help but smile when she saw those provocative words. "Look, she''s obviously desperate. I think even though she''s with Ben, Ben has no interest in her." Cordelia curled her lips and looked at Imogen with sparkling eyes. Imogen was stunned and asked Cordelia, puzzled, "Is that possible? I really don''t have that confidence, Cordelia." "Just consider it as because of them." Cordelia pointed to Imogen''s belly. "Men say they don''t want it, but when it actually happens, it''s still a pleasant surprise. After all, they haven''t put in much effort, and yet they can get a new little life..." "Yes, Cordelia, you''re absolutely right!" Imogen carefully thought about Ben''s attitude towards her, and she realized that there had been some subtle changes since he found out she was pregnant. Although Ben still had a sharp tongue, his attitude towards her was indeed different from before. "As for Elissa," Cordelia said lightly, "She should experience some of the pain you''ve been through, shouldn''t she?" Guided by Cordelia''s words, Imogen suddenly felt enlightened, and even the feeling of morning sickness seemed less intense. Just then, Imogen''s phone rang. She nced at it and immediately froze. "Cordelia, bad news. Elijah and re are engaged!" Imogen said anxiously. "It''s impossible," Cordelia said calmly. "It''s true!" Imogen quickly showed Cordelia her phone. "Isn''t that Elijah standing on the stage?" Cordelia took the phone and nced at it, her face turning pale. And at this moment, there was a knock on the door. "Imogen, can Eason and Ie in?" Adam said from outside the door. Imogen thought, "Sure enough, bad news travels fast." In just a short while, the news of Elijah''s engagement had already reached Grant City. Cordelia shook her head. Imogen quickly said, "Adam, I''m not feeling well. It''s inconvenient for you toe in. I''m sorry!" Adam paused for a moment and then said, "Cordelia, don''t worry, we won''t let you be wronged." Cordelia nced at the door with mixed emotions and said, "I know, Adam, let me be alone for a while!" After that, they heard footsteps outside the door receding. Imogen cautiously looked at Cordelia and carefully said, "Cordelia, maybe it''s a misunderstanding. Elijah isn''t such a cowardly man." Cordelia shook her head. "I actually don''t believe it either, but he did it. Regardless of the reason, he didn''t exin it to me in advance. He simply didn''t care about me." Even though Cordelia had already anticipated the worst-case scenario beforehand, the worst possible oue did ultimately happen! Even if Elijah had given her an exnation beforehand, it would have made a difference! But he didn''t. He happily got engaged to another woman. Justst night, Elijah said he missed her, missed her so much, and today, he got engaged to someone else! N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Cordelia felt she was betrayed by him. She thought that no matter what grand excuse he gave next, it wouldn''t change anything. Cordelia slowly got up and floated out of the room. Imogen worriedly called after her, "Cordelia, are you..." "I just want some quiet time alone. Don''t worry, I''ll be fine." With that, Cordelia opened the door and stumbled, falling right to the ground. Chapter 294 Chapter 294 Chapter 294 They Maybe Already Married When Cordelia fell into Eason''s arms, she lost consciousness for a brief moment. When she regained her senses, she found herself lying in a guest room at Adam''s house. Next to her, Eason held her hand, looking at her with worry. Cordelia moved her fingers and said with a bitter smile, "Eason, did you try to wake me up?" "Yes, I tried to wake you up, but it didn''t work, so I called Milo for advice. He told me to fan some wind at you, and if you didn''t wake up, we should take you to the hospital," Eason said apologetically. "I''m fine. I was just too anxious." Cordelia frowned and looked away ufortably. Suddenly, a shadow cast over her. She turned her gaze and saw Eason standing up abruptly, his hands on both sides of her head, his deep eyes staring at her intently. "Cordelia, is it worth it for Elijah? What does he have that''s worth your love?" Cordelia stared at Eason in a daze. She felt the aura emitted from Elijah was unfamiliar at this moment and domineering like never before. "It''s your personal matter, and I have no right to interfere. But I don''t want to see you making the same mistakes again, Cordelia," Eason said earnestly. Cordelia avoided eye contact, afraid to look into Eason''s eyes. She curled up slowly, like a child devoid of a sense of security, silent. At that moment, Imogen and Adam entered the room one after another. "Is Cordelia awake? Cordelia..." From their perspective, their postures seemed somewhat ambiguous, and Adam''s voice gradually weakened. Imogen approached quickly and pulled Eason back when she saw Cordelia''s appearance. She said, "Eason, did you do something to Cordelia?" Eason opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, Cordelia interrupted. "No, Imogen. Eason was just trying to console me." Imogen nodded and suddenly felt nauseous. She quickly ran out. Adam hurriedly followed her out, and the guest room, which had just been lively, returned to tranquility. "I''m sorry, Cordelia. I was too hasty." Eason regained hisposure and apologized. "Eason, you''re right. Regardless of whether this was a misunderstanding or not, he didn''t care about me. I won''t forgive him." Cordelia tightly gripped her front shirt, and her heart suddenly ached. This time, Cordelia was hurt so much. Eason was at a loss. "Cordelia, are you okay? Should I call an ambnce?" "I''m fine, Eason." Cordelia grabbed Eason''s sleeve. "Go and close the door. I want to be alone for a while." "Can I stay with you? I''m worried that something might happen to you. Don''t worry, I won''t say a word, just keep youpany," Eason said anxiously. "Okay." Cordelia knew that Eason knew how to diminish his own presence. If he said he wouldn''t disturb her, then he definitely wouldn''t. So, Eason closed the door and sat near the entrance, keeping his gaze fixed on Cordelia. And so it went on until midnight. Adam ordered somete-night snacks, and after Imogen finished eating, she couldn''t hold on any From N?velDrama.Org. longer and went to sleep. Adam and Eason took turns staying by Cordelia''s side, apanying her as the sky slowly brightened. Chapter 295 Chapter 295 Chapter 295 I Won''t Forgive Him Early the next morning, Elijah finally tried to call Cordelia. Unfortunately, no matter how many times he tried, he couldn''t get through. He dialed repeatedly, and Cordelia''s phone was ringing, but no one answered. On his twentieth attempt, Eason''s voice came through on the other end of the line. "You''re already someone else''s fianc¨¦. Why are you bothering Cordelia?" Eason asked coldly. "Let Cordelia answer the phone. I need to exin to her," Elijah said anxiously. "You don''t have the right to do that!" Eason said and hung up the phone directly. Adam, who was standing aside, immediately chimed in, "Cordelia, that''s right! They probably spent the night together. Why should you listen to his exnation?" Imogen remained silent on the side. Although Imogen didn''t think Elijah was that kind of person, the facts were right in front of her. He didn''t call until this morning, which made her feel sorry for Cordelia. Cordelia nodded and said, "Don''t worry, Adam, I won''t pay any attention to him." Then, she handed her phone over to Eason, not wanting to hear any exnations from Elijah. Adam said with relief, "That''s right, Cordelia. I knew you were someone who could let go." Cordelia lowered her gaze and didn''t say anything. She used to be someone who could let go, but now she was someone who couldn''t. That was why she dared not listen to Elijah''s voice or read his messages, fearing that she would soften her heart. If Elijah flew to Grant City and exined things to her in person, then it would be a different story. She would give him a chance to exin. Cordelia thought so in her heart. However, Elijah didn''t do that. Cordelia thought perhaps he was tired and gave up! And it might be for the best. They shouldn''t have been together in the first ce. Forcing themselves to be together would only bring constant suffering. And their feelings for each other were not strong enough to withstand any difficulties they might face. Cordelia felt it was better this way. After leaving Adam''s house, Eason suggested, "Cordelia, it''s not a long-term solution for you to keep staying in hotels. Why not stay at my ce for now? I haven''t been living in that house for a long time, and there''s a cleaning service that keeps it tidy. You can move in directly." Listening to Eason''s unusually lengthy speech, Cordelia smiled faintly and said, "Eason, I''m not made of ss. I won''t be devastated by a lost love. You don''t have to be so cautious." Eason raised his hand and couldn''t help but pat her head. "Don''t be afraid, and you still have me." The atmosphere in the car was just right, and Eason didn''t say anything more. He took Cordelia directly to the hotel to check out. After that, he brought Cordelia back to his apartment. "Is this apartment in the same neighborhood as your mom?" Cordelia got out of the car and looked around, asking. "Yes." Eason pointed to a nearby building. "She lives in that one." Cordelia nodded and was about to pick up her luggage. N?velDrama.Org (C) content. "I got it!" Eason immediately took over, leading the way into the apartment while Cordelia obediently followed behind. At this moment, a paparazzo dressed in casual attire emerged from the shadows and sent all the information he had taken along the way to someone named "Miss Flores" in his contacts. At the Maple Vi in Beilve City. Elijah was sitting at his desk, dealing with work. He wasn''t working on Hansen Group''s business at the moment but rather on his ownpany''s work. As early as three years ago, when he was forced into a marriage alliance and epted the position of the executive president of the Hansen Group, he had already started to build his own team, preparing for the future. And now, hispany had gained some fame overseas and had made it into the Global 500. However, even though he was sitting here, his mind couldn''t calm down. At this moment, his phone suddenly started ringing loudly, with a barrage of text messages flooding in. Elijah frowned and picked up his phone. Immediately, the veins on his forehead bulged, and his face darkened visibly. Chapter 296 Chapter 296 Chapter 296 You Scheming Bitch! All those photos were of Cordelia and Eason. The photos included pictures of them talking in the car, as well as one where Eason was touching Cordelia''s head. There were pictures of them returning to the hotel together, with Eason following closely behind Cordelia. And there were pictures of them entering a luxury apartment building together, with Eason carrying Cordelia''s luggage. Elijah became increasingly uneasy as he looked at the photos. He immediately called Cordelia. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. But Cordelia''s phone was turned off! Elijah was stunned to find out that Cordelia had turned off her phone. Judging by the time the photos were taken, it was an hour ago. Elijah wondered if they had already slept in the same bed now. Elijah couldn''t even bear to think about it. He couldn''t sit still any longer and started pacing back and forth in his study. With no other options, he decided to call Eason. Soon enough, Eason answered the phone. There was some noise around him, indicating that he was outside. "What''s up?" Eason asked coldly. "I wanted to talk to Cordelia, but her phone is turned off." At this moment, Elijah felt he was incredibly small at that moment. He humbled himself to Eason just to speak with Cordelia for a few words. Just a few words. However, Eason heartlessly replied, "You better not disturb her. She''s suffering because of you. At this point, if you truly love her, don''t add salt to her wounds anymore. That would be too cruel to her!" Elijah listened quietly, and then both of them fell into silence. After a long while, Eason finally lost patience and said, "Hang up if you don''t have anything else." Only then did Elijah speak, "My engagement with re is fake, not real." "Humph..." Eason sneered, "Whether it''s true or false, you didn''t tell Cordelia in advance, did you?" Elijah was speechless. It was a momentarypse in judgment that led him to hide the truth. He had foolishly believed that Cordelia would unconditionally trust him. But only when everything was exposed Elijah realized how terribly wrong he was. Eason wanted to say something more, but in the end, he held back. Eason knew that provoking Elijah at this moment wouldn''t be wise, and it might ultimately hurt Cordelia more. So, they ended the call on a seemingly peaceful note, both hiding their own thoughts. Elijah sat back in his armchair and fell into silence. Just as his brain was spinning rapidly, his phone rang once again. Seeing the caller ID "re," Elijah answered the call expressionlessly, "Ms. re Price, is it appropriate to call a stranger at this hour?" re said timidly, "Mr. Hansen, I''m sorry for disturbing you sote. I have left the hotel for some reason, and I must be with you. Otherwise, we might get exposed." Elijah felt annoyed and said, "That''s your problem. There was no use in our agreement stating that I would continue to cooperate with your acting after the fact." re''s voice trembled as she pleaded. "Please, I can help you exin this whole situation to Cordelia." Elijah narrowed his eyes and pondered for a while before saying, "Where are you now?" "I''m in the coffee shop at the hotel entrance," re replied with a hint of hope. "Wait there." Eason had social engagements until ten past midnight, and he was feeling groggy. He asked the driver to take him to the apartment where Cordelia lived nearby, and he slept in the living room. The next morning, Cordelia woke up and prepared to go for a morning run. As soon as she stepped out of her room, she saw a tall figure in the living room. She was very surprised that Eason didn''t have an engagement and leftst night. When did hee back? She had no idea at all. So she carefully covered Eason with a thin nket and then quietly left the room. Chapter 297 Chapter 297 Chapter 297 I''m Tired of Being Lonely Until the door was closed, Eason slowly opened his eyes. He nced gently at the doorway and then closed his eyes again,fortably drifting back to sleep. By the time Cordelia returned from her morning run, Eason was already up. She handed Eason the breakfast she bought and asked, "Eason, when did youe backst night?" "Around three o''clock. I was worried you wouldn''t feelfortable in a different ce, so I came back after the social event to check on you. Seeing your door closed, I knew you were sleeping well, so I felt relieved." As Eason spoke, he sat down at the dining table and enjoyed the breakfast Cordelia brought back. He enjoyed being with Cordelia like this. If Cordelia was willing, he thought he could spend his life guarding her. "You should go back to the master bedroom to sleep. You''ll catch a cold on the couch," Cordelia reproached softly. "I''m used to it." Eason had gotten used to living alone. When he had time, he would pay attention to details, but if he was busy, he would just make do. Cordelia thought for a moment and said, "Eason, I won''t disturb you for too long. Once Sir Gudwin''s condition stabilizes, I will transfer his treatment to Lidio, who is in Grant City." Eason casually replied, "It''s nothing. I''d like you to be here. Actually, I''m tired of being lonely too." "You should find a girlfriend," Cordelia said. "Compared to starting a rtionship with an unfamiliar woman and gradually getting to know each other, I think taking care of you would be simpler," Eason said with a faint smile. "I can take care of myself and live well without anyone''s help." Cordelia immediately denied it, afraid that she might have dyed Eason''s marriage life. Eason''s eyes darkened, and he didn''t say anything more, focusing on his breakfast. After a while, Adam called. "Eason, do you remember what I told you yesterday? Elijah turned out to be dishonest!" Eason nced at Cordelia, who was busy in the kitchen and then went to the balcony. He asked in a deep voice, "What happened?" "Last night, it was already midnight, and Elijah secretly went out to meet his fianc¨¦e, and then the two of them went back to an apartment that''s under his name. Such a hypocrite! Poor Cordelia, she likes him so much! He''s a scumbag!" Adam said with an angry expression that seemed as though he wanted to beat Elijah up right away. "Do you think we should tell Cordelia about this? I think we should! Otherwise, the whole world will know, and she''ll be left in the dark! How pitiful!" Listening to Adam''s calm narration, Eason''s gaze grew cold. After a long silence, he said, "Let Miss Lopez tell her. I can''t bring myself to say it." "Alright!" Adam hung up the phone. After Cordelia finished today''s treatment for Jayden, she went to Adam''s ce to apany Imogen as usual. "Cordelia, are you okay?" Imogen asked with concern. Cordelia''s gaze was indifferent, and her expression didn''t change in the slightest. "Imogen, I''vee to terms with it. I won''t have any hope for him anymore." Imogen shook her head helplessly. "As expected. Nothing can ovee distance. Even Elijah is no exception. He couldn''t withstand loneliness after all." Cordelia smiled lightly, turned on her phone, entered the password, and handed it to Imogen. "Please check the messages for me, Imogen. I don''t want to look," Cordelia said as she got up to cut fruit in the kitchen. Imogen checked Cordelia''s messages, her facial expressions full of drama. "Oh my god, I can''t take it anymore! Laura is such a scheming bitch! It''s beyond tolerable!" Imogen suddenly couldn''t help but curse.From N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 298 Chapter 298 Chapter 298 He Belongs to Another Woman Hearing the noise inside the room, Cordelia walked in carrying a fruit tter. "What''s wrong? You look furious." Cordelia was quite calm. After all, she didn''t check the messages on her phone. However, Cordelia could imagine that if she saw them herself, she would have been infuriated as well! After all, the whole of Beilve City wasughing at her now. Imogen puffed up her cheeks angrily. "This Laura is really disgusting. Weren''t you not friends with her anymore? She sent you a message, making sure you knew it was her, and signed it with her own name." "Is she mocking me?" Cordelia asked, smiling, "She acts as if she''s the one engaged to Elijah." Imogen widened her eyes and asked, "Cordelia, I really admire you. How can you stillugh about this?" Cordelia gradually restrained her smile and said seriously, "Imogen, don''t you think I''m lucky? It allowed me to see through a scumbag early on." Imogen felt that Cordelia''s words made sense as well. Imogen sighed helplessly and continued to check the messages for Cordelia. Just then, Adam returned, bringing Eason with him. He walked in and immediatelyined about being hot, saying he wanted to eat some fruit. Cordelia naturally went to the kitchen to cut some fruit again for him. Eason furrowed his brow and came to the kitchen doorway. "Cordelia, don''t spoil Adam. Let him do it himself." "It''s okay, just a small thing," Cordelia gently replied. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Eason approached and helped her wash the fruit, skillfully peeling and cutting it. Cordelia looked at Eason in surprise. "Eason, are you a cook? Your knife skills are amazing." Eason chuckled and said, "Since I was young, I''ve always wanted to be a chef, a tailor, and a driver, so I can do all three." Eason said it with obvious confidence. During this time, Cordelia watched him in amazement as he prepared the fruit. Before long, Eason had finished and arranged it in a beautiful presentation. And then, the two of them went to the living room together. Cordelia expected everyone to discuss the exquisite fruit tter, but Imogen grabbed her hands and pulled her toward her room. "Hey, hey, slow down." Cordelia anxiously looked at Imogen''s belly. "Cordelia, I want to show you something. You can be angry, you can be angry, but please don''t get too worked up, okay?" Imogen said cautiously. "Is it some gossip about Elijah?" Cordelia asked calmly, and her face filled with scorn, "No matter what he''s doing, for whatever reason, I won''t care anymore. Let him be!" In Cordelia''s mind, Elijah had already missed the chance to exin himself from the beginning, so there was no need for any exnation from now on. "Alright, take a look!" Imogen took out her phone. These photos were just sent by Adam. Each one was in high definition, and there could be no misunderstandings. When Cordelia saw re smiling at the man beside her in the coffee shop, her eyes filled with unmistakable admiration. Seeing this scene, Cordelia couldn''t help but feel a sense of disappointment deep in her heart. Elijah was her man before, but now, he belonged to another woman. "Cordelia,st night Elijah secretly met with re in the coffee shop, and they went to an apartment together. It seems like it''s in the same neighborhood as your little apartment!" Chapter 299 Chapter 299 Chapter 299 I''m Not Interested Anymore Cordelia put one hand behind her back, tightly clenching her fist while maintaining a calm demeanor on the surface. "Living together after engagement is quite good." "Cordelia, do you want your four elder brothers to go to Beilve City and beat him up? Teach that scumbag a lesson!" Imogen said excitedly. Cordelia shook her head. "Forget it. No need." "But..." "Imogen, through this experience, I''ve learned to cut losses in time. Wasting time and energy on someone unworthy is the most foolish thing to do." Cordelia suddenly felt a bit more rxed after speaking. She slowly rxed her hand that had been clenched behind her back, which had grown somewhat numb. Imogen didn''t notice anything strange about Cordelia throughout their conversation. Seeing Cordelia handling things so well, Imogen felt genuinely happy for her, d that she was moving on from her heartbreak so quickly. Later on, Cordelia didn''t stay for the meal. She and Eason both had work to attend to, so they left separately. Imogen looked at the sumptuous meal in front of her, feeling a bit worried. Meanwhile, Adam had already finished a bowl of rice and was elegantly wiping the corners of his mouth. "Imogen, eat a little bit more. Even if you manage to throw it upter, absorbing some nutrients before that would still be beneficial. It''s important for the baby''s growth," Adam advised with concern. Imogen worriedly asked, "Adam, aren''t you concerned about Cordelia at all?" "Don''t worry, Eason is here," Adam said mysteriously, "You probably don''t know a secret..." Imogen perked up her ears, eager to hear the secret. However, Adam suddenly stopped himself and didn''t continue! "Hey? Tell me!" Imogen raised her eyebrows. Adam got up and smiled. "Let me think about it. How should I put it? Where should I start?" "Adam, did you do it on purpose?" Imogen immediately widened herrge eyes and added, "No, you have already sessfully piqued my interest. You must say it today!" While the two were yfully fooling around in the room, someone suddenly rang the doorbell. Adam thought it might be one of his brothers, so they continued their yful antics, and he casually opened the door. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. To his surprise, there was a person standing at the door with an icy expression. "What are you doing?" Ben''s tone was cold. Ben''s cold gaze seemed to shoot icy arrows toward the two inside the room as if he wanted to pierce them through. Imogen rolled her eyes. "Why are you here again?" Adam also wasn''t particrly warm towards Ben, only giving him a slight nod as a greeting. "Ie to see you. Aren''t you inviting me in?" Ben asked. "I''m the same as usual. But seeing you, I feel like vomiting," Imogen said boldly, taking advantage of Adam''s presence. Adam lowered his head and held back hisughter. It took quite an effort for him not to burst out Ben''s eyes narrowed dangerously, and said, "Imogen, are you feeling yful again?" Adam raised his eyebrows. "Hey, buddy, is this how you usually talk to women? What year is this? What era do you think it is? Compared to domineering CEOs, women now prefer gentle guys." Ben nced at Adam disdainfully as if he couldn''t care less about him. Imogen blinked and grabbed Adam''s arm. "Adam, you''re absolutely right. I was too foolish and easily seduced when I was young. Now I understand, a man like Adam is the best!" "Imogen!" Ben suddenly raised his voice. "Are you done making a fuss?" Adam hurriedly covered Imogen''s ears to cooperate. "Didn''t scare you, did he, Imogen?" Imogen blinked her eyes, thinking, "Tsk tsk, look at Adam, and then look at the dog outside the door. I was really blind back then!" Ben, who was being treated as the dog outside the door, stared coldly at the affectionate scene in front of him and suddenly dered, "Imogen, I have changed my mind!" "What?" A cruel smile yed on Ben''s face. He said, "I''m not interested in the baby in your womb anymore!" Chapter 300 Chapter 300 Chapter 300 Don''t Force Me Imogen froze in astonishment on the spot. The thing in her belly? Imogen was furious! "Ben, you scum. You dare to do wrong but fear to admit it. You are garbage that can''t do without women!" She bit her lip until it was bleeding from the bite. It was her child, her priceless treasure. No one had the right to nder her child! Ben raised his eyebrows while Imogen in front of him looked like a little wild cat with its paws up and its teeth waving. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. In his impression, Imogen had never scolded him like this. And, of course, she didn''t have the guts either. Was it the man next to her who gave her courage? Or did what Ben just said angered her? Suddenly, Ben reached out and grabbed her wrist. "Come on. To hospital!" Imogen immediately struggled, and Adam also quickly grabbed Imogen. "Hey, Imogen is pregnant. Don''t tear her. You will kill her!" Ben nced at Adam coldly. "Don''t meddle in our business. Let go!" As an outsider or a ndlord" unfamiliar with Imogen, Adam feared something terrible would happen. Ben kept tugging on Imogen. So, Adam had no choice but to let Imogen go and watched Ben take her away. "What a rubbish!" Adam immediately called Eason. "Follow them and see which hospital they go to," Easonmanded calmly. "Okay, I''ll go right away." Adam hung up the phone while cursing, "Shit!" Cordelia was sitting on the sofa, looking at the work report. When Eason hung up the phone, Cordelia immediately asked, "Eason, what''s the matter?" "Ben took Imogen to the hospital for an abortion. But don''t worry. No one dares to operate on her," Eason said calmly. Cordelia immediately yelled, "What the hell Ben is doing?" No way. She had to go to the hospital! Cordelia knew that Imogen seemed bluffing but was indeed afraid of Ben. Imogen might copse if no one was around for support. "That scumbag! Ben stumped Imogen when she was pregnant. Aplete scumbag!" Cordelia was so angry that she kept scolding Ben on the way. Eason was silent and kept in touch with Adam, asking where they were. "Hey, they didn''t go to the hospital. They went to the hotel!" Adam said. Eason hesitated and then informed Cordelia. Cordelia was taken aback, and disgust shed in her eyes. "Eason, let''s go to the hotel. I''m worried that Imogen is with that scumbag." "Okay." Twenty minutester, Cordelia and Eason came to the door of Ben''s room. Eason rang the doorbell, and soon the door was opened. The two people outside the room were immediately stunned. Because the person who opened the door was neither Ben nor Imogen, but Elijah! Cordelia''s eyes suddenly became indifferent. "Where is Imogen?" "She was resting inside." Elijah stepped aside. Cordelia and Eason exchanged a nce, and Eason walked in first. Cordelia followed closely behind Eason. As soon as she entered the door, her arm was grabbed by a big hand. "Cordelia, I want to talk to you." "No need." Cordelia lowered her head without even looking at Elijah. "Elijah, I will never trust you in this life." As the saying went, once bitten, twice shy. Now, Cordelia was scared of being deceived by Elijah and would never give him any trust. "You don''t have to believe me, but I want to exin." Chapter 301 Chapter 301 Chapter 301 Her Threat There was a forlorn look about Elijah''s deep eyes at this moment. His heart had already sunk to the bottom without a trace of hope. "It''s not important anymore. Please don''t waste my time," Cordelia said, ruthlessly pulling her arm away N?velDrama.Org holds this content. from his hand and walking into the room. At this time, Imogen sat on the couch with a calm expression. When she saw Cordeliae in, her eyes lit up, and she immediately ran over and hugged Cordelia. At the same time, Imogen said in her ear, "Cordelia, you have been fooled. Ben scared me to lure you here." As she said that, Imogen looked at her withplicated eyes and apologized, "I''m sorry, Cordelia." Cordelia shook her head to show it was okay. "d you''re fine. Your safety is more important than anything else." Sitting on the couch, Ben suddenly apuded for their deep friendship. Cordelia frowned at him. Ben stood up, patted the folds on his clothes casually, nced at Cordelia and Imogen contemptuously, and looked at Elijah. He said coldly and weirdly, "Elijah, have you given up now? I told you Cordelia is a heartless woman. Now, she finally sees a bright future. She is thriving in Grant City and isn''t interested in you anymore." "Will you just shut up?" Elijah gritted his teeth in his heart, wishing he could fight with Ben. Ben was really in need of a beating. Compared with Ben, Eason, who stood silently the entire time, looked more pleasing to the eye. Cordelia smiled brightly. "You even thought of such an unimaginable reason, Ben? Did I make him get engaged to another woman? Or did I make him date her fianc¨¦e in the middle of the night and then go back to the apartment together?" Ben sneered, "You know a lot. What about you? Don''t you also live in another man''s house?" Cordelia didn''t panic at all and still smiled, "So, there''s no need to exin. Ever since Elijah got engaged to another woman, we have broken up by default. It''s good to break up peacefully, isn''t it? "Or do you want me to be the other woman? Will that make you happy? But Ben, I don''t want to be a two-timer like you with a moral issue." Ben''s eyes were gloomy, but he couldn''t find words to argue with Cordelia. Cordelia chuckled and continued, "Ben, don''t be jealous. How things are with me is none of your business. Don''t make yourself a gossip and be despised!" Ben suddenly stepped forward but was stopped by Elijah, who had reacted quickly. At that time, Eason had already stood in front of Cordelia with a warning look. "You couldn''t argue, so you want to use force? And she is a woman. What kind of man are you?" Eason scolded. His voice was not loud, and his tone was not harsh. He looked like an outsider evaluating the people in the game. Cordelia didn''t want to see Elijah and Ben for a minute. She said to Imogen, "Imogen, let''s go." "Okay." Imogen had been tensed up, fearing that Ben would do something to Cordelia. Although Imogen had never seen Ben beat a woman before, she knew he was indeed emotionally vtile. So, Imogen was afraid that he would lose his mind and attack Cordelia. "Imogen, do you dare to leave," Ben suddenly said in a warning tone. Imogen paused, looked back at Ben, and said, "Don''t think that you can control me because I''m pregnant with your child. You know what happened to my contraceptive pill. If you force me again, I will have an abortion. I will do what I say!" Chapter 302 Chapter 302 Chapter 302 Back to Reality "Imogen, don''t frighten me with the child. Do you think I care?" Ben asked. "If you don''t care, why are you always watching me? Wouldn''t it be nice to spend time with Elissa?" Imogen sneered. "You are pregnant with my child and living with another man. Do you think you could be the one to judge me?" Ben''s eyes widened, and Imogen seemed to have pissed him off. Imogen said sarcastically, "So if I have an abortion, will you leave me alone?" "You wish!" Ben suddenly grabbed Imogen''s wrist and said viciously, "Even if you die, you still have to be buried with me. Do you think you can get rid of me?" "Are you crazy?" Imogen said. Imogen shook his hand hard. But he was too strong, and she couldn''t shake it off. The two were arguing fiercely, and everyone''s attention was focused on them. No one noticed that Cordelia dialed a number at some point. Cordelia suddenly said, "Miss Flores, did you hear that? Can''t you keep your man in line? Don''t you want him?" Elissa remained silent for a long time. Immediately afterward, bursts of sobbing came from the phone. "Ben, how could you do this to me? If you abandon me, what''s the point of me being alive?" Hearing Elissa''s weeping, Cordelia couldn''t help but feel sick. Imogen shivered and said, "I feel like vomiting again." Sure enough, Ben was at the mercy of Elissa. Ben immediately let go of Imogen''s wrist and said anxiously, "Elissa, don''t do anything stupid..." However, before he finished speaking, Cordelia hung up the phone. "What are you doing?" Ben was obviously a little anxious. "That''s what I should ask you. What are you going to do now? Do you want to continue bothering Imogen or coax your sensitive Elissa?" Cordelia put the phone into the bag and said with a half-smile. They talked and argued, and finally, Cordelia took Imogen away, and Eason worked as their bodyguard and driver conscientiously. Elijah nced at the time and said, "Ben, we should return to Beilve City." Ben frowned and looked at him. "Are you going to give up?" With frost in his eyes, Elijah looked out the window, saying, "Since she doesn''t want to hear it, I''ll just let it go. Maybe she has been waiting for the day when she can get rid of mepletely." Thinking of Cordelia and Eason standing side by side outside the door when he opened the door and thinking that they were inseparable every day and lived under the same roof, Elijah knew everything was toote. After weighing the pros and cons, Elijah thought he had more important things to do now. Suddenly, Ben patted him on the shoulder and said, "How have I never noticed you could move on so quickly?" Elijah remained silent with a cold face. So, what if he didn''t move on? He didn''t live in a fairy tale. What Elijah shouldered was not only his family but also the Kallis family and his mother''s life. "Let''s go to the airport," Elijah said, turned, and left the hotel. On the way back, Imogen was pale all the time. Fortunately, Cordelia was sure she was just frightened and would feel better when she came back and had a good rest. From N?velDrama.Org. Eason sent Imogen back to Adam''s ce, and it was gettingte. Eason suggested, "Would you like to go for dinner?" "Okay," Cordelia respondedzily and leaned back on the chair tiredly. Chapter 303 Chapter 303 Chapter 303 I Want to Live With You This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Eason parked the car and took Cordelia to a private room in a restaurant. This private room was at the end of the restaurant and was very quiet. Cordelia had no appetite and was full after a few bites. Eason frowned and asked, "Elijah seems to mind you living with me. In this way, he appears more righteous, and maybe he will say you did something wrong." Cordelia took a sip of the juice and said calmly, "Eason, I know someone secretly took pictures that night, and I purposely stayed with you. The more he tries to shirk responsibility, the more I hate him! I want to forget him!" Although Elijah didn''t say anything today, Ben said everything for him. Elijah was engaged to another woman. He didn''t have time to notify Cordelia in advance but had the energy to send someone to watch her. Cordelia waspletely disappointed with Elijah and didn''t want to have any more rtionships with him. Even just listening to his exnation was a waste of time for her. Cordelia''s words gave Eason bothfort and worry. He wasfortable because Cordelia had seen Elijah through and left him decisively, which Eason felt was good. However, he was worried that Cordelia was only strong on the surface and would cry secretly at night. So, after finishing the meal, Eason took her back to the apartment. Cordelia came out to drink water in the middle of the night and found someone on the couch. She quickly turned on a small light. "Eason, go to sleep in the bedroom." Cordelia didn''t notice when Eason hade back again. Hearing Cordelia''s voice, Eason immediately sat up and said, "I''m a little worried." Cordelia raised her eyebrows and frowned tightly. "Eason, I''m not that fragile. I just broke up. You don''t need to treat me so cautiously." "I know." Eason stood up as he spoke and said apologetically, "I''m leaving now. You go back to sleep!" Seeing Eason nervously amodating her, Cordelia felt something was wrong with Eason. "Eason, I n to move out tomorrow. I''m sorry that I used you before." With Eason as a shield, Elijah obviously had scruples about his harassment towards her. But at the same time, Cordelia understood that she had indeed brought a lot of unwarranted trouble to Eason recently. So she wanted topensate him in business. "Cordelia!" Eason suddenly put on a straight face and said seriously, "I''ll be even more worried about you moving out. You''re a woman and an out-of-towner. I can''t let you do that!" Cordelia never expected that she and Eason would discuss such a trivial matter in the middle of the night, which was somewhat ridiculous. Suddenly, Cordelia couldn''t helpughing. "Forget it. We''ll talk about it tomorrow. You go back to the bedroom and sleep. In case you catch a cold." "I want to live with you." Eason rarely blurted out without thinking. Cordelia was stunned suddenly. "Cordelia, I''m your friend, and I can always be, or if you need someone to take care of you and apany you, I can do it, too," Eason said calmly. Cordelia lowered her eyes. Her first thought was, "It''s over. I will lose Eason." She once thought there was pure friendship between men and women. Now she realized how naive she was. She admitted that Eason was excellent. But a man like him, who was mature, restrained, andplicated, was not right for her and was not her type. Seeing that she pressed her lips and said nothing, Eason couldn''t help but continue, "Maybe I''m being a little imposing to mention this to you now. You don''t need to answer me immediately. And I will continue to be a shadow." Like before, he was willing to be the invisible shadow apanying Cordelia. Chapter 304 Chapter 304 Chapter 304 She Didn''t Like Him "You will always be my friend." Cordelia smiled, turned around, and went into the room. Saying more would make Eason more ufortable. Cordelia wanted to use future actions to let Eason understand that she had never changed and wouldn''t take advantage of the four of them. No matter how close they were, they should have their own privacy and personal space. Besides, Cordelia was used to being alone and didn''t want to be tied up. Actually, it seemed that only Elijah had made her feel willing to be tied down. Unfortunately, this person no longer existed. Cordelia went back to her room. Eason sat there nkly. He knew that his confession had failed. It was the same with confessing early andte. She just had no feelings for him. Eason knew he should just be Cordelia''s friend, which was better than being rejected by her. Early the next morning, Cordelia went out for a morning run as usual and found that Eason had left at some point. She still ran and bought breakfast as usual without thinking about it too much. Aftering back from running and having breakfast, Cordelia packed her luggage and left Eason''s apartment. Just as she was dragging her suitcase and walking in the neighborhood, she met Mia. At the sight of Cordelia, Mia immediately greeted her warmly and invited her to have coffee at home. Cordelia declined, "Mrs. Mia Hond, I have work to do, and I''ll visit you sometime." Mia nodded and smiled. "Okay. Then go." So, Cordelia nned to say goodbye to Mia. At this moment, Mia suddenly stopped her again. "Cordelia, did something happen to your boyfriend?" Mia asked tactfully. "Maybe. But we have broken up. I don''t care about his affairs," Cordelia said indifferently. Mia smiled gently. "It''s for the best. The Hansen family is old and conservative. He is not right for you." Cordelia vaguely heard something in Mia''s words, so she asked discreetly, "You seem to be familiar with the Hansen family in Beilve City?" "Gabe and I are old friends," Mia said expressionlessly. Cordelia smiled and nodded. "Thank you for your reminder." Then, Cordelia dragged the suitcase and left. She took a taxi, went to Jayden''s manor, and booked a hotel. Although the amodations were average, the hotel was close to Jayden''s ce, and she could go there on foot. Afterpleting the day''s treatment, Cordelia did not go to see Imogen but went back to the hotel to rest and report to Milo on Jayden''s recovery progress. "Cordelia, I heard that Elijah is really engaged to re. Did he exin to you?" Milo asked unhurriedly. "No," Cordelia said a little sadly, "Mr. Carter, I have cut ties with him." Milo suddenlyughed. "Why? Silly girl, don''t be angry. Don''t turn against the money!" This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Cordelia raised her eyebrows and asked, "What do you mean, Mr. Carter?" "Didn''t you sell Elijah the form of Rejuvenation Pill? That guy used Bloom City as his base to promote Rejuvenation Pill and created a lot of reputation for us," Milo said with a smile. Cordelia naturally understood that Milo did notck this reputation. He was happy for Cordelia''s poprity in a small area. "There have been a lot of people who want to see you recently. Because you are in Grant City, I asked my assistant to postpone it. When your work in Grant City is over, you can go to Bloom City!" Milo said. Chapter 305 Chapter 305 Chapter 305 Meet Him by Chance Not allowing Cordelia to inquire further, Milo hung up the phone on the pretext that he had something to deal with. Cordelia put down her phone, rested her chin on one hand, and looked out the window, carefully thinking about what Milo meant. Finally, she came to the conclusion that he didn''t let her go back to Beilve City. Perhaps Milo was protecting her. Now that Beilve City was not peaceful, Milo didn''t want her to be involved in trouble. Therefore, Cordelia listened to Milo, stayed in Grant City with peace of mind, and treated Jayden responsibly. Since she moved out of Eason''s apartment, they hadn''t seen each other again. But Eason would still call her to discuss business and would ask about her recent situation discreetly. Cordelia was not opposed to that. She just wanted not to be entangled by men and could live freely. "Okay. Bye." Eason hung up the phone and kept looking out the window intently, thinking about something. Imogen was ying on her phone on the sofa, ncing at Eason from time to time and then secretly winking at Adam. Finally, Adam cleared his throat, breaking the silence in the living room. "Eason, Imogen, and I haven''t seen Cordelia for several days. What she has been up to?"This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Eason came to his senses and said, "She is quiet by nature, and she just broke up, so she wants to be alone." "Is everything between you two okay?" Imogen asked cautiously. "Yes." Eason turned around calmly, facing away from them. After all, he couldn''t remain at ease after telling a lie. When Imogen returned to the room, Adam came to Eason and asked, "Eason, have you already spoken to Cordelia about your feelings?" "Yes, I confessed my love to her, but she refused," Eason still said calmly. The most ufortable days had passed. Now, he could onlyfort himself with the reason that he didn''t keep his first love to himself. At least, he expressed it. "How did you put it?" Adam asked curiously, "Did you just tell her that you like her?" "No." Then, he told Adam what had happened that night. Adam was shocked. He didn''t expect that Eason would finally choose such a time to confess. And Adam didn''t want to call it a confession. He really couldn''t imagine that Eason, who was so bold in the business world, could be so reserved when it came to rtionships. "Eason, let''s see if I got this right. You seem to have confessed your love to Cordelia, but you still left yourself a way out, and you have not shown how determined you are to be with her at all!" Adam carefully helped Eason analyze it. Eason shook his head. "The fundamental problem is that Cordelia has no feelings for me. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have rejected me so firmly." Eason had everything clear in his mind. Adam sighed and said, "Yeah! Cordelia seems to be close to us, but she is never willing to take advantage of us. Every time she asks us for help, she will give us equal or more rewards. She seems easygoing. But actually, she''s so inessible." Eason nodded and said nothing. He was very jealous of Elijah because he was the only one who could make Cordelia open her mind. But he failed Cordelia! "Damn it!" Eason cursed inwardly. Early this morning, Cordelia arrived at Jayden''s home on time as usual. After Cordelia''s treatment, Jayden looked much younger, and his body gradually improved with some vigor. Therefore, Cordelia now called him "Mr. Gudwin" more often than "the older Mr. Gudwin". Today, however, Jayden had a guest. When Cordelia walked into the living room and saw that person, she was slightly taken aback. It was Elijah! Chapter 306 Chapter 306 Chapter 306 The Heartless Woman Cordelia admitted that Elijah had powerful connections! However, she ignored him and didn''t even bother to do the superficial thing of nodding and saying hello to him. Elijah looked calm with nd eyes. However, Cordelia''s appearance forced his eyes to fix on her, as if he would suffer a loss if he didn''t look at her for a second. Jayden was in a good mood today. While letting Cordelia give him acupuncture, he chatted with her about interesting things about his friends. Cordelia was a very qualified listener and could respond appropriately, which made today''s treatment go smoothly and brought a harmonious atmosphere. After the treatment, Cordelia prepared to leave as usual. However, Jayden said, "Evie, please stay and have dinner. You have been treating my illness for so long, and I have never entertained you. This makes me feel very rude." It was a ttering offer, making Cordelia feel honored. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. She had learned from Eason''s description of Jayden that he was a great business crocodile. She didn''t expect Jayden to attach so much importance to such a young doctor as her. However, thinking that Elijah would stay, Cordelia refused. "Mr. Gudwin, although I really want to have lunch with you, I have already had an appointment with my friends. Sorry." Then, Cordelia left. From the time she walked into the manor to the time she left, Elijah only caught her looking at him once. She only took a nce at him when she entered the door. It was only one nce! "How heartless she is!" He thought secretly. Elijah smiled with self-mockery. When he heard Jayden calling him affectionately, he immediately came back to his senses, put away his disappointment, and politely responded to his concerned inquiry. After Cordelia walked out of the manor, she was ready to go back to the hotel to rest. Just now, she made up an excuse for leaving. In addition to Eason and the other three, she only had one friend in Grant City, Imogen, who was pregnant and rested at home. Recently, they only talked on the phone. As she was walking, she ran into a woman. The woman had a sweet and lovely face, looking well-behaved. She greeted Cordelia with a smile. "Evie," the woman called out. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. She hadn''t seen re only for a few days and didn''t expect her to have be as phony as Laura. "re never learns anything good but could pick up bad things so easily!" She thought. Cordelia said expressionlessly, "What so you want?" Cordelia guessed that re was going to Jayden''s manor to find Elijah. re didn''t know how to say it, feeling a little embarrassed. "Can I talk to you about something?" She finally said. Cordelia nced at her and felt re''s sincerity andposure, so she agreed. Cordelia had no patience with Elijah. After all, he was just an ex. But she was a little interested in re and wanted to hear what she was going to tell her. So, the two entered a roadside caf¨¦. It was almost noon, and there were not many customers in the caf¨¦. Cordelia ordered two cups of coffee and paid the bill. "Please go ahead." Cordelia signaled her to speak. Chapter 307 Chapter 307 Chapter 307 Provocation "Cordelia, the engagement between Mr. Hansen and me is fake. We have nothing to do with each other. Please don''t misunderstand Mr. Hansen. He is a good person." re had practiced this speech countless times and finally breathed a sigh of relief after saying it. re knew she was clumsy in expressing herself and was afraid that her improper expression would make Cordelia misunderstand Elijah even more. Cordelia nodded. "Okay, I got what you mean. Is there any more?" re was stunned, not knowing how to respond. "No more?" Cordelia stared at her. Her stare was not harsh but gave off an inexplicable sense of majesty, which made re subconsciously dodge her gaze. "What about you? Do you like him?" Cordelia asked with a faint smile. She didn''t sound like an outsider but was like chatting with a friend. Still, her question brought a lot of pressure to re. She shook her head repeatedly and said, "Evie, Mr. Hansen is your boyfriend. How can I like him?" Seeing that she told a lie, Cordelia suddenly lost interest in chatting with her. "If there''s nothing else, I''ll leave." Then, Cordelia stood up. "I''m telling the truth. I hope you can understand Mr. Hansen. He has reasons for getting engaged to me," re said anxiously. "Of course, I know." Cordelia looked at re with indifference and alienation. "But I can''t understand him." re got a little anxious and stood up. "Don''t you like Mr. Hansen?" Cordelia smiled faintly and asked, "What does that have to do with you?" re bit her lips. It was indeed none of her business. However, she didn''t want to see a man as good as Elijah feel sad. "Did he ask you to exin it to me?" Cordelia asked. "No. I took the initiative to exin to you," re said quickly. "Since you don''t like him, why do you work so hard to help him?" Cordelia continued asking. "I..." re clenched her fists tightly. "Mr. Hansen has treated me very well, and I want to repay him." Cordelia believed that. Just because they met in the coffee shop in the middle of the night, Cordelia believed that Elijah had pity for her. But such a passionate man would only make Cordelia feel disgusted. "You can tell him that I already know about your fake engagement." After speaking, Cordelia turned and left. "Will you forgive him?" re asked. However, Cordelia didn''t even turn her head back,pletely ignoring her question. Cordelia found it ridiculous. "They have already engaged, and they want to get me involved." Cordelia wondered what they thought she was and what position they put her in. Cordelia didn''t know whether re was sincere or fake. If she were sincere, she was obviously full of longing and affection for Elijah. If she were fake, she wouldn''t have done this at all and just needed to be his fianc¨¦e. Cordelia wanted to share with Imogen what had happened to her day and ask Imogen, who was an outsider, to help her analyze it. So, she called Imogen. Knowing that Cordelia finally had the desire tomunicate, Imogen took a taxi excitedly and came to the hotel to find her. Cordelia was stunned when she saw Imogen standing at the door with a smile. "Why did youe so fast? Did youe here by yourself? Didn''t you ask Adam to send you off?" Imogen waved her hand and said, "Cordelia, I think I should be like you. I can''t rely too much on others and will walk the way myself." With that said Imogen sat on the small sofa and added, "Of course, I still have to rely on you, my dear, lovely, and beloved almighty Cordelia."N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Cordelia was amused. "Fine, my beloved friend!" As she said that, the two immediately burst intoughter. Afterward, Cordelia walked Imogen through the meeting with re. Imogen kept changing her expression as she listened. Finally, she couldn''t help but say, "It''s a provocation. This is definitely a provocation! Cordelia, don''t be fooled by her gentle and lovely appearance!" Chapter 308 Chapter 308 Chapter 308 She''s Right for You Cordelia didn''t expect Imogen to have such a big reaction. Sheughed and said, "I know she is not a good person. I just didn''t expect that she came to provoke me today." "She''s very clever. On the one hand, Elijah will think she is nice. On the other hand, she made you feel ufortable. She killed two birds with one stone," Imogen said disdainfully. Cordelia smiled faintly. "I indeed feel ufortable. She told me that although Elijah had a deal with her, he treated her well." "This is how the marriage for convenience works. Even if they have no feelings for each other, they must be together formon interests. Over time, they will develop feelings," said Imogen. As Imogen said that, she was suddenly startled, looked at Cordelia apologetically, and said, "I''m talking about Ben and me!" Cordelia shook her head nonchntly. After all, Imogen''s words were true. However, the rtionship generated by the binding of interests was not strong and would fall apart at the slightest disturbance. "Cordelia, what are you going to do next?" Imogen asked with concern. "The work in Grant City is about to end, and I will go to Bloom Cityter," Cordelia said casually. "I want to go with you." Imogen fiddled with her fingers, looking pitiful. Cordelia shook her head, saying, "You stay in Grant City before giving birth, and don''t run around. Ben can''t stretch his hands to Grant City in the short term. But Bloom City is Elijah''s territory, and it''s not safe." Imogen sighed. "Okay. Then you have to chat with me more. Otherwise, I will be so bored." "Okay." Early the next morning, Cordelia met Elijah on the way to Jayden''s manor. He stopped the car and caught up with Cordelia. "Cordelia, we need to talk." "No need." Cordelia continued walking forward. Suddenly, Elijah grabbed her and pulled her into his arms. Cordelia didn''t struggle. She knew it was useless because Elijah would not let her go. So, she allowed Elijah to hold her. He asked very fast, "Cordelia, why didn''t you answer my phone yesterday?" Cordelia remained indifferent and said nothing. "Cordelia..." "You men are very interesting," Cordelia said sarcastically, "You want everything. Why don''t you just reach the stars?" "I can resolve the matter of the Hansen family and the Kallis family soon. The engagement is just a temporary stop-gap measure," Elijah exined in a gentle tone. "What does it have to do with me?" Cordelia''s tone was cold and almost mean. "Why should I keep waiting for you? Are you worth it?" In Elijah''s eyes shed astonishment. "Cordelia, is this what you call liking?" "Like?" Cordelia chuckled, "I like the man who is willing to trust me wholeheartedly, give me security, and go through whatever happens with me. You don''t fit any of them." "Then who fits? Eason?" Elijah asked. Cordelia thought seriously and said, "I need to get along with this person before I know this. Thank you for the reminder." "Cordelia!" A me instantly rose in Elijah''s heart. He was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and he immediately exploded. Cordelia waved her hand and said, "You know whether you want to take any chances. There is no such thing as a secret. You secretly got engaged to another woman. What position did you put me in? "Did you think I would forgive and wait for you if you asked re to exin to me? Elijah, you are too naive. "On the contrary, I think re is good. She is perfect for being your wife. Most importantly, she is willing This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. to do everything for you unconditionally. This affection is very touching. "But I can''t. I''m selfish and self-centered, and I can''t understand you. So, I hope you will stop bothering me. Goodbye." After speaking, Cordelia pushed him away, turned around, and left. Elijah looked at her back in astonishment, anger gradually creeping into his eyes. He took out his phone and made a call. Chapter 309 Chapter 309 Chapter 309 Cannot Get Over Cordelia found that Jayden suddenly had the will to live. She still remembered that Jayden waspletely despairing when she first met him and just wanted to die for relief. If Milo hadn''t enlightened him, he would have been dead. "Evie, do you have a boyfriend?" Jayden casually chatted with Cordelia. "No. Do you want to set me up?" Cordelia asked with a smile. "What do you think of Eason?" Jayden suggested. "Mr. Gudwin, have you forgotten again? Eason is just my friend. We won''t be together." Cordelia From N?velDrama.Org. refused with a smile. Jayden nodded. "Sorry. I''m old and have such a bad memory. But Evie, don''t worry. If there are suitable young men, I will introduce them to you first." Cordelia just thought Jayden was a joking. After finishing the treatment for Jayden, Cordelia left the manor and then turned on the notification on the phone. Seeing that Imogen sent several voice messages, each of whichsted for 40 to 50 seconds, Cordelia felt a little headache and transferred them to text. Cordelia thought Imogen was gossiping with her again. Unexpectedly, she discovered that Imogen was the subject of her gossip today! [Cordelia. I got the big news. Elijah scolded that little bitch away. re returned to Beilve City.] [I knew it. Elijah is not as stupid as Ben, who can''t tell good people from scheming ones.] [But I heard from Ben that he had never seen Elijah get so angry. What do you think re did to make him almost beat her?] Cordelia couldn''t understand the text, so she patiently listened to Imogen''s voice message. After Cordelia listened, her expression was a bitplicated. She sent a voice message while thinking: [Ben is very good at figuring out your preferences. He knows that you like to listen to gossip, so he told you about Elijah and re.] As Cordelia expected, Imogen called after a few seconds. "Cordelia, I didn''t feel it if you didn''t tell me. Have I been tricked by Ben again?" Imogen said angrily. "Yes. He knew you wouldn''t talk to him if he said something else. So he chose the topic you are most interested in. If I am correct, he must have started the conversation and waited for you to take the bait, right?" Cordelia knew the trick very well. Imogen was silent for two seconds and said through gritted teeth, "That bastard. I was fooled again. But Cordelia and Elijah drove re away. What the great news!" "It''s a couple quarrel. What does it have to do with us?" Cordelia asked. Imogen asked, "Cordelia, are you still angry?" "Imogen, I can''t get over with it!" Cordelia stroked her hair and said a little irritably, "I trusted him unconditionally in the past. I was so stupid back then!" It was difficult for Cordelia to open up her heart andpletely trust someone. She admitted that the moment she decided to trust Elijahpletely, she was taking a chance and was impulsive. Cordelia really enjoyed the beautiful feeling that the person she had a crush on also liked her at the same time. Therefore, she chose to trust Elijah and love him wholeheartedly. However, good times neversted long. She hadn''t even enjoyed the sweetness and beauty of love when it was over. Chapter 310 Chapter 310 Chapter 310 The Past "Cordelia, are you okay? How about I go over and spend time with you?" Imogen asked cautiously. "Okay!" Cordelia smiled and said, "I knew you couldn''t stand boredom at home." "You got me." So, the two went to shopping. Tired of shopping, they went to a cold drink shop to eat ice cream. Imogen held the ice cream with a happy smile. "Cordelia, you are so kind to me that you allow me to eat ice cream." "It''s hot today. Even I feel very hot. You''re pregnant with two children and must be tired and hotter," Cordelia said half-jokingly, "But you can''t eat too much, you know that?" Imogen nodded repeatedly. "Got it." N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Imogen was happy to eat one ice cream. This was the first ice cream she had eaten since she was pregnant. After she finished one, she said, "It''s amazing. The feelings of nausea begin to lessen." "You still can only eat one," Cordelia said with a straight face. Imogen immediately became depressed. She thought she could get another one. At this moment, Imogen sharply saw Elissa walking by the window. She quickly pulled Cordelia and said, "Cordelia, look. Who is Elissa with? The back doesn''t look like Ben!" Cordelia looked over immediately and said with a faint smile, "That man almost lost his hair. It indeed doesn''t look like Ben. That man should be 30 or 40 years old." Imogen immediately said, "I really don''t know what Ben sees in Elissa." "He doesn''t like Elissa," Cordelia said firmly, "But they have known each other since they were children. They must have experienced many things together." Cordelia captured Imogen''s momentarily guilty look when she said that. She asked in confusion, "What''s wrong with you?" "It''s nothing! I''m fine." Imogen pretended to be nonchnt. "Did you do something wrong, Imogen? Tell me!" Cordelia said with a smile, seeing through her expression. "No. I was just naughty when I was young. I lit Ben''s hair on fire, causing him to be shaved bald..." Imogen said, shrinking her neck. Cordelia was stunned for a moment. Then, she burst intoughter and couldn''t stopughing. "Don''tugh. Stopughing," Imogen scolded in annoyance. "ording to what you said, you have held against each other since childhood! How did you get togetherter?" Cordelia asked whileughing. Imogen frowned and thought about it carefully. "Anyway, we hated each other since we were young. We often quarreled and ridiculed each other when we met. We are pretty mean actually." Cordelia rested her chin on her hands and listened attentively. Suddenly, Imogen changed the subject. "Cordelia, did you know? It was Ben who initiated our engagement." "Is it?" It was hard for Cordelia to imagine why Ben made such a strange request. "You''re confused, right? So was I at the time," Imogen said, and her eyes clouded with sadness. "But now, I seem to understand." Chapter 311 Chapter 311 Chapter 311 Catch You "What?" Cordelia asked seriously. "He just wanted to humiliate me, subdue me, and trample on my dignity." Imogen sniffed. Her eyes were slightly red. "Okay, it''s all over. Don''t think about it." Cordelia saw her red eyes and felt a little sorry. Maybe this was what they had to go through when they met someone they loved. If they sessfully overcame it, their life would be smooth and peaceful. Later, the two went shopping and found a very good restaurant to have dinner together. After ordering her meal, Cordelia took out her phone and took a look at it. She saw the message re had sent her. [Evie, you misunderstood me. My original intention was to resolve the misunderstanding between you and Mr. Hansen. I didn''t expect that I would cause you a deeper misunderstanding.] [I admit that I do have a crush on Mr. Hansen, but I know that I am not a good match for him at all. I know I''m not good enough. I am lucky to be engaged to him, but I am always aware that all this is fake.] [Evie, please give Mr. Hansen another chance. I just want to see you get back together. I will always pray for you.] N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Seeing Cordelia staring at the phone for a long time and frowning, Imogen immediately came over and said, "What''s wrong?" When she finished reading all the messages re sent to Cordelia, Imogen looked disgusted. "That slut is so smart. She can always find suitable reasons to disgust you. Who does she think she is?" Cordelia put away her phone calmly and said, "Yes, but fortunately, from beginning to end, I knew very well that I did not misunderstand Elijah." "If he could have exined things clearly to me, I would have left and waited for him to deal with his family affairs. I could have really understood him." Imogen snorted coldly, "That''s right, so I think re is very strange. She probably feels bad after being scolded by Elijah today, so she just wants to make you ufortable as well." "I''ll just ignore her." As Cordelia spoke, she cklisted re directly. "Yes, if she doesn''t get a response, she will feel even more restless. Ha! This steak is delicious." Seeing Imogen''s rare appetite, Cordelia didn''t bring up the person or topic that would ruin her appetite. Imogen walked out of the restaurant with a full stomach. "Cordelia, did I show my pregnancy early? Look at my belly, haha..." Imogen joked. "Shh! If you don''t tell them, no one will know that you are pregnant." Cordelia responded cooperatively. At this moment, a sports car stopped on the side of the road. Ben got out of the car gracefully and came to the two of them. "What do you want to do?" Imogen asked cautiously. "Catch you. Are you afraid?" Ben said without any emotions in his voice. Imogen rolled her eyes, held Cordelia''s arm, and said, "This man is so annoying. Let''s ignore him." Cordelia lowered her eyes and said nothing. She was going to send Imogen home. However, Ben''s voice suddenly came from behind them. "Imogen, do you have something to hide from me about the child?" Imogen staggered and nearly fell. Fortunately, Cordelia caught her in time. "Calm down," Cordelia whispered. However, when the two turned around, they saw the weird smile on Ben''s face. This was quite scary for the two of them. Chapter 312 Chapter 312 Chapter 312 Shouldn''t Be Worried Cordelia was reluctant to let Ben take Imogen away. But seeing Imogen''s determined look, Cordelia decided to believe that Imogen could handle her own affairs. Today, after hearing about the past between Imogen and Ben, Cordelia felt that Ben still loved Imogen. It was just that they had grudges when they were young, and Ben should have loved and hated her at the same time, but it was not a deep hatred. Imogen was right. They had to walk their own way in the future, and Cordelia thought that she should let Imogen go. But it didn''t mean she would be at ease. Cordelia didn''t sleep well that night. She tossed and turned on the bed, and in the second half of the night, she stayed awake in a fit of anger and got up to kill time with her phone. She found something interesting. On her Facebook, there was a pharmacist from Unde who went to attend an officially organized meeting. At the banquet, thisdy casually posted a few photos of the meal and selfies of herself. Cordelia saw two familiar faces in the background of the photo, Elijah and re. This meeting was held in Beilve City a few days ago. At that time, Elijah and re had just gotten engaged. It was normal for them to appear together in public. However, when Cordelia saw it at this time, she still felt ufortable. When re looked at Elijah, her eyes were full of admiration and love that could not be concealed. At that time, she should have been peeking at Elijah, but Elijah didn''t notice and lowered his head while eating. Cordelia suddenly remembered herself back then. When she had a crush on Elijah, she was probably also so stupid, right? She always secretly peeked at Elijah and imagined their future. That night, she was destined to be sleepless until dawn. Early the next morning, Cordelia went to give Jayden hisst treatment. "Mr. Gudwin, the next treatment will be changed to three times a week. Lidio will do it for you. I''m leaving Grant City." Cordelia exined. "Oh? When are you going to leave?" Jayden asked with a smile. "Tomorrow." Cordelia nned to leave today, but she had trouble sleepingst night and really had no energy today, so she nned to stay in Grant City for one more night. Jayden thought for a moment and then said, "Evie, how about having dinner tonight before you leave? You have rejected me several times, but now you are leaving." Cordelia smiled lightly and said, "Okay." After leaving Jayden''s manor, Cordelia first called Imogen and asked her aboutst night. "Hey, he just tried to fool me. Don''t worry, Cordelia. Adam is quite reliable," Imogen said in a good mood. Hearing this, Cordelia finally breathed a sigh of relief. "We''ll discuss the detailster when we meet. I have to hang up, Cordelia. I''m ying games with Adam." Cordelia hung up the phone and was still a little dazed. After a long time, she finally came back to her senses and couldn''t helpughing. She shouldn''t be so worriedst night. So, she went back to the hotel and took a nice nap. When she woke up, it was just after four o''clock. She washed up, put on makeup, and chose her clothes. The driver sent by Jayden to pick her up at the restaurant happened to be downstairs at the hotel. Today, she changed from her usual low-key style and wore a long red dress. This dress was designed by Cordelia herself. It just revealed her beautiful neck, delicate corbones, and sexy shoulders without being too exposed. Everything was made just right. When she arrived at the restaurant and entered the private room, she was stunned for a moment. Unexpectedly, Jayden was not the only one tonight, but someone else was sitting next to him, Elijah.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Chapter 313 Chapter 313 Chapter 313 It''s My Fault Cordelia was suddenly annoyed. Jayden asked Elijah and Cordelia to sit on either side of him, taking care of their two juniors like a host. Cordelia was very sensitive and felt Jayden''s matchmaking intentions. So she said with a smile on her face, "Mr. Gudwin, I''m sorry that I didn''t tell you about my rtionship with Mr. Hansen. In fact, we are acquaintances, so we shouldn''t have a blind date." Yes, blind date. The dinner tonight was clearly a blind date organized by Jayden. Cordelia also never expected that Jayden, the respected gentleman, would even have a hobby of matchmaking. "Oh? Do you know each other?" Jayden looked at Elijah. "We are indeed very familiar." Elijah nodded slightly. "How familiar are you? Can''t you try to get along?" Jayden said jokingly. "He is my ex-husband." "We have been a couple for three years." Cordelia and Elijah spoke at the same time. Then Cordelia froze suddenly. Elijah suddenly smiled. Jayden immediately burst intoughter to break the weird atmosphere in the room. "It''s interesting. Isn''t this fate? This is my first time trying to make a match, and I bring you two together." Cordelia sighed and thought, "Yes, we are fooled by fate." Elijah was in a good mood and said, "Mr. Gudwin, I will try." Cordelia stared at him immediately. What was he going to try? Ever since they made their rtionship clear, Cordelia began to sit on pins and needles. She even went to the bathroom with an excuse, intending to sneak out. However, as soon as she walked out of the box, Elijah followed her out. "I''ll go with you." "No, thanks." Cordelia gritted her teeth with no expression on her face. "It will be embarrassing if you get lost again, right?" Elijah chuckled lightly. "I don''t go to the bathroom. I juste out to get some air." Cordelia changed her excuse. Elijah made a gesture, then waited for her to take a few steps, and slowly followed behind, keeping a certain distance from her. Cordelia was depressed and just wanted this game to end soon. She came to the balcony and found that the starry sky was particrly bright tonight, which made her feel a little relieved. At this time, a cell phone rang suddenly behind her. She frowned and turned around, only to find that Elijah had arrived at the door at some point but did not Elijah hung up the call without even looking at his phone and then muted it. Cordelia nced at him and asked casually, "Does Ms. re Price know that you came to Grant City for a blind date?" "She and I are not really engaged. We have signed an agreement not to interfere in each other''s private affairs," Elijah exined. "Ha..." Cordelia sneered, "You guys are so funny." "Cordelia." Elijah stepped forward, came to a ce two steps behind her, and then stopped. "I was too dull before, and it was my fault that I realized re''s intentions toote." His tone was sincere and serious, like a good husband who apologized to his wife for doing something wrong. In the past, Cordelia might have felt sorry for him. But now, she didn''t even trust him. Until now, Elijah couldn''t figure out what mistake he had made, and he was still rambling about to avoid the serious problem. He even thought that Cordelia was just jealous! Ha, he was so stupid.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Chapter 314 Chapter 314 Chapter 314 Right or Wrong Seeing Cordelia silent for a long time, Elijah approached her. However, Cordelia turned around and distanced herself from him again. "Elijah, we lost each other. Now, we no longer have any rtionship. Don''t always think that you can get me back by pestering me after you hurt me." Cordelia looked at Elijah coldly without any emotion in her eyes, as if she was looking at a stranger. Elijah''s eyes were gloomy. Of course, he knew, but he had to try. What if Cordelia was suddenly moved by his persistence and sincerity? Unfortunately, Cordelia wasn''t. If she were still the 18-year-old girl, she might be fooled. But she was no longer that submissive little girl who just fell in love. "How can you forgive me?" Elijah asked. Cordelia looked at him coldly and said, "We''d better live our own life." In the beginning, Cordelia gave up everything and wanted to be with him, but she was deceived and betrayed. Now, she wanted to live for herself. She turned around to leave, but Elijah suddenly hugged her forcefully from behind and pressed her against the wall. "What are you doing?" Cordelia looked at Elijah warily. "Can you please stay for a moment? Let me hold you for a while, just for a while." Elijah greedily smelled the familiar smell in Cordelia''s hair and was reluctant to let go. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "You are disrespectful and unfair to your nominal fianc¨¦e. Elijah, do you want to be a jerk?" Cordelia asked him calmly without giving him the slightest response. "Cordelia, do you really not like me anymore?" Elijah asked in depression. "What do you think?" Cordelia asked without answering. She deliberately avoided the question because she hadn''t thought about it recently. If they were just like the first time they met, Cordelia thought she would always love Elijah deeply. But everyone was imperfect, and there were too many other factors in reality. She didn''t know if she still loved Elijah, but she knew very well that she could no longer be with him like before. Their short love waspletely over! Elijah slowly let go of her. Cordelia, who was free, said to him, "Thank you for your respect. I hope you can always respect me like this in the future." After saying that, Cordelia left gracefully. Elijah put one hand on the wall, clenched the other hand into a fist, and kept hitting the wall. "Damn it!" He couldn''t let Cordelia go. He was not willing to lose Cordelia just like that! After dinner, Jayden naturally sent a car to take Cordelia back to the hotel. However, he enthusiastically said to Elijah, "Elijah, go and send Evie back." "No, Mr. Gudwin, thank you. Mr. Hansen has a fianc¨¦e, and I am his ex-wife. It''s better for us to keep a distance." After Cordelia refused, she said goodbye to the two. Jayden was not angry because of Cordelia''s refusal. Instead, he looked at Elijah with a smile. "Elijah, don''t be anxious. Be more patient." Elijah nodded. "I understand." "Think about my life. I have been waiting for Edith all my life, and in the end, I still got her. Life is full of infinite possibilities," Jayden said meaningfully. When Elijah heard Jayden mention Edith, he frowned slightly and said, "My mother is not a very good- tempered person." "Edith is just a kind woman with a sharp tongue. Her gentleness is hidden under her strict face. Only those who truly love her can feel her unique gentleness," Jayden said while missing Edith. Elijah lowered his eyes and said nothing. If it weren''t for Edith, he and Cordelia wouldn''t have broken up. Nobody could tell if it was right or wrong. Chapter 315 Chapter 315 Chapter 315 Unfair Cordelia received a call from Imogen on the way back. "Dear Cordelia, forgive me for my bad memory. Are you leaving tomorrow morning?" Cordelia sat at the back of the car and rolled her eyes. "You indeed have a bad memory. Fortunately, you call me so early, not in the middle of the night." "Aha, I was so obsessed with games this afternoon. Are you outside now? Where are you? I''ll go find you," Imogen said. "Forget it. It''s getting dark. Just stay at home. I''ll go and find you after a while." So, Cordelia told the driver Imogen''s address, and after a while, the driver drove her to Adam''s N?velDrama.Org holds this content. apartment. After saying goodbye to the driver politely, Cordelia entered the apartment. When she entered, Imogen was the only one at home. Imogen''s eyes lit up when she saw Cordelia''s dress tonight. "Wow, Cordelia, you look so beautiful! Did you just finish dating?" Cordelia was annoyed unconsciously when she heard Imogen''s word "date". So, she told Imogen how the dinner suddenly became a blind date tonight. Imogen covered her mouth and said, "Elijah is too powerful, isn''t he? How could he get in touch with your secret patient?" Cordelia nodded. "And I found that since Elijah appeared, the patient is in a better mood. I don''t know if it has anything to do with him." Imogen was obviously very interested. After listening to Cordelia''s conversation with Elijah tonight, Imogen sighed, "Cordelia, actually, I think Elijah still likes you. Otherwise, he wouldn''t make so much effort to get close to you again and again." "Does he like me?" Cordelia smiled disdainfully. "I think he loves himself more!" "If Ben could be as sincere as Elijah, I would be willing to be with him and turn a blind eye to his stupid brain," Imogen said with a yearning look on her face. Cordelia rolled her eyes. "Stupid woman." "Hey, aren''t we just making assumptions? In fact, Ben is still a jerk. He actually framed me and said that Adam was the child''s father. Huh!" Imogen was very angry when she mentioned this matter and pouted. "So, he didn''t find out that you were pregnant with twins but instead thought you betrayed him, huh? What a jerk he is!" Cordelia was also a little angry. "No, I just think he is making trouble and wants to pester me. He has really made no progress at all from the beginning to now. It seems that Elissa did not teach him well," Imogen said sarcastically. Cordelia sneered, "A woman like Elissa just makes him more and more annoying. Everyone knows what Elissa wants from him, so how can she teach him? She will always tter him." Imogen suddenly understood. "You are right! The two of them are really strange and iprehensible. Elissa is the mistress of an old man, and he knows about it but doesn''t stop it. Ha, it''s definitely true love between them." "Is it the man we saw that day?" Cordelia asked with narrowed eyes. "Yes, Ben said that the man is Elissa''s fan," Imogen said angrily, "How unfair he is! He doesn''t even care if Elissa sleeps with the fan. But guess what he did when I said thanks to the fan who gave me rewards." Chapter 316 Chapter 316 Chapter 316 Ruthless Cordelia was really curious. "Did he curse that man?" Cordelia asked. Imogen shook her head. "He is Ben. How could he do such a normal thing?" Cordelia was amused and said, "That''s right. Then what did he do? I''m very curious." "He found a hacker and directly hacked that man''s ount," Imogen said helplessly. "Indeed, that''s his style." Cordelia sighed. "It''s not over. He even sent a message to warn that man. If the man dares to give me a reward again, he will make him lose his job," Imogen said angrily. Cordelia rubbed her face and said with a smile, "At least he doesn''t cause trouble for you." "He did cause trouble for me. He asked me to serve him for a week, and then he finally let me go and allowed me to keep my job." Imogen gritted her teeth. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Is he hindering your career? He can''t do that. You have to let him Imogen blinked. "Hey, I didn''t suffer a loss. I took the opportunity to ckmail him." Cordelia felt relieved. "But Imogen, your career is not promising. If this continues, in ten months, all your fans may leave." Cordelia reminded her. Imogen held her chin with one hand. "So I''m thinking about whether to release some game videos to keep some fans." "If the content is different, the fans will be different. I don''t think it''s a good idea. How about..." At this time, the two of them said in unison, "Lamia!" Imogen gave Cordelia a high-five excitedly. "I also thought of that rich girl. It''s just that I haven''t figured out how much share I should give her." "As long as she is interested in this, everything will be easy to discuss." Later, the two chatted about work for a while, and Adam came back. Seeing Cordelia''s dress today, Adam raised his eyebrows. "Cordelia, are you going on a date?" Cordelia smiled awkwardly. "I did go on a blind date." She took a look at the time. It was indeed gettingte. She had to go back to pack and go to the airport to catch a flight tomorrow morning. So she said goodbye at the right moment. After Cordelia left, Adam asked Imogen nervously, "Imogen, did Cordelia really go on a blind date?" "Well, but it didn''t work." Imogen was thinking about work matters and responded perfunctorily. Adam suddenly felt restless. He went back to his room and called Eason. "Blind date?" Eason was obviously surprised. None of them could have imagined that Cordelia would do another major event quietly. "Eason, we..." "Cordelia is an adult and knows what she wants. If she really finds the person who suits her, we should congratte her and not stop her," Eason said calmly and restrainedly. But Adam felt that Eason was probably going crazy in his heart at this moment. "Eason, I''m getting angry with Cordelia," Adam said deliberately. Eason paused and said, "Adam, do you still remember the girl you pursued in high school?" Adam was stunned for a moment and then said ufortably, "Why do you suddenly mention her?" Of course, Adam remembered that girl. It was his first love, but unfortunately, it was just an unrequited love in the end. "Is she married?" Eason asked. Although Adam felt it was strange, he still bit the bullet and replied, "No, she broke up with several boyfriends, but she still hasn''t found the right one." N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "Then has she ever considered you?" Eason asked again. Adam was embarrassed. "You are so ruthless." Chapter 317 Chapter 317 Chapter 317 I''m Serious Adam naturally knew that Eason was warning him. Eason used this example to make Adam reflect on himself that he had cared too much recently. s, it seemed that Cordelia''s rejection was still a blow and frustration to Eason. After hanging up the phone, Adam murmured, "I shouldn''t have cared so much." Early the next morning, Cordelia took her luggage to the airport. Because she got up early and didn''t meet the morning rush hour, the journey went smoothly. When arriving at the airport, Cordelia unexpectedly met Eason. With restrained emotions, Eason came to Cordelia as usual and said, "Cordelia, I''ll see you off." "Thank you, Eason." Cordelia smiled. For a while, the two were rtively silent. At this time, Eason didn''t want to mention work. But except for that, he didn''t know what to say. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. "Mr. Gudwin said you had dinner with himst night." Cordelia nodded. "Yes. Eason, do you know how Mr. Gudwin and Elijah met?" Eason looked quietly at the sky outside the ss and said, "Mr. Gudwin''s beloved woman is Elijah''s mother." Cordelia was stunned. After thinking about it, she felt reasonable. "No wonder Mr. Gudwin was in a better mood after Elijah appeared. Perhaps Edith took the initiative to contact him." Eason smiled and asked, "I heard that he introduced a man to you." Cordelia was embarrassed. "Mr. Gudwin is indeed very enthusiastic, but..." Cordelia shook her head with a wry smile. Eason''s heavy heart suddenly rxed a little. "Take care, Cordelia. Call me if you need." "Okay." Cordelia dragged the suitcase, turned around quickly, and entered the security checkpoint. Eason stared at her back and didn''t return to his senses for a long time. After Cordelia disappeared, he came back to his senses and saw someone familiar, Elijah! "Mr. Hansen." Eason took the initiative to chat with Elijah. Elijah had seen Eason and Cordelia a long time ago. Seeing that they were saying goodbye normally without any intimate behavior, Elijah did not show up because it would annoy Cordelia. It was unexpected that Eason would take the initiative to chat with him. Elijah stopped, took off his sunsses, and looked at Eason. "Mr. Hond, what''s the matter?" "Are you going to Bloom City too?" Eason used the word "too" with obvious meaning. "Yes, I have a business to talk," Elijah said calmly. Eason smiled lightly as if he had seen through everything and said, "Just talking about business? Or, talking about business is just an excuse." Elijah also smiled, "What? When did you be so straightforward?" Eason immediately stopped smiling and said, "I admit that I do like Cordelia. But I will respect her wishes and choices. If my presence makes her ufortable, I will stop immediately. I am serious to Cordelia." Elijah knew what Eason meant. Although Eason''s words didn''t sound pleasant, Elijah still patiently thought if what he did was right and did not argue with Eason impulsively. He stared at Eason for a long time with cold eyes and then said, "I admit that I''m persistent. But I think this is the courage a man should have." Eason''s eyes were deep, and he thought about Elijah''s words seriously. Elijah smiled lightly. "I am indeed not as tolerant as you. Forgive me that I really can''t just be her friend and watch her being with other men. I must work hard to do something. This is what a man should be like." Eason suddenly narrowed his eyes as if he understood something. However, it seemed that everything was toote. Chapter 318 Chapter 318 Chapter 318 Residence Eason, who realized this toote, suddenly understood why he always lost to Elijah. However, if he had another chance, he still wouldn''t do his best. He and Elijah were different from the beginning to the end. Cordelia was sitting in the waiting room, closing her eyes and having a rest, when a familiar voice sounded from not far away. "No, thanks." Cordelia suddenly opened her eyes and saw Elijah sitting two seats away from her. She immediately withdrew her gaze, frowning slightly. At this time, she received a message requesting to add friends on her phone. Cordelia unconsciously looked in Elijah''s direction, and he was indeed looking here. So, she looked at Elijah and said silently, "Boring." Not long after, Elijah sent another request message and exined, "I have a business to discuss with you. Please give me a chance." Cordelia ignored him again and continued to rest with her eyes closed until boarding the ne. The flight time was only more than two hours, and Cordelia arrived soon after a nap. So, when she woke up again, she found that thedy sitting next to her had disappeared and was reced by Elijah. At this time, Elijah was reading the document intently with a handsome side face toward Cordelia. He seemed to have sensed her gaze. Elijah turned to look at Cordelia and asked in a low voice, "Are you awake? The ne is about tond." "Alright," Cordelia responded coldly. Elijah closed the document and looked at her with a faint smile. "I really have something to say. It would be more convenient to talk on the phone when we can''t meet." N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Cordelia smiled coldly and said, "But I have cklisted all your contact information before. You can contact Milo''s assistant for work matters." After saying that, Cordelia ignored him again. Elijah smiled kindly. "Okay, thank you for your proposal." After all, he owed Cordelia, and he had no right to lose his temper no matter how Cordelia treated him now. After getting off the ne, Elijah took the initiative to help Cordelia with her luggage. Cordelia put on her sunsses and walked out of the airport expressionlessly. She thought she could just take a taxi and run away, but she saw Samuel and his wife. "Miss Carter." From a distance, Samuel''s wife, Jenny, was waving at Cordelia. She was dressed very decently today with perfect makeup. Moreover, judging from herplexion, she should have fully recovered, and she looked ten years younger than before. "Hello, Mr. Whitman and Mrs. Whitman." Cordelia greeted them with a smile. "Miss Carter, I was looking forward to meeting you again, and finally, you are here," Jenny said and enthusiastically held Cordelia''s arm. Cordelia was naturally a little ufortable with Jenny''s warmth. But now that she was wearing sunsses, Jenny could hardly see her expression. For a long time afterward, Jenny held Cordelia''s arm and chatted enthusiastically with her. "Miss Carter, I heard that you are going to stay in Bloom City for some days. My husband and I have prepared a residence for you. You can live there," Jenny said sincerely. Cordelia waved her hand quickly. "Thank you, but I can''t." But Jenny said seriously, "Evie, you gave me a new life. I live happily every day and enjoy a high- quality life. Please let me do something for you, okay?" Cordelia couldn''t refuse Jenny, so she nodded politely. "Well, thank you." "Great!" Jenny was overjoyed. Samuel said at the right time, "Look, just as I said, you were too nervous before and always thought too much. Miss Carter is a very easy-going person." Jenny smiled awkwardly. Cordelia watched the couple finish the show and followed them to her new residence. Chapter 319 Chapter 319 Chapter 319 Pretend In that case, Elijah naturally followed Cordelia. What Cordelia didn''t expect was that Samuel and Jenny prepared a vi for her. This vi was located on the hillside with beautiful scenery, and it looked like an old house with signs of renovation. Jenny took Cordelia around the house and said, "Miss Carter, how is this ce? Are you satisfied with the environment here?" Cordelia nodded. "Thank you. I like it very much." "Miss Carter, you can call me at any time when you need my help in Bloom City, and I will do my best Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. to help you," Jenny said sincerely. "Okay, I will." Cordelia smiled lightly. The two came to the yard together, talking andughing. At that time, Elijah and Samuel were enjoying the cool breeze and smoking under a big tree. Seeing Cordelia and Jennying out, Elijah immediately put out the cigarette. Seeing his conscious action, Samuel smiled lightly and also put out the cigarette. "Well, you two haven''t seen each other for a long time, right? We will go first. You can enjoy your time," Jenny said and was about to take Samuel to leave. Cordelia quickly asked, "Elijah, don''t you leave with them?" "No. I will stay here a little longer. I have to go to a banquet tonight, so I''ll just leave when it is time," Elijah said in a casual tone. Cordelia gritted her teeth. She had expected this. So, after seeing Samuel and Jenny off, Cordelia immediately put on a sullen face. "You can do what you want. Please don''t disturb me. Thank you." "Cordelia." Elijah came to her with strides. Cordelia looked at him warily. "What are you doing?" "Don''t move." Elijah raised his hand and picked up a petal from her hair like ying a magic trick. Cordelia took two steps back awkwardly and said, "Is everything okay this time?" "We will always have something to do." Elijah smiled. Cordelia red at him, turned around, and left. Elijah grabbed her quickly and pulled her to sit on a bench in the yard. "Miss Carter, I just want to be your Facebook friend. I hope you will consider it again," Elijah stopped smiling and said seriously. Cordelia sneered, "You guys are still harassing me whenever you want, even if we are not friends." Elijah frowned slightly, thought about it carefully, and realized that Cordelia was talking about him and re. Of course, what Cordelia said actually included Laura. Elijah didn''t like Cordelia''s words. It seemed that she thought he and re were on the same side. Of course, in Cordelia''s view, they were on the same side. They were both good at acting. "Since you don''t want to, then... please don''t cklist my new number again. I can assure you that I won''t harass you anymore," Elijah said sincerely. In this way, at least Elijah could call Cordelia if he wanted to talk to her. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Elijah, you don''t have to be so humble." Elijah deserved what he suffered today. The more he behaved like this, the more Cordelia felt that he was too good at pretending, especially pretending to be pitiful. Chapter 320 Chapter 320 Chapter 320 I Don''t Care Suddenly, Elijah hugged Cordelia tightly and whispered in her ear, "Cordie, I don''t care." He didn''t care if he was humble to the one he loved. He did something wrong and couldn''t let her go, so as long as he could get her back, it didn''t matter what the process was. He just wanted a good result. He wanted to say good morning to her every morning and good night to her every night. "Elijah, you have gone too far," Cordelia said in a cold voice. She didn''t push him and seemed to be hesitant, which gave Elijah the wrong signal. She just wanted to use her attitude to tell Elijah that he had gone too far! "Cordelia..." Cordelia interrupted him, "Elijah if there is a camera there now, and the photos are sent back to Beilve City, what impact will it have on Hansen Group? And what kind of reputation damage will it cause to you?" She didn''t want to preach, but Elijah''s behavior was a bit aggressive. He really did whatever he wanted without any restraints. "I will break off the engagement as soon as possible," Elijah said seriously. "What does it have to do with me?" Cordelia stood up and walked toward the house with her cold back to Elijah. Elijah silently watched her back until she disappeared with a smile on his face. It was great to see her again. In the following days, Cordelia was busy every day. Elijah would asionally call her and talk about work matters, and he was patient. Through chatting, Cordelia learned that Elijah had returned to Beilve City. He did not ask her to meet, which made Cordelia feel much less psychologically stressed. In fact, she now felt that dealing with Elijah was a very stressful thing. She didn''t know what Milo''s intention was. Did he just want her not to suffer too much? Indeed, Elijah had been very active in business recently, bringing a lot of ie and a good reputation to Unde. There was such an excellent entrepreneur who was willing to do things for Unde, so Cordelia was d to use him. This afternoon, Cordelia came to Samuel''s home to check on Jenny. Although Jenny didn''t wear makeup today, she looked very good. Leading Cordelia into the living room, Jenny weed her warmly. After the diagnosis, Cordelia smiled and said, "You can stop taking the Rejuvenation Pill." Jenny said excitedly, "Really? Evie, will I have a rpse?" "No, you are very healthy now," Cordelia said, taking a sip of coffee, "The coffee tastes great." Jenny looked at Cordelia in surprise. Then she calmed down. Evie was a genius doctor. Wasn''t it normal for her sense of taste and knowledge to be superior to ordinary people? This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. "Evie, I want to consult you for something embarrassing..." Seeing Jenny faltering for a long time, Cordelia chuckled, "No matter what, you can speak directly, which will help usmunicate better." Jenny blushed slightly and said, "I just want to ask... if I can have another child." "Why not?" Cordelia said with a smile, "You are just 33 years old this year and in good health now, so there''s no problem." "Do you need to check Samuel?" Jenny was obviously worried. Cordelia thought for a while and said, "Yes, but I''m afraid it will be another day. I have made an appointment with my friend for dinner, so I can''t wait for him toe back from work." "It doesn''t matter. I also have to prepare for pregnancy." After hearing Cordelia''s words, Jenny was in a good mood and paid Cordelia''s consultation fee. Cordelia didn''t care about the amount. Of course, she also knew that Jenny''s payment for her consultation would be sufficient. Before leaving, Cordelia answered a call from Adam. Adam came to Bloom City with Eason and wanted to have a meal with Cordelia. Imogen pestered him and asked him to bring her together, so they brought her. So, the four of them had dinner together. Chapter 321 Chapter 321 Chapter 321 You Will Lose Him "Jenny, I have to go," Cordelia said politely. Jenny suddenly stopped her and asked, "Evie, did you and Elijah... really break up?" "Yeah." Cordelia nodded lightly. "Do you still like him?" Jenny asked. Cordelia didn''t know whether Elijah asked Jenny to ask her about this or if Jenny wanted to ask it herself. She didn''t answer casually. "Feelings are important. Butpared with the reality, it''s insignificant." After saying that, Cordelia left without giving Jenny the chance to ask her any other questions. Jenny returned home, took out her mobile phone, and called Elijah. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "Elijah, I have asked Evie. I feel that it is difficult for her to open her mind to others. Moreover, she seemed to have been deeply hurt." Jenny had taken psychology as an elective course in college. Later, she had been self-study because she was interested in this field. Although she was not a professional psychologist, she could see a lot from Cordelia''s subtle expression. "She is very disappointed in you. She oncepletely trusted you, and you hurt her." Jenny continued speaking. Elijah listened to her quietly on the other end of the phone. He found that the more he loved Cordelia, the more he could do nothing to her. He dared not to hurt her, let alone do whatever he wanted like before. Now, he wanted to catch a straw and keep her. "Elijah, as long as you have firm faith, I believe you will recover your lost treasure one day," Jenny smiled and encouraged. "Thanks." After hanging up the phone, Elijah looked at the documents in his hand and didn''te to his senses for long. During this period, his phone rang several times, which were messages on social software, but he did not check them. He didn''t pick it up until the phone rang again. When he saw the caller ID, his eyes suddenly became cold. "Mr. Hansen, Mr. Carter wants to meet you tonight." "Send me the address," Elijah said impatiently. "I''ve sent it to your phone, but you didn''t reply," re said aggrievedly. "If you feel aggrieved, we can terminate the agreement now." Elijah''s tone was cold. "Oh, no!" re apologized quickly, "I''m sorry, Mr. Hansen. I disturbed your work." "Anything else? I''ll hang up." re held the phone in a daze. After a long while, she said to the phone that had already been hung up, "Okay. I''ll wait for you that night!" Laura sat beside her and taunted. "re, you are really a simp." re smiled slightly and said seriously, "Mr. Hansen is a good man. He deserves all admiration." A hint of jealousy shed in Laura''s eyes. She took out her mobile phone as if venting her anger. Then, she sent Cordelia a message with the anonymous card she just bought. [Evie, you are nothing more than that. re just yed a little trick and made your man get engaged to her. They are going to discuss the wedding date tonight. You willpletely lose Elijah!] Chapter 322 Chapter 322 Chapter 322 Tell Elijah Cordelia was having dinner with Eason, Adam, and Imogen. They were talking andughing. Suddenly, the iing text message alert rang. She thought it was some kind of notification message, so she nced at it casually but saw the first word of the message was "Evie". So, she picked her mobile up and checked the text message. Her eyebrows gradually frowned. Imogen had already noticed Cordelia''s movements. She came forward with a smile and asked, "Let me see! Is it a message of expressing love from a man?" The next second, she saw the message content and immediately got angry. Her angry expression was even more severe than that of Cordelia. "Cordelia, can you bear this?" Cordelia darkened the phone screen and said tly, "It has nothing to do with me if he gets married or divorced." Adam and Eason also heard her words. They looked at each other in unison, but neither asked her anything. After all, asking people about things they didn''t want to say was annoying. Cordelia didn''t take that text message seriously, but Imogen did. She took Cordelia''s mobile phone, put it in front of Cordelia, and unlocked the screen with her face. After that, she took a picture of the message with her mobile phone. "What are you doing?" Cordelia asked. "I''ll lodge aint against the person who sent this message!" Imogen snorted, "That bastard dared to send a message and provoke you. Let me vent the anger for you!" Cordelia couldn''t help butugh. She didn''t stop her. She thought Imogen would share this matter with Ben and criticize the annoying deeds at most. Unexpectedly, Imogen sent the picture to Elijah. Not long after, Imogen''s mobile phone rang. She received a phone call from Elijah. "Did Laura send this message to Cordelia?" It was an unknown number. Elijah was not sure about the sender. But judging by the content and expression, he guessed that the sender might be Laura. Imogen stood up, walked away from the dining table, and rolled her eyes. "Of course! During this period, Laura was very enthusiastic about telling Cordelia about the things between you and re. "Cordelia has cklisted many phone numbers. But it was useless. Laura is unremitting. She changed countless phone numbers to continue sending messages to Cordelia." Elijah''s tone was cold. "Well. I see." "It''s good that you know! Laura and re must take the main responsibility for the trouble between you and Cordelia! You''d better take some action, Elijah." N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Imogen had a fake smile, and her voice was contemptuous. She thought, "Humph! Don''t underestimate me!" Before hanging up the phone, Elijah said, "Thank you, Imogen." Although his response was short, Imogen understood a lot from it. He probably knew nothing about what Laura and re had done before. "The squeaky wheel that gets oiled. Cordelia has been too proud to tell Elijah about these trifles. Fortunately, she has a good friend like me." Imogen murmured and returned to her seat happily. Just after she sat down, she heard Adam say, "Cordelia, I want to ask you a question. For example, if you break up with your boyfriend one day, will you consider your pursuer?" Imogen immediately looked at Cordelia with a gossiping look, staring at her beautiful eyes and waiting intently for her answer. Cordelia thought about it seriously and said, "No. I believe the rtionship depends on fate. Some people have known each other for a long time, but it doesn''t mean they can be together. "But some people have just met and confirmed that each other is the right partner they have been looking for all along. Everything depends on fate." Chapter 323 Chapter 323 Chapter 323 Pass on a Message Cordelia finished speaking. Imogen even wanted to apud. It was the first time she had heard that someone refused others in such a subtle and decent way. "Well, it is fate that we can meet the right partner. Let us cherish our fate." While speaking, Imogen raised a ss of water in front of her and clinked her ss against theirs. The atmosphere during the dinner was harmonious. After dinner, Cordelia said goodbye to Adam and Eason. Then, she returned to her house with Imogen. "Wow, Cordelia! You live in such a big house alone! Aren''t you afraid? Do you need a roommate?" Imogen grinned and asked excitedly. With a serious look, Cordelia said, "Imogen, I advise you not to let down your guard. When Adam returns to Grant City, you''d better return as soon as possible. Here is Elijah''s ce." Imogen shrank her neck and said aggrievedly, "Okay, I see. You are so serious." Cordelia rolled her eyes at her, ignored her, and was about to go upstairs. Imogen''s morning sickness had eased recently, and she could no longer stay in Grant City. Cordelia couldn''t spoil Imogen. After all, it would be unknown what might happen in the future. But no matter what happened, it would not be a good result. After experiencing so many things, Cordelia grew increasingly helpless. Her strength was still too weak, especially when she wanted to protect those she cared about. After changing into home clothes, Cordelia was about to go to the bathroom to shower when she heard Imogen''s screams downstairs. She hurriedly went downstairs. "What''s wrong?" "Ben is outside." Imogen pointed to the door. Cordelia frowned. "He is omnipotent. How did he find this ce?" Imogen was nervous. She took a pillow, hugged it, and ran upstairs. "Cordelia, I''ll leave you to deal with the bastard outside. I''ll hide in a room." Cordelia said helplessly, "You are so timid. Where do you want to go with your cowardice? Go back to Grant City as soon as possible!" Imogen stuck out her tongue at Cordelia and hurriedly went upstairs without looking back. Cordelia muttered, "You still need me to solve the trouble for you!" While speaking, she opened the door. Ben immediately looked behind Cordelia but didn''t see Imogen. His face turned gloomy in an instant. "Don''t tell me that Imogen is asleep. I don''t believe it." Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "It''s still early. How could she go to bed? She is ying games, and let me tell you that she can talk about it when she returns to Grant City." Ben looked at Cordelia with a half-smile. "Do you think I''m here to find her?" "What else? Could it be that you came to see me?" Cordelia asked back.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. "Yes," Ben snorted coldly, "I just asked you about her, by the way." "Oh..." Cordelia deliberately dragged out a long tone. "What''s the matter?" "Elijah asked me to give you a message. He won''t marry re and will break off the engagement soon. He wants you not to overthink about it," Ben said impatiently. Cordelia couldn''t helpughing suddenly. At that moment, she seemed to suddenly not hate Ben so much. Ben looked indifferent and mature, but in fact, he was just a childish guy with a sharp tongue. Elijah also had this annoying stage. He didn''t talk to Cordelia but always said sarcastic or unpleasant words. Cordelia smiled faintly, reluctantly giving Ben a faint smile. Ben saw her smile, and his expression rxed a little. But the next second, he heard her cold words. "Thank you for passing on the message, but don''t pass it on next time." Ben froze instantly. Chapter 324 Chapter 324 Chapter 324 It''s a Cruel Choice After being stunned for a long while, Ben came to his senses. "You fooled me!" Cordelia shook her head. "No, you''re overthinking. In return, I can help you pass a message to Imogen. You can say whatever you want." Ben said with disdain, "I have nothing to her. Let her eat on time, sleep well, and don''t treat my children harshly." After saying this, he turned around and left. His footsteps were hurried, but his back still looked arrogant. Cordelia chuckled and returned to the room. She sat on the sofa, picked up a ss of ice water, and sipped, thinking about what Ben had told her just now. At this time, Imogen popped her head out in the stairwell. "Did the bastard leave?" Imogen blinked and said with a smile, "My Cordelia is the most reliable." "He asked me to pass on a message to you." Then, Cordelia cleared her throat, imitated Ben''s gloomy tone, and said, "Let her eat on time, sleep well, and don''t treat my children harshly. That''s all!" Imogen was stunned. Her expression changed in just a few seconds. In the end, she waved her hand disdainfully and said, "I think he has nothing to tell me!" Cordelia looked at her with yful eyes but said nothing. "He is a bastard. Last time, he insisted that my children were Adam''s. But today, he said it''s his children. Cordelia, is he insane?" Imogen said angrily. Cordelia seriously analyzed. "You also said that he just looks for trouble. He wants to see you but doesn''t want to show concern for you. He deliberately finds fault." Imogen raised her eyebrows and widened her eyes. "Concern?" "You can also understand it as caring about the children in your abdomen," Cordelia added. "Humph! I don''t need his concern." Imogen was angry. Cordelia patted her head and said, "He said he was here to pass on a message to me for Elijah. He told me that Elijah would not marry re, and the engagement would be broken off soon." "It''s good news!" Imogen''s eyes lit up. She disliked re''s arrogant look and hated her feigned manner. "But Ben could call me directly and tell me about this. Why did hee to tell me?" Cordelia smiled Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. and spoke. "That''s right. I just came to Bloom City, and Ben followed me, staring at me like a mosquito!" Imogen said and suddenly covered her mouth. "Could it be that he falls in love with me? Hahaha!" Cordelia shook her head. "I can''t see through men''s thoughts. But Ben must have some feelings for you. He is a selfish man. Even though you love each other, he must hope that you love him a lot. On the contrary, what he pays depends on his mood." Imogen patted her thigh and said, "You are right, Cordelia! Ben is very nice to me when he is in a good mood. But when he is unhappy, his attitude is quite bad. I think if I owe him in my previous life, and he treats me emotionally." "I think your decision is right. But, Imogen, have you decided who to give up after the baby is born?" Cordelia knew it was a cruel choice. The fate of the two children was entirely at the discretion of Imogen. "Of course, I will keep my daughter by my side!" Imogen said firmly. Cordelia looked at her quietly without speaking. Imogen seemed to think of something again. She paused for a while and asked Cordelia, "Can I keep both by my side?" Chapter 325 Chapter 325 Chapter 325 I Miss You So Much Cordelia shook her head and sighed, "Truth wille to light sooner orter. I can''t guarantee hiding you for the rest of my life. I''m sorry, Imogen." "You don''t need to say sorry to me. I''m too naive. He is Ben... He..." Imogen murmured and couldn''t help but touch her belly. "Mothers are the best in this world. In taking care of children, mothers are better than fathers. There is an essential difference in the growth of girls and boys. "I don''t trust Ben to take care of my daughter. What can he do during her physiological period? Can he pay attention to her mental growth..." Cordelia was speechless. Raising children was indeed aplex subject. She had no experience in this area and could not give Imogen any help. However, she admired Imogen very much. Since she got pregnant, she had not been indecisive in every decision she made. Cordelia knew well that each of those decisions required immense courage. The two chatted for a while and went back to their rooms. Before going to bed, Cordelia received a message from Elijah. [I will go to Bloom City tomorrow and talk to you about the follow-up development of Elia Research Institute. The meeting time depends on your schedule.] Elijah had been active in running hispany recently. In the morning, Milo mentioned the new prescription. Cordelia knew that Milo wanted to cooperate with Elijah. Cordelia didn''t quite understand what Milo''s intention was. Didn''t he not like Elijah before? Why did he suddenly help him? She hoped that she was overthinking. In the afternoon of the next day, Elijah arrived in Bloom City. From his appearance, it seemed that he didn''t even have a ce to rest before he rushed to the After knowing the conditions which he offered, Cordelia was stunned. She finally understood why Milo wanted to cooperate with Elijah. Elijah gave too much! Cordelia looked at him suspiciously for a while. Then, she asked, "Elijah, what do you want?" "You," Elijah chuckled. He was joking. Cordeliapressed her lips and did not respond to his sudden teasing. "Ever since I got to know your master and the Unde run by Mr. Carter, I have been considering the prospects of cooperating with you. I don''t just look at what''s in front of me, Cordelia." Elijah was very sincere, and his attitude was neither arrogant nor humble. He put both parties on an equal footing. "I don''t just look at what''s in front of me." This sentence inspired Cordelia. It was only at this moment that she tentatively believed that Elijah was sincerely doing business with her, not just for personal gain. At the same time, sheughed at himself inwardly. "Cordelia, you overrated yourself. Look, you''re being self-sentimental again." After discussing business, Cordelia nced at the time and said, "I have something to do, and I have N?velDrama.Org (C) content. to go now." "I''ll leave, too." Elijah got up. He exined, "Return to Beilve City." Cordelia was stunned. She thought, "So, he flew here specially to talk about work with me. After that, he wants to leave immediately. Isn''t this... too exaggerated?" Elijah saw Cordelia staring at him. He straightened his tie and put on his suit jacket. "Don''t be surprised. This project is the top priority for me. I would have one more chance if I showed you my sincerity one day earlier." Of course, Cordelia naturally needed to think about it. Elijah was confident that the result would be good. "In addition..." Elijah suddenly took a few steps forward and looked at Cordelia with a serious face. Cordelia looked at his serious appearance. She couldn''t help cheering up and preparing to listen carefully to his next words. Elijah softened his voice and said slowly, "I miss you so much." Chapter 326 Chapter 326 Chapter 326 She Was Soft-Hearted They had been discussing business in a serious manner. But Elijah suddenly said this. Cordelia couldn''t react for a while. When she came to her senses, Elijah had already walked out of the coffee shop first. Cordelia turned around and nced at his back. She smiled. "If so, it will be your punishment!" She muttered to herself and followed him. They sat in the car and fell silent. No one took the initiative to speak. Just now, Elijah felt someone was staring at them. If it weren''t for this, he would have hugged Cordelia. He listened to her previous warning. He didn''t know how many people were watching his every move. He couldn''t do whatever he wanted in this troubled time. "I''ll send you home first..." Elijah was about to tell the driver Cordelia''s address, but she interrupted him. "Go to the airport first. Don''t miss the flight." Elijah''s eyes lit up for a moment. Then, he looked out the window calmly. Suddenly, his mobile phone rang. Cordelia happened to nce at the screen, finding the caller was re. She stopped him from rejecting the call. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. "Answer it. Maybe re has something important to tell you. Don''t miss it," Cordelia said calmly. Elijah didn''t want to answer it, but he listened to Cordelia and finally answered it. "Hello." "Elijah, why haven''t you arrived at the airport yet? It''s gettingte." re''s gentle voice sounded in the car. Cordelia looked sideways at Elijah. It seemed that the rtionship between Elijah and re heated up. re''s voice became so intimate. In an instant, Cordelia''s feelings for Elijah immediately fell back to the bottom. She thought he had made some progress recently and learned to control himself. Now, it seemed that he was not restrained. Forget it! Even though Elijah broke off the engagement with re or had the so-called fake marriage, Cordelia didn''t care about it anymore. She saw Elijah looking ahead with a cold face. His tone was serious. "Ms. re Price, are you insane today?" re quickly denied it, lowered her voice, and said, "Mr. Hansen, please cooperate." "You ask too much. Go and find someone who is better qualified!" The next second, Elijah hung up the phone directly. "Idiot." Cordelia saw his angry look and said sarcastically on purpose, "The role-ying is quite interesting." "She''s annoying," Elijah said irritably, not noticing Cordelia''s attitude. In the past, Cordelia had no particr emotions about re. She didn''t hate her or like her. But now, Cordelia was indeed a little disgusted with her. The car stopped on the side of the road. Elijah got out of the car first. But he saw Cordelia sitting in the seat. It seemed that she had no intention of seeing him off. He bent over and looked at her. "Won''t you see me off?" "It''s not necessary. I''ve already sent you to the airport," Cordelia said coldly. In fact, she could have asked Elijah to take a taxi, or she could have taken a taxi to go home. But she had a softened heart at that time, which made her have a low mood now. She hated her softhearted. However, Elijah held her wrist and pulled her out of the car. "There is still some time. We can talk a little more." Chapter 327 Chapter 327 Chapter 327 Give Me Another Half Year Of course, he meant to talk about work. Cordelia wanted to refuse. But suddenly, she saw re dragging her suitcase and running over. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. "Elijah, you''re here! It''s great!" re said, looking back in a certain direction with a hint of provocation in her eyes, "Laura said you would note, saying that Evie seduced you!" Cordelia was not surprised at all that re was so good atining. It was in line with her character. However, when she heard thest half of the sentence, she decided to say something. "Ms. re Price, you said bad things about Laura behind her back andmented in front of me that I have seduced a man. Are you polite?" re immediately blushed. Cordelia was not sure whether she was angry or ashamed. Cordelia thought it was the former. If re had a sense of shame, she wouldn''t alwayse to Elijah and take advantage to talk to him. Elijah saw Cordelia''s displeased expression. He immediately ordered re coldly, "Apologize to her." re''s eyes glistened with tears instantly, and she said tearfully, "Evie, I''m sorry." Her attitude looked very aggrieved. Cordelia suddenly remembered what Imogen had told her. "Don''t be too forceful when dealing with a scheming bitch. The more forceful you are, the more she will pretend to be pitiful." Unexpectedly, Imogen''s joke turned out to be the truth. Cordelia suddenly covered her chest and bowed slightly. Elijah''s expression changed. He embraced her reflexively and asked in concern, "Cordelia, are you alright?" "I''m feeling chest pain. Could you take me back to the car? I have to go back to rest." "I''ll take you to the hospital!" Elijah said worriedly. Cordelia leaned toward Elijah and whispered in his ear. Elijah''s eyes darkened. Then, he nodded and said, "Okay, go home and rest well." At this time, re bit her lip and stepped forward anxiously. "Evie, are you okay? Do you need me to give you a check?" But Elijah stood in front of her and blocked her way. "You''d better go." re frowned. "Heart disease is not a minor illness. Mr. Hansen, why aren''t you worried about Evie?" Cordelia''s faint voice came out from the car window. "I have an oldint with my heart. My heart aches whenever I hear your voice." re was stunned. She quickly exined, "You misunderstood me. I have nothing to do with Mr. Hansen. We will call off our engagement in a few days. Evie, you have to believe Mr. Hansen." "I believe him! I believe him very much." Cordelia smiled and looked at the two people outside the car window. "I just simply hate you." "I..." Cordelia didn''t give her the time to argue. She continued, "Ms. re Price, I won''t be polite to you if youe to me and provoke me again. By the way, tell Laura about this." After she said this, the car started and drove away. re wanted to exin, but Elijah''s cold voice sounded above her head. "Cheap tricks." She burst into tears. "Mr. Hansen, why don''t you believe me?" "What do you think you are? You don''t know it, but everyone else knows it well." Elijah looked at her mockingly as if looking at a pile of garbage. "How can I exin it to convince you? I don''t want topete with Evie, and I never thought about being able to rece her." re cried pitifully. Tears rolled down her cheeks. Elijah nced at re as if she was a fool. He always felt that there was something wrong with her brain. Could a normal people say that? A guilty person gave herself away by conspicuously protesting her innocence. "In that case, we must break off the engagement as soon as possible. ording to the previous agreement, you need to announce this matter," Elijah said lightly. "No!" re immediately refused. "Mr. Hansen, it''s not time yet." Elijah raised his eyebrows. "Are you going to break the contract?" re bit her lip. "Mr. Hansen, I''m serious. Now is just not the time. You can''t abandon me after you get what you want!" "Then, when do you want to announce it?" Elijah asked patiently. re suddenly grabbed his sleeve and said, "Mr. Hansen, can you give me another half year? Please!" Chapter 328 Chapter 328 Chapter 328 An Abandoned Woman N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Elijah''s eyes turned cold. "You are insatiable!" While speaking, he withdrew his arm abruptly, making re stagger and take a few steps back. He couldn''t continue to be polite to someone greedy, even if the other party was a woman. It was re''s own choice to embarrass herself. re stared nkly at the man in front of him, unable to believe he would treat her with such indifference. "Mr. Hansen, are you really going to abandon me? Are you not afraid I''ll..." Before she finished speaking, Elijah interrupted her, "During this period, the convenience and vanity you have obtained may have made you dizzy, huh?" Everyone in the Price Group called re "Mrs. Hansen" and treated her with great respect. Zach also paid special attention to her and gave her more rights than before. Her limelight in the Price Group once surpassed that of Laura. re had long been ustomed to such a treatment. She knew well all changes from the fact that she was Elijah''s fianc¨¦e. Elijah said coldly, "You can set a persona as an abandoned woman after breaking off the engagement. Everyone can sympathize with you for a while." "Mr. Hansen... Mr. Hansen..." re just took a few steps to catch up with him and fell to the ground. However, the man in front of her walked forward without looking back. He didn''t bother to nce at her. At this time, Laura came over and looked down at her. "re, you are not Evie''s opponent at all! Evie didn''t do anything, and you lost. If I were Evie, you would lose even worse." re put her arms on the ground. Tears poured down her cheeks. She wanted to tell Elijah that what she cared about was not his fame but himself! She loved him! But no one believed her! Why? Laura was still mocking re. However, when she was speaking, re suddenly got up, pushed her down to the ground, and pped her hard. "How dare you mock me! How dare you! Bitch!" Laura looked at re, who was riding on her waist. No matter how hard she struggled, it was to no avail. She had no choice but to bear her ps and fists. In the evening, just after taking a shower, Cordelia received a phone call from Imogen. As soon as the call was connected, there was a scream. "Ah! Cordelia, well done!" Cordelia had a puzzled look. "What happened? Who stimted you?" "Ben just sent me a gossip video. Do you want to take a look?" Imogenughed and asked. Cordelia was speechless. It seemed that Ben had understood the idea of "doing what others like". He coaxed Imogen to be happy. But Cordelia was not happy. The object of the gossip was herself! She still said calmly, "Of course. Send it to me, and let me see what I did well." "Okay!" Cordelia heard Imogen''s cheerful tone and smiled unconsciously. "Forget it, as long as she is happy. Just consider it a price to fulfill my best friend''s interest." Just as she was thinking, she received the video. Cordelia watched the video. Judging from the picture, she recognized the scene that had happened at the gate of the airport during the day. She participated in the early stage. In the picture, she was covering her chest. She couldn''t help but smile. "My acting looks realistic." In addition, she saw Elijah''s anxious look in the video. It was something she didn''t realize at the time. The concern and nervousness in his eyes were natural and had no element of performance. Chapter 329 Chapter 329 Chapter 329 Broke off the Engagement Early The highlight happened after she left. In the picture, re was pestering Elijah. After being ruthlessly pushed away by him, Laura came over. The mocking looks on her face was obvious. After that, re suddenly lost control and beat Laura. Cordelia watched the video and was speechless for a moment. That scene was ridiculous. After that, an idea suddenly popped into her head. She edited the video to a ce where she did not appear in the scene and sent the second half of the video to Milo. Not long after, Milo sent an emoji of rolling andughing. After a while, Imogen called her again. This time, it was a video call. "Oh, Cordelia. You pretended to be a delicate beauty perfectly!" Cordelia was a little embarrassed. "It''s all because of your good teaching." "Hahaha..." Imogenughed. "The key is that my student is smart and can apply what she has learned naturally. She is good at drawing inferences about other cases from one instance!" Cordelia and Imogen praised each other and then burst intoughter. Suddenly, Imogen said excitedly, "Cordelia, quickly check the official Twitter of the Hansen Group." "I don''t bother to check it. Just tell me what happened!" Cordelia said andy down with azy posture. "You loon!" As Imogen said, she took a screenshot of the news and sent the picture to Cordelia. "Elijah broke off the engagement with re!" "It''s so fast!" Cordelia raised her eyebrows and murmured, "Could it be that what happened today pushed him to break off the engagement early?" After all, re and Laura fought in public at the gate of Bloom City Airport. It was... shameful. Imogen smiled and said, "I don''t care about the reason! Just wait and watch the show." Ben told her that it would be interesting. Sure enough, in the next few days, the media in Beilve City reported the news every day. Elijah once again became the subject of public opinion. The Price Group wouldn''t allow public opinion to go like this. re took the route of pretending to be an abandoned woman. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. She posted a lengthy statement on Twitter with more than three thousand words, expressing her girlish feelings for Elijah to attract the public''s sympathy. It was a pity that her statement had been banned and deleted before it became a trending topic in Beilve City. "Is re crazy? How dare she fight against the Hansen Group?" Imogen said while eating an apple. Cordelia thought she looked like a little hamster while eating an apple. Her eyes were full of excitement. "Have you ever heard of the drama of failing to get married and turning into enemies? Elijah uses his Cordelia calmly analyzed it from the audience''s point of view. Imogen covered her mouth. "Then, your master will lose another powerful enemy!" Cordelia shook her head helplessly and said, "Mr. Carter has never regarded other factions as "But the Price Group has brought imputation to the profession of traditional medicine. From what happened to the Hansen family, we can infer that Sir Hansen had to pay the price of sacrificing his son and grandson''s marriages to ask Mr. Price to treat his illness. Even so, he could only barely get what he wanted." Imogen understood. "I see! But Sir Hansen deserves it. He offended you and Milo. In the end, he could only ask help from the Price Group." Cordelia said tly, "Sir Hansen''s wish has been fulfilled. Mr. Price treated him. Living another five years will not be a problem for him." At this moment, she saw a message from Elijah: [Come out.] Cordelia frowned slightly. He was here. Chapter 330 Chapter 330 Chapter 330 Are You Angry With Me? "Is Elijah here?" Cordelia thought and nced at the time with a frown. It was nine o''clock in the evening. It was not toote. She put off her pajamas, dressed neatly, and walked out of the house. She saw Elijah standing outside the gate and waving to her with a smile. "Why are you here suddenly?" Cordelia asked as she opened the door for him. "I want to see you." Elijah walked into the gate. When he was looking at Cordelia, there was light in his eyes. N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Cordelia''s attitude was still indifferent. "Well. You''ve seen me. Shouldn''t you return to Beilve City now?" "I''m not leaving tonight." Elijah wanted to hold her hand, but she avoided it. "At this time, you should stay at the Hansen Group. Aren''t you afraid that the Price Group will y tricks again?" Cordelia casually asked as if chatting with him. Elijah said, "That pedantic and conservative family should have been bankrupted long ago." Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Elijah, your rebellious period has begun again, huh?" "I''ve never stopped being rebellious," Elijah smiled, "I came to you tonight to share a secret with you." "Oh? What secret?" Cordelia finally became a little interested in this chat. She sat on the bench and looked sideways at Elijah. Elijah lowered his head and yed a recording from his mobile phone. Elijah recognized the crying voice was Edith''s. "Elijah, I have loved Gabe for many years. But he suddenly said he didn''t love me. It turns out that it was all my wishful thinking. I always believe that he loves me in this life." Cordelia unconsciously clenched her hands when she heard Edith''s crying voice. No matter how strong a woman was, she still had a fragile side. Besides, Cordelia always felt that Edith was a nice person, but she had a tough character. Under her strong appearance was a kind and soft heart. In the recording, after a burst of crying, Edith managed to steady her voice and continued with sobs, "Your father had an ex-girlfriend before marrying me. They... have a child." Cordelia was stunned. She was not surprised that Gabe had an ex-girlfriend. But Gabe hid this matter from Edith for so many years. It was true that people couldn''t be judged by appearance. Cordelia never thought Gabe would be such a person. The recording was cut off here. Elijah looked at Cordelia with a faint gaze and said with a smile, "There is no one who can not leave another. Do you think so?" Cordelia sighed, "It''s all up to you." "They controlled the first half of my life. Now, I want to live for myself. I shouldn''t always be treated as a victim of the family!" Elijah said seriously. "You are right. I believe you can do it." Cordelia smiled. Elijah paused for a moment and suddenly asked, "Cordelia, are you still angry with me?" "No," Cordelia replied without thinking. "Then, we can make peace..." "No way," Cordelia interrupted his nonsense. Elijah''s eyes suddenly turned gloomy. He smiled mockingly. "That''s right. It''s too unfair to you." "Elijah, don''t you think you are very disrespectful?" Cordelia raised her eyebrows and looked at him. "Or do you think I should return to your side as soon as you call me?" "It''s my negligence. Sorry," Elijah apologized sincerely. "You are selfish. You only consider yourself when you make decisions." Cordelia stood up and said coldly, "You get engaged to whomever you want ande back to me whenever you are willing. I don''t like this kind of you at all." Elijah stood up abruptly and held her shoulders. "Cordelia, I was wrong. Don''t hate me..." He hugged Cordelia tightly as he spoke, buried his head in her neck, and whimpered thest few words. At this time, he looked like a pitiful crying dog. Chapter 331 Chapter 331 Chapter 331 Exercise at the Gym "Elijah, you haven''t learned how to love yet." Cordelia''s tone softened, her voice bing gentler. "Give me another chance, please?" Elijah fixed his gaze on her, earnestly saying, "I will get to know you again, respect you, and if my radical behavior makes you ufortable, I''ll stop immediately." In any case, he could do what Eason could do. And he firmly believed that his ce in Cordelia''s heart was different from Eason''s. "Elijah, do you feel like someone is watching us?" Cordelia suddenly asked. "Yes, I know. It''s people from the Price Group," Elijah replied indifferently, not caring. Cordelia frowned and pushed him away. "You should go back. We can talkter." "Alright," Elijah didn''t insist. He watched Cordelia walk away, and when she nced back at him, Elijah''s heart skipped a beat. How long had it been since she looked back at him? Every time, she left with the most determined attitude. During this time, Elijah had been anxious every day, afraid that she would findfort in another man''s arms. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. This nce gave him confidence again, and his anxiously suspended heart finally rxed. Cordelia had intended to say something more to Elijah, but when she turned back and saw the longing look in his eyes, she didn''t say that. She couldn''t stand it. Angry as she was, now that the misunderstanding was resolved, she didn''t reject Elijah as much as before. But did she want to act like nothing had happened? Cordelia felt she couldn''t indulge him like that. Otherwise, in the future, wouldn''t Elijah be able to leave her ande back as he pleased? The Next Morning, Imogen, who had nothing to do, came to gossip with Cordelia again. "It''s only 7 in the morning. Come on, I''m still sleeping!" Cordeliained as she got out of bed. Imogen had woken her up, so Cordelia was nning to exercise at the gym. Imogen, on the other hand, was excited. "Cordelia, she''s in a hurry." "Who?" Cordelia asked. "re! She tweeted again in the early hours of yesterday and finally made it to the trending topics in Beilve City this time. There''s also a piece of news that went trending with it." Cordelia frowned, then headed into her study and opened herputer to check Twitter. As she expected, it was new information fromst night. Knowing that someone was taking pictures, Elijah had still held her, as the news reported, with his tacit approval. "What a despicable man!" Cordelia rolled her eyes. Imogen asked, "Cordelia, why do you think Elijah agreed this time?" "Who knows? Let''s wait and see what happens!" Cordelia couldn''t be bothered to think too much. She wasn''t without her cunning, but she didn''t want to waste her brainpower on trivial matters that didn''t require much thought. Seeing Cordelia''s indifferent attitude towards that matter, Imogen suddenly screamed. "You''re so cruel! You''re doing it on purpose, aren''t you? I''m watching gossip every day, and it''s driving me crazy. Can''t you pity me a little?" Cordelia casually grinned. "If I were to predict, someone would voluntarily answer your questions today." Imogen was puzzled. "Don''t you realize thattely, even Ben has been trying to please you with gossip?" Imogen burst intoughter. "No way! That will be too good to be true." Chapter 332 Chapter 332 Chapter 332 Elijah Is So Cunning Since Imogen''s morning sickness improved, her life seemed to have be smoother. Cordelia''s life, on the other hand, remained calm. Now, every patient in Bloom City who had scheduled appointments with her hadpleted a course of treatment, and their conditions had greatly improved. Gradually, Evie''s reputation was growing in Bloom City. In terms of work, Cordelia was undoubtedly skilled. But in her personal life, some people were always worried about her. Adam, for instance, was a warm-hearted person who sighed every time he saw Cordelia like an old father worried that his daughter wouldn''t get married. Cordelia was speechless and didn''t dare to meet him anymore. In this regard, she felt that Milo was the most open-minded. As Milo said, "Cordelia is so outstanding. Why would she worry about not finding a husband? She just doesn''t want to find one." Eason deeply agreed with this. He believed that in every aspect, he was not inferior to Elijah. Yet, Cordelia remained distant from him. And now it seemed that she didn''t even like Elijah as much. "Don''t try to guess women''s minds, man!" Adam sighed. As he spoke, he was scrolling through his phone. Eason sat in front of theputer, focused on his work. N?velDrama.Org holds this content. He had noticed that Elijah was in charge of Hansen Pharmaceutical Group, which was like a dark horse in the industry, rising rapidly in a short time, making people wary. "Eason, Elijah is so cunning!" Adam suddenly jumped up from the sofa, identally knocking over the ss on the coffee table. Eason furrowed his brow. "Why are you so agitated?" Adam, ignoring the mess, rushed over to Eason with his phone in hand. "Look, he confessed publicly.! Look how skilled he is!" Eason''s face instantly darkened. He took Adam''s phone and clicked thetest tweet from Beilve City Hansen Group''s Twitter ount. It was a video clip of a press conference held by Elijah. In the video, Elijah stood on the stage with amanding demeanor, his gaze firm and expression serious. "My engagement with Ms. re Price was never our true intention. It was arranged in ordance with our families'' and sects'' wishes. Marriage is sacred and should not be used as a tool by the heads of families. So, we privately discussed and made an agreement to cooperate with each other toplete our tasks and then dissolve the engagement. After we dissolved the engagement, the first thing I thought of was to see my ex-wife. We had separated before due to various reasons in reality. She is strong, brave, and kind. In my heart, she will always be my wife." He didn''t say much in his exnation, but he revealed many things that the heirs of prominent families dare not say. It was easy to imagine that after this press conference, the Hansen family would create quite a stir once again. Everyone was waiting to see what kind of punishment this audacious Elijah would face from his family. Eason watched the video silently, not saying a word throughout. When it came to courage and determination, he admitted that he wasn''t as bold as Elijah. He was used to being cautious and would never take any risks. Faced with the unknown, he would always choose to watch and wait. In his eyes, Elijah was still too young and inexperienced. Adam, on the other hand, kept shaking his head. "What should we do? Cordelia must have seen this, and she''ll probably be fooled by this guy again. What should we do?" "You underestimate Cordelia," Eason suddenly interrupted him, sounding impatient. Adam looked at him with a frustrated expression. In any case, he had gained a new level of respect for Elijah''s audacity. As for Eason himself... Well, he was now very anxious! Chapter 333 Chapter 333 Chapter 333 In My Eyes Cordelia saved a video released by the Hansen Group on her phone. She watched it repeatedly, pondering Elijah''s intentions in taking this move. She had to admit that he was indeed an excellent businessman, skilled in creating a buzz. Because of this press conference, the stock price of the Hansen Group skyrocketed instantly. His sessful and dedicated CEO image attracted the attention of arge number of shareholders. "Life is like a drama. It all depends on acting." She murmured softly while her fingers clicked on the video to rey it. An unexpected guest arrived at the vi halfway up the mountain in the evening. The person looked weary, with swollen eyes, loosely tied hair, and an overall lifeless demeanor. "Ms. re Price, you are disturbing me," Cordelia said unceremoniously. "Evie, I''m really at the end of my rope. Please, can you show me a way out? I''m willing to do anything as long as Mr. Hansen is willing to spare me," re said, tears streaming down her face. "You''re quite resourceful. Do you think if I plead for you, Elijah will go easy on you?" Cordelia looked at her with cold eyes. "But I don''t need to beg for you, and I won''t." "Evie..." re''s vulnerable appearance was somewhat pitiable, which was why Elijah had shown leniency to her in the first ce. If it weren''t for re''s past actions that Cordelia found distasteful, she might have actually helped re. "Ms. re Price, where did you make your biggest mistake?" Cordelia suddenly asked. "What?" re looked puzzled. "Your stupid kindness led you astray," Cordelia said firmly. re said, "So, should I not be kind? Should I be ruthless?" Cordelia smiled and shook her head. "Kindness is not wrong, but you can''t both act like a saint and behave otherwise. That''s where you went terribly wrong." "I didn''t!" re immediately retorted. Cordeliapletely ignored her and continued, "You wanted to be Elijah''s fianc¨¦e and wanted me to understand and bless you. Wasn''t that asking for too much?" Moreover, Cordelia hadn''t done anything wrong. It had been re and her sister Laura who had N?velDrama.Org holds this content. plotted everything. It was time to settle the score, but re seemed to be backing down and getting scared. "Ms. re Price, if I were you, I would pack my bags and leave immediately. You studied medicine to save lives, not to chase after a rich husband, right?" Cordelia''s words hit re hard. She had never imagined marrying into a wealthy family before. But because of Elijah, she had started to dream. She was tired of an ordinary life and wanted to enter high society, to enjoy being admired and envied by others. Unfortunately, it had all been a pipe dream. Now that the dream had shattered, did she have to leave town and continue living a difficult life? She refused to ept it! "Evie, it turns out you only know how to speak coldly. You live in a mansion, enjoying wealth and glory. Of course, you can look down on others. But I see you''re nothing special!" Cordelia shrugged off re''s desperate attempts, knowing it was futile. At this moment, Cordelia saw Elijah walk in. Chapter 334 Chapter 334 Chapter 334 Too Harsh on Her Seeing him raise a finger to his lips, Cordelia didn''t greet him. "Mr. Hansen said you were kind, but where''s the kindness?" re hadn''t noticed Cordelia''s expression and sneered, "You''re just using your appearance to deceive men!" Cordelia smiled, "See, you''re quitepetent when you''re not pretending. Did calling me useless make you feel better?" re did feel a bit relieved, but her ultimate goal remained unachieved. "You''re a loser, and I won''t waste my time on you. After your little tantrum, just leave. I''ll continue to live in my vi, enjoying my wealth and glory. Whether you live or die, it''s none of my concern." N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Cordelia turned to leave, but suddenly, re let out a shrill cry from behind. "Evie, go to hell!" Cordelia had predicted her attack and quickly dodged. She elbowed re in the back, causing her to fall to the ground. re fell clumsily, her face scraping against the ground, leaving her terrified. She couldn''t afford to damage her face, not at this point! But at this moment, she heard Cordelia''s voice as if it wereing from a distant height. "re, how much good luck do you think you have to act so recklessly?" Just as she was about to retort, she heard a familiar voice. "Cordelia, are you okay? Did she hurt you?" Cordelia shook her head. "I knew she''d resort to dirty tricks." Otherwise, Laura wouldn''t be hiding in the hospital, refusing to see anyone. re had almost ruined Laura''s face. re had always been a disguised snake, with her soft and vulnerable appearance only a deceptive facade. Seeing that Cordelia was unharmed, Elijah finally rxed and then looked down at re, who was lying on the ground. "It''s your own fault that you''ve ended up like this, Price Group. Trying to use your disciple to manipte an entire family for your own gain, you people at Price Group really have big dreams." Elijah''s tone was cold, and he stood slightly in front of Cordelia, still guarding against re''s potential Although re could only see their feet, she realized she had lost her best opportunity to attack Cordelia. "Elijah, if I plead for Ms. re Price, will you spare her?" Cordelia suddenly asked. "If you intercede, I will naturally be lenient with her. But will you?" Elijah looked at Cordelia, a hint of a smile in his eyes. "If she''s truly a victim in all of this, just like you, I will intercede for her." Cordelia said, her gaze turning colder, "But given Ms. re Price''s previous actions, I''m extremely ufortable with it. So, let''s forget about interceding." Elijah nodded in approval. "I knew you would always see things clearly." There was a hidden meaning in his words. On one hand, he was praising Cordelia''s ability to differentiate between right and wrong. On the other, he was defending himself. Fortunately, Cordelia didn''t misinterpret him too deeply. Cordelia nced at him, huffed, and said with a hint of arrogance, "But, if Ms. re Price really wants to marry into a wealthy family, don''t forget to y matchmaker if you have a suitable candidate." Listening to their natural conversation, rey on the ground and pressed her lips to remain silent. When re heard that Cordelia wanted Elijah to introduce her to suitable candidates, she was still baffled by Cordelia''s unexpected offer to help her. How could Cordelia be so kind? She refused to plead for the Price Group but was willing to help her. It wasn''t until she actually seeded in marrying into a wealthy family that she understood the true meaning of Cordelia''s favor. She had been living a life worse than death every day. Elijah had been exceptionally harsh on her! Chapter 335 Chapter 335 Chapter 335 You Don''t Like Me? Having driven re away, Cordelia invited Elijah into the house. This was the first time Cordelia had invited Elijah into the vi since she moved in. Drinking the coffee which she brewed herself, Elijah felt as if his soul had drifted away, feeling dizzy. The torment he had endured during this time felt like he had lived through a long century. So, at this moment, when they were sitting together, even if they were just quietly sipping coffee, it felt precious to him. After a while, Cordelia cleared her throat, breaking the silence in the room. "You came to see me. Is there something you need?" she asked. Elijah leaned back on the sofa and then said, "I came to see you. These past few days have been too busy, and I couldn''t find the time to visit you." "You called off your engagement. Didn''t your grandfather use any family disciplinary measures on you?" Cordelia asked curiously. "He knows he only has a few good years left. My father''s health hasn''t been greattely, and now the entire Hansen Group relies on me. So, he can only turn a blind eye to it," Elijah exined. Upon hearing Elijah''s words, Cordelia couldn''t help but sigh inwardly. After this turmoil, the Hansen Group suffered significant damage, making Gideon gradually realize the truth. If it weren''t for Elijah, he might have be the scapegoat for the entire family. "But my grandfather still doesn''t want to let go of his power," Elijah added. Cordelia smiled faintly and said, "You can''t let go of your family either, can you?" N?velDrama.Org holds this content. To let go, to change everything now, who could do it so easily? Elijah hesitated for a moment and then exined seriously, "Cordelia, if my parents hadn''t had a divorce, I really could have left the Hansen family." Cordelia shook her head. "You wouldn''t have." Otherwise, he wouldn''t have be engaged to another woman and disregarded her feelings. In his heart, his family was still more important than anything else. And he didn''t have the courage to give up everything he had now. "Cordelia, are you disappointed in me?" Elijah suddenly asked, his eyes filled with anxiety. Cordelia hesitated for a moment and then smiled, "No. I was just thinking of having a romantic rtionship with you to fulfill my teenage dreams. Although that love affair was brief, I''m content. I have no regrets!" Elijah stared at her, and he stood up, walking towards her. Suddenly, he knelt in front of her. "Cordelia, I mean it. In my heart, only you deserve to be my wife. No one else, no one else deserves it!" Elijah''s tone was exceptionally sincere. However, Cordelia had be immune to such words. When Elijah had pretended to be engaged to re, Cordelia had seen their photos, and they didn''t look mismatched. In this world, everyone could live without someone else and no one who was indispensable, right? "But, Elijah, now I no longer have the faith to take risks with you." Cordelia said calmly, looking at him without the admiration she once had. Elijah looked down. He slowly clenched the hand, then rxed. His eyes were slightly red. "You don''t like me?" He looked up, gazing deeply into Cordelia''s beautiful eyes. At this moment, his heart was pounding like never before, making his face pale. He was almost suffocating. Chapter 336 Chapter 336 Chapter 336 Overestimated Herself If Elijah had acted tough, stared at her, and acted as a dominant CEO, Cordelia would have ignored himpletely. But the way he was now... Cordelia''s heart trembled slightly. After all, he was Elijah! Would he really bow down, put aside his pride, and beg for her? Cordelia raised her hand slightly, then hesitated. She felt a bit unsure of what to do. However, Elijah grabbed her hand and ced it on his chest. "Cordelia, my heart is filled with you," Elijah said affectionately. In his amber eyes, Cordelia''s face was reflected as if he wanted to pull her in and lock her there forever. But after just a few seconds, Cordelia slowly withdrew her hand from Elijah''s palm. During this process, Elijah felt like his heart was slowly tearing apart and bleeding. "Go ahead, do what you need to do." Cordelia stood up, moving away from the sofa and moving away from him. In this world, there was no such thing as having it all. Cordelia had once wanted to be the woman by his side, but in the end, she had be a stumbling block in Elijah''s career. She had clearly overestimated herself. Elijah had never considered her, never taken her seriously. Now that he had resolved his issues, did he think he could just pick her up again? In this world, nothing was so perfect. Cordelia didn''t know when Elijah had left, but she didn''t care. In the evening, she received a call from Adam inquiring about her well-being. "Cordelia, no one has been bothering you these past few days, right?" Cordelia guessed that Adam must have learned something, prompting him to ask that way, so she told him the truth. Imogen, who was beside him, immediately chimed in. "See, I told you! re''s true colors have finally been revealed." Cordelia replied indifferently, "This matter has nothing to do with me anymore. Whatever Elijah wants to do to Price Group is his business. I have no connection with him now." Knowing that Cordelia and Elijah hadn''t reconciled, Adam audibly sighed in relief. "If you need anything, remember to tell us, Cordelia. Don''t hesitate," he said. Cordelia smiled and agreed. "Also, Cordelia, the person you''re looking for, Henry, I have found him. But there''s been a bit of an issue. We''ll discuss it in detail when we meet!" Adam said. Cordelia''s heart suddenly tensed. "Is he okay?" Cordelia asked, worried about the current state of Henry. Seeing Adam''s hesitant demeanor, Cordelia feared that Henry might not be in good shape. "He''s doing well! I''ll exin it to you in more detail when I have some free time. I''ll hang up now!" Adam replied and ended the call. Cordelia stared at her phone after it was disconnected. "Why is Adam acting so strangely?" After thinking for a while, Cordelia called another private investigator she had recently gotten to know, This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. asking him to help investigate Henry''s current situation. Now, the turmoil in Beilve City had more or less subsided, and Milo had allowed Cordelia to return. So, two dayster, Cordelia bid farewell to Jenny, returned to the house, and left Bloom City. Her first task upon returning to Beilve City was to visit Milo. It had been several months since she hadst seen Milo, and Cordelia missed him. That was the n, but when she arrived at the airport, she didn''t expect Elijah to be there to pick her up. "Your informationwork is quite efficient." Cordelia remarked with a slight smile, wearing sunsses. "Cordie, wee back," Elijah said, opening his arms to greet her. Chapter 337 Chapter 337 Chapter 337 Too Soft-Hearted Cordelia didn''t refuse, but she only lightly embraced him. Afterward, Elijah took Cordelia to the reserved restaurant. "Inparison, the food in Beilve City and Grant City are more to my liking. The food in Bloom City is too strong." Cordelia chatted casually with Elijah. "Mr. Carter also wants to protect you. If you were in Beilve City, troubles would inevitablye your way," Elijah said understandingly. "I have troubles even when I''m outside, but I just don''t mind," Cordelia said calmly. Elijah paused, then remembered that Imogen had reported to him that Laura had been continuously harassing Cordelia in various ways. So he said, "Mr. Price has finally made his decision. He expelled re, Laura, and the pharmacist who had frequent contact with my father." Cordelia smiled faintly and didn''t say anything. If this was enough to calm Elijah''s anger, then he was too nice. Zach might have underestimated Elijah because he was young and had only been in charge of the Hansen Group for a few years. No wonder Milo said that Zach had been acting really confusedtely. "Speaking of which, does your father really have his eyes on that pharmacist?" Cordelia asked. "Young, scheming, and willing to take risks. A woman like that naturally attracts a middle-aged man," Elijah replied calmly. "How is Edith doingtely?" Cordelia asked with concern. "She has adjusted. The marriage is over, and there''s no turning back. Fortunately, my father''s settlement satisfied her, or she might not have been able to move on," Elijah said with a faint smile. "Her life is starting anew," Cordelia said, happy for Edith. She was lucky to leave the Hansen family so smoothly and with a generous settlement. However, at that moment, Elijah''s phone suddenly rang loudly. Seeing it was a call from home, Elijah immediately screened the phone. But the phone rang again and again. "Maybe something urgent is happening at your home. You should answer it," Cordelia reminded him. "What could possibly be wrong with them?" Elijah seemed irritated but followed Cordelia''s advice and reluctantly answered the call. "Elijah,e back quickly. Your father... He''s not doing well." Gideon''s voice sounded weak as if he was the one not doing well. Elijah was momentarily stunned and then said, "What kind of trick are you ying now?" He hadn''t forgotten that thest time Gideon had said Gabe wasn''t feeling well, he had locked him and Daisy in a room to have sex. "Hurry, please..." "Sir Hansen, Sir Hansen..." There was amotion on the other end of the line, and Elijah didn''t hear Gideon''s voice anymore. He suddenly felt restless. Tonight, Gideon might not be lying. So Elijah stood up, grabbing his coat. "Cordelia, will youe with me? I..." Elijah''s face lookedplicated, and his expression was not pleasant. The prospect of life and death still terrified him. Cordelia could see that he was reminded of Tristan''s incident, so she immediately said, "I''ll go with you." She was a doctor and had long been ustomed to life-and-death situations. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Moreover, at this moment, Cordelia felt that she should be by Elijah''s side and didn''t want to see him facing his inner fear alone. She was just too softhearted, especially when she faced Elijah. Chapter 338 Chapter 338 Chapter 338 Substantial Settlement Cordelia apanied Elijah back to the Hansen Manor. How long had it been since she had set foot here? Everything here remained unchanged, just as it was before. But it felt different to her. As they walked, Cordelia identally touched Elijah''s hand. His hand was cold. Cordelia reassured him, saying, "Gabe was fine just before. Everything will be alright." However, despite her words, seeing the anxious atmosphere in the Hansen Manor, Cordelia knew that Gabe might truly be in a bad condition. Suddenly, Elijah tightly held her hand. "I feel the same way now as I did when I found out about your car ident. Cordelia, you must stay safe and sound." Elijah''s emotions were obviously in turmoil, and his words were somewhat incoherent. At this moment, Cordelia leaned in and gently hugged him, patting his back. "Don''t be afraid. I think Gabe has something to say to you." Hisst words, perhaps? Elijah didn''t want to hear them. Just like when Tristan was hanging with him on that cliff before Tristan cut the rope, he said, "Elijah, live well and take care of my sister for me." As time passed, he had almost forgotten about it, but at that moment, those memories were suddenly clear and vivid. Cordelia had no choice but to support Elijah and lead him into the Hansen Manor. The servants were all in the living room, but Cordelia paid no attention to them. She took Elijah upstairs. When Gideon saw Cordelia, a glint of light appeared in his clouded eyes. But he quickly hid it. Cordelia politely addressed him as Sir Hansen before taking Elijah into Gabe''s room. Two doctors were standing by Gabe''s bedside, both wearing helpless expressions. Gabe smiled at them and said, "I know my own condition, and I know you''ve all done your best. Elijah is here? Cordelia too? Good, good. Doctors, please leave. I want to speak to my son and daughter-inw." Cordelia was taken aback by Gabe referring to her as his daughter-inw. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. But this wasn''t the time to dwell on that. "Dad!" Elijah stepped forward, his eyes slightly red. Gabe let out a long sigh. "Elijah, after I''m gone, take care of your mother. She has suffered a lot in the Hansen family. I hope she can live for herself from now on." Cordelia was shocked. So Gabe had known about his own condition all along and had intentionally separated from Edith? Was the pharmacist also a ruse? This seemed to be the only exnation now. Otherwise, how could Gabe and Edith, who appeared to have such a good rtionship, divorce so easily? He had even given Edith a substantial settlement... Now, it seemed that Gabe was still the kind and loving elder that Cordelia remembered. "Elijah, don''t be sad. I was selfish. I''m tired and wanted to leave first," Gabe smiled, but his eyelids were getting heavier. At that moment, the urgent sound of high heels came from outside the door. "Gabe, Gabe..." Gabe struggled to open his eyes again. "Good child, please leave the room. Let me have a private conversation with your mother," he said. Cordelia helped Elijah up and left Gabe''s room. As soon as they stepped outside, Elijah tightly hugged her, burying his face in her neck. Cordelia felt tears on her neck. Even men cried sometimes, and this was the first time Cordelia had seen Elijah cry. He was just like any other person, with his joys, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and he could make mistakes too. At that moment, his image in her heart becameplete, no longer as distant as before. Chapter 339 Chapter 339 Chapter 339 Ruined My Life In the hospital room, Edith listened to Gabe''s words, unable to hold back her tears. "Gabe, I always knew. I always knew you weren''t a fickle person." Gabe tightly held Edith''s hand and said, "Edith, I''m dying. Can you answer myst question?" Edith nodded. "Of course." "Elijah... Is he my child?" Gabe struggled to say, his breath fragile. Edith was stunned. Suddenly, Gabe smiled, "Thank you for telling me the answer. I have no regrets now." Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. "Gabe, Gabe..." Edith''s cries echoed throughout the Hansen Manor... Gabe''s funeral was kept low-key. But no matter how discreet, the reputation of the Hansen family was high, and the whole of Beilve City soon knew. Some believed it was the Price family''s revenge. Others thought it was a well-deserved punishment for him abandoning his first wife in his old age. Rumors reached Gideon''s ears, making him so furious that he stayed in bed and did not attend Gabe''s funeral. After all, it was a family tragedy, and he could hardly bear it. Elijah took charge of Gabe''s funeral. Although he was in charge, it was mostly Cordelia who was busy with all the arrangements. His condition was poor, and he had been smoking and sitting up all night, looking very dejected. Even someone as resourceful as Edith was reduced to tears. She realized toote that her ex-husband had nned for his affairs after his death, even leaving all his personal assets to her in his will. On the day of the funeral, Cordelia was surprised to see Mia and Eason. Mia, wearing sunsses, gazed at Gabe''s body and murmured something to him. On the other hand, Eason never approached and just watched his mother from a distance. "Eason, you and Mia came too." Cordelia greeted him. Meeting Eason''s gaze, Cordelia suddenly recalled something. No wonder she felt Eason''s eyes were familiar when she first met him. His eyes were somewhat simr to Gabe''s, both with the same shape. It was just that Gabe was older, with a bit of sagging at the corners of his eyes, and his gaze wasn''t as sharp as Eason''s, which was why Cordelia didn''t notice it immediately. "Cordelia, you''ve lost weighttely," Eason said gently. "Really?" Cordelia replied somewhat awkwardly. At this moment, Elijah approached and embraced Cordelia and nodded in greeting to Eason. "Cordelia, Mr. Gudwin is here. Go and greet him." Cordelia knew that Jayden''s lifelong love was Edith, so she was surprised that Jayden was willing to attend her ex-husband''s funeral. That man was quite open-minded and not an ordinary person! However, when Edith saw Jayden, her emotions became agitated. "Why are you here? I don''t want to see you. Leave!" Cordelia quickly rushed to Edith, being afraid she might do something regrettable. Jayden looked at Edith in astonishment, then sighed with a bitter smile, "Edith, you''re still as fiery as ever. I''ll leave, so you don''t have to see me." Watching Jayden walk away, Cordelia had mixed feelings. She heard Edith mutter beside her, "He''s the one who ruined my life. It''s him..." Cordelia was stunned. Chapter 340 Chapter 340 Chapter 340 Will You Leave Me? Cordelia''s tears welled up in her eyes, but she managed to control her emotions. She had shed too many tears these past few days with the Hansen family. Clearly, this family hadn''t left her with any pleasant memories. It shouldn''t be like this! It was all because of the man she was currently with! He was truly despicable! "Cordelia, will you leave me?" Elijah whispered softly. Cordelia gently pushed him away a bit and sighed, "Who can predict the future?" She knew that Elijah really wanted to hear her promise. A promise that she would never leave him. Even if it was just tofort him... But she didn''t want to give Elijah any promises. She had little confidence that their feeble rtionship wouldst forever. She didn''t want to deceive him. Such a woman wasn''t cute at all, was she? "Thank you." Elijah suddenly smiled. That smile tinged with bitterness. "At least you''re here with me now, setting aside the past, enduring these painful moments together. Thank you, Cordie." "Elijah, people can''t dwell in the past forever. Whether it''s pain or happiness, we must look forward," Cordelia reassured him, gently stroking his face. Words offort were always easy to say but difficult to follow through with. Elijah didn''t say anything more. He just held her tightly, unwilling to let go. If he could, he never wanted to let go... When Mia invited Cordelia to have dinner, Elijah happened to be nearby. Upon hearing Cordelia ept the invitation, Elijah tugged at her sleeve, silently indicating that he wanted toe along. Cordelia shook her head, declining his request. At thest time Elijah met Mia, Cordelia introduced him as her boyfriend. But now, Elijah was just her ex-husband. However, Cordelia added, "Eason has gone back to Grant City." Elijah immediately said, "Then I''ll drive you to the restaurant." Cordelia reluctantly agreed, saying, "Okay." However, as Cordelia arrived outside the restaurant and was about to get out of the car, Elijah stopped her. "Wait, Cordelia." Cordelia turned and looked at him in confusion. "My mom is inside," Elijah signaled with his eyes. Cordelia was taken aback and then looked through the restaurant''s window. Wearing sunsses, Edith sat across from Mia, listening expressionlessly to whatever Mia was saying. "What should we do now? Is it appropriate for me to go in?" Cordelia was starting to feel conflicted. "I''ll go in with you," Elijah said without hesitation, already getting out of the car. He walked over to Cordelia''s side, opened the car door for her, helped her out, and then held her hand as they walked confidently into the restaurant together. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. When they reached the private room door, Cordelia was about to knock when they heard a loud smack from inside. "Mia, say that one more time, and I''ll p you again!" Cordelia lowered her voice and said, "Elijah, it seems your mother is getting physical." Elijah rubbed his forehead and seemed to lose his resolve. Originally, he was worried about his mother being taken advantage of, but now it seemed he was overthinking it. Cordelia patted his shoulder and motioned for him to leave. "You go first. I''ll handle things inside." However, as Cordelia was about to enter the room, Elijah grabbed her arm and stared deeply into her eyes, but he didn''t say anything. Cordelia was puzzled, looking into his deep, mysterious eyes. Was he worried that she wouldn''t handle the situation fairly, or was there something else on his mind? For a moment, they stood there in silence. Chapter 341 Chapter 341 Chapter 341 The Fight "Are you worried about your mother?" Cordelia couldn''t help but ask. Elijah''s eyes still did not move away from her face for half a second. After a long time, he said, "Cordelia, if the world suddenly bes different from what you know, will you be disappointed?" Cordelia didn''t quite understand what he meant. She always felt that Elijah was still hiding something from her. But now, she had nothing to be disappointed about. So, Cordelia chuckled, " How bad can it be? No matter how bad the situation is, it won''t be more painful than losing Hope." Elijah was stunned for a moment, and then a faint smile appeared on his lips. "You go in, and you tell my mother that I will wait for her outside." In the end, Elijah handed over the women''s battlefield to Cordelia to solve it. He was afraid that seeing that woman would cause him to lose control of his temper. Therefore, Cordelia didn''t knock on the door but pushed the door open and entered. In the room, Edith folded her arms across her chest, looking arrogant, while Mia covered her face and huddled in the chair, not daring to express her anger. Edith suddenly stared at her. "Why are you pretending now? You weren''t like this just now. You started pretending when Cordelia came." Mia immediately looked at Cordelia for help. "Cordelia, Mrs. Edith Hansen beat me and scolded me. Can you call the police for me?" "How dare you!" Edith became angry and looked at Cordelia with a fierce look. "Cordelia, do you believe her or me? She said that Gabe raped her when he was young. Do you believe it?" Cordelia was stunned for a moment. What did she say? At the critical moment, Cordelia reacted very quickly and said, "Guys, listen to me. Mr. Gabe Hansen has passed away. Please respect the deceased and don''t cause any more conflicts because of him. Can you each step back?" Edith raised her eyebrows. "Okay. Let her apologize to me, and I''ll leave immediately." Mia shrank back, looking aggrieved. "You are the one who hit me, and you are the one who cursed. You should apologize to me." "Bitch, you still..." "Stop!" Cordelia quickly grabbed Edith. "Calm down. Elijah is waiting for you outside. Let him take you back first!" Edith snorted coldly, "You''re lucky today. Cordelia saved you, and if you let me hear your nonsense, I''ll tear your mouth apart!" After finishing speaking, Edith picked up her bag and left proudly. She walked away like a winner. Mia was still huddled in the chair with a resentful look. "Thank you, Cordelia. Sorry for troubling you." Cordelia sat down and asked anxiously, "Mrs. Mia Hond, how did you meet Mrs. Edith Hansen?" "I invited her here. Gabe passed away. I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to help her. I didn''t expect that she would treat me like this. It''s my fault for being so kind and meddling in other people''s business," Mia still said with that unhurried look and sighed. N?velDrama.Org (C) content. "Then what happened between you and Mr. Gabe Hansen? Can you tell me?" Cordelia asked with concern, but after thinking about it, she felt something was wrong, so she added, "If it''s inconvenient, then let''s not talk about it." "It''s okay. It happened when I was young." Mia looked out the window quietly. It turned out that Mia and Gabe had dated back then. At that time, their rtionship was very good, and Gabe had promised to marry Mia. However, one day, Gabe suddenly lured Mia to have sex with him, but Mia refused, so he used force. After that, he broke up with Mia. Mia was at a loss. Before she got out of the shadow of heartbroken, she realized that she was pregnant... At that time, she heard the news that Gabe and Edith were engaged. Mia spoke very calmly from the beginning to the end. Maybe after so many years, she had already let go. Chapter 342 Chapter 342 Chapter 342 Die in Your Hands But Cordelia had aplicated feeling. She really wanted to ask, but she was afraid of irritating Mia. After all, this was her trauma. Mia had shown her trauma, and she couldn''t keep triggering Mia. However, after listening to half of the story, she still couldn''t help but want to guess the ending of the story. Seeing that Cordelia was silent for a long time, Mia looked at her. "Cordelia, you are really not a good listener," Mia said softly. Cordelia frowned. "I just don''t know how to give you an appropriate response, and I''m afraid it will bring up your sadness." Mia smiled knowingly. "You are sensible and kind. No wonder, as soon as I saw you, I wanted to get close to you." Cordelia couldn''t help but sigh in her heart. She did not forget the first time she saw Mia. She was fighting with Elissa. "I believe you should have guessed it. Eason is Gabe''s child." Cordelia''s ears went buzzing. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Mia suddenly dropped a bomb, which left herpletely unprepared. Although she had already had some guesses in her heart just now, she never dared to think about it. Were Elijah and Eason half-brothers? Mia was still smiling. "Eason doesn''t know about this. Cordelia, I hope you don''t tell him. He and Gabe have always been strangers." Cordelia nodded slowly. "Don''t worry. I won''t tell anyone about this secret." Mia nodded approvingly. "I know you are kind." After saying goodbye to Mia, Cordelia returned to the Maple Vi. At this time, the sky waspletely dark, and the Maple Vi was alsopletely dark. She entered the door and turned on the lights in the entrance and living room, took off her shoes, and walked towards the living room a little tiredly, but... She actually saw someone sitting on the couch. "Elijah, do you want to scare me to death?" Cordelia covered his chest, looking scared. Elijah looked at her deeply, and after a long time, he said softly, "You must be tired. Come here for a hug." Cordelia ignored him and sat directly far away from him, leaningzily on the armrest. Elijah suddenly stood up, avoided the coffee table, and came to her. He leaned over and took her into his arms, squeezing into her single sofa. Cordelia immediately smelled the smell of alcohol on his body. This man had drunk! "Cordie, I miss you." The man tentatively kissed her cheek tteringly and then murmured softly in her ear, "I miss you so much." Cordelia frowned. "Elijah, if you fool around because of alcohol, I won''t allow it!" "Hit me or scold me." Elijah buried his head in the crook of her neck and said with some frustration, "As long as I am always the only one in your heart, I am willing to die in your hands." At this moment, Cordelia felt that Elijah seemed extremely insecure. It turned out that she was not the only one who had random thoughts. This man was not as cool and confident as he seemed on the surface. Just when she was distracted, she felt her slim waist being tightened inch by inch. Not allowing her to refuse, his kiss swept over her eagerly, covering her slightly open red lips... Chapter 343 Chapter 343 Chapter 343 His Attachment How could Cordelia obediently let him do something to her? She bit the man hard and broke away from his arms. "Elijah, get out of here!" Cordelia was so angry that her breathing became rapid, and his chest heaved up and down. Did he want to do her like this? What was she? "I''m sorry. I haven''t been close to you for so long. I just couldn''t control myself." Elijah said apologetically. Cordelia didn''t believe his lies. If she hadn''t resisted just now, she could guarantee that the man would This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. go along with the situation and take the opportunity to enjoy it. Although she had been abstinent for a long time, and she was also carried away for a moment just now, she knew very well in her heart that she couldn''t start with him. Otherwise, if she let him do it once, there would be a second time, and he would only be more and more presumptuous in the future. "Who did you drink with?" Cordelia was worried that he drank with his mother. In the end, she guessed correctly. "With my mother." Knowing that he didn''t get drunk on purpose, Cordelia''s expression softened slightly. "You should spend more time with her recently. She needs you." Cordelia said worriedly. "I know." Elijah got up and came to her. "Sit down. I''m sober. I won''t mess around." As a result, Cordelia sat a little farther away from him, very defensively. Elijah did not force her and then said, "What did that woman tell you?" Mentioning this, Cordelia froze for a moment. She lowered her head, trying to hide her embarrassment, but Elijah had already noticed it. "You know about it, don''t you?" Elijahughed at himself. "How do you feel towards Eason now? Do you feel sorry for him?" Cordelia looked at him in confusion. "Why should I feel sorry for him? What qualifications do I have to pity him?" "I feel relieved if you think so. At least, he and I are still in a situation of fairpetition." Elijah said quietly. Cordelia was speechless. Of course, in the past, she only thought that Elijah regarded Eason as an imaginary enemy, but now she did not dare to say so. After all, Eason had already expressed his intentions to her. Although he was very tactful and reserved, he didn''t directly express his feelings for her... In short, their current rtionship was not asfortable as before, and Cordelia needed to handle it carefully. "Elijah, Mia said that your father raped her to conceive the child. What do you think of this?" Cordelia asked. Elijah shook his head. "I have no opinion." "I think her words are illogical, and I don''t believe it." Of course, Cordelia also knew Gabe''s character, thinking that he would not do such a crazy thing. Elijah stared at her pretty little face and said sincerely, "Thank you. Actually, it doesn''t matter what it is. Eason is indeed his son." Cordelia frowned. If Elijah said so firmly, it meant that he might have seen the DNA test results. Then, all the things in the past were indeed not important anymore. What was important was that Elijah was not the sole heir of the Hansen Group. "Cordelia, if I leave the Hansen family, will you still be with me?" Elijah asked suddenly. "Whether I want to be with you or not is only rted to you and has nothing to do with your family." Cordelia felt that Elijah really didn''t understand her. However, this was also normal. She believed that Elijah liked her, but not deeply. His attachment to her was more based on habit and instinct. Chapter 344 Chapter 344 Chapter 344 The Funeral Cordelia suddenly felt that the information she had received might be inurate, or in other words, it was just Jayden''s one-sided statement. But in the eyes of another person involved in this rtionship, it seemed that it was not as beautiful as he said. But right now, it was Gabe''s funeral, so naturally, Cordelia couldn''t ask more questions. Besides, Edith''s mood was so bad that she might copse anytime. She carefully watched her and tried tofort her. Eason watched the funeral with cold eyes from the beginning to the end. After all, Gabe was just a stranger to him. If it wasn''t for his mother, he wouldn''t havee at all. After the funeral, Eason brought Mia to say goodbye to Cordelia. "Cordelia, we''re leaving now. Eason and I will stay in Beilve City for the next two days. If you are free, we can have dinner together," Mia said with a smile. "Okay, I see," Cordelia responded seriously. Only then did Edith see Mia, and her whole body suddenly started to tremble. "Cordelia, I''m tired. You can go back with me to rest and leave this ce to Elijah." She spoke extremely fast, with a dazed and painful expression on her expression, which was extremely "Okay, I''ll go tell Elijah." "Don''t..." Edith held Cordelia''s hand tightly. "Call him. Don''t... Don''t leave." Seeing this situation, Cordelia hurriedly said goodbye to Eason and Mia and left holding Edith''s arm. Mia quietly looked at Edith''s back and said calmly, "Eason, she seems to be frightened by me." Eason couldn''t understand what Mia was saying, so he didn''t respond to her words and said, "Let''s go." "Okay." Mia looked back at Gabe''s portrait for thest time and finally only sighed. Edith returned to her apartment. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Now, she lived in a small vi in the western suburbs. The house and yard were well-kept by her. It could be seen that Edith had already walked out of the shadow of divorce. Knowing the truth all of a sudden and Gabe''s sudden death were indeed a huge blow to her. "Edith, shall I take you back to the bedroom to sleep for a while?" Seeing Edith lying lifelessly on the couch, Cordelia asked helplessly. "Cordelia, don''t leave, okay? Stay with me." Edith''s voice was weak, and she looked very fragile. "Okay, I won''t leave." Cordelia covered her with a nket and said, "If you have something on your mind, just say it. If you don''t want to say it, that''s also okay." Edith rolled her eyes and finally focused on Cordelia''s face. "Cordelia, Gabe is a good man." "I know." Cordelia nodded fiercely. "After going through so much, I firmly believe that he is a good man! No matter how proud he was, he had never looked at another woman. I was too stupid to believe his white lies and resent him..." Edith said with tears streaming down her face. Cordelia saw her crying and cried, too. Sometimes, one couldn''t just look at a person with eyes but also with heart. Otherwise, one couldn''t see a person clearly. Later, Edith said a lot about their past, all of which were about how sweet Gabe had been. Cordelia listened quietly until Edith fell asleep, and then she quietly left the house and came to the yard. She wanted to take out her phone to call Elijah, but when she looked up, she found that this man was sitting on a stone bench in the yard, looking towards her. "When did youe?" Cordelia smiled immediately. Elijah didn''t answer, got up, and walked slowly in front of her. "Cordelia, I... don''t have a father anymore." As he spoke, he hugged Cordelia tightly in his arms. Chapter 345 Chapter 345 Chapter 345 Only Keep the Child "I understand." Elijah got up, came to Cordelia, and held her shoulder. "It''s gettingte. You should go rest. You have worked hard these two days." Cordelia looked up at him lightly. "Okay, you go back and have a good rest." Elijahughed at himself. "I hope I can fall asleep." He had hardly closed his eyes these days. At this moment, Cordelia''s cell phone rang, and it was Adam calling. Elijah stopped and waited for Cordelia. He wanted to wait for Cordelia to walk him out. "Cordelia, there is a situation that I need to report to you in time. It''s about Imogen." "Okay, Adam. What happened?" Cordelia said, pulling Elijah out the door. "Imogen has been suffering from insomnia for the past two days, and she keeps saying that there is a ghost in my house at night. Do you think she needs to see a psychiatrist? I can help her make arrangements." At this moment, there was a sudden scream from Adam''s side. Then came Adam''s hurried footsteps. "Imogen, what''s wrong with you? What did you see?" Immediately afterward, Cordelia heard Adam say, "Imogen''s phone wallpaper suddenly turned into a ghost child. Cordelia, someone is tricking Imogen." Cordelia''s eyes turned cold. "Adam, try to appease Imogen first, and I will call youter." With that said, Cordelia hung up the phone. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Elijah saw that her expression was not very good, so he asked, "What''s wrong?" "You go first. I have something to deal with," Cordelia said, then pulled Elijah towards the door. "I''ll stay and help you," Elijah said with concern. Cordelia nced at him. "It''s up to you." After finishing speaking, she left him at the door, turned around, and went upstairs anxiously. She naturally knew that Elijah was eager to stay around, but she didn''t have time to deal with him as long as he didn''t hinder her from doing things. Cordelia went straight to her study, turned on herputer, and logged into an ount named Leno. She then contacted a person named Silva directly. [Find a hacker for me.] Soon, the other party responded. Silva sent a surprised emoji first and a message: [Leno, you can check it yourself!] Cordelia curled her lips slightly. [I haven''t done this kind of thing for a long time, and I''m unfamiliar. I believe you will be faster.] With that said, she directly transferred five thousand dors. [Same price. This is the deposit.] [Deal!] Then, the other party sent a goodbye emoji and then fell silent. Ten minutester, Silva responded. [The other party is a novice, and it''s already taken care of. The information has been sent to your email.] Cordelia opened the mailbox without hesitation. After reading the transfer information of the other party''s ount, her eyes suddenly turned cold. At this time, Elijah knocked on the door. "I ordered a midnight snack. When you finish your work,e out to have someter." Cordelia responded and then sent Silva another five thousand dors. Silva sent Cordelia a kissing emoji and then said: [Richdy, do you still need a maid? I can do it.] Cordelia raised her eyebrows. [Are you a girl?] Silva: [You haven''t checked me out? How is it possible?] Cordelia: [We are friends, so I respect your privacy.] Silva: [Suddenly, I realized that I also have a rich friend now.] Cordelia: [I''ll talk to you soon.] After saying that, she closed theputer and came to the dining room. Elijah was sitting in the dining room waiting for her. He saw hering and asked, "Is the matter resolved?" "Not yet." Cordelia looked at Elijah and suddenly asked him, "Does Ben really have a n to only keep his son and get rid of the mother?" Chapter 346 Chapter 346 Chapter 346 He Probably Likes Imogen Elijah was stunned for a moment and then smiled, "How could he have such a cruel idea?" However, when he raised his head again and saw Cordelia still staring at him with a serious face, Elijah started to think. "As far as I know, Ben is not such a person." Elijah also became serious and said seriously. "That is to say, he never mentioned it to you, right? Instead, he secretly nned it with Elissa?" Cordelia asked again. Elijah shook his head. "He won''t do it. On the contrary, he has thought about marrying Imogen and giving his child aplete home." This surprised Cordelia quite a bit. However, she still said, "I know you two have a good rtionship, but you don''t need to deliberately glorify him. He once had a problem with Imogen, and after they engaged, their rtionship has been very tense." Elijah smiled casually. "You don''t know Ben. He is just tough-talking and cocky. In fact, he probably likes Imogen quite a lot." The words probably made Cordelia frown. Men probably wouldn''t talk about women, so Elijah just expressed his own opinion, not what Ben told him. So, Cordelia thought for a moment and said, "Ben hired a hacker to rece Imogen''s mobile phone wallpaper with a ghost doll. He did it several times, scaring Imogen into a nervous breakdown." Elijah shook his head. "He''s not that boring. Besides, Imogen is pregnant with his child. Why would he do that?" "Then, Elissa did it! Anyway, the transfer record shows that it''s Ben''s ount. I''m still wondering, does he really need to use his own ount to transfer money to do something?" Cordelia sneered. N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Elijah''s eyes turned cold. "Do you need me to do anything?" Cordelia shook her head. "No, I want to hand over this right to Imogen. She has suffered too much because of Elissa." "Are you going to Grant City?" Elijah asked with his eyes darkened. Cordelia thought for a while. "I really can''t get away these two days. Otherwise, I should go to Grant City." Elijah quietly breathed a sigh of relief. After they had some snacks, Cordelia went back to the study, leaving Elijah alone. She first dealt with the work piled up in the studio and then waited until midnight to open the live-stream app, Faerie Live-Stream. On the homepage, there were two ounts with beautiful women. One was called Imogi. It was Imogen. Although it was only a rotation of past videos, there were millions of viewers. In addition, some of Lamia''s recently updated content was also very entertaining, and its poprity is still very high. Another one was Sheryl, who called herself a beautiful goddess. It was undeniable that in front of the top-of-the-line live-streaming equipment, Elissa''s appearance was indeed outstanding. And her clothes were so out of the ordinary that if her moves were just a little bigger, she would be banned by the tform. In addition, she was very flirtatious and coquettish, and the top ten fans on the reward list were all crazy about throwing gifts at her. "Oh, thank you for the gift. I love you!" Cordelia shivered and felt a little nauseous, so she quickly put her phone on mute. After getting a general understanding of Elissa''s ie, Cordelia turned off the app, stretched her waist, and prepared to go to sleep. As a result, when she entered the bedroom, she found that Elijah was unceremoniously sleeping on her bed. Cordelia was speechless. Chapter 347 Chapter 347 Chapter 347 I Miss Her She really wanted to go forward and pinch Elijah''s ear and throw him out. However, seeing his peaceful and harmless sleeping face and thinking that he had not had a good rest for several days and was immersed in sadness every day, Cordelia suddenly softened her heart. The house was given by him, so let him sleep here! So Cordelia went to sleep in the second bedroom next door and gave the master bedroom to Elijah. Early the next morning, when Cordelia woke up, breakfast was already set up in the dining room, and Elijah had already left. Cordelia hadn''t had a ready-made breakfast for a long time, and she still felt a little strange. She was sitting at the dining table in a daze when her cell phone rang. It was Adam calling again. "Adam." "Cordelia, I brought Imogen for psychological counseling. She has gone into the treatment room now." Adam''s gentle voice came from the receiver. "Thank you, Adam. I''ll send something to your emailter, and you can install it on Imogen''s phone. I''ll have a chat with Ben today." Cordelia said, picking up the breakfast on the table and eating it. Cordelia made a small software to protect Imogen''s phone from being hacked again. "Of course. Imogen is also my roommate now, so we should help each other." Adam said in a free and easy manner. After a brief chat with Adam, she hung up the phone. Not long after, Elijah called. "Are you awake? Cordie." His deep and maic voice reached Cordelia''s ears through the receiver, making her feel refreshed. Cordelia was absent-minded for a moment, then cleared her throat and said, "I''m up, and I''m having breakfast." Elijah chuckled, "I thought you were a little pig who would sleep the whole day." Cordelia felt that this man was flirting with her early in the morning, but she had no proof. She patted her head and asked seriously, "What''s the matter?" "I made an appointment with Ben to go to the club tonight. You cane too!" Elijah said. "Okay, thank you." N?velDrama.Org (C) content. It saved her trouble. Elijah paused and exined, "I didn''t tell him anything." "Thanks." Originally, Cordelia was sincerely grateful to him, but in the end, it made Elijah a little unhappy. "Cordelia, you should have the consciousness of being pursued. It is natural for your pursuer to do things for you." Elijah''s tone suddenly became serious. Cordeliaughed and said, "You don''t owe me anything. I can''t take it for granted." "I owe you. I owe you a lot." Elijah''s tone was caring and gentle, and it passed into Cordelia''s ears leisurely. Seeing her silence, Elijah said at the right time, "Okay, see you in the evening." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia finally realized what she was doing. So, this man could meet her again today. She thought that after the funeral, their frequent meetings would end, allowing Cordelia''s life to return to peace. Now, it seemed that it might be a bit difficult. In the evening, Elijah had an appointment to socialize, so he sent a driver to take Cordelia to the club. Seeing that Cordelia came alone, Ben put down his phone and said lightly, "Are you looking for me?" "Yes." Cordelia sat down, and Ben poured her a ss of wine. She didn''t refuse and epted it generously. "What''s the matter?" Ben said while drinking. "Ben, do you want Imogen to die?" Ben was drinking wine and almost choked when he heard Cordelia''s words. He wiped his lips with a tissue expressionlessly and then said with his poker face, "I miss her so much. How could I want her to die?" Cordelia was surprised, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. Chapter 348 Chapter 348 Chapter 348 You Are Kissing His Ass Ben was obviously ufortable and nced elsewhere. "What are you going to say?" His tone was a little impatient. "Imogen went to see a psychiatrist today. Someone was tricking her, causing her to have a mental breakdown." Cordelia said calmly. Ben frowned. "So, do you think I did it? What was my motive for doing this?" "Miss Flores said that you are brewing a n to only keep the child and get rid of the mother. Also, the hacker who operated it has the transfer records showing you sent the money to the other party." Cordelia drank the wine in the ss and then ced the wine ss heavily on the table, making a lot of noise. Ben moved his eyelids, and emotions slowly gathered in his eyes. "Did you do it, or Miss Flores?" Cordelia asked with unabated momentum. Ben was silent for a long time before saying, "I was just teasing her." Cordelia was stunned, and the unknown me in her heart instantly ignited. "Ben, you are such garbage!" With that said, Cordelia got up and left. "Stop!" Cordelia ignored him and continued walking towards the door. "How is Imogen now?" Ben asked anxiously. "Ben, don''t you think you are inconsistent?" Cordelia put her hand on the armrest and said in a cold tone, "Now that you have epted it, don''t regret it." After finishing speaking, Cordelia mmed the door and left. She quickly walked out of the long corridor with her long hair flying, turned a corner, and met Elijah. Beside him, Daisy was talking to him with a smile on her face. Seeing Cordelia, Elijah''s originally stern eyes suddenly lit up, and then he said, "Where are you going in a hurry?" Cordelia ignored him, walked around them, and wanted to leave. Elijah quickly grabbed her arm and said, "What''s wrong? Are you in a bad mood?" At this time, Daisy stepped forward and said with a smile on her face, "Cordelia, long time no see. Don''t get me wrong. Elijah and I are talking about work, not what you think." Cordelia was already in a bad mood, but she didn''t expect Daisy to trigger her at this moment. Immediately, Cordelia was not in a hurry to leave. "Miss Kingsley, it''s okay if you don''t exin. Now that you exin, I would like to ask, what do you think I was thinking?" Cordelia pulled her arm out of Elijah''s hand and looked directly at Daisy. Daisy''s expression froze, and then she asked calmly, "Didn''t you misunderstand my rtionship with Elijah?" Cordelia chuckled, smoothed her long hair casually, and tucked it behind her ears elegantly. "It''s not a misunderstanding, right? Anyone with eyes can see that you are kissing his ass." "You!" Daisy''s face suddenly turned pale, feeling ashamed and angry. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Growing up, she had been surrounded by countless people kissing her ass, and no one had ever said that to her. "Elijah, don''t you think Cordelia is too much?" Daisy said angrily. "Not at all." After saying that, Elijah also touched Cordelia''s head as if to praise her. "Praise her for what? Dare to tell the truth? Is a summary in ce? Or she is more powerful?" Cordelia rolled her eyes secretly in her heart and pulled Elijah''s hand away without leaving a trace. When Daisy saw that the two of them behaved ambiguously that one dared to pamper the other and the other was arrogant, she was so angry that she almost gritted her teeth. "I''m a little ufortable, so excuse me." As she said that, Daisy looked at Elijah affectionately without giving up. "Elijah, promise me that you must think carefully about cooperation, okay?" Even if she didn''t get a response, she still had to express her feelings for Elijah, especially in front of Cordelia, to annoy her. Daisy thought so in her heart. Seeing Cordelia''s expressionless face and trying to endure it, she felt secretly happy. Cordelia deserved it! However, the next moment, she heard Elijah''s voiceing from the side. "I have already made my decision. I''m rejecting your request for cooperation." Chapter 349 Chapter 349 Chapter 349 An Eye for an Eye Daisy''s expression froze, and she instantly lost the ability to control her expression. "Elijah, why? Isn''t my sincerity enough?" Daisy said excitedly. "It has nothing to do with sincerity. It''s just that I simply don''t like you." After finishing speaking, Elijah left with his arms around Cordelia. "Elijah! Elijah..." Seeing that the man didn''t turn his head back, Daisy''s eyes turned red. "Damn Cordelia, damn it!" After the two of them turned the corner, Cordelia frowned and looked sideways at him, reminding him to let her go. Elijah smiled and let her go immediately. "What? Why are you not happy?" Elijah asked with a smile. "He admitted it." Cordelia suddenly said, "He actually admitted it for Elissa. I think he is hopeless!" After hearing what Cordelia said, Elijah immediately stopped smiling, and his expression became serious. Obviously, Ben''s move surprised him. "I''ll talk to him again. I''ll ask the driver to take you back, okay?" Elijah said softly. "No, I''ll take a taxi myself." Cordelia was in a bad mood, and her tone was not that good. "Be good." Elijah patted her head, then sent her to the car and instructed the driver carefully. Cordelia sat quietly in the back seat of the car, looking at the man outside through the car window. In her heart, she couldn''t help but sigh. Sometimes, she thought he was very good, but sometimes, she thought he was particrly hateful! ording to the current situation, it was impossible to have no intersection at all. Therefore, keeping a distance was the best way to do it. Back at the Maple Vi, Cordelia took a shower and then made a video call to Imogen. In the video, Imogen''s condition was obviously not good. Her smile was much less than usual, and she was not so lively. Cordelia said distressingly, "Imogen, what can I do for you?" "Cordelia, I''m fine. I''m just too timid. You should know that I''m most afraid of those things with strange powers. I usually don''t watch horror movies." Imogen said without much energy. "I know." Cordelia paused and said, "I just met Ben. He said he just wanted to tease you." "He just wants to take revenge on me!" Imogen said, feeling a little excited, "He knew that I was most Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. afraid of ghosts, and he deliberately scared me. Cordelia, he just didn''t want me to live my life!" "Imogen, don''t be angry. I don''t think Ben did this. He was protecting the culprit." Cordelia quickly analyzed it for her. "Why can''t it be him? Every time I ignore him, he will use various means to punish me. This time, he has touched my bottom line!" Imogen was still very excited, tears streaming down his face uncontrobly. Cordelia looked distressed and said quickly, "Okay, then let''s discuss how you want to fight back, okay?" "Well, since he doesn''t want me to live well, then I won''t let them live well! I don''t care about the consequences!" Imogen said with firm eyes. Cordelia frowned. "What do you need me to do?" "Cordelia, do you know any hacker? Can you give me the contact information?" Imogen wiped her tears and spoke. An eye for an eye. Cordelia understood instantly. "Good." Chapter 350 Chapter 350 Chapter 350 Sleep With You Legitimately After sending Silva''s contact information to Imogen, Cordelia fell asleep. That night, she slept very restlessly and kept waking up. Later, she felt a little thirsty, so she got up and went downstairs to get some water. As a result, she found Elijah sitting on the couch in the living room in the dark. Cordelia stepped forward quickly. "When did youe?" Elijah looked at her, his eyes full of exhaustion. "I''ve been back for a while, but I didn''t go up to sleep for fear of disturbing you." "What? Are you going to sit here and sleep?" Cordelia red at him, took his arm, and walked upstairs. Suddenly, the man pulled her into his arms, and the strong smell of alcohol around her instantly enveloped Cordelia. "Cordelia, are you angry tonight?" Elijah asked. "Yeah." She whispered a syble in a nasal voice, soft and short. Elijah sighed, "What should I do to make you stop angry?" Cordelia was confused. "What? Do you want to coax me? I can''t be coaxed well now." "Daisy and I met at a dinner party. I ignored her from beginning to end, but she was indeed shameless," Elijah exined. Cordelia suddenly realized that he had misunderstood. So, she pushed Elijah away and said, "Who said I was angry with you? Is Daisy worth it?" Elijah raised his eyebrows, and a smile suddenly appeared on his lips. "Then who are you angry with? Ben?" Cordelia looked away and didn''t speak. Elijah came up to her, leaned down slightly, looked at her level, and looked at her with a slight smile. "Oh, what are you looking at?" Cordelia felt a little ufortable with him staring at him like this, so she quickly pushed him. As a result, the man directly hugged her into his arms again and held her tightly. Because it was midnight, Cordelia only wore thin silk suspender pajamas. There was very little fabric on the back, and almost her entire beautiful back was exposed. After all, Elijah was a man who had been abstinent for a long time. The woman he liked was in his arms, and she was so sexy. He drank a lot tonight, and his body and heart simultaneously sent a signal to his brain that he wanted her! Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. "Cordie, you smell so sweet..." Cordelia bit his lip. "Elijah, do you think about how to get to sleep with me every day?" "I''ve thought about it, but I don''t think about it all the time," Elijah chuckled, and his hot breath blew in Cordelia''s ears. "I want to get you back and then sleep with you legitimately." She just mentioned it once, and this man could not drop this topic. It was obvious what he was thinking now. Men were liars. "Okay, go to sleep. I will let you stay in the guest bedroom." Cordelia said angrily. "I want to sleep with you." Elijah deliberately used alcohol to y a rogue. "No!" Cordelia was determined not to tolerate him. So, Cordelia pushed him into the guest bedroom and quickly closed the door for him. Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, the door of the guest bedroom was suddenly opened again. The man poked his head out quickly and kissed Cordelia''s lips. "Good night, Cordie." Cordelia was stunned. She turned around and ran away with no expression on her face. Jackass. He was quite good at flirting. Chapter 351 Chapter 351 Chapter 351 The Show Is On! For several days, Cordelia almost took the studio as her home, staying there all the time to catch up on the work that had been left behind. Because she left Beilve City for a while, the overall performance of the studio had shown a downward trend, which made her have to reflect on herself if she becamezy or cked off. Fortunately, all the loyal fans are here, waiting for the new designs in the next season. This time, Cordelia must not let them down again. Probably, Elijah didn''t find Cordelia when he returned to the Maple Vi, so he came directly to the studio for her. Unfortunately, he didn''t find Cordelia there again. Elijah asked her assistant with a dark face, "Won''t she bring you along for social events?" "Cordelia didn''t go out for social events. She made an appointment with friends for dinner." The assistant, looking at the handsome but fierce man, felt scared. Elijah immediately left Cordelia''s studio, got into his car, and called her. Sure enough, she was with Eason and Adam. What Cordelia didn''t say was that Imogen also came back and that it was a secret return. She felt that Elijah and Ben were friends, so while guarding against Ben, she also had to guard against Elijah. "Where are you having dinner? I''ll pick you upter," Elijah said again. Helpless, Cordelia lowered her voice and said, "Elijah, you are too clingy. Let''s talk about itter. I have to hang up now." She rejected him. Elijah clutched the phone with a serious expression. "Am I clingy? I haven''t seen Cordelia for three days! She no longer likes me!" At the thought of this, Elijah felt a strong sense of crisis in his heart. Especially now, she and Eason were eating at the same table! He suppressed his irritability and wanted to have a drink with his friend to drown his sorrows. So, he called Ben. "Where are you?" "I am at Fallingmoon Club." "I aming." In the restaurant, Eason and Imogen left one after another. Looking at Adam sitting opposite her, Cordelia asked, "Adam, what happened to Henry? You said you would talk to me in detail when we meet." Adam knew that Cordelia would ask about it. He looked around, quickly lowered his voice, and said, "I contacted Henry himself. He said that as long as you live well, there is no need to meet, and he doesn''t want to reveal his current personal information to you." What? Cordelia couldn''t understand it at all. She always felt like it was a bit strange. If the detective she entrusted hadn''t said that Henry was difficult to investigate, Cordelia would have met him by now. "Cordelia, since he doesn''t want to see you, why don''t you just forget it?" Adam asked tentatively. Cordelia frowned. "Adam, is he in any trouble?" Adam scratched his head, feeling somewhat troubled. "He''s doing well now. Perhaps because of that, he doesn''t want the past to disrupt his current life. His wishes should be prioritized and respected." Cordelia was silent for a long time before finally saying, "Okay, since that''s the case, I will respect his wishes." But even so, she was still quite depressed. Why? Was Henry afraid that she would pester him after she met him? However, such negative emotions were quickly wiped away by Cordelia. Everyone had his or her own ideas. Cordelia shouldn''t specte on others just because things didn''t go her way. So, she silently wished Henry a safe life in her heart instead. Adam had been secretly observing Cordelia, and when he saw her eyes gradually changing from That night, Cordelia took Imogen back to the Maple Vi. Cordelia took out the trendy clothes she specially designed for the pregnant Imogen and gave them to her. Imogen immediately fell in love with them and tried them on one by one. "Cordelia, your designed clothes are so fashionable and good-looking!" "It''s all because you have a perfect figure. Everything looks good on you." As the two of them were praising each other, Imogen nced at the watch. It was nine o''clock. Her eyes lit up, and Imogen said quickly, "Cordelia,e on. Bring me my phone. The show is on! It is the most exciting show of the year!" Cordelia blinked. "Is it about Elissa?" Imogen smiled mysteriously, rubbing her hands, and said, "I am so excited!"Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Chapter 352 Chapter 352 Chapter 352 Happy Cooperation Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. "I thought you would deal with Ben directly," Cordelia smiled. Imogen snorted coldly, "He is fearless. Dealing with him would be meaningless. The best way to harm him is by targeting the person he cares about the most." Cordelia nodded in agreement. "Perhaps you struck gold by ident and managed to get revenge on both of them at the same time! Well done!" Delighted, Imogen came to Cordelia with her mobile phone in her hand, chatting with her while waiting for the live stream to start. At five past nine, the live-streamer, Sheryl, started live-streaming. Now, Elissa already had quite a few fans, so when they saw that she started the live-stream early tonight, they quickly joined the live-stream channel. There was only the background of the live-stream channel on the screen. Elissa was not seen. She had been live-streaming in her bedroom with a pink, girly bed in the background. At the sight of this scene, Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Did Joyce do this?" In fact, Cordelia was already brewing a simr n when she studied Elissa''s live-stream channel that night. She had, however, only an aspiration and had not as yet formed a full n. Later, Imogen wanted to deal with Elissa personally, so Cordelia stopped intervening. Imogen smiled, "Yes. I originally nned to take some private photos or videos of her and send them to the paparazzi. After all, she used to be a somewhat popr artist, and now she''s a live-streamer with a certain fan base." "Then Joyce gave you this idea, right?" Cordelia was amused. This was indeed what Joyce could do. Joyce was a hacker, not a private eye. Naturally, she had got the game in her familiar field. Imogen nodded. "Elissa made an appointment with her sugar daddy here at this time..." Before Imogen could finish speaking, a woman wearing a rabbit maid swimsuit appeared on the screen. "Damn it! She is so good at seducing men!" At this moment, Imogen''s worldview waspletely subverted. Cordelia touched her head and said, "Imogen, she is serving her sugar daddy. She must make every effort to please him, right? Otherwise, how can she defeat other live-streamers?" Imogen thought for a while. "That''s right! Hey, being conservative limits my imagination!" "Honey,e on!" Elissa''s voice sounded sweet as she waved her fluffy rabbit paw and struck a seductive pose on the bed. Not long after, a middle-aged man with a bulging belly and thinning hair walked in without saying a word. His wandering hands were already exploring Elissa''s body. Things went smoothly after that. Just before the X-rated content was about to happen, Joyce precisely shut down Elissa''s live stream. Then, she quickly eliminated all traces of herself, hiding all her contributions. Imogen was very satisfied and directly gave Joyce 100 thousand dors. Silva: [It is too much.] Imogen: [You deserve it. It is happy cooperation.] Silva: [Sure enough, a rich woman''s friend is rich, too.] Looking at the message from Joyce, Imogen almost rolled withughter. On the other hand, Cordelia had already started to read news in the entertainment section of each news media. "The buzz is starting to pick up." Imogen said with a smile, "Ignore it. Let Ben worry about it! Let''s see how Elissa continues to lure men on the live-stream tform!" Cordelia added, "The officials of Faerie Live-Stream responded quickly and have banned Elissa''s live- stream ount." Imogenughed. "She is probably still ying in costumes with her sugar daddy and is too busy to care about the outside world." Imogen looked at her victory, feeling satisfied. She hugged Cordelia and kissed her face multiple times, saying, "Thank you so much, Cordelia. Your friend did a good job." "But please don''t do such desperate things again," Cordelia reminded her. "I see. I won''t start trouble if nobody bothers me. This time, they are going too far!" Imogen said, pouting. Chapter 353 Chapter 353 Chapter 353 Ben Is Calling to me Me! Cordelia touched her head andforted her. "I understand. I would do the same thing if it were me." Imogen was really tortured to the point of copse. Even though she saw a psychiatrist in time, she was still afraid of the dark and dared not turn off the light to sleep every night. "Cordelia, I want to sleep with you tonight," Imogen said pitifully. "Okay, before you go to bed, I''ll give you a massage." Cordelia agreed readily. Imogen hugged her immediately. "Cordelia, how about it? After I give birth to the babies, we can live and raise the babies together." "Of course, I will raise the babies with you, but I have another idea now. I think Ben is not worthy of you giving birth to his babies." Imogen''s eyes suddenly turned red. "Cordelia, you are so right. He is not worthy of being the father of the babies." Cordelia hurriedly patted her shoulder. "Don''t worry. There are still a few months left. Let''s think of a way to keep both babies." "Alright." But they all knew that it was too difficult. Unless Ben suddenly grew a conscience and stoppedpeting with Imogen, it would only take him minutes to take Imogen''s babies away, given his power and influence. Afterwards, Imogen and Cordelia ignored the escting news online and took turns to shower. Then Cordelia gave Imogen a massage before going to bed. Imogenyfortably and couldn''t help but sigh, "This feels so good! Cordelia, whoever marries you in the future must have saved the entire gxy in his previous life." "I was married." Cordelia shrugged. "Then, did you give Elijah a massage?" Imogen asked. Cordelia thought about it for a moment and said, "I only massaged his head. We weren''t together much during our three-year marriage." Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Imogen shook her head. "Then the married life is equivalent to a nk! Were you lonely after getting married?" "It was not a normal marriage." Cordelia smiled bitterly. Imogen suddenly sat up. Feeling that her bulging belly was a little bothering her, she leaned back. "Cordelia, think about it carefully. Did you have any problems yourself during that marriage? I feel like Elijah had no idea of your feelings. You never told him anything." Imogen analyzed astutely. Cordelia''s eyes dimmed, and she said, "I indeed never revealed my feelings to him. On the contrary, I was afraid of showing my adolescent infatuation, fearing that he would look down on me or ridicule me." "What a waste of three years!" Imogen eximed in frustration, "Did you ever consider that by silently loving him and hiding your true feelings, when would he ever notice you?" Cordelia smiled bitterly. "When I asked for a divorce." Imogen facepalmed. "You really surprised me." Cordelia rubbed her face and smiled awkwardly. "It''s all in the past anyway! Let''s not dwell on it anymore!" "From now on, you need tomunicate more with Elijah. I think he''s oblivious to your thoughts because he''s just a careless guy. If you don''t tell him what you want, he''ll never know what''s on your mind," Imogen said firmly. Cordelia nodded. "I''ll try my best!" At this moment, Imogen''s cell phone rang. She nced at it and rejected it immediately. "Look, Ben is calling to me me! I won''t answer his call until he calls a hundred and eighty times!" Imogen said arrogantly. Cordelia was stunned. "Then he will have to call you until dawn tomorrow?" She eximed in her mind, "How awesome you are!" Chapter 354 Chapter 354 Chapter 354 How Dare You! In fact, Ben did not call Imogen until the next morning. When he reached the thirtieth call, Imogen had already put her phone on mute, but she was not asleep yet. At this moment, Cordelia heard the sound of cars outside the yard. "Isn''t Ben here?" Cordelia asked Imogen. "Just tell him I''m not here." Imogen quickly covered her head with the quilt in fear. Cordelia had no choice but to go downstairs. As she expected, Ben came with Elijah. However, Elijah did not bring Ben in and stayed outside with Ben, ringing the doorbell like a guest. Naturally, Cordelia would not let them in, so she met Ben in the yard. "Why did youe at thiste hour?" Ben was obviously impatient. He didn''t beat around the bush and asked straight to the point, "Is Imogen inside?" "No! She''s in Grant City." Cordelia lied with confidence. "Cordelia, don''t lie to me." Ben''s tone suddenly became very angry. Elijah immediately pulled him back. "Don''t be rude. Do you remember what you promised me before we came?" Ben gritted his teeth. He did promise Elijah that he would talk to Cordelia nicely. N?velDrama.Org (C) content. But seeing Cordelia confidently lying, Ben couldn''t suppress his anger at all. Cordelia folded her arms around her chest, looked at Ben expressionlessly, and said, "Please go back if there is nothing important. I''m going to sleep." "Cordelia, tell Imogen she can deal with me at will, but she can''t harm Elissa!" Ben''s voice was loud, as if he wanted Imogen, who was hiding somewhere, to hear it. And in fact, Imogen heard it, heartbroken. She thought Ben was not a scumbag but a shameless ingrate! Cordelia pulled the corners of her lips and then said, "Then please take good care of Elissa, and don''t let her hurt Imogen again. We are also capable of doing what you can do." When Imogen, who was hiding upstairs, heard Cordelia''s words, she was so moved that she almost burst into tears! Obviously, this matter had nothing to do with Cordelia, but Cordelia was involved and stood by Imogen''s side. Ben was speechless for a moment and nced upstairs with some sullen eyes. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "So? We can only be beaten passively, right? Ben, do you always have a double standard?" Elijah interrupted in time and said to Ben, "The matter this time was originally your fault. Imogen has always been obedient. She has hidden in Grant City. What else do you want?" While talking, Elijah signaled with his eyes to Ben that he should stop making a fuss. However, Ben said, "I know Imogen is upstairs. Ask her toe down to meet me. I won''t hold her ountable for this matter!" Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "What qualifications do you have to see her?" "Cordelia, don''t go too far!" Ben raised his voice. "Speaking loudly won''t justify you." Cordelia stared at Ben with a sneer and said word by word, "You know she''s pregnant, right? You know she''s most afraid of ghosts, right? "You im to be concerned about the babies in her belly, yet you mistreat her. If someone like you can achieve your goals, even God could not bear it!" Ben was scolded by Cordelia so much that his breathing became short. It had been ages since no one dared to scold him like that! This brought back some depressing memories from his childhood. And the faces of those children who had bullied Ben gradually reappeared in his mind, making him want to resist even more. He suddenly shouted upstairs, "Imogen,e down. Otherwise, you will never see your family again tomorrow!" Cordelia narrowed her eyes. "You are so unscrupulous, Ben! How dare you!" Chapter 355 Chapter 355 Chapter 355 Threatening "You can let Imogen continue to hide!" Ben''s lips curved into a cruel smile. Cordelia also smiled, but her eyes were indifferent. "Ben, I remember that Lidio has always been responsible for treating your father''s chronic illness, right?" "Cordelia!" Ben looked at her coldly, his eyes full of warning. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Cordelia smiled, "Isn''t it just threatening? Everyone is good at it!" Seeing that Cordelia effortlessly retorted Ben again, Elijah was alreadyughing in his heart but remained a calm expression on the surface. And tonight, Imogen performed well and didn''t falter at all. She didn''t lose herposure or obediently run out from upstairs because of Ben''s threat. Ben ultimately left in regretful defeat. Elijah knew that Imogen might be upstairs, so he didn''t have the audacity to stay and left with Ben. The two of them went back to the club and continued drinking to drown their sorrows. However, although Ben left, he kept calling Imogen. Annoyed, Imogen turned off her phone directly. "Cordelia, did you hear that? He has never changed, always protecting Elissa like this." Cordelia saw that Imogen was a little sad, so she touched Imogen''s head and hugged her as afort, saying, "Don''t worry, Imogen. I will do my best to save your babies." "Cordelia, you are the best!" Imogen was so moved that she was about to cry. What would she do without Cordelia? "Of course, the best result is that Ben has a change of heart and gives up fighting for custody rights with you. But I feel that the chance is a bit slim." Cordelia analyzed. Imogen thought seriously about Cordelia''s words. She was silent for a long time before saying, "Cordelia, do you think, for the sake of the past few years, he might..." Halfway through speaking, Imogen felt that her thoughts were too naive. Cordelia said decisively, "We will prepare for the worst. As long as you make up your mind, don''t Imogen''s eyes were a little empty, and she murmured, "Back then, I should have been more ruthless and aborted them." "Don''t be silly. Don''t regret what you have already decided. Otherwise, it will only consume you." "Now that you have decided go forward bravely. You are not alone, Imogen." Cordelia felt that Imogen needed someone to cheer her on and encourage her at this moment. In fact, Ben was not that scary. Most of the time, he was a bit sharp-tongued, but that was enough to make people angry! At least today, Cordelia had experienced what it felt like to be in Imogen''s shoes and was infuriated. Compared with the despicable Ben, Elijah seemed like a good man. Of course, Cordelia was not heady. Both Ben and Elijah were scumbags. They were just annoying in different ways! That night, Imogen slept well. She felt very safe with Cordelia. So when Adam called the next morning, Imogen insisted on staying with Cordelia for a few more days. Adam had no choice but to return to Grant City with Eason. Cordelia had been busy in the studio all day, and then she remembered that Imogen was still at home. She took out her phone and took a look at it, only to find that her phone had run out of power and turned off at some point. And at that moment, her assistant ran in with a mobile phone. "Cordelia, Elijah called and said something happened at your house. He asked you to go back quickly!" Cordelia was caught off guard. She realized something had happened to Imogen! Chapter 356 Chapter 356 Chapter 356 The Most Important Question If it had been in the past, Cordelia wouldn''t have worried so much. But now Imogen was pregnant with twins, which made Cordelia worried to death. She was afraid that her tragedy would happen to Imogen. Cordelia almost sped up all the way back to the Maple Vi. As she saw blood in the yard, yet not much, her heart was even more suspended in her throat. "Imogen! Imogen!" Cordelia ran and rushed into the vi. As soon as she entered the vi, she saw Imogen lying on the sofa weakly. Elijah was sitting quietly on the other side of the sofa, far away from Imogen. "Imogen, how are you? Where are you feeling unwell?" Cordelia asked anxiously. "She''s fine. She''s just scared," Elijah replied to Imogen. Cordelia held Imogen''s wrist, took her pulse, and asked Elijah at the same time, "What happened?" Before Elijah could answer, Imogen took the lead and said, "I... I want to be alone for a while." For a moment, the living room fell into silence. Half a minuteter, Cordelia said, "You are too frightened. It''s not a big problem. I''ll send you up to rest!" "Okay." Imogen was very obedient, followed Cordelia, and went upstairs. Elijah waited for Cordelia downstairs for a long time before she showed up. "Haven''t you left yet?" Cordelia looked at him in surprise. "Where is your mobile phone?" Elijah asked with a frown. Cordelia quickly took it out. "It''s out of battery. I was busy and forgot. I didn''t expect you to have my assistant''s phone number." Elijah finally felt relieved. "Elissa came to cause trouble for Imogen, and the two started fighting. Later, Ben beat Elissa so badly that she was sent to the hospital." Elijah didn''t exaggerate the details at all. By the time he arrived and pulled Ben away, Elissa had already passed out. Cordelia was stunned. She didn''t expect things to turn out like this. "I thought... Imogen would definitely suffer a loss." Elijah said calmly, "I don''t understand Ben, either." Later, Elijah intended to leave. Before his departure, Cordelia suddenly stopped him. Elijah turned around and looked at Cordelia with a deep look. Cordelia paused and said unnaturally, "Come for dinner tonight!" Quite stunned, Elijah smiled slowly. "Okay." Anyway, Elijah helped a lot with today''s matter. Cordelia felt it seemed insincere to just thank him verbally and that it would be better to treat him to a meal instead. Elijah was very satisfied with her invitation and quickly left with brisk strides. Cordelia knew that her cooking skills were not very good, so she hired a chef to cook. When Imogen awoke, she was visibly much better in spirit, though her body was still dull. However, she was stubborn. "If I hadn''t been pregnant, I would have beaten her until she was disabled. Cordelia, let me tell you, her every move was to attack my belly. It was so annoying!" Cordelia patted Imogen''s head,forted her, and said, "I was to me. I shouldn''t have been softhearted, kept you in Beilve City, and put you in danger." Imogen blushed suddenly. It was she who stubbornly insisted on staying for another two days. After all, she was too willful. "I have a question. How did Elissa get into the vi?" Cordelia asked. "The security guard is her fan, and she seduced him," Imogen said contemptuously. Cordelia suddenly became serious. "I willin about this matter. Such a man should find another job!" Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Imogen absolutely agreed with this. "I still have a question. Imogen, why did Ben suddenly beat Elissa?" Cordelia asked the most important question. Chapter 357 Chapter 357 Chapter 357 Like a Demon Imogen was stunned for a moment and then said with aplicated expression, "I don''t know, Cordelia. He seemingly wanted to protect me at that time, and some of Elissa''s words angered him... Cordelia, I was so scared at the time! He...was like a demon." Cordelia could definitely imagine the scene at that time. "Elissa''s injury report showed she had minor injuries, which means that Ben was still somewhat rational at the time. But this is contradictory. If he was rational, why would he attack Elissa?" Cordelia was puzzled. Imogen was also a little confused. "Yes, logically speaking, he should beat me up. Elissa is his sweetheart!" Therefore, the two women fell into silence. In the evening, Elijah came. Sitting in the restaurant, Imogen winked at Cordelia. "Look at me, what a third wheel!" Cordelia smiled and caressed Imogen''s head. "He''s just my ex-husband now." When Elijah heard Cordelia''s positioning of him, his calm gaze flickered slightly. Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. What a shameful title! He wanted to get Cordelia back as soon as possible, even if it was just to be her boyfriend. The three of them had a great dinner. During dinner, Imogen asked Cordelia, "Cordelia, as almighty as you are, I finally discovered one of your unfulfilled skills. It''s actually the simplest cooking!" Cordelia said seriously, "Do you think cooking is a skill that anyone can do with just their hands?" "Isn''t it?" Imogen raised her eyebrows. This was also a skill she didn''t acquire until her family''s decline, but she quickly got the hang of it. Cordelia shook her head. "This is also a skill that requires talent. I happen to have no talent for it at all. Even if the teacher teaches me step by step, the things I cook are still unsatisfactory. It''s like being cursed." Imogen burst intoughter. "Cordelia, you are too exaggerating..." Seeing the two women casually chatting, Elijah felt somewhat rxed at the moment. In his impression, Cordelia had indeed learned to cook for a while, but until now, she could only cook some simple dishes withoutplicated steps, which tasted average but not unptable. Elijah thought she might be too demanding of herself. After all, she was really excellent in other aspects, so her cooking skills became rtivelyckluster. "I''ll cook for you on weekends," Elijah said suddenly. Cordelia was stunned and did not respond immediately. Imogen, covering her mouth, said, "I''m going back to Grant City on Thursday, so I won''t disturb your sweet weekend!" Elijah immediately gave Imogen an approving smile as if praising her for being very witty. Cordelia organized her words and asked, "What are you going to do?" "What about steak? We haven''t had it for a long time." Elijah said casually. Cordelia nodded and said nothing more. Meanwhile, Imogen had already screamed in her mind, "Wow, this is too romantic, isn''t it? Cordelia, how could you have such an enjoyable life?" Imogen had been with Ben for so long, but he didn''t even cook for her or even pour her a ss of water. Elijah got up and went to the living room to answer a phone call. Then he returned to the dining room and said to them, "Ben wille overter." Cordelia''s first reaction was that she should be vignt and protect Imogen. However, Imogen''s first reaction was different. She said, "Tell him that we didn''t prepare his share!" Cordelia was speechless. She found Imogen too silly. Chapter 358 Chapter 358 Chapter 358 A Perfect Match Ben said he woulde in a while, but he arrived in just ten minutes. As soon as he entered the vi, his sharp eyes searched for Imogen in the living room. Ben didn''t find her, so he immediately looked at Elijah. "Where is she?" "She went upstairs." After Elijah finished speaking, he reminded Ben, "You can''t go upstairs. This is Cordelia''s residence now." Ben didn''t speak. With gloomy eyes, uninvited, he didn''t sit down not far from Elijah. "What''s up?" Cordelia asked indifferently. "It was something, but now it''s all right," Ben said coldly. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. "He''s worried about the babies," Elijah replied for him. Cordelia wondered if the babies were Ben''s Achilles heel. Cordelia suddenly realized that the reason why Ben lost control and beat Elissa was probably because Elissa wanted to hurt Imogen''s babies. Therefore, Cordelia reassured Ben, "The babies are fine. Ben, you have to teach Elissa a lesson. Otherwise, something serious will happen in the future." Ben nodded. "Don''t worry. She won''t dare in the future." Elissa was beaten up by Ben, who protected her the most. If she still dared to provoke Imogen, Elissa would be an idiot! Lost in thought, Cordelia remained a calm face. "I will send Imogen to a safe ce as soon as possible." "Is she leaving again?" Ben obviously disagreed. "As you can see, it is not suitable for her to stay in Beilve City during pregnancy," Cordelia said, frowning. "Let me take care of her," Ben said firmly. Cordelia knew that he had this n. However, Ben had a daydream. Imogen would be unwilling, and even Cordelia would not agree with him taking Imogen away. "I don''t think you are emotionally stable enough, nor are you capable enough to protect Imogen and the babies," Cordelia said bluntly. Ben was taken aback for a moment and gave a smile instead of being angry. "You are indeed a perfect match. Both of you almost said the same words." He was referring to Cordelia and Elijah, of course. Cordelia couldn''t help but nce at Elijah. When she saw him blinking at her, Cordelia immediately looked away as if she had been shocked. She immediately cursed Elijah in her mind. At this moment, Ben continued, "Can I meet Imogen? I want to ask her something in person." "Yes." Ben and Elijah didn''t expect Cordelia to readily agree this time. Undoubtedly, there must be a turning point after this. "But we have to discuss one thing first," Cordelia said, taking out an agreement and handing it to Ben. Ben''s eyes darkened. He took the agreement, browsed it quickly, and then sneered, "Does she want to Cordelia shrugged. "Whatever you think." "Okay, I agree." Ben picked up the pen and signed the agreement without saying a word. Cordelia was stunned. At this moment, she actually felt that Ben was quite manly. After closing the agreement, Ben dropped the pen and said calmly, "Don''t worry. The things in the terms will not happen again, and the babies can only be mine in the end." Cordelia chuckled, "I hope so." Later, Cordelia went upstairs to call Imogen. Ben then looked at Elijah and said, "I haven''t eaten yet." "Imogen said there is no share for you," Elijah smiled lightly. Ben paused for a moment and then snorted coldly. Not long after, they saw the pregnant Imogening downstairs. Ben narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Imogen, who was dressed neatly, got up, and walked towards the yard first. At the sight of Imogen''s timid look, Cordelia patted her shoulder and whispered in her ear, "You overacted. Rx a little more." Imogen immediately gave her a grateful look and then walked out slowly. Under the moonlight, Ben stood alone in the yard. His eyes darkened as he saw Imogen advancing toward him step by step. Suddenly, he reached out his hand and grabbed Imogen, who was already close to him, pulling her into his arms and bending down to passionately kiss her lips. Chapter 359 Chapter 359 Chapter 359 Cordelia''s First Attempt Cordelia turned around quickly. "Oh, I shouldn''t pry into others'' privacy." Unexpectedly, she mmed herself into a solid chest. "You silly girl!" Elijah tapped her smooth forehead and then said, "The dinner is delicious, and I am very happy." Cordelia smiled lightly. At this moment, there was no one else around. Cordelia thought of another thing. She looked up, met Elijah''s smiling eyes, and mentioned a very unpleasant thing. "I heard that Sir Hansen has been actively contacting Eason recently, right?" Elijah froze for a moment and then nodded. "I don''t care." Seeing his attitude, Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief andforted him. "Eason has his pride, and he will not go back to the Hansen family easily." The smile in Elijah''s eyes gradually disappeared, and he continued, "You think highly of him." "I''m just telling the truth. Adam told me that Eason refused to get in touch with Sir Hansen''s men and Elijah''s eyes turned cold. "I don''t want to talk about this." Cordelia frowned. "Elijah, I just feel sorry for you, and I understand your current mood." Imogen said she should tell Elijah about her thoughts, and Cordelia remembered it. Perhaps in the past, the main problem between them was ack ofmunication. This was Cordelia''s first attempt. However, it failed. "Cordelia, I don''t want to hear you mention him, and I don''t want you to pay attention to his affairs," Elijah said seriously. Cordelia pressed her lips, somewhat angry. As a result, the happy atmosphere between the two of them suddenly became frustrated. When Imogen came in from outside, Cordelia immediately said goodbye to them and turned to go upstairs. Imogen nced at Cordelia''s back with some confusion and then looked at Elijah suspiciously. Elijah looked calm, as if nothing had happened. Imogen immediately saw the two of them off and went upstairs to find Cordelia. At this moment, Cordelia was already taking a shower. Standing outside the bathroom, Imogen leaned against the door and asked, "What happened? Did you have a quarrel with Elijah?" "No." Cordelia turned off the shower and walked out of the bathroom not long after, wiping her hair and saying, "Didn''t you say weckedmunication? I tried tomunicate with him, but it failed." Imogen blinked. "It seems that the problem does not lie with you but with him." "I feel that what he wants is not me. In other words, what he wants is only half of me," Cordelia said with a bitter smile. "What do you mean?" Imogen picked up the water ss and was about to take a few sips. "He wants a well-behaved and submissive version of me, along with my body," Cordelia said very straightforwardly. Imogen spat out the water directly. "Cordelia, you are awesome!" Cordelia was expressionless. "I''m serious." Imogen smiled, "Men are all perverts. Under normal circumstances, they get hard four to eleven times a day." N?velDrama.Org (C) content. "So I think that''s all he likes me," Cordelia said disappointedly. "But at least he likes you!" Imogen said, her eyes gradually dimming, "It''s better than me, who has always been in unrequited love and treated as a bed partner." Cordelia''s eyes sank. She almost blurted out a curse. She thought, "Damn it! Ben is a bastard!" Chapter 360 Chapter 360 Chapter 360 A Brain Problem Seeing that Cordelia suddenly stopped talking, Imogen smiled, "Do I make you emotional?" Cordelia smiled bitterly. "It seems we are both suffering." Imogen hugged the pillow and said with a smile, "Fortunately, we still have a future!" "Yes!" Cordelia looked softly at Imogen''s increasingly bulging belly. "We must protect these two babies!" Early the next morning, Imogen offered to return to Grant City. Cordelia immediately booked an air ticket for Imogen and sent her to the airport in person. "I''ve already contacted Adam. He will pick you up at the airport. Imogen, hold on a little longer and take care of yourself," Cordelia said. "Well, I see. Cordelia, you should take care of yourself and try to think positively, too," Imogen smiled before going through security. Afraid of idents, Cordelia stayed at the airport and didn''t leave until Imogen''s ne took off. After that, she went to the hospital to give acupuncture to a patient. Coincidentally, the person who lived in the bed next to the patient was Elissa. Cordelia had intended to pretend that she didn''t know Elissa. After all, she had nothing to say to Elissa. However, when Elissa saw her, she stared at her like a mosquito. There was a curtain between the two beds, but Cordelia could still hear Elissa''s sarcastic remarks. At first, Elissa didn''t name her, so Cordelia ignored her. Later, Elissa shouted her name and started directly mocking Cordelia. Even the patient, who was receiving Cordelia''s acupuncture, couldn''t stand it anymore. The patient lowered her voice and whispered, "Miss Carter, please ignore the person in the next bed. She seems to have a problem with her brain." Cordelia thanked her with a smile. "It''s not that she has a brain problem, but it''s that she has a psychological problem. Wicked, she harbors evil thoughts and deserves the consequences of her actions." "Who are you calling wicked, Cordelia? Make it clear!" Elissa said sharply. "Isn''t it true? You even hit a pregnant woman. What''s the difference between you and a beast?" Cordelia calmly said without raising her voice. "Isn''t Imogen just relying on the babies in her belly? But so what? Without the babies, do you think Ben will take one more look at her?" Elissa mocked. Cordelia pinched her nose and snorted, "You are so jealous." As she spoke, Cordelia lifted the curtain and stepped out from the adjoining bed, gazing coldly at Elissa. "Since you know the babies are Imogen''s support, yet you deliberately came to the door and provoked her. Who else would get beaten if not you?" "She is just lucky!" Elissa gritted her teeth. "That''s already impressive enough," Cordelia smiled, and her eyes grew colder. "Actually, you are also fortunate. Despite how rotten you have be, Ben still pities you. However, you trampled upon his affection for you." Elissa was taken aback. Undoubtedly, Cordelia''s words hit the nail on the head. Wasn''t it clear in Elissa''s mind? She knew better than anyone about what she had missed and lost. In the past, relying on her youth and beauty, Elissa behaved coquettishly, inspired to sleep with all the upper-ss young men in Beilve City. Unexpectedly, she failed in seducing Elijah. Fortunately, Ben still protected Elissa unconditionally, allowing her to continue afortable life. However, Ben refused to sleep with her, and he didn''t even touch her, which made her very angry. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. The root cause of everything was Imogen! It was all because of the babies in her belly! As Elissa thought of this, her eyes revealed viciousness. She suddenlyughed, an exceptionally arrogantughter. "Cordelia, if you and Imogen don''t let me live a good life, I won''t let you two have it easy, either!" Chapter 361 Chapter 361 Chapter 361 You Want to Break up With Me? Cordelia sneered, "Whatever. Anyway, you are hopeless. If you insist, no one can stop you!" After speaking, Cordelia returned to the hospital bed, took the needle for the patient, gave some doctor''s orders, and left. When she walked to the door, she heard Elissa resentfully say, "Cordelia, wait and see!" She might be crazy. Cordelia didn''t waste any more time with Elissa. Cordelia still had a few hospitals to attend, so she didn''t have time to listen to Elissa''s nonsense. But at night, Cordelia still told Imogen about the matter. Imogen rolled her eyes and said, "Look, she can''t even afford a single room. All she can do now is bragging. Just ignore her!" "What I mean is, don''t let your guard down. Your biggest enemy now is her." Cordelia reminded Imogen, who was confused. "Thank you. Cordelia, I know you are the best to me!" Imogen said sweetly. At this time, Elijah came. Cordelia had no intention of ending the call with Imogen, and the two continued to chat. It wasn''t until Elijah coughed that Imogen suddenly realized. "Oh, Cordelia, is there anyone else in your house?" "Well, Elijah is here," Cordelia said calmly. "Oh, why are you still talking with me? Hurry up to him. I''ll hang up first!" Imogen moved faster than Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. speaking. Not allowing Cordelia to say goodbye to her, Imogen hung up the phone directly. Cordelia actually didn''t want to talk to Elijah. She felt now was indescribably unpleasant. She even wanted to quarrel with him, which was better than the feeling of being unable to get rid of him. "Why are you here again?" Cordelia asked angrily. Elijah sat on the sofa, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees, staring at Cordelia with his deep amber eyes. "I''vee to apologize to you," he said. Cordelia smiled slightly. "Apologize? What did you do wrong?" Elijah said with a good attitude, "I don''t know. But you ignored me all day today. I think I must have made you angry." "You''re making me sound ridiculous. Elijah, I don''t want to say anything now," Cordelia said coldly. "What if I ask you to tell me?" Elijah stood up and came closer to her, staring into her beautiful eyes. "Yesterday, I asked you about Eason because I was concerned about your current situation. Why was your attitude bad?" Cordelia asked him. "I said, I don''t want to hear you mention him," Elijah still said the same thing. Cordelia felt she was about to die with anger because of this man! "So what? Because I have to avoid him, I am not qualified to understand your current situation, am I? So let''s break up. From now on, we never spoke again. What about that?" Cordelia said angrily. "Because of him, you want to break up with me?" Elijah asked her. "Why do you think that?" Cordeliaughed angrily, Anyway, all in all, Eason must be mentioned. "Elijah, tell me, why do you hate him? Did I do something with him that you can''t ept, or why? What is the misunderstanding here? Tell me," Cordelia asked many questions. She knew she hadn''t done anything wrong, but this was her own opinion. If Elijah could think this way, they would not be misunderstanding. Perhaps, when she was in contact with Eason, she encountered something that made Elijah disgusted. If Elijah told her, Cordelia would be willing to reflect on herself. "Because he is..." Henry''s name was about to be said, but something suddenly in his throat made him instantly mute. Chapter 362 Chapter 362 Chapter 362 Everything Will Be Fine Cordelia felt that Elijah should still care about the mystery between his father and Mia, so much so that even Eason, his "brother," could not ept it. Seeing how painful he looked at this time, Cordelia decided topromise. Why bother to hurt him again? That was not kind. So she took the initiative to hug Elijah and said, "I just hope you canmunicate with me on an equal footing, and don''t think me need protection and don''t do everything by yourself." In her gentle words, Elijah''s tense body gradually rxed. His heart was also stable at the same time. He hugged Cordelia back warmly and said into her shoulder, "Gideon''s purpose in recognizing him is simple. He just wants to use him as a check and bnce to contain me, not because of family ties." Cordelia nodded. "I understand. Therefore, you should prepare for the worst." Elijah shook his head. "I don''t even dare to think about the worst." The worst was that he would have nothing, including Cordelia. At this moment, Cordelia deeply felt the loneliness in Elijah''s heart. "Everything will be fine." Cordeliaforted him gently. Elijah rubbed her neck and then kissed her tteringly. Cordelia couldn''t bear it and hid but was chased by him and forced to the corner of the sofa. "Baby, I want you," Elijah whispered in her ear. "No." Although Cordelia enjoyed the pleasure of the moment, she still didn''t want him to seed. "Then... How about we sleep together?" Elijah said softly, "I''ll sleep with you in my arms." "Yeah," Cordelia responded softly. As a result, after a while, Elijah''s breathing started to sound even. He fell asleep. Cordelia looked around at the little sofa and closed her eyes resignedly. She thought, "Forget it. He must have been having a hard time recently. Just let him be!" Did loving someone mean that he had to make constantpromises? Cordelia didn''t understand. On the weekend, Elijah carefully prepared the dinner menu in advance and hired someone toe to the Maple Vi to decorate the restaurant. Cordelia went home as usual. When she came in, she saw Elijah''s shoes and heard the kitchen noise. She almost forgot that she had made an appointment with Elijah to eat dinner he cooked. Then she walked into the restaurant. Seeing the new decoration in the restaurant, Cordelia stood at the door in astonishment and began to appreciate it seriously. Flowers, ribbons, balloons, and candlesticks were all ced in corresponding positions. Why did she feel such a lively arrangement was not Elijah''s idea? At this time, Elijah walked out of the kitchen. He wore a decent chef''s hat on his head, which made him even taller. Cordelia looked at him with a smile and said, "Thank you, Chef Hansen." Elijah gave her a gentleman''s salute, bent slightly, and said, "My most distinguisheddy, please wait a few more minutes. The delicious dinner is about to begin." Cordelia smiled and said, "Okay. Because of your thoughtful arrangements, I decided to change my clothes." Elijah nodded, watched the woman leave the restaurant, and then returned to the kitchen to get busy. Cordelia changed into a dress and came downstairs. This dress had a strong sense of design and was very figure-ttering. The dress is plunging and backless. She couldn''t wear it if she were out of shape. At this time, Elijah had already changed back into his own clothes. When he saw her walking in, his eyes suddenly became much deeper. He stood up, strolled to her, and pulled out a chair for her. Then leaned over and whispered in her ear, "You are sexy." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia smiled sweetly. "Thank you." Chapter 363 Chapter 363 Chapter 363 Let''s Put up the Sword Elijah looked at her sweet smile. His eyes darkened slightly, and he said, "I like your dress very much." Cordelia watched him return to the opposite seat with a smile and then carefully examined the food in front of her. "It looks great." "Let''s start," Elijah said, gracefully picking up the knife and fork. "Well, not bad. It suits my taste very well." Cordelia gave a fairment while chewing. "As long as you like it," he said. Elijah skipped lunch today to leave the office early. He was very hungry now, so the two of them talked little during the dinner. When they were almost full, they began to slow down and drink some wine. "Cordelia, the prison informed me that Eva wants to see me," Elijah said. Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. This happened not much. Eva never gave up on trying to see Elijah. "Do you want to see her?" Cordelia asked lightly. "No, but she always said she wanted to tell me about Tristan. I''m still a little interested." Elijah did not hide his true thoughts. "Then go and listen to what she wants to say," Cordelia lowered her eyes and said. "Forget it. I don''t want to do anything to make you unhappy." Elijah saw Cordelia''s sad eyes and immediately gave up the idea. Cordelia put one hand on her forehead and said, "I''m sorry, Elijah. I really can''t help but hate her. She made me lose the most precious thing." That was a gift from God to Cordelia. Hope was an angel! Cordelia was about to cry as she spoke. Elijah stood up quickly, came to Cordelia, hugged her, and stroked her back. He suddenly felt that he had done right to ask Cordelia. Initially, he nned to do it first and tell herter. However, the result of his decisionst time was not good. Until now, he was still trying his best to make up for it. Fortunately, he did not make the same mistake again. Cordelia was his. He shouldn''t hide anything from her casually. Besides, she was reasonable. Elijah hugged Cordelia and silently repented in his heart. However, Cordelia suddenly pushed him away. "Elijah, don''t take advantage of me." Elijah was stunned for a moment, and then he noticed that his hands had been moving back and forth on Cordelia''s beautiful back. His original purpose was quite simple. He only wanted tofort her. But when he noticed this, his thoughts became less pure. "Cordelia, you are so beautiful." Elijah lightly kissed Cordelia''s seductive lips. Cordelia bit her lip lightly, and when Elijah was about to kiss her again, she pressed his lips with one finger. "No." Cordelia shook her head. "I can''t even kiss you anymore?" Elijah asked with a smile. "I''m afraid you''ll take it too far," Cordelia snorted a little arrogantly. "Cordie, let''s put up the sword, okay?" Elijah looked at her sincerely. "Give me another chance." Cordelia shook her head. "There are too many problems and obstacles between us. It''s not suitable for us to date." How could they be together if we were troubled internally and externally? "From now on, I will never tell you anything after I have done it or try to hide it from you, okay?" Elijah said, getting closer and closer to her lips. When he stopped talking, he kissed Cordelia''s sweet lips... Chapter 364 Chapter 364 Chapter 364 Reunite Cordelia didn''t resist this time and immersed herself in this long-lost sweet kiss. Elijah''s attitude was good. Cordelia could feel that he was eager to redefine her as his girlfriend. But even if they were back together, could it work? She could almost imagine that their rtionship could be in jeopardy at any time after they started dating again. After the kiss, Elijah stared at her beautiful eyes, expecting her answer. Cordelia shook her head helplessly. "Elijah, I don''t think you love me that much. And I am very sensible now and will not fall in love with you as stupidly as before." Elijah was stunned for a moment, then slowly let go of his hand holding her. He picked up the ss in front of Cordelia and drank the rest in one gulp. "Cordelia, do you fall in love with someone else?" Elijah asked. "No," Cordelia replied without hesitation, "Except for you, no one can give me that feeling anymore. You''re the only man I''ve ever loved in my whole life." Seeing how determined she was, Elijah felt slightly relieved and smiled again. "Imogen said that my love for you was a waste. No matter how much I like you, you don''t know, and you don''t even feel it at all. I once felt that I was a failure." Cordelia continued. Elijah frowned and thought about her words carefully. Undoubtedly, he didn''t notice it because this woman used to hide it too well. Even if she asionally showed some emotion, he thought it was just a y on the asion for her in- Elijah never imagined that his marriage partner, who suddenly appeared, would start secretly falling in love with him a long time ago. "Therefore, I want to be honest with you. If we still can''t be honest and trust each other, then even if we start dating again, we will still break up in the end. Do you agree, Elijah?" Cordelia believed that learning tomunicate was the most important thing between them. This was not easy to do. Now that they had discovered the problem, Cordelia thought it was better for them to be friends if they couldn''t get it right. That way, they would be responsible for each other. "Well." Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Elijah finally epted it. Fortunately, Cordelia didn''t fall in love with others. Might this be Cordelia''s test and punishment for him? He epted it willingly. Both of them were a little drunk. Elijah kept holding Cordelia on hisp and refused to let her go. After drinking, he kept saying those sweet words when he faced Cordelia. Although Cordelia knew these words could not be believed, it was just a whim, just like what he said on the bed. But it was undeniable that she loved to listen to these! Wasn''t it satisfying enough for the man she loved to praise her in all kinds of ways constantly? She was overjoyed. "Elijah." Cordelia caressed his face and then touched his lips lightly. "You worked hard to sleep with me." Elijah chuckled, "I didn''t. Cordie, don''t wrong me." "Oh? You don''t want to?" Cordelia said, smiling at him meaningfully. "I want," Elijah said in a hoarse voice. Of course, he wanted. He had been abstinent for so long. He had been taking care of his physical needs on his own, and he missed Cordelia very much. Besides, Cordelia''s performance on the bed drove him crazy. Every time, he wished to die on the bed. "Baby, you will never know how attractive you are when you are in bed," Elijah whispered in her ear and kissed her ear. Chapter 365 Chapter 365 Chapter 365 Something Happened Between You and Eason Cordelia shrank her neck and wrapped her arms around Elijah''s neck. "Do you like me because you like sleeping with me?" Elijah chuckled, and his tone was casual. "The only thing I knew about you at first was your body. "As I gradually noticed many aspects of you, I began to like you. "You always surprise me, just like in bed." Hearing Elijah''s tititing words, Cordelia blushed. How could Elijah be so straightforward? N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Suddenly, Elijah stood up and carried her up. "Baby, shall I take you up to sleep?" "OK," Cordelia responded softly and buried her red face into Elijah''s chest. Elijah did not stop flirting with Cordelia. When the atmosphere was romantic, the phone charging on the bedside table suddenly rang. Cordelia pushed Elijah away and reached out to take the phone over. Then, she picked it up. Elijah saw the caller ID on the screen. It was Eason. It waste. Elijah didn''t know why Eason always called Cordelia sote. Elijah was unhappy, so he bit Cordelia''s shoulder. Cordelia felt the pain. "What''s wrong, Cordelia?" Cordelia bit her lip. "Nothing. Eason, what did you say? Did Mrs. Mia Honde to Beilve City again?" "Yes, she left this morning and didn''t tell me. I just knew it." Eason was disappointed. Elijah heard what Cordelia said and stopped bullying her. Elijah knew what Mia would do in Beilve City without even thinking about it. Cordelia chatted with Eason for a while before hanging up the phone. Then, Cordelia came to the balcony connected to the bedroom and saw Elijah smoking. Just when they were in bed, Elijah had taken off his shirt, so he was standing on the balcony topless. He had a smooth back, wide shoulders, and a narrow waist without fat. That was enough to make many women fascinated with him without looking at his face. Cordelia stepped forward and hugged him from behind. "Did you hear just now? Mrs. Mia Hond has from provoking again." Although Mia might not do that, Cordelia had to guard against that. "OK." Elijah threw away the cigarette butt. He turned around and hugged Cordelia in his arms. "Does he often call you sote?" "No, Eason usually contacts me when something happens. That happened suddenly today, and he just apologized to me for calling sote," Cordelia said truthfully. Elijah noticed Cordelia''s tone when she talked to Eason. She was not as close to Eason as she used to be. Although Cordelia was no longer close to Eason, which made Elijah satisfied, he couldn''t help but think about it. Why was there such a change? Did something happen between them? "Cordelia, did something happen between you and Eason?" Elijah asked. Cordelia was stunned. Then, she shook her head. "Nothing. He wanted to live with me, but I rejected him." It was within Elijah''s expectations. For a moment, Elijah felt that a storm was blowing in all his cells. Chapter 366 Chapter 366 Chapter 366 He Has Not Seeded Feeling the change in Elijah''s emotions, Cordelia said, "I have to admit that I was angry with you when I lived in Eason''s home. After all, I was angry." Elijah said unhappily, "I was angry back then, but I calmed downter and realized your intention." "Are you worried about anything else?" Cordelia stared at him closely. Elijah wanted to say something to Cordelia. They might remarry and have children. They would get old. However, he would be worried about Cordelia as long as he was alive and hadn''t closed his eyes. That had nothing to do with confidence or trust. Elijah was possessive, though he was trying to restrain himself. Cordelia had never associated Elijah with being jealous. After all, he was eye-catching. He shouldn''t be that way. When Elijah kept silent, Cordelia took him back to the bedroom. "Go to sleep. It''s gettingte. I''ll go..." "No, I want you to apany me." Elijah hugged her, refusing to let her go. The romantic atmosphere was disturbed by Eason''s call, and Cordelia didn''t agree to his request for the reunion. Elijah was depressed. Although Cordelia did not agree to Elijah''s request for the reunion, she still pampered and tolerated him. It was the onlyfort for Elijah. Elijah had not yet seeded, so he had to continue to work hard. The process of pursuing his wife was long and hard. The next afternoon, Edith asked Cordelia to drink coffee in her vi. In the past two days, she built a pavilion in the yard. When Cordelia came in, Edith sat in the pavilion, drinking coffee. "Cordelia,e here." Edith greeted Cordelia warmly. Cordelia stepped forward with a smile and sat across from Edith. Without standing on ceremony, Cordelia picked up an ordinary-looking snack and tasted it. Then, she nodded. "Is it delicious? I made it myself." Cordelia guessed it. Unexpectedly, Edith, who didn''t know how to take care of herself, started making snacks by herself. "Edith, how are youtely?" Edith smiled and said, "I am fine. I just received a gift from Gabe. It was a life insurancepensation. The insurancepany staff also gave me the love letter he wrote to me." Cordelia covered her mouth, and tears welled up in her eyes. She didn''t expect Elijah''s father to be so romantic. Edith kept smiling and looked into the distance with misty eyes. "I will live well and not let him down." "By the way, Edith, Mrs. Mia Hond hase to Beilve City. Has Elijah told you?" Edith nodded. "I know what Sir Hansen wants to do. Gabe was forced to death by him. Does he think N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Elijah and I will care about the Hansen family?" "Is Elijah nning to give up the position of host of the Hansen family?" Cordelia asked. Edith shook her head. "He didn''t say. Cordelia, I know my son. Even if he is not the host of the Hansen family, he will be outstanding and will not make you suffer with him." Cordelia smiled and did not respond to Edith. Everything was changing rapidly. Cordelia didn''t want to think about what would happen because it was uncertain. She just wanted to live a good life and not be a loser as before. Cordelia''s grandmother had arranged for her afortable second half of her life without worries about food and clothing. That was Cordelia''s grandmother''s wish. However, her illusions about marriage and rtionships ruined her life. She was depressed all day and her mood swung. No one or thing should be everything in her life. Cordelia understood that after what had happened. Chapter 367 Chapter 367 Chapter 367 Take You as My Wife Later, Elijah came. When he saw Cordelia, he was not surprised. Edith might have told him in advance. He sat beside Cordelia and took her hand. He asked, "Let''s go after dinner, and I will send you home." Cordelia blinked as if asking him with her eyes. "You are going to stay with me and not leave, aren''t you?" Elijah smiled and nodded calmly, affirming her thoughts. "I have good news for you," Elijah said suddenly, "Jenny may be pregnant." "So fast?" Cordelia was surprised. Elijah nodded and said, "Samuel said that he hadn''t taken her to the hospital for an examination, but they did a self-test, which showed that she was pregnant." No wonder Jenny didn''t call Cordelia and tell her about it. It turned out she nned not to tell Cordelia until she was sure. However, men seemed to talk about anything. Samuel told Elijah about that early. Cordelia was happy for Jenny. At that moment, Edith came with fruits. When she saw the couple getting along well, she said with a smile, "Eat some fruits. I''ll go to the kitchen to supervise them." "Mom,e and sit down. I have something to talk to you," Elijah said. Edith paused. She turned around and sat down. "Do you know William?" Edith nodded. "He is your father''s ssmate. He is abroad now, isn''t he?" "Yes, I want to visit him," Elijah said. "I''ll go with you," Edith said immediately. She did not forget Cordelia. "Cordelia, if you are free,e with us." Cordelia took a look at Elijah and felt it was not appropriate for her to get involved in their family affairs. When she saw Elijah nodding to her without hesitation, she hesitated and didn''t refuse Edith. When Edith left, Cordelia sighed and said, "Edith doesn''t treat me as an outsider." Elijah suddenly got close to Cordelia and held her chin. "Silly girl, since when have you been an outsider? I have always taken you as my wife." Cordelia was amused by Elijah. Elijah looked at her alluring lips and held back the urge to taste them. He kissed her lightly and immediately separated from her. "Don''t have such thoughts anymore. We are each other''s private property." Elijah smiled. Each other''s private property... Cordelia thought about Elijah''s words, feeling them wonderful. The night before she was going abroad, Cordelia told that to Imogen and asked about her situation. "It''s still the same. Ben has recently shown his hospitality and sent me many things." As Imogen said, she became proud. "Late affection is cheaper than grass. I don''t care for it." "You are great! You can refuse to ept and return them to him," Cordelia deliberately advised. Imogen was silent for a moment. Cordelia smiled. "What''s wrong? Do you have any difficulty?" "I won''t. I''ll take them aspensation for him bullying me," Imogen snorted. Cordelia raised her eyebrow and asked, "Did he bully you?" Imogen became angry. "Of course. That bastard made excuses to hug me and said I was plumper and softer than before." Cordelia was speechless.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Chapter 368 Chapter 368 Chapter 368 Stop Dreaming Cordelia thought men were good at flirting. Soon, she realized something was wrong. "Have you met again?" Cordelia asked. She has been busy and didn''t have time to chat with Imogen or Adam. Therefore, she knew little about their lives in Grant City. "Last night, Ben came to Grant City and invited me to dinner," Imogen said. "And then?" Cordelia asked. "Don''t scold me if I tell you," Imogen said guiltily. "How could I? Go on," Cordelia said with a smile. "Then, he took me to the hotel." Cordelia said nothing. Cordelia did not scold Imogen but became silent. Imogen exined, "His flight was at three o''clock in This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. the morning. We chatted in the hotel for a while, and he left. I went back after waking up." Cordelia thought for a while and asked, "Imogen, are you satisfied with Ben?" Imogen sighed, "It''s okay. He is normal as long as he doesn''t go mad. However, when he is stubborn, he can drive me crazy." Cordelia joked, "Does he have a split personality?" "Sometimes, I hope he can always stay normal," Imogen said solemnly. Cordelia and Imogen chatted for a while before hanging up the phone. Then, Elijah called Cordelia. "Are you chatting with Imogen?" Elijah asked with a smile. "Yes. We are going abroad, and the one I am most worried about is Imogen, so I have to give her some advice," Cordelia said with a smile. Elijah breathed a sigh of relief and said, "We will go to Yeltond first. My mother''s flight ister than us." "Why?" Cordelia frowned. "Maybe she doesn''t want to be the third wheel," Elijah joked. Cordelia was startled. Then, she smiled and said, "In Edith''s opinion, we seem to be still together." "I think that way too," Elijah said solemnly, "Cordelia, as long as you don''t fall in love with someone else, I will always regard you as my girlfriend or wife." Cordelia chuckled and asked deliberately, "What if I fall in love with someone else? Will you tell me if you fall in love with someone else?" Elijah was silent for a few seconds and said, "I will not give up in the former situation, but thetter situation..." "What?" Cordelia became attentive and waited for his answer. "Thetter situation is impossible. Stop dreaming. I will be with you no matter life or death," Elijah said domineeringly. Cordelia burst out inughter. "Okay, see you tomorrow." Cordelia ended the call in time. "Good night, Cordie." Cordelia hung up the phone and fell asleep quickly. Early the following day, Elijah''s car waited downstairs. When he saw Cordeliaing out, he stepped forward to help her with her luggage. When they arrived at the airport and went through the security check, Cordelia saw re, who she hadn''t seen for a long time. re was nestling next to a short man, smiling sweetly and talking to the man. At that moment, Elijah noticed Cordelia''s gaze. He followed her eyes and said, "That''s the son of the president of Tonshine Manufacture." Cordelia nodded and said nothing. It was a good ending for re. Chapter 369 Chapter 369 Chapter 369 I Won''t Compete With You When they entered the terminal building, there was an uproar ahead. re curled up in a chair and shivered while the man beside her kept cursing her and pushed her from time to time. "Why don''t you not speak? Don''t keep silent. "I have never seen a bitch like you. You slept with someone else long ago. "You are just an abandoned woman. Don''t you know that?" re sobbed and pulled the man''s clothes. She said, "Can you stop being angry? It''s all my fault." At that moment, re noticed Cordelia and Elijah out of the corner of her eye and turned to look at them. In just an instant, her face became pale. The cowardice and sadness in her eyes disappeared, leaving only undisguised resentment. The man followed re''s gaze and saw Elijah. He held back his anger and came to Elijah with a ttering face. "Mr. Hansen, what a coincidence." "Yes, my wife and I are on a trip," Elijah said calmly, "What about you?" The man didn''t expect Elijah to ask him. He was stunned. Immediately, he said with a smile, "I am going to Yeltond for business." Elijah nodded and said goodbye to him. The man returned to his seat in a good mood and pulled re into his arms. "Alright, I''m in a good mood and won''t argue with you. You bitch, don''t make me angry again. Have you heard me?" re replied timidly, "Got it." As she said that, she looked for Cordelia and Elijah. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Elijah got close to Cordelia with a smile and whispered something in Cordelia''s ear. Then, he kissed her on the cheek. All that was seen by re. Elijah''s eyes and movements showed that he only focused on Cordelia. re was going crazy with jealousy. She used to have a chance to marry Elijah. Because of Cordelia and Laura, re''s life was ruined. Staring at Cordelia resentfully, she muttered, "Let''s wait and see." Arriving at the VIP lounge, Cordelia asked Elijah, "Did you introduce that man to re?" "They knew each other because of me." Elijah nodded. Cordelia said it casually and didn''t expect Elijah to take her words seriously. He introduced re to a son from a wealthy family. And it seemed that re was living a "happy" life. However, Cordelia couldn''t sympathize with re. She would be different if she had corrected her mentality and not done so many tricks. At least she wouldn''t be driven out of the Price Group. Although the Price Group had declined, an emaciated camel was bigger than a horse. Many people were still practicing medicine and treating patients. Their lives had not experienced much turmoil. Later, Elijah went to the smoking room to smoke. After a long time, it was time to board the ne, so Cordelia left the lounge to look for Elijah. From a distance, Cordelia saw re talking to Elijah in the corner. Elijah had his hands in his pockets, which made him look taller. He was stern and impatient. "Mr. Hansen, I know I was wrong. Please help me. I can do whatever you ask me to do. I can be a servant. He is the devil, and I don''t want to be tortured by him anymore," re said affectionately. At that moment, Cordelia had walked up to them. When re saw Cordelia, she stepped forward and said excitedly, "Evie, don''t get us wrong. I have something to talk to Mr. Hansen. I know he is your husband and won''tpete with you." Chapter 370 Chapter 370 Chapter 370 She Deserves It Cordelia looked puzzled. "You said it as if you could seed if you wanted topete with me. Ms. re Price, why are you always silly? You always emphasize your thought for fear that others do not know it." Exnation was the disguise. That was true for scumbags as well as bitches. While Cordelia was speaking, Elijah pulled her into his arms and looked down at her delicate face dotingly. Following her words, Elijah nodded to express his agreement. That made re, who was embarrassed, even more ashamed. "Evie, I never thought ofpeting with you. Why don''t you believe me?" re cried. Cordelia had no patience for someone like re, who liked to put on a show. Who didn''t know her true colors? "Do you have anything else to say to Ms. re Price?" Cordelia looked up and asked Elijah. Elijah was looking at her. When she looked up, he kissed her immediately. "Let''s go. It''s time to board." Cordelia smiled. "Okay." Elijah put his arm around Cordelia''s shoulders and left as if no one else was around. He didn''t even give re a sympathetic look. re stared after them. The weakness and gentleness disappeared in her eyes, and there was only loneliness and stubbornness. Some people reached the finish line without doing anything. Some people couldn''t get beyond the starting point, no matter how hard they tried. It was unfair. "I don''t believe in destiny." As if bewitched, re murmured, " Cordelia, I will make you beg me one day." After the nended, Cordelia looked tired. Considering the time difference in Yeltond, Elijah took Cordelia to the hotel to rest before visiting William. "Cordie, is a suite OK?" Elijah asked. "Okay," Cordelia agreed. The suite had tworge beds, so they had one bed each. However, as expected, Elijah was beside Cordelia when she woke up. "Cordie, you are awake. Are you still tired?" Elijah looked at her with a smile and asked with concern. "I feel much better. What are you doing?" Cordelia asked and frowned. "I just woke up, too. I am waiting here for you to wake up," Elijah said calmly. Cordelia rolled her eyes at him. "I shouldn''t be softhearted and agree with you to book a suite." She thought Elijah was shameless. Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Elijah reached out and pulled her into his arms. "I have something to talk to you." "Just say it," Cordelia said angrily. "It''s about re. At the airport, she asked me for help and wanted to leave her fianc¨¦," Elijah told Cordelia the truth. Cordelia didn''t say anything. She knew that Elijah wouldn''t get involved in that. "She was positive when she just knew her fianc¨¦. Now, she knows that there is no free lunch." Elijah said sarcastically. "Did she want to leave because she couldn''t stand the wealthy man''s temper?" Cordelia asked. "I don''t know." Elijah stroked Cordelia''s hair and said calmly, "You have also seen that she is still the same. People can see through her at a nce. She has not improved and deserves it." Cordelia thought Elijah was right on that point. re might be attractive to some innocent boys, but her fianc¨¦ did not fall into that category. In any case, Elijah gave Cordelia a perfect exnation for why he was on her bed. Cordelia didn''t argue with him anymore and got up to take a shower. She changed clothes and went to visit William with Elijah. Chapter 371 Chapter 371 Chapter 371 Do You Want to Die Elijah didn''t say much to William when they arrived at William''s home. They hadn''t seen each other for many years. William was regretful that he hadn''t attended Gabe''s funeral. He became solemn when he learned that Elijah wanted to ask him about something important. "Mr. Lawson, I want to know what happened between my father and Mia." William was stunned. Then, his eyes became brooding. "Mia..." William said the name and fell into deep thought. "I would like to know if my father used to be in love with her," Elijah said more bluntly and asked about the key points. "Yes." William nodded in affirmation. "Mrs. Mia Hond said my father vited her. Is that true?" Elijah asked expressionlessly. William was stunned. Then, he nodded. "That''s indeed what happened." Elijah was heartbroken. William told Elijah about what had happened when they studied together and started their businesses. Cordelia knew William''s affirmation had shattered Elijah''s expectations. It could be seen from his expressionless face that he must be ufortable. After they left, William picked up the phone and dialed a number. "I have given the Hansen family a positive answer and fulfilled my promise. Please don''t bother me again." After saying that, he hung up the phone before the one on the other of the line could speak and blocked the number he had dialed. On the way back, Cordelia felt Elijah''s depression. She took the initiative to twine her arms around Elijah''s waist. She hugged andforted him. "It all happened in the past. No matter what the process was, the result will not change." Regardless of whether the truth was what Mia said, whether Gabe had vited her, or whether they had a consensual rtionship, Eason was Gabe''s son. It was a fact that could not be changed. Elijah hugged Cordelia and twitched his mouth. "Cordelia, I have always been conservative. Regarding Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. rtionships, I hope to spend my life with only one person." Cordelia was stunned. Few men could take the initiative to express that kind of thought. At least, she had never heard of it from another man. Elijah continued, "Actually, it stems from my family education. My grandfather was loyal to my grandma, and my father was loyal to my mother." Cordelia raised her eyebrow and looked at Elijah. "If you had married another woman, you would be loyal to her, wouldn''t you?" Although Elijah was not in a good mood, he knew how to deal with such a dangerous question. "Yes, I will be loyal to her, but I don''t know if I will fall in love with her. After all, I am picky," Elijah said solemnly. Cordelia twitched her mouth and was satisfied with the answer. Back at the hotel, Elijah remained quiet and smoke by the window. Cordelia came to apany him after finishing her work. She immediately snatched the cigarette from Elijah''s hand when she saw the ashtray. "Do you want to die?" Elijah was stunned. He took her hand and said gloomily, "Cordie, my fingers and lips are lonely too." Cordelia was speechless. Suddenly, Elijah pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her. At the same time, he reached out to her nightgown. Chapter 372 Chapter 372 Chapter 372 Take the Risk "Elijah, I''m angry." Cordelia held his hand and warned. "I''m teasing you." Elijah let go of her and let her sit next to him. Cordelia rolled her eyes at him and snorted, "If I didn''t reject you, it wouldn''t be as simple as teasing me. Are you tired of testing me?" Cordelia thought Elijah was annoying. Elijah didn''t speak and looked out the window coldly. Seeing that, Cordelia said, "It''s gettingte. Time to sleep." "Cordelia..." Elijah held her wrist. He slowly turned to look at her and said, "Can we stay in Yeltond for a few more days?" Cordelia was stunned. Then, she said worriedly, "Aren''t you afraid Mrs. Mia Hond will cause trouble?" Elijah shook his head. Cordelia couldn''t understand him. Maybe it was because he was disheartened after learning the truth. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Okay, I will take the risk to apany you," Cordelia chuckled. In a few seconds, Cordelia had nned the work to be arranged for the next morning in her mind. The most important thing was to tell Milo not to worry about her. Elijah gradually became happy. "Am I dangerous? Why do you need to take the risk?" Cordelia shrugged. "Two minutes ago, you tried to sleep with me. Aren''t you dangerous?" Elijah smiled and shook his head. Cordelia had seen through him, and he had nothing to hide. Elijah couldn''t control his desire to sleep with Cordelia. It was the signal from his body and his inner desire. However, he would respect Cordelia and not force her. The next day, Cordelia and Elijah wandered around the city aimlessly all day. They took photos on the streets, threw copper coins in the wishing fountain to make wishes, and ate ice cream in the square. They had never experienced that together. Elijah''s impromptu idea gave them a chance to have fun. In the evening, Cordelia sat on the Ferris wheel with Elijah and overlooked the city''s night view, feeling extremelyfortable. Cordelia nestled in Elijah''s arms and asked, "Has Edith arrived? Has she contacted you?" "She went to visit Mr. Lawson. I didn''t tell her. She will talk to Mr. Lawson." Elijah looked at the night sky calmly. Cordelia whispered, "No matter what, I don''t believe your father would do that." "Maybe it was a mistake he made when he was young, or maybe he was drunk." Elijah tried to make an excuse for Gabe. "You don''t believe he did it on purpose, do you? He is not that bad." Cordelia tried tofort Elijah. She understood Elijah''s admiration for his father, but Eason''s identity couldn''t be changed. In Eason''s opinion, what had happened was nothing important. The most important was Elijah''s choice. Cordelia would no longer ask if he didn''t express his position on the issue. After all, with their rtionship, Cordelia had no obligation to care too much about it. In the evening, they went to a bar to drink. Elijah drank strong drinks one by one. Cordelia only ordered a cocktail and apanied Elijah, watching him drink away his sorrows. Love could heal all wounds. However, people couldn''t always be immersed in the sweetness of love. Even the most passionate drama has its end. Away from the stage, people were still alone. Chapter 373 Chapter 373 Chapter 373 All Lies Elijah hugged Cordelia and whispered, "Do you know, Cordelia? My mother''s first man was not my father. They all hid it from me. They were all the same." Elijah suddenlyughed, but Cordelia could see all the pain hidden in his eyes, which was hard to detect. "You''re drunk." Cordelia hugged andforted him. "I''ll take you back, okay?" "I am sober." Elijah rested his chin on Cordelia''s shoulder, and his eyes were clear. Cordelia knew who Elijah was talking about. It was Jayden. However, Edith said that the man ruined her life. It seemed that Elijah''s faith was about to be destroyed by his parents'' past events. After returning to the hotel, Elijah remained silent. His phone rang for a long time, but he didn''t answer. Later, Cordelia came to his bedside and saw the call from Edith. She tried to persuade him to answer the phone. Elijah shook his head and looked at Cordelia. "Answer it for me, and tell my mother that I''m asleep." Cordelia looked at him and sighed, "Okay!" Elijah had entered a dead end in thinking. Although Cordelia was sympathetic, Elijah needed to persuade himself and solve the problem, just like what had happened to Tristan. No one but himself could help him. Therefore, Cordelia went to the balcony to answer the phone. Edith''s voice was weary. She asked in puzzlement, "Cordelia, where''s Elijah?" "Edith, Elijah drank at night and had fallen asleep. When he wakes up tomorrow morning, I''ll tell him to call you," Cordelia said calmly. Edith was silent for a few seconds. Then, she said, "Okay, don''t disturb him. Cordelia,e to my room and talk to me, okay? My room number is..." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia returned to Elijah''s bed and found that he was asleep. So, she turned off the phone and put it next to his pillow. Then, she quietly left the room and went to Edith''s room. Edith''s room was also a suite. Seeing Cordelia in her pajamas, Edith invited Cordelia to drink with her. "The wine tastes good," Cordelia took a sip and said politely. "Cordelia, is Elijah in a bad mood?" Edith was cautious. "It''s okay! He is proud. The sadder he is, the more he would hide it." Cordelia smiled, pretending to be rxed. Knowing that Edith would talk about Gabe, Cordelia couldn''t help but feel depressed. However, Edith''s mood seemed good or better than Elijah''s. Suddenly, Edith held Cordelia''s hand tightly and said excitedly, "Cordelia, what happened back then was not like that." Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Cordelia was stunned. She thought for a moment and looked at Edith with uncertainty. She wondered whether Edith was drunk. "Edith, I don''t understand what you meant." Cordelia frowned. Edith suddenlyughed heartily. "Mia, the bitch, she lied. Everything she told us was all lies." Cordelia was confused. After thinking about it, she asked, "Edith, are you talking about Eason''s identity or the rtionship between Mrs. Mia Hond and Gabe? Or are they both lies?" After asking, Cordelia was eager to know the answer. Could it be that there was more about the issue? Chapter 374 Chapter 374 Chapter 374 Take the Chance Edith hesitated, and there was a trace of sadness in her eyes. "Silly girl, the paternity test has been confirmed. Can it be fake? Eason is Gabe''s son." Cordelia nodded. After confirming that, Cordelia could guess what Edith meant. "So, Gabe didn''t force Mrs. Mia Hond. Is that so, Edith?" Cordelia asked with a smile. Edithughed. "I knew Gabe was not that kind of man." Cordelia was confused. However, she was not anxious but quietly listened to Edith as usual. "Back then, they were boyfriend and girlfriend. However, when Gabe finds Mia ambitious, he even feels disgusted and breaks up with her. That happened before our engagement." As Edith spoke, her eyes gradually turned cold, and there was an unconceble disgust in her eyes. "Mia, the bitch, even nders the dead. How could she do that?" Cordelia understood it. In that way, it did match up with Gabe''s usual image, and everything made sense. If that was the case, how to exin Eason? Before Cordelia asked, Edith said, "She asked her brother for help and told Gabe to go to her brother''s house, but they framed Gabe." Cordelia asked, "Edith, did Mr. Lawson tell you all this?" Edith nodded. "Yes, there are more details. William knows them all. He exined carefully, and we chatted for a long time." "What he told us ispletely different from what he told you. What''s going on?" Cordelia was puzzled. Edith became more and more gloomy. She gritted her teeth and said, "Because Mia threatened him and prevented him from telling the truth to the Hansen family." Cordelia smiled, "Edith, you are no longer a family member of the Hansen family, so Mr. Lawson told you the truth. Am I right?" It turned out to be like that. After hearing the truth, Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief. Edith patted Cordelia on the shoulder. "Cordelia, tell Elijah about that as soon as possible, early tomorrow morning, so he will not misunderstand his father again." "I will. You may rest assured," Cordelia agreed. When Cordelia woke up early the following day, she found Elijah was not in the room. However, he left a note and went to the park with his mother. Cordelia touched her head. She slept so soundly that she didn''t know when Elijah went out. She turned on her phone to contact Elijah. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. She saw the message from Imogen as soon as she turned on the phone. [Cordelia, Ben seems to be suspicious of me. I''m so scared. What should I do?] Cordelia took a look at the time when Imogen sent her the message. It turned out to be midnight. "Why doesn''t Imogen give me peace of mind?" With that, Cordelia called Imogen. No one answered. Cordelia called Adam. "Adam, are you with Imogen?" Adam smiled and said, "Cordelia, I am doing business in Beilve City, so I didn''t bring Imogen with us. She is quite obedient. Knowing you are not in Beilve City, she didn''t ask toe with us." Cordelia touched her forehead and said exhaustedly, "Okay, thank you, Adam. I got it." Cordelia knew that no one was around Imogen. Therefore, Ben took the chance and went to date Imogen. Chapter 375 Chapter 375 Chapter 375 Why Are You So Nice Thus, Cordelia took a shower, had breakfast with a heavy heart, and waited until Elijah came back. Judging from his poor expression, Cordelia knew that his conversation with Edith might not have made him feel much more rxed. "Good morning,e and have breakfast!" Cordelia said as if nothing happened. Elijah nodded, came to sit next to her, picked up her milk, and drank it without minding it at all. Cordelia said helplessly, "Can you be reasonable, Elijah?" "Your milk tastes delicious," Elijah said seriously. Cordelia was stunned for a moment and identally mistook his words for something dirty. Moreover, she realized that Elijah actually smiled! Cordelia immediately red at him. This guy did it on purpose! "I don''t care. I want to drink yours!" Cordelia simply became unreasonable. Elijah held up his little face and kissed her twice on the cheek. Cordelia quickly wiped her face with disgust. "Go away. You rubbed the milk all over my face." "My mother has already told me everything." Elijah sat back down and solemnly talked about the serious matter. "I guessed it, but why do you seem unhappy?" Cordelia asked. "Because of Mr. Gudwin." Although the conflicts within a family should not be shared with outsiders, Elijah did not keep it a secret from Cordelia at all. He, of course, did not regard her as an outsider. "I actually regret that I said some harsh words to her. But Cordelia, I feel that my mother had no right to Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. condemn my father. She never did." Cordelia sighed, "Elijah, it''s a matter between your parents. Please let yourself go!" Elijah was slightly stunned, then smiled. "I understand. I''m fine. Sorry for worrying you." Men really should not show their vulnerable side in front of women. They should always be confident and proud! Elijah expressed his disdain for his abnormal self yesterday. However, in the next second, there is a soft touch on his lips. Cordelia took the initiative to kiss him. Elijah was startled, and just as he was about to respond to her, the little woman had already backed away. "I''m very happy that you showed your true emotions in front of me without suppressing or hiding them. Elijah, you made me feel that you really regard me as an important person to you!" Cordelia smiled. Her tone was very pleasant. Elijah pulled her into his arms. Nheless, he still felt dissatisfied. So, he pulled Cordelia from the chair and pulled her whole body onto hisp. "You''re too excited." Cordelia could not resist his enthusiasm. "I really don''t know what to do to you!" Elijah whispered while kissing her, "Cordelia, why are you so nice?" Cordelia chuckled and let him mess around. However, she did not let him do whatever he wanted. After allowing him to take advantage of her a bit, she escaped from his arms. "By the way, Elijah, has Ben contacted youtely?" Cordelia asked. "No, why?" Elijah got up from the dining table, ready to go to the bathroom to take a shower. Of course, it was mainly to release the me inside. He thought that might be very necessary right now... "It''s nothing important. He went to Grant City to look for Imogen again. I''m a little worried." Cordelia sighed. "Afraid that he will bully Imogen?" Elijah patted her head andforted her. "Don''t worry, Ben won''t mess around." After that, Elijah had to go into the bathroom. Cordelia looked at his back and blinked. "Didn''t you take a shower this morning? Why are you showering again?" Elijah looked back and looked at Cordelia faintly. "I don''t have to, but you might have to sufferter." Cordelia was taken aback for a moment. Then, her face immediately flushed red. Chapter 376 Chapter 376 Chapter 376 Did Not Make Sense When Elijah went in to take a shower, Cordelia called Imogen again. As a result, as soon as the call was connected, Ben''s voice came from the other side. "What?" His tone waszy, with obvious impatience. Cordelia frowned. "Where is Imogen?" "She''s sleeping. She''ll call you when she wakes up?" Ben said. "Okay!" After hanging up the call, Cordelia was so worried that even though Elijah walked back and forth in the room wearing only a pair of shorts, she did not react at all. "Cordelia, my shoulders. Can you help me massage it?" Elijah stepped forward and asked. "Okay." Then, Cordelia started massaging him without thinking at all. "Your technique is very good and veryfortable." Elijah leaned backfortably as if his entire body Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. was going to copse onto Cordelia. "Elijah, do you feel that since signing that agreement, Ben has been going to Grant City a little too frequently?" Cordelia asked worriedly. "He was the same in the past, but he made several trips for nothing and didn''t even see Imogen''s face," Elijah said lightly. Cordelia was stunned. Really? "Are you saying that the only reason he goes to Grant City is to see Imogen?" Elijah chuckled, "What Else? The Turner Group''s main business is in Bloom City and Beilve City. There''s no other reason for him to go to Grant City." "What''s with him? Has he finally found a conscience?" Cordelia sneered. "Treat it as Imogen''s pregnancy woke up his conscience! But Cordelia, things between Ben and Imogen are not that simple. Only the parties involved know the details," Elijah said, pulling Cordelia to his arms. Only then did Cordelia notice that Elijah''s body was hot. Hence, she asked quickly, "Do you have a fever?" Elijah chuckled, "Yes, I have a fever for you." "You are really..." Cordelia hurriedly pushed him away and fled from his arms. Elijah stopped teasing her and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her leisurely. Cordelia came to the dining table, poured herself a ss of water, and then said while pondering, "Imogen said that Ben changed her contraceptive pills, which caused her to be pregnant. Does he... Want to trap Imogen with children?" "Probably." Elijah touched his nose, feeling somewhat guilty. If he remembered correctly, he once jokingly suggested this to Ben, but he did not expect Ben to actually do it. "He really spent a lot of effort. Imogen''s medicines are all sealed and packaged, and each medicine is marked with a date. It would take a lot of trouble for him to change them." Imogen mocked. At the very least, Ben had to find a special pharmaceutical factory to seal it and make it the same as the genuine product. However, given how powerful Ben was, he probably just had to give the order, and someone would be eager to get the job done for him. As long as the money was right, there would not be a problem at all. At this moment, Cordelia''s phone rang. She thought it was Imogen who woke up and finally called her back, but it turned out to be Eason. Seeing that Cordelia went to answer the phone excitedly, Elijah''s expression was not as rxed and More importantly, the person who called was Eason. Elijah thought that Cordelia was waiting for Eason to call her, so his mood fell to the bottom immediately. Cordelia and Eason did not talk much, and the call ended soon. When Cordelia looked at Elijah again, he had fallen asleep under the nket... Cordelia was taken aback for a moment, thought for a while, and then smiled. Why did she have such a jealous ex-husband? More importantly, she had to coax this ex-husband of hers when he got jealous. It really... did not make sense! Chapter 377 Chapter 377 Chapter 377 Gave In "Elijah, what''s with you? Do you really have a fever?" Cordelia stepped forward and poked on his nket. As a result, she identally poked Elijah''s itchy spot. His body visibly trembled, and then he lifted the quilt angrily. Seeing Cordelia''s smiling eyes, Elijah''s anger disappeared instantly. He really could not do anything about her. Except... Pulling her into his arms, he held her tightly. "Elijah, isn''t your jealousy a little too much?" Cordelia asked with a smile. Elijah did not speak. He also felt ashamed. But he just was unhappy. "How about I pamper you one more time and break off friendship with Eason?" Cordelia asked. Elijah buried his head in Cordelia''s neck. He knew that he was being unreasonable and immature, like a little boy. "No need," Elijah said sullenly. "I just thought Imogen called me back, so I was in a bit of a hurry. I called her earlier, but Ben answered. Don''t me me for judging Ben, but I really don''t trust him," Cordelia exined. "Cordelia, do you and Imogen have any secrets?" Elijah asked sharply suddenly. "Why do you ask that suddenly?" Cordelia was puzzled, her heart pounding. After all, she felt a little guilty. However, this was Imogen''s secret, and she absolutely must not say anything! "It''s just intuition, don''t be nervous." Elijah chuckled. "Why would I be nervous?" Cordelia lied through her teeth and even sounded confident. "Ben mentioned that he wanted to use children to marry Imogen," Elijah suddenly said. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Cordelia was stunned. Really? However, after thinking about it, Cordelia realized that the Turner family really liked Imogen at first. If it were not for the decline of Imogen''s family and the fact that Ben wanted to terminate the engagement, the Turner family had no intention of giving up Imogen as their daughter-inw. From this point of view, the Turner family was actually quite good. It was a pity that Ben was just a horrible human being. In this world, how could anything be perfect? "So, Ben regrets breaking off the engagement with Imogen?" Cordelia raised her lips and said sarcastically. "Yes, he regrets it, but he won''t admit it." Elijah had known Ben for so many years, so he naturally knew him better than Cordelia. Although Ben was very stubborn and said that he would reluctantly ept Imogen for the sake of the child if Imogen gave birth to a boy, his feelings for Imogen were obvious. Hearing Elijah''s affirmation, Cordelia was relieved. However, she was notpletely relieved. After all, Ben was a person with unstable emotions. If his temper came up, it would be very difficult to deal with. Being with Ben, Imogen would basically be holding a time bomb! Seeing Cordelia''s beautiful eyes blinking and her little head turning around, Elijah suddenly smiled. Cordelia regained focus and looked at him suspiciously. "You''re not pulling my leg, are you?" "Cordie, why do you love to worry so much?" Elijah held her face in his hands and kissed the tip of her nose. Originally, he wanted to kiss her lips next, but he was interrupted by the sudden ringing of the phone. Seeing that it was Imogen who called, Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief. "Girl, have you finally woken up?" Imogen was silent for two seconds and said with difficulty, "Cordelia, I gave in, waah..." Chapter 378 Chapter 378 Chapter 378 See the Child Hearing Imogen sobbing over there, Cordelia could not help but cover her mouth in shock. "Imogen, what are you saying? Don''t cry. What are you saying? Say it clearly!" Cordelia was extremely anxious. Elijah was beside her, and Ben was beside Imogen. Imogen suddenly said such a sentence out of nowhere, which made Josephine immediately guess that Ben had somehow managed to make Imogen confess that she was pregnant with twins. However, until the matter was rified, she must not panic and confess on her own. "Waah, you are so harsh, Cordelia," Imogen sobbed. "Cordelia, why are you so harsh?" This was Ben''s voice. Cordelia was stunned for a moment and then could not help but look at Elijah. His face had darkened, and he opened his mouth and said, "What''s wrong with being harsh? You''re so whiny that even I want to p you!" "I dare you to try!" Ben roared. "Come here and see if I dare!" Elijah did not back down at all. Cordelia and Imogen were both speechless. The four of them add up to a hundred years old, and they quarreled over the phone. It was ridiculous! "Alright, calm down." Cordelia quickly stroked Elijah''s back and then went to the balcony with her phone. Imogen also stayed away from Ben and whispered to Cordelia, "Cordelia, that bastard slept with me." Cordelia said calmly, "Expected. Did he notice that your belly is bigger?" "Yes, but I prevaricated and said my baby is developing well." Imogen''s tone was still worried. "Cordelia, you said..." "It seems that you two have gotten along very well recently, and your rtionship with him recovered to being on the same bed!" Cordelia said with a smile. "He indeed changed a lot recently. He''s been quite nice to me. Because of that, I have to be on guard all the time for fear that he will suddenly take off his mask and reveal the sharp fangs of the big bad wolf!" Imogen said in fear. "You are right to think so, Imogen. After all, he has a criminal record. Don''t trust him so easily. As for the rest, it''s up to you. You are in the second trimester of pregnancy, and there is no problem with appropriate intimacy." Cordeliaforted her. Imogen smiled wryly. "I was too careless and got deceived by his sweet words." "Ben says sweet words? Isn''t he only cynical?" Cordelia asked curiously. After all, everyone knew how venomous Ben was! "He does, and he says them well, too! He behaved affectionately, promised me a future, andy on my stomach talking to the child, and then..." "Then what?" Cordelia asked. "He said he wanted to see the child, and I was confused, thinking what did he? Then, he actually went in and knocked on the child''s door..." Imogen said angrily. Cordelia immediately burst outughing. "I''m sorry, I couldn''t help it. Ben... I didn''t expect him to be like that! Hahaha..." Imogen blushed on the other end of the call. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g She said dejectedly, "Cordelia, do you think I can still be saved?" Cordelia thought about it seriously and said, "Didn''t he promise you a future? Then you have to be patient and see what he ns to do for your future. You can''t just promise the future with words, can you? You have to show it, right?" Imogen nodded on the other end of the call. "Okay, I''ll wait patiently." "Okay. Take care of yourself. I''ll try to go to Grand City to see you when I return to Grant City." After hanging up the call, Cordelia returned to the room and saw Elijah smoking a cigarette out of boredom. "Not worried anymore, right?" He put out the cigarette butt that was about to burn out, turned off the exhaust fan, and walked toward Cordelia. Chapter 379 Chapter 379 Chapter 379 Fantasize As Elijah approached, the smell of smoke on his body became stronger, making Cordelia frown unconsciously. "Elijah, stop smoking so much." Elijah came to her and put his arm around her waist. "Didn''t I tell you? I only smoke when I''m lonely." "Hmph, what a horrible excuse." Cordelia rolled her eyes. "Cordie..." "Hmm?" Cordelia felt her bones weaken from being called by Elijah and quickly pushed his chest. "When will you forgive me? Or, which part of me are you still not happy about? Tell me, and I will continue to work hard," Elijah said in a serious tone. Cordelia was speechless. "Elijah, am I not good to you enough? Or do you think I''m holding back from you? What makes you think that I haven''t forgiven you yet?" Elijah''s eyes lit up. "Cordie..." Immediately afterward, he urgently and deeply kissed Cordelia''s lips. He was very purposeful, almost straight to the point, which made Cordelia frown. But soon, the instinct of her body overcame thest bit of resistance in her heart. Elijah finally seeded. He took control of the situation and wanted to give Cordelia the ultimate experience. However, when the desire subsided, and everything returned to calm, Cordelia turned her back to him and ignored him. Elijah, of course, noticed Cordelia''s strangeness. He came up behind her and said tentatively, "Baby, how about I carry you to take wash up?" "You go first," Cordelia said coldly. Elijah became more and more sure of his hunch. However, he did not say anything more, got up, and went to the bathroom. When he came out, he saw Cordelia checking the ne tickets. He frowned and asked, "Going back soon?" "Yes." Cordelia showed it to Elijah. "There is a flight tonight. Do you want to go back together?" Elijah suddenly took Cordelia''s hand, took the phone out of her hand, locked the screen, and put it aside. "Cordelia, what''s wrong with you?" Cordelia looked out the window and hugged the quilt tightly. "Elijah, is my body the only thing that attracts you?" "What nonsense are you talking about?" Elijah immediately pulled her into his arms and hugged her. "Didn''t you like it just now, too? Why are you angry with me now after we''ve done it? Huh?" This made Elijah wonder if he did not perform well enough just now. Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. "Because, when you were with me, you expressed your desire to sleep with me several times. Elijah, do you think that as long as I agree to sleep with you, I am willing to reconcile with you?" Cordelia asked. Elijah said seriously, "Of course not!" "Then, what is it?" Cordelia asked aggressively. Elijah''s pupils dimmed suddenly. Instead of answering, he asked, "Cordelia, do you not like me anymore?" Cordelia red at him. "You''re really good at turning things around." "So you simply don''t want to sleep with me?" Elijah asked again. "Elijah!" Cordelia sat up suddenly and pushed him away. However, Elijah moved faster and directly pressed her on the bed, using his tall body to imprison Cordelia airtight, as if he were afraid that she would escape. "Because I like you, I want to be with you, hug you, kiss you, and sleep with you. What''s wrong with that?" Cordelia was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say. "Cordie, when you liked me secretly, didn''t you ever fantasize about me?" Elijah asked. Cordelia was taken aback for a moment, suddenly thought back to herself at that time, and her face blushed unconsciously. Not only did she fantasize about it, she even dreamed about it... Chapter 380 Chapter 380 Chapter 380 The News The truth was Elijah kept trying to sleep with Cordelia in different ways, which made Cordelia think that this man liked her just superficially. This had bothered her all this time. Perhaps, until now, she stillcked confidence in this rtionship. The root of theck of self-confidence might be, as Imogen said, theck of the most basic Now, she spoke out what was in her heart and got Elijah''s answer. Sure enough, her heart was much more at ease! It turned out that she had always been worrying about nothing. Her secret love and devotion, as well as her suffering, were mostly due to herself! She had to learn to dare to express her thoughts and doubts. Being restrained and reserved would only make her troubled. Seeing that Cordelia was blushing and remained silent for a long time, Elijah kissed her behind the ear. "Silly, you can ask me any questions you have in the future. I won''tugh at you." Sensing Elijah''s eagerness to try again, Cordelia hurriedly stood up and avoided. "Elijah, don''t push your luck!" Elijah felt empty in his arms, at the same time, empty in his heart. He opened his arms to Cordelia. "Come here. I''ll only hug you." Cordelia rolled her eyes and did not believe his nonsense at all. This man had a very strong desire. Cordelia knew it before, and she was determined not to fall into his trap. "Then, are you still going back?" Elijah lowered his arms and asked. "Yes. I''ll go back tonight!" Cordelia snorted arrogantly, turned, and went into the bathroom. Looking at Cordelia''s slim figure, Elijah smiled slightly. He picked up his phone and checked his messages and emails, and his expression gradually turned cold. Cordelia took afortable hot bath and entered the temporary stage of purity with absolutely no desires. She walked out of the bathroom wearing a bathrobe and saw Elijah smoking again. Cordelia did not bother him and went outside. She picked up her phone and was about to do some work when she saw the message Edith sent her. [Cordelia, I had some unpleasantness with Elijah this morning. I just got the news that Eason went to see Sir Hansen. I don''t know what conditions were discussed, but he agreed to return to the family.] [Elijah should know the news by now. You should keep an eye on him for me. I''m afraid he won''t be able to take it and do something stupid again.] Cordelia looked at the two paragraphs sent by Edith and was stunned for a long time. She felt that the amount of information contained in it was too much. After digesting for a long time, Cordelia stood up and came to Elijah''s side. She leaned over, held his face, and asked, "What are you thinking about?" "Nothing. It''s too smoky here. Wait while I put out the cigarette," Elijah said calmly. Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Cordelia took the cigarette out of Elijah''s hand and put it out in the ashtray. After that, she took his hand, pulled him to the sofa, put her arms around his neck, and sat astride his Elijah raised his eyebrows. "Want to do it here?" Cordelia pursed his lips, ignored his joke, and asked seriously, "Elijah, what is the craziest thing you have ever done?" Elijah looked away calmly. "Probably rock climbing with Tristan!" "Do you like extreme sports?" Cordelia asked with a frown. "No." Elijah''s tone remained calm. "I have never done anything simr since Tristan passed away." Apparently, Tristan was the one who liked extreme sports. Cordelia hugged Elijah''s head, stroked his hair, andforted him. "Elijah, no matter what happens in the future, don''t do dangerous things again. In that way, you will not only be sorry for yourself but also for many people." Chapter 381 Chapter 381 Chapter 381 You Will Lose Me Cordelia deliberately avoided mentioning Tristan''s name again. Of course, when she said "many people", she was one of them. Since Elijah said he liked her, and he was an adult now, he should be responsible for his lover. Not to mention how miserable his parents would be if he hurt himself. If he did not cherish his own life, he would really be sorry for too many people. Elijah understood Cordelia''s meaning after thinking for a while, and he also guessed that Edith must have talked to Cordelia. After all, he and his mother just had a heated argument in the morning. Cordelia, on the other hand, was really easygoing. Edith could move her by simply putting away his pride a little and showing a little concern. "Kiddo, you have to be tougher-hearted in the future. As you are now, it''s easy for someone to guilt-trip you or misguide you," Elijah suddenly said. Cordelia tilted his head in confusion. "Oh? Are you worried about me? Are you afraid that I will be taken advantage of outside?" "If you get taken advantage of, I will, of course, help you get back at them. But it would be better if that didn''t happen," Elijah said seriously, staring into Cordelia''s beautiful eyes. Cordelia nodded solemnly. "I''ll keep that in mind, Sir Hansen. Is there anything else that you would like to teach me?" Elijah chuckled, "Kiddo!" With that said, he helped Cordelia stand up, then walked toward the bed step by step. "Hey, again?" Elijah smiled and said, "You rest for a while, and we will book a flight back in the evening." This was the same as Cordelia''s n. The Hansen family was currently in constant turmoil, and Elijah''s stay abroad was really not good for him. So that night, the two left Yeltond. After arriving in Beilve City, Cordelia bid farewell to Elijah. Instead of going home, she changed flights and flew directly to Grant City. When Imogen saw Cordelia standing at the door, looking haggard, she screamed excitedly. "Ah! Cordelia, why are you here suddenly?" As Imogen said this, she rushed over to hug Cordelia. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Cordelia looked at her swollen belly and quickly pushed her shoulders to stop her. "Stop, stop! Calm down!" "Cordelia, you have no idea. I''m so lonely! I feel like I''m going to be depressed!" Imogen pretended to be sad. "Don''t Ben oftene to harass you? I thought you must not be lonely." Cordelia walked in and put down his luggage. Imogen blinked, a little embarrassed, and immediately changed the subject deliberately. "Where is Elijah? Why didn''t he follow you?" "He has been annoying me for a long time, and his goal has finally been achieved. If he bothers me again, I will call the police!" Cordelia said, with a flying smile on her lips, and she looked full of energy from top to bottom. Imogen felt the excitement in Cordelia''s heart, but she did not expose her. Nheless, she felt happy for her. It was great that they were both getting better! "Hehe, it seems that you and Elijah have finally reconciled!" Imogen said with a gossipy face, holding Cordelia''s arm, "How was it? Was the battle fierce? Did the bed copse?" Cordelia held her forehead and said, "Woman, if you are so direct, you will lose me." Chapter 382 Chapter 382 Chapter 382 To Be Frank Cordelia went into the room to rest for a while and then started to help Imogen clean up the room. Recently, Adam was away, so Imogen showed her true colors and messed up the house without restraint. "Hey, Cordelia, can you take a break? When Adam is about toe back, I''ll hire a cleaner to clean the house." Imogen was lying on the sofa on her side, looking helplessly at Cordelia, who was busy running around. Cordelia shook her head seriously. "No, I can''t stay in this environment for even a minute." Thus, an hourter, Cordelia finally stopped, admired the fruits of hisbor, and sighed, "It finally looks better." Imogenmented. "Elijah is so lucky he better be happy about it!" Cordelia smiled and said nothing. Among men, Elijah was also considered a clean type. He was very conscious and diligent, especially before and after the deed. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. "Imogen, it''s really rare to see girls as unkempt as you," Cordelia said helplessly. Imogen smiled nonchntly. "I actually pay attention to personal hygiene. My toilet and bathroom are so clean that they shine!" "You are indeed a genius." Cordelia admired Imogen from the bottom of her heart. The two chatted andughed for a while, and Cordelia''s phone suddenly rang. She nced at it, then turned her eyes to Imogen''s face. "You told Adam that I''m here?" "Yeah. He said that he would stay in Beilve City for a while and asked me to tell you that you can live there," Imogen said. Cordelia cleared her throat and picked up the phone. "Cordelia, you went to Grant City right after returning to the country? I had wanted to have a meal with you!" Adam said with a smile. "Yeah, I missed Imogen a little, so I came to Grant City to see her, and I''ll be back in a few days." Cordeliaughed. "Well, Cordelia, about Eason..." "Adam, I don''t care about Eason''s family affairs, and you don''t have to exin anything to him." Cordelia interrupted Adam. Imogen heard Cordelia''s tone was a little cold and immediately looked toward her, unable to hide her suspicion. What happened again? Hence, Imogen secretly sent a message to Ben, wanting to find out. Soon, Ben replied to him with a text that was concise and to the point. The fewer words, the bigger the matter. "My God!" As soon as Cordelia hung up the call, she heard Imogen''s scream. "Has this world gone crazy?" "What news did you see again?" Cordelia asked in a good-tempered manner. "Elijah and Eason are... Real brothers?" Imogen''s eyes widened with disbelief. Cordelia did not even have to guess to know that Ben had told her this. Now that Imogen knew it, Cordelia did not hide it from her and exined briefly. Imogen listened. Her facial features were all wrinkled together, like a little raisin. "That Mrs. Mia Hond is really..." Imogen looked at Cordelia withplicated eyes and said, "Cordelia, I''m going to be frank, but you have to promise you won''t hit me!" "Okay, I promise not to hit you. Go ahead!" Cordelia said calmly, wanting to see what Imogen wanted to say. "For a while, I secretly felt that you and Eason are actually a good match. He is also nice, and he treats you well. Plus, I heard from Adam that his family is not asplicated as the Hansen family..." As Imogen talked, her voice gradually became softer. It was because Cordelia''s face had turned cold. Chapter 383 Chapter 383 Chapter 383 You Will Also Lose Me "Imogen, I think you and Adam are a good match too. If you weren''t pregnant, would you be with Adam?" Cordelia asked Imogen an extremely sharp question. Imogen thought for a while and then said, "It''s possible. If I can break up with Benpletely, I will definitely find a boyfriend again. Otherwise, I will be urged to marry by my family sooner orter." Therefore, she might as well be wise and ept the reality sooner. Cordelia''s expression softened a little, and she continued, "I don''t like Eason, and I won''t try to date a man I don''t like." Although feelings could be cultivated, Cordelia only wanted to cultivate feelings with the man she liked. This was something she would notpromise on. "Then, if you meet a man, who you like, again, will you take the initiative to pursue him?" Imogen asked. Cordelia smiled bitterly. "I''ll have to meet him to find out. At least for now, I quite like that clingy rascal." Elijah Clingy Hansen sneezed at this moment. Imogen covered her mouth. "Cordelia, you actually admitted it? It seems that you are quite satisfied with Elijah''s recent performance, aren''t you?" "Not bad," Cordelia affirmed without hesitation. "It''s just that any rtionship has to go through hardships. No one can say what the future will bring." Imogen chewed Cordelia''s words carefully, applied them to herself, andprehended them carefully. At this moment, Ben sent another message. [Piggy, wait for me tonight.] Imogen was stunned for a moment, then nced at Cordelia a little embarrassedly. At the same time, Cordelia was looking at her calmly. She noticed something strange in her eyes and immediately smiled. "What? Ben wants to see the child again?" Imogen''s face turned red instantly, and she hesitated for a long time before she could say, "Woman, if you are so straightforward, you will also lose me." For a moment, the two womenughed simultaneously. Ben flew all the way to see Imogen, so naturally, Cordelia could not be a third and disturb their good time. Thus, she left Adam''s apartment before Ben came to pick up Imogen and went to a nearby hotel to get a room. After taking a shower, Cordelia sent a message to Elijah. Ever since she contacted him once when her nended in Grant City, she never contacted him again. Unfortunately, he did not reply to this text. At this time, Cordelia happened to receive a message from Lidio. After the two discussed academic issues for an hour, Cordelia discovered that there was still no news from Elijah. Hence, she called Elijah. Soon, Elijah answered the phone. For some reason, Cordelia felt that when he talked on the phone, his tone was a bit smug, as if he had been drinking. "Elijah, where are you now?" Elijah smiled, "In the club, I''m helping Ben socialize." Cordelia understood and said quickly, "Then go back to business. I''m going to sleep." "Mia has moved into the Hansen Manor. Cordie, don''t meet her again in the future." Elijah alerted Cordelia. Cordelia was stunned for a moment, then frowned and said, "What does Sir Hansen want to do again? Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Does he want to use Mrs. Mia Hond to control Eason?" Elijah chuckled, "Silly." After saying that, Elijah said goodbye to her without exining anything to her. Now, Cordelia was a little sleepless. She tossed and turned and finally thought of a person who might be able to help her by briefly exining his views on this matter. So, she bit the bullet and sent a message to Imogen. She thought that this might be more polite. At least it would not disturb Ben from "seeing the child". Chapter 384 Chapter 384 Chapter 384 Complicated To Cordelia''s absolute surprise, Imogen quickly returned the call. "Cordelia, why don''t you ask Elijah directly if you''re concerned about him? You should let him know that you care about him," Imogen said seriously. Cordelia sighed and said, "Of course I have my reasons. Elijah just experienced the divorce of his parents. His father passed away, and his father suddenly has an additional son. This series of events had a great impact on him. I don''t want to add salt to his injury." She was afraid that her self-righteous concern would only bring greater pain to him. Imogen was silent for a moment, then said, "Then I''ll turn on the speakerphone, and I''ll help you bring Ben over for a chat." Before Cordelia could say anything, she had already heard Imogen''s coquettish voice toward Ben. "Daddy, there is something Cordelia wants to hear your opinion on. Can you have a proper chat with her? Mwah! I''ll give you a big kiss!" Cordelia was absolutely speechless. When it came to acting coquettishly, it seemed that she still had a lot to learn from Imogen. Sure enough, Ben quickly agreed. Cordelia cleared his throat and said, "I just heard from Elijah that Mrs. Mia Hond moved into the Hansen Manor." Ben said indifferently, "The current situation of the Hanson family is like this. Sir Hansen ns to give up Elijah and train another heir. But Eason was not interested in this at first, so Sir Hansen started with his mother, and the two hit it off." Cordelia frowned. "But Elijah''s father has passed away, yet she moved into the Hansen Manor at this time. This is not in line with ethics." Ben snorted coldly, "A woman who wants to rise to power through scheming, do you think she cares about ethics?" Cordelia was at a loss for words. Imogen spoke at this time. "Does she... Does she want to be a legitimate member of the Hansen family? But Elijah''s father has passed away!" Ben smiled lightly. "Isn''t there still Sir Hansen?" "No way..." Now, Cordelia and Imogen said in unison. "These two people have so many tricks up their sleeves than you can imagine." Ben sneered coldly. It took Cordelia a long time to be able to speak again. "Thank you for your rification." Ben hummed. Imogen quickly turned off the speakerphone, held the phone, and said to Cordelia, "I didn''t expect this matter to be soplicated. Cordelia, I advise you to think carefully before entering Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. the game." Recalling Elijah''s instructions, Cordelia sighed, "Elijah probably doesn''t want me to get involved." "If it were me, I wouldn''t want my lover to be involved in such a whirlpool with me, too." Imogen agreed. Cordelia could understand Elijah''s love and care for her, but she always had a hunch that this time, she might not be able to stay out of it. That night, Cordelia suffered from insomnia. At three o''clock in the morning, she received a message from Elijah. [Cordie, I miss you.] Cordelia already could not sleep in the first ce, and now she waspletely awake. After thinking again and again, Cordelia sent a message back to Elijah. [I''ll be back early tomorrow morning.] At noon the next day, as soon as the nended, Cordelia received a call from Adam. Adam''s gentle voice came from the speaker with a little excitement. "Cordelia, I came back to Grant City with Eason. Which hotel are you staying in? We will pick you up!" Cordelia was stunned for a moment, then said apologetically, "I''m sorry, Adam. I went back to Beilve City." "Huh?" Chapter 385 Chapter 385 Chapter 385 Pillow Talk After speaking, Adam looked at Eason, who looked cold. Eason shook his head and took the lead. Adam said a few more words to Cordelia, hung up the phone, and quickly followed up. "Eason, don''t you think that is a coincidence? How about you can exin it to Cordelia on the phone?" "It''s not necessary," Eason said coldly, "Cordelia and I have no fate after all. Let''s just let nature take its course." Adam stood there nkly, looking at Eason''s lonely back, and couldn''t help but clench his fists. Adam picked up the phone again and dialed a number. "Hello, please make an appointment with Mr. Carter for me. I have a private affair and want to chat with him privately." Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Outside Beilve Airport. Cordelia was about to take a taxi back when a car suddenly drove up in front of her. Cordelia knew the driver. He was Elijah''s personal driver. She thought it was Elijah who sent a car to pick her up, but the next moment, she saw Elijah opening the back door and getting out of the car. Before that, she didn''t tell Elijah her flight number, but he showed up there. "Why are you here?" Cordelia asked in surprise. Elijah strode forward and hugged her into his arms. "I told you I miss you," Elijah whispered in her ear. Cordelia hugged his waist tightly. The smile on her face was full of sweetness. "Shall we go home?" Elijah asked Cordelia softly, with a very gentle tone. "Well, go home!" The two were separated for a while, and when they met again, they were sweeter than the newlyweds. On the way back, Cordelia snuggled into Elijah''s arms and acquiesced to his flirting with her. As soon as they entered the room, their physical contact became intense and then got out of hand. Cordelia was lost in lust and asked Elijah, "Don''t you have to go to thepany today?" "Little silly, concentrate on it." Elijah kissed her meticulously, constantly outlining the shape of her lips. Cordelia clung to his neck tightly and was close to his hot heart. After the first round, Cordeliay on Elijah''s chest and heard him suddenly say, "I don''t need to go there anymore." Cordelia was so tired that she didn''t want to move her fingers, but when she heard that, she immediately tried to support herself and sat up, looking at Elijah seriously. "Did Sir Hansen make you a mere figurehead?" Elijah said lightly, "He asked me to choose between marriage and thepany." "Again? Please forgive my impolite words. He must have lost his mind," Cordelia said angrily. Elijah was silent, did not speak, and still thought about something. Cordelia suddenly thought of a possibility and asked, "Could it be Mrs. Mia Hond who had a pillow talk with Sir Hansen and sold her ideas to him?" Elijah suddenly chuckled, "Oh? Have you finally seen her true face?" Elijah had been worried about Cordelia because she had a good rtionship with Mia and was afraid that Mia would take advantage of her. Now, it seemed that Cordelia could distinguish right from wrong. Cordelia pressed her lips and said, "No matter how good the rtionship is, it will appear very small or even insignificant before interest." Elijah touched her head in a good mood as if he was not sad about losing Hansen Group. "Besides, Mrs. Mia Hond...has done bad things before. I must be wary of her now that I know about it." Cordelia continued. Suddenly, the man picked Cordelia''s chin, and he kissed her fiercely and domineeringly. Immediately afterward, she was suppressed again. "My dear Cordie, it''s a reward for you this time." Elijah kissed her ear and whispered. Cordelia was speechless. Totally unnecessary! Chapter 386 Chapter 386 Chapter 386 He Is Henry Milo''s assistant called and asked Cordelia toe over early the following day. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia stared at the cked-out screen for a long time. It wasn''t until Elijah came to her and hugged her from behind that she returned to her senses. "What are you doing?" Cordelia frowned. "Mr. Carter asked me to go to his ce." "Go. I''ll take you there," Elijah said while getting up. Cordelia quickly grabbed him. "I felt a little uneasy. It was Mr. Carter''s assistant who called me just now. Normally, she only informs me about work-rted matters. In the past, when Mr. Carter called me over, he called me personally." Elijah hesitated for a moment and said, "It''s okay. Don''t overthink. Mr. Carter always loves you the most." Cordelia naturally knew that. But there was a saying called "Love well, whip well". Cordelia was worried that she had done something wrong and made Milo unhappy. Therefore, she was always restless along the way. Until she sat before Milo, her heart still hung in the air and could not reach its original ce. Elijah sent her over and went to do his own business. Now, he didn''t have to take care of Hansen Group, so he had a lot of time to be busy with his career.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Cordelia, have some coffee." Milo greeted Cordelia with kindness as usual. "Thank you, Mr. Carter." Cordelia took the coffee cup with both hands, put it to her lips, and took a sip, but she didn''t distinguish what coffee it was. She thought about it for a long time, and when she saw that Milo was still drinking coffee leisurely, she couldn''t sit still, so she took the initiative and asked, "Mr. Carter, is there something you called me here?" "Nothing important. Don''t worry." Milo smiled and said, "Cordelia, how are you doingtely? Have you reconciled with Elijah?" "Well, we just reconciled two days ago. Many things have happened recently, which made me understand that there is a lot of helplessness in life. I want to cherish the present," Cordelia answered earnestly. Milo nodded approvingly. "Cordelia, you''ve grown up after all. Remember, no matter what happens, you must protect yourself first. I hope you will never be hurt." Cordelia smiled softly. "I will, Mr. Carter." Later, Milo chatted with Cordelia a lot, all of which were unimportant things, as if Milo called her here on purpose, just because he hadn''t seen her for a long time and wanted to chat with her casually. Gradually, Cordelia rxed. Later, Elijah called and wanted to pick her up. After hanging up the phone, she was about to say goodbye to Milo when Milo suddenly said, "Cordelia, I heard that you are looking for your childhood savior, Henry, right?" Cordelia nodded seriously. "Yes, Mr. Carter. However, he is so mysterious and doesn''t want to see me, which makes me always think about him. "I really want to thank him and see if there is anything he needs my help with. I want to help him." Seeing Cordelia''s sincerity, Milo smiled and nodded frequently. "Since it is so, he has encountered some difficulties recently, and he needs you to help him. However, this may require you to sacrifice a lot. Cordelia, would you be willing to?" Cordelia was taken aback momentarily and then looked at Milo, puzzled. "Mr. Carter... Do you know... Henry?" Milo''s smile faded gradually, and he said seriously, "Yes. I just learned about it not long ago." "Mr. Carter, how did you find him?" Cordelia asked a little excitedly. "Let''s not talk about that first. Cordelia, I hope that you can seriously consider this matter. No matter what decision you make, I will support you." Milo patted her on the shoulder and said lovingly. Cordelia nodded solemnly. "Mr. Carter, tell me!" At that time, Elijah just came to the door, and when he was about to knock on the door, he heard Milo''s energetic voiceing from the courtyard. "Henry''s current name is Eason." Elijah was stunned outside the door. Chapter 387 Chapter 387 Chapter 387 He Disappeared Then, he heard Cordelia''s voice. She seemed to find it incredible. "Mr. Carter, Really? Is Eason Henry who saved me back then?" Elijah suddenly felt like a piece of his heart had been cut off. He clutched his chest and staggered back two steps, not daring to continue listening. Cordelia finally found out... In the courtyard, Cordelia listened attentively to Milo about Henry. "Before Eason was 16 years old, he was fostered in a vige near Mount Damerel. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. "Later, after the forest fire, his mother recognized him, and he moved to Grant City. He took her mother''s surname and changed his name to Eason Hond. "Eason never mentioned it to me, and I heard it from Adam. Adam said he told you about this matter before, but you seem to have not heard from him by ident. "Later, Eason found out about it and scolded Adam severely. Eason didn''t want you to know about it and pressured you. He hoped that you could get along with him naturally." Listening to what Milo said, Cordelia felt dizzy. God really knew how to joke. The savior she had worked so hard to find turned out to be always by her side and very close to her. "Has Eason recognized me a long time ago?" Cordelia said with some annoyance. "Well, it should be after you and Adam met by chance. He heard your name and investigated your information." Milo guessed. Milo had heard Cordelia tell how she met Adam and Eason. Although Milo was old, he had an excellent memory, and his reactions were not slow at all. He was an intelligent old man. Cordelia chatted with Milo for a long time. It was already lunchtime, but Elijah hadn''te yet. Cordelia was a little worried and called him, but he didn''t answer. "Cordelia, stay here and eat lunch." Milo saw that Cordelia didn''t look good, so he retained her. "Mr. Carter, I have to leave." Cordelia had to find Elijah. He promised to pick her up but didn''te and didn''t answer the call. She thought, "Is Elijah nning to rebel?" She wasining in her heart, but she couldn''t help but be nervous about him, fearing that he was dyed because something happened on the way. So she took a taxi and left. Along the way, Cordelia tried to contact Elijah, but he didn''t reply to messages or answer calls, as if Elijah and his phone were separated. Cordelia went to several ces but couldn''t find Elijah. Later, she felt hungry, so she had to return to the Maple Vi first. Ultimately, Cordelia didn''t receive a call from him all afternoon. Elijah seemed to have evaporated from the world, and there was no news about him. Cordelia began to suspect that Elijah deliberately did not answer her phone and contact her. But why? She was puzzled. Just then, her phone rang. Cordelia couldn''t wait to pick up the phone and was stunned when she saw the name "Eason". She suddenly felt a little nervous. Chapter 388 Chapter 388 Chapter 388 Elijah Has Been Drinking Heavily Cordelia closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then calmly answered the phone. "Hello." "Cordelia." Eason''s voice was low and a little hoarse. "Eason, what''s wrong with you? Are you sick?" Cordelia asked with concern. "No, I just woke up," Eason said. For a moment, Cordelia didn''t know what to say to him. "Cordelia, will youe to Grant City again soon?" Eason didn''t let the silence upy their time too long and asked at the right time. Cordelia thought for a while. "I may take time to visit Imogen, but I will return to Beilve City in a day or two at most." "Then let me make an appointment with you until I go to Beilve City. I want to talk to you about something," Eason said calmly. "Okay." Then, there was another few seconds of silence. Cordelia clutched the phone but didn''t know how to talk to Eason. "That..." "That..." Finally, both of them spoke out at the same time. "Haha, you go first," Eason chuckled twice on the other end of the phone. "I''ll contact you when youe to Beilve City." Cordelia didn''t say anything about that matter on the phone. After all, thanking him on the phone for saving her life was too perfunctory. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia threw herself into the soft mattress. She thought of Elijah again. "Bastard!" At that moment, Cordelia was suddenly inspired and had some vague guesses. So, she got up immediately, went to the study, took out her notebook, and quickly operated on the keyboard. She opened the surveince video at the door of Milo''s house and reviewed it. As the video yed, Cordelia saw Elijah''s car and his tall and straight figure. After that... Cordelia couldn''t help but hold her forehead. "Did you just run away? You''re a coward!" Knowing he was fine but simply escaping, Cordelia didn''t look for him overnight but turned off the She also did not look for Elijah in the next few days but was busy with her affairs. Three dayster, Imogen called and chatted with Cordelia as usual, but after talking for a few more words, Imogen suddenly asked, "Cordelia, did you quarrel with Elijah?" "No!" Cordelia pretended to be calm. "However, I heard that Elijah has been drinking heavily in the clubhouse recently and has made Ben drunk," Imogen giggled as she spoke. Cordelia still said in a calm tone, "I don''t know. He may worry about the troubles of his imagining!" "Cordelia, I advise you not to make waves now. I heard from Ben that when Elijah almost cut off ties with his family, he did something hazardous and almost died. This is not a joke," Imogen said seriously. Cordelia sneered, "But he ignored me. What can I do? Do you want me to go to him and bow to him? What did I do wrong?" "Ah? This..." Imogen didn''t know what to say for a while. She didn''t know the specific situation, and Ben was just guessing. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g None of them knew what happened to Elijah. "Besides, Imogen, I doubt something about him now, so I don''t want to take the initiative to show my kindness to him." Cordelia realized that when she couldn''t sleep and carefully sorted out the whole thingst night. Imogen faltered and didn''t know what to say, so she had to hang up the phone. Chapter 389 Chapter 389 Chapter 389 Don''t Call Me Cordie At that time, Adam, working with a pad on the side, said, "Did Cordelia break with Elijah?" "No. Adam, don''t talk nonsense. They are fine!" Imogen quickly refuted the rumor. Adam pouted. Then, he received an email from his informant. When he opened it, he gradually smiled. "Imogen, I saw something interesting and wanted to share it with you." When Imogen heard that, she immediately became interested. "What? What?" She stood up and came to Adam with her pregnant belly. When she saw the photos on his pad, her expression suddenly froze. "There''s something more exciting. Do you want to see them?" Adam said, flipping through the photos without giving her a chance to answer. Imogen viewed them one by one, and her expression became more and more livid. "Adam, I''m a little tired," After saying that, she returned to the room. Adam''s muttering came from her back, "What a fool a woman is to believe in such a man!" Imogen instinctively covered her ears and hid in the room. She leaned against the door, holding her belly, and her tears fell,pletely out of her control. "Yeah! We are so stupid!" When Cordelia was talking with the client, her assistant came over and said something in her ear. Cordelia''s face suddenly became unnatural. She immediately apologized to the client, made another appointment with them, returned to the office, and made a phone call. "Imogen, what are you making a fuss about? Why do you want to have inducedbor? Are you crazy?" Imogen''s voice was unbelievably hoarse, sounding like a man. "Cordelia, I don''t want to give birth to him anymore, and I don''t want his child either!" "What happened? Did Ben vite the treaty?" Cordelia asked calmly. "Treaty...Treaty..." Imogen echoed those two words in a daze. After a long time, there was no sound. At that time, Adam''s voice came from the phone. "Cordelia, this is all my fault. If I had known Imogen couldn''t stand the stimtion, I wouldn''t have shown her those things." Cordelia pinched the center of her eyebrows and asked, "Adam, what did you show Imogen?" "I''ll send them to you. You can view them yourself, Cordelia." Adam quickly hung up the phone after speaking. Cordelia looked suspicious. After a few minutes, some photos came one after another. Cordelia waited for all the photos to be received before opening them and then froze. Moreover, she was stunned! In the dark private box, she could vaguely see Elijah and Ben''s faces. Each of them drank with a woman in their arms. One of those photos showed a woman in Ben''s arms Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. kissing him on his cheek. Cordelia let out a mocking snort. Cordelia scrolled on nkly. The photographer was very conscientious. Later, he followed them all the way to the hotel and captured the two pairs of men and women entering their rooms separately... At that moment, Cordelia''s cell phone rang suddenly, and she saw Elijah''s name. Cordelia stared at his name for a few seconds and then pressed the connect button. "Cordie, where are you? I want to see you." "No need, Elijah. Just pretend we have never met," Cordelia said in a cold tone, "Besides, from now on, don''t call me Cordie. You don''t deserve it!" After saying that, Cordelia hung up the phone directly. She did not block Elijah but simply deleted all his contact information as if she had never known that person before. No matter how many calls Elijah made, she ignored him. Cordelia booked thetest flight and flew directly to Grant City. As for whether Imogen''s child could stay or not, Cordelia felt that all depended on her silver tongue... Chapter 390 Chapter 390 Chapter 390 You Were Actually by My Side Cordelia suddenly appeared in Grant City, which surprised Eason. However, when he heard Adam say that Cordelia came here because of Imogen''s affairs, the expectation in his heart subsided. Heughed at himself and thought, "I ttered myself again, didn''t I?" However, no matter what, Eason was pleased that Cordelia coulde to Grant City. So, he resisted the urge to contact Cordelia immediately and continued to do his own business. Cordelia came to Adam''s apartment and frowned when she saw Imogen''s appearance. She was speechless with Imogen for a while. In the past, Cordelia had always thought that Imogen was soberer and more tolerant than her. But this time, what Ben did to Imogen was definitely magical damage, and she waspletely and seriously injured. "Cordelia, you''re here," Imogen said, tears streaming down her face. Cordelia patted her shoulder and said, "Don''t cry. Don''t be decadent. Imogen, think about it again. Do you really want to have inducedbor? Don''t use other people''s mistakes to punish yourself! "If you are worried about your child''s future, I can promise that I will be your child''s guardian with you until the child is 18 years old." That was what Cordelia had decided before she came. Cordelia understood its preciousness until she had lost it and could never get it again. She would never have a baby, so she hoped Imogen''s two babies would be born in good health. No matter how difficult the road ahead was, as long as Imogen voluntarily kept the children, Cordelia would volunteer to bear the "sweet burden" with her. Imogen closed her eyes. "I will seriously consider it. Cordelia, don''t worry. I won''t do stupid things casually. It''s not worth it for a beast!" Since then, Cordelia had been quietly apanying Imogen. Neither of them was doing anything else. One was lying on the sofa, the other was sitting on the sofa, and both were quietly lost in thought. Later, Adam came back. Besides, Eason returned with him. "Cordelia, you are finally here. Hurry up and persuade Imogen!" Adam put his palms together and bowed to Cordelia. "Adam, sorry to bother you," Cordelia said apologetically. Adam was stunned, and then he couldn''t help but nce at Eason as if to say, "Eason, look, Cordelia has always been so alienated from us." Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Seeing Eason''s indifferent expression and not speaking, Adam said to Cordelia, "Cordelia, I am Imogen''sndlord, and we are roommates. It is normal to care about her." Cordelia smiled and nodded. After that, she looked at Eason and found he was also looking over. His eyes were as calm as ever. So, she smiled gently and said, "Eason, do you have time in the evening? Let''s have a meal together!" "Yes." In the evening, Eason took Cordelia to a famous restaurant to eat Grant City cuisine. He reserved a private room in advance. The private room was in a rtively quiet location and would not be noisy. After Cordelia sat down, Eason ordered the dishes, and then the waiter went out. Cordelia took the initiative and said, "Eason, why have you always refused to recognize me before?" Holding the coffee cup, Eason said with a light smile, "I don''t think it''s necessary. I just didn''t expect that you would care so much about what happened back then." "Of course, I care." Cordelia thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "Speaking of which, when I knew about that, you were actually by my side, but I was kept in the dark." "Oh? How did you know?" Eason showed appropriate curiosity. Cordelia said, "It''s the letter my grandma left me on my birthday." Chapter 391 Chapter 391 Chapter 391 I Will Give Her the World After that, she told Eason about her temporary amnesia and rumors about her disappearance being spread by the vigers. Eason understood it. "I didn''t expect that after I saved you from the fire back then, you experienced a narrow escape. But Cordelia, you are lucky after all!" Cordelia smiled and then said, "Eason, I heard from Mr. Carter that you have encountered some difficulties recently. Can I help you?" Eason was obviously stunned and then shook his head. "Cordelia, you can''t help me. I need a suitable marriage partner." "Uhh... I really can''t help you. Eason, I''m sorry." Cordelia smiled lightly. "But if it''s anything else, you can tell me. If I can help, I will try my best to help you." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Eason smiled lightly and said nothing more. The two parted at the door of the restaurant. Before leaving, Cordelia told Eason, "Eason, if you need help, just let me know, and I''d be d to help you." Eason smiled and nodded. Hesitating for a moment, he said, "I''m sorry about Elijah. You also know the situation of the Hansen family. It is only the Hansen family who has the say. If you are willing to listen to the details, let''s find another opportunity, and I will tell you in detail." Cordelia shrugged. "I have been in the Hansen family for three years, so I know very well the nature of the members of the Hansen family. Eason, since you choose to return to the Hansen family, you should be careful." After saying that, Cordelia got into the taxi and left. Eason watched the taxi until it disappeared, and then he slowly looked away. Turning around, Eason saw Elijah smoking a cigarette not far away, which surprised him. "Are you here to pick Cordelia up? She just left." Eason''s tone was very friendly. "She is gone, so stop pretending." Elijah smiled disdainfully. "It seems that she didn''t agree to your marriage request?" Eason''s eyes became bleak. "Elijah, you underestimate me. Since I know you are dating, I naturally wouldn''t make such a request to Cordelia." Elijah''s smile gradually disappeared. His eyes, looking at the neon lights in the distance, were alienated and deep. "What? Did you quarrel? Or did you break up again?" Eason guessed. Elijah remained silent. He didn''t expect that Cordelia wouldn''t tell Eason about their breakup, and it seemed that there was still a certain distance between her and Eason. Elijah thought, "Isn''t he her savior? However, Cordelia''s attitude towards Eason is not as ecstatic as if she finally found her savior. There still seems to be alienation between them." "Who knows what Cordelia is thinking?" Elijah murmured in a low voice. Eason didn''t hear the first half of his sentence clearly, but he heard the second half. "If you want to know what she is thinking, just ask her." Elijah slowly returned to his senses and then took a new look at Eason. "You seem to know her well." Eason was not modest. "I think I really know her better than you." It was a pity that it was useless just to understand Cordelia. She didn''t like Eason. However, ... Eason looked at Elijah''s dazed look and suddenly said, "It can be seen that you are blessed to get her love, but take it for granted. "I''ve always disdained ying tricks, but I may make an exception for Cordelia''s sake. "If Cordelia is willing to be with me, I will give her the whole world!" Chapter 392 Chapter 392 Chapter 392 You Deserve It! Cordelia returned to the hotel feeling very tired. She took a shower, dried her hair, and was about to go to bed when her phone rang. Cordelia had already deleted that number but knew it belonged to Elijah. His number was just like the person he was. Cordelia wanted to delete himpletely from her heart, but the past had already been deeply imprinted on her heart. Cordelia ignored it, turned to the mute mode, and let the phone keep getting calls from that number. Later, there was a knock at the door. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. Cordelia approached the door and asked cautiously, "Who is it?" "It''s me." Elijah''s maic voice came from the crack between the door and frame. "Go away. I won''t see you." After saying that, the footsteps inside the door gradually became distant. Not long after, Cordelia received an entertainment news notification. The title: [Kelly has ate-night tryst with a mysterious rich man, and they revel at the hotel until dawn.] Cordelia pressed her lips and clicked on the photo, finding it was Elijah and a woman. So, was the woman he brought back to the hotel that night a star? "Cordelia, Kelly is Ben''s cousin. That night, she just wanted to be exposed on the news," Elijah exined outside the door. Cordelia came to the door angrily and opened it suddenly. "Elijah, are you finished?" Cordelia felt that he was intentionally making loud noises at the door to force her to open the door. Elijah smiled bitterly. "I have no other choice. You ignore me." "Wait for me to change clothes. Let''s go out and talk." Cordelia closed the door again after speaking. After a while, she changed into the clothes suitable for going out, went to the restaurant downstairs of the hotel with Elijah, and ordered midnight snacks for two. They sat opposite each other and ate in silence. Cordelia had already noticed Elijah''s decadence without a trace. His hair had grown a bit longer, and there was still a little stubble on his chin, making him like a down- and-out nobleman. If Cordelia didn''t know about his financial situation, she might really have some sympathy for his current situation. But now, even if the Hansen family kicked out Elijah, Elijah had more money than God. Cordelia would not be overflowing with sympathy and pity for him. After Cordelia finished her supper, Elijah said thoughtfully, "I''m very grateful you are willing to listen to my exnation." "Didn''t you force this? You tried your best to force me to meet you. Elijah, I really don''t want to pay attention to you!" Cordelia lowered her eyes. Those were the cruelest words she could say to Elijah. In fact, she had thought of something crueler. But when she saw him, she felt that it was not necessary. The angrier she acted, the more she seemed to care. She wanted that man to feel that she didn''t care at all! Elijah stared at Cordelia''s pretty face and said thoughtfully, "It''s my fault. I should have reported it to you in advance. But two days ago, I dared not see or contact you. You don''t know how I spent those two days." Cordelia smiled politely. "Elijah, you deserve it!" Elijah''s eyes widened, showing astonishment. "After agreeing to reconcile with you, I have been reflecting on myself and trying tomunicate with you seriously. I know I have always beencking at that point, so I will try my best to make up for it. "I thought that as long as I took the initiative, our problems would gradually improve, but I was too naive! "My wishful thinking made everything look good, but hidden dangers have always existed. Sure enough, something happened! "Elijah, why don''t you keep hiding? Ignore me. Don''te to me. Why don''t youpletely disappear in my world if you can?" Chapter 393 Chapter 393 Chapter 393 Will You Be With Him? Cordelia''s tone was light and calm, but it gave Elijah an extremely heavy feeling. Elijah''s chest felt tight, and it gradually became difficult to breathe. He felt that Cordelia was getting further and further away from him. However, was all that really his fault? "Cordelia, I''m afraid of losing you. I couldn''t ovee the fear in my heart, so I chose to escape," Elijah said with difficulty. Elijah felt that there was not much left in his life that he was afraid of losing. The title of the head of the Hansen family and the president of the Hansen Group were the shackles that bind him. Cordelia was the only one he didn''t want to lose, even if he lost everything. "Elijah, what are you afraid of?" Cordelia asked patiently. She felt that Elijah was struggling in his heart, and the root of all that probably came from Tristan''s death. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g After all, he watched Tristan take the initiative to cut the rope and fall into the abyss. Therefore, Cordelia tried her best to be patient and tried not to provoke him. Seeing that Elijah didn''t speak for a long time, Cordelia said again, "I checked the surveince video at the door of Mr. Carter''s house, and I saw you came that day." Elijah''s eyes moved slightly. His thin lips were still tightly pressed, but there was a bit of eagerness in his eyes. "Elijah, you already knew that Eason was the one who saved me back then, right? That''s why you are so afraid of him, right?" Things that Cordelia hadn''t figured out had been figured out recently. After a long time, Elijah spoke with difficulty, "Cordelia, will you...be with him?" Cordelia suddenly patted the table. "Elijah, you finally spoke your mind! In your heart, I am such a casual person, right?" She was angry. She felt sorry that she really couldn''t control her temper. "Well, I admit that Eason''s grace in saving my life is very heavy, but the way to repay his grace is not just to marry him." Cordelia stood up suddenly, put her hands on the table, leaned forward, and asked, "What? Did you really think about marrying Eva back then? After all, you can take care of her for the rest of your life and give her happiness that way!" "No. Never!" Elijah said firmly. "Then why do you specte on me like that?" Cordelia asked him without thinking. Elijah was at a loss for words. Cordelia looked at him condescendingly. That was the first time she had been so forceful in front of Elijah, aggressively insisting on waiting for his answer. Elijah finally smiled palely and said, "Because you called me your savior more than once in your dream. Cordelia, you didn''t believe what I told you before." Cordelia was stunned, slowly stood up straight, and then fell on the chair. It was simply a big ironic joke! After a long time, Elijah tentatively called her. "Cordelia, we..." "Elijah, let''s forget it! I''m tired!" Cordelia got up and looked at him lightly. "I was delighted when I dated you. Thank you for fulfilling my girlhood wish. All right, let''s stop here!" After speaking, Cordelia turned around and ran away without waiting for Elijah to call her. Her tears fell down her cheeks and finally disappeared in the wind... Chapter 394 Chapter 394 Chapter 394 Go Abroad to Wait for the Birth Elijah didn''t chase Cordelia nor disturb her anymore. He just sat there nkly, looking at the empty seat in front of him in a daze, until veryte. He thought a lot, especially every word Cordelia said to him just now. He was chewing and recalling carefully. It turned out that without him noticing, Cordelia really changed a lot with her heart, but he took everything for granted. If two people who loved each other could always be on the same frequency, there would not be so much separation in the world. Now, was he going to ept his fate? He was unwilling to let go like that. Thinking that Cordelia might leave him and walk towards Eason step by step, he felt he was about to suffocate. "Cordelia..." Elijah covered his chest and muttered her name. Early the following day, Cordelia appeared at Adam''s house with two dark circles under her eyes. Imogen was still lying on the sofa, looking despairing. Cordelia sat beside her and said calmly, "Elijah said that one of the two girls they brought with them that day was Ben''s cousin and the other was her friend. They belonged to the samepany." Imogen sneered, "I''ve known him for so long, but I didn''t even know he had a cousin. Cordelia, do you believe them? The two men were obviously bored, so they found women to divert themselves from boredom and then helped each other cover." Cordelia fell silent immediately. To be honest, after Elijah exined it to her, she no longer doubted it. She felt that Elijah was not so despicable. But hearing Imogen say that, Cordelia felt that what she said made sense. "I''ve given up on this rtionship. Forget it. Nothing matters anymore," Cordelia sighed. Imogen suddenly smiled, "Yes. It''s all over." Cordelia saw Imogen was about to get up and quickly pulled her. Seeing her struggling with her pregnant belly, Cordelia said, "Imogen, I understand your grievances. Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org. How about this? I will help you transfer again. This time, we go abroad to wait for the birth." Cordelia had been brewing that n for a long time. It was originally the worst method, but she didn''t expect it toe to this point. Imogen nodded slowly. "I also want to... wait for the birth quietly." Seeing that Imogen no longer insisted on inducingbor, Cordelia felt slightly relieved. So, Cordelia went to the kitchen to cut fruits and brought them to eat with Imogen. Imogen''s appetite was not good, so she only took two bites and then stopped eating. "Has Ben been looking for you recently?" Cordelia asked. "Yes, but I didn''t see him. Cordelia, when I saw his sanctimonious look, I hated him!" Imogen said calmly. Cordelia thought awhile and said, "I will contact my senior abroad and ask him to help us make arrangements." "Us?" Imogen looked at Cordelia in confusion. "Will you go with me?" Cordelia smiled, "Of course. Haven''t I told you I want to see you give birth safely and raise them with you?" Imogen cried immediately, "Cordelia, you are so nice to me, and you are so nice to my babies..." Cordelia quickly patted her back andforted her. "All right, stop crying. You''ve cried too many times recently." Imogen wiped her tears with a tissue and said, "Then do you n to be the children''s mother or father? Let''s discuss it first, and don''t fight then." Cordelia burst outughing. "Fuck you!" Chapter 395 Chapter 395 Chapter 395 They Broke Up The atmosphere finally rxed, and Cordelia took the opportunity to contact her senior abroad. It was rare for Cordelia to ask him for help, so he readily agreed. "Okay, when Adames back in the evening, you can ask him to help you get your visa." Imogen looked at Cordelia gratefully. "Cordelia, you are definitely my Captain Marvel." Cordelia smiled, "If I were Captain Marvel, I would take you through time and bring you back to the past to reject the Turner family''s marriage." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. "Yes, reject Ben, that piece of shit!" Imogen said with tears in his eyes. In the evening, probably because they heard that Cordelia wasing, Eason came back with Adam. Seeing the prepared meals on the table, Adam rubbed his hands and said, "It''s been a long time since I, a bachelor, can eat ready-made meals as soon as I get home." Cordelia was embarrassed and said, "Adam, this is the takeout I ordered." Adam burst outughing. "Takeaway is fine, as long as someone prepared it!" The four of them had dinner together. During the dinner, Cordelia told Adam about the visa. Adam patted his chest and assured. "No problem! Leave it to me. I will definitely aplish the mission, and you can rest assured." Afterforting Imogen, Cordelia prepared to leave. To her surprise, Eason didn''t intend to go with her, so Cordelia left first. When Cordelia left, Imogen also returned to his room. In the living room, Adam kept shaking his head, saying, "Oh, Eason, why are you still being so cautious? Now is a good time to pursue Cordelia!" Eason just shook his head lightly. He was well aware of what Cordelia thought of him. Right now, it was impossible to win her heart by simply creating an opportunity to be alone. At this moment, Imogen came out for some water, and Adam waved at her. "Imogen, how are Cordelia and Elijah? Is the misunderstanding resolved?" "Is that a misunderstanding? They have already entered the hotel together!" Imogen said disdainfully. "Oh, that''s right." Adam looked dull on the surface, but he was already cheering in his heart. "They broke up. Cordelia asked it first." After saying that, Imogen returned to the room indifferently with the water ss. After pondering for a while, she sent a message to Cordelia: [Cordelia, you have to beware of Eason and Adam. I''m not sure what they are plotting in the living room, and they just asked me about you and Elijah.] Soon, Cordelia replied: [It''s okay, I know what I''m doing.] Eason needed a suitable marriage partner. However, she wouldn''t get a chance, even if women worldwide were getting married. Otherwise, Gideon would be pissed off. However, Cordelia still underestimated the madness of Gideon. He would sacrifice anything, including his dignity, for his desire for control. On the day she returned to Beilve City, Cordelia received a call from Milo asking her to attend a banquet that evening. Although Cordelia felt weird, she didn''t ask any questions. Milo had taken her to simr activities in the past, albeit less frequently. So, Cordelia carefully did facial treatment and makeup. She also deliberately prepared a gown. At seven o''clock in the evening, Cordelia came to the private room ording to the address. When she entered the door, Cordelia almost thought she had entered the wrong ce. That was because she saw Gideon sitting upright at the main table. Chapter 396 Chapter 396 Chapter 396 Help You Recall Every Detail Cordelia hesitated at the door. Just as she turned to leave, she heard Milo''s voice. "Cordelia,e in." Cordelia looked over and saw Milo while Eason was sitting next to him. "So, is this banquet organized by Sir Hansen? He is really capable of adapting to different circumstances. No wonder he has been the head of the Hansen family for so many years," she thought. Cordelia walked in expressionlessly and sat on the other side of Milo. After drinking and eating for a while, Gideon promptly started a topic and introduced Eason''s life experience. As a result, Gideon recounted the events of that year as if telling a story, triggering frequent nods from the guests in attendance. Cordelia really admired Gideon''s ability to make up stories, as he beautified Mia''s despicable behavior into a silly woman who was educated and understanding and gave everything for love without asking for anything in return. If Gabe knew, he would definitely resurrect immediately and argue with his father. "Our family and Cordelia''s family originally had a marriage contract, Mr. Carter. Now that the two children are fond of each other, we might as well fulfill their wishes. What do you think?" Putting down his wine ss, Miloughed but did not express his opinion. Cordelia didn''t look at Gideon from the beginning to the end. She just lowered her head and ate the food elegantly and calmly. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Gideon''s words wereughed off by Milo, which made him feel embarrassed. The other guests immediately echoed, "I think Eason and Evie are a perfect match. They are both talented and beautiful." "Yes! Good things take time, and they are destined for each other." At this time, Cordelia suddenly said, "Sir Hansen, you are old, and your memory may be a little bad. So, do you want me to help you recall every detail of the three years I was the daughter-inw of the Hansen family?" Sure enough, when her words fell, the guests present were all embarrassed. Those who were invited to the banquet by Gideon today were naturally all his supporters, and they naturally knew the affairs of the Hansen family. Gideon''s expression did not change, and he said with a smile, "Cordelia, I felt sorry for you when I asked you to marry Elijah back then. I spoiled him too much, and his temper was bad. So, I want to make it up to you." Cordelia had already begun to apud Gideon in her heart. He was such a cunning old fox and good at talking. Cordelia smiled politely and said, "I ept your good intentions. But you have always taught future generations to be fidelity and faithful, so I have always kept your words in mind. Therefore, after I separated from Elijah, I have no intention to find a mate." As Gideon heard that, he twitched his beard unconsciously. Meanwhile, the guests sighed with feeling. Cordelia''s words overtly and covertly reflected that Gideon risked destroying his fame. Of course, Gideon supporters knew the meaning behind it. However, they still had to ride Gideon''s coattails, so they had no choice but to pretend they didn''t hear it. At this time, Milo interrupted, "All right. Since the matter has been discussed, I will leave with Evie now. Thank you for the hospitality." With that, Milo stood up, and Cordelia followed behind obediently, preparing to leave. Eason stood up and said to the grim-faced Gideon, "I will see Milo and Cordelia off." Gideon didn''t want to lose his temper in front of the guests, so he said with a gloomy face, "Go! Tell Cordelia I hope she will think carefully, and don''t be ignorant." Chapter 397 Chapter 397 Chapter 397 Do I Look Like a yboy? Eason didn''t respond, turned around, and left. At this time, someone told Gideon, "I think Eason is a talented person, and he gets along well with Ms. Carter. Sir Hansen, maybe you are impatient and in a hurry." "That''s right. Maybe after a while, they will get together willingly." "If something that cannot be undone happened... Hahaha! Then, you won''t have to worry." After hearing everyone''s suggestions, Gideon''s expression softened, and he said, "At least Mr. Carter came here in person for Eason''s sake, which means this miraculous doctor quite favors him. Apart from him, I''m afraid no one could invite that miraculous doctor." Gideon thanked Eason that at least he saw hope in his life again. In the meantime, Eason caught up the pace and sent Milo and Cordelia into the car. They all had a tacit understanding, and no one mentioned what happened in the private room. "Mr. Carter, thank you." Eason expressed his sincere thanks. Milo nodded with a smile, then the car started and drove away. From the rearview mirror, Cordelia looked at Eason''s figure and sighed, "It''s not easy for Eason to choose to go back to the Hansen family." Milo looked at Cordelia with a smile and said, "Cordelia, you have grown up." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia blushed from Milo''s praise and said, "Mr. Carter, don''t you think I am disrespectful to the elders?" "You don''t need to be humble, let alone go soft when dealing with people like Sir Hansen. I am with you, so you don''t have to be afraid of anything!" Milo said to Cordelia seriously. Cordelia''s eyes suddenly welled up with tears. She was grateful to Milo for his preference and protection. After all, he was her only close person except for her grandmother. "Mr. Carter, thank you!" Cordelia thanked him from the bottom of her heart. Miloughed. "Silly girl, why are you being so polite?" Elijah sat in a private room, drinking quietly with Ben. All the noise outside the room seemed to have nothing to do with them. Suddenly, Elijah''s phone rang. He picked up the phone and gradually frowned. "What''s Mr. Carter''s attitude?" When Ben heard the name, he looked at Elijah and saw that his expression turned cold until he hung up the phone. "What''s wrong?" "Sir Hansen organized a banquet and invited Milo and Cordelia, hoping that Eason would join marriage with her," Ben said calmly. Ben sneered, "Such a shameless old man. Cordelia disagreed, right?" "Um." Elijah was not worried about this at all. Even if Cordelia were really interested in Eason, she would not want to get involved in the Hansen family''s affairs again. Therefore, Gideon made the wrong move. Now, Elijah felt much more at ease. Ben nced at Elijah, expressing his sympathy, and said, "What are you going to do?" Elijah smiled faintly. "Don''t worry about me. I advise you to take care of Imogen carefully. After all, she is pregnant, and her mood is unstable." Ben frowned. "She doesn''t believe me. Do I look like a yboy? You look more like one than me." Elijah originally nned to deny it, but his face immediately darkened when he heard the second half of his sentence. "Never judge a book by its cover. Besides, when you were fooling around with Elissa, you were surrounded by women. Do you still remember?" Elijah said sullenly. The two of them were obviously in a mutually destructive manner. Atst, Ben put down his wine ss, leaned against the sofa, and nestled. "I just don''t understand why she doesn''t want to believe me. What right does she have to not believe in me?!" Ben said the words angrily as if he had grasped some leverage against Imogen. Chapter 398 Chapter 398 Chapter 398 All Single In response to Ben''s angry statement, Elijah told him that he must bear the consequences of his own actions. Although Cordelia still broke up with him, he was still proud that Cordelia believed in him without hesitation when he exined the matter. Suddenly, Ben turned to look at Elijah, and when he saw his expression, he immediately sneered, "What can you be proud of? Whether your woman believed in you or not, she still left you. What is the difference between you and me?" Ben wanted to mock him that at least Imogen was still pregnant with his child. However, when he thought of Cordelia''s physical condition, he held back, fearing that Elijah would be sad to think of the past. He was just a bad friend, not an enemy, and he would not reveal Elijah''s scar in the heart. Elijah raised his wine ss and clinked Ben''s wine ss ced on the table. "I will win Cordelia''s heart back again." "How many times have you pursued her? Do you still want to do it? So what if you win her again? Will she still break up with you?" Ben said disdainfully. Elijah chuckled, staring at a certain ce in the void, and his gaze became gentle. "Because she deserves it." She deserved him to put down his dignity to pursue her. Ben stared at Elijah, waved his hand, and said, "Stop it. I can''t stand you. You''re so cheesy." Elijah withdrew his thoughts, looked at Ben, and said, "You should find out the reason yourself. Since you like the girl, don''t always hold yourself up and act superior. Women need to be coaxed." Ben looked casually at the surface, but he was thinking about Elijah''s words in his heart. He knew the fact. When he coaxed Imogen patiently, she behaved like a kitten, gentle and adorable. The more he looked at her, the more he couldn''t help but adore her. But Imogen was making a big fuss this time because a little sign of disturbance angered him. "Just leave her alone for a few days. I may have spoiled her too much, making her think she is high and mighty," Ben said indifferently. Elijah didn''t care about them. Let alone they did whatever they wanted. He could now not fend for himself, so he had no interest in meddling in their business. Besides, best friends needed to suffer heartbroken together. When Cordelia reached home, she felt exhausted. After taking a shower, she called Imogen and shared with her what happened at the banquet. Listening to Imogen''s voice, she became more energetic and was happy to hear the gossip. "Oh, my goodness! This old, shameless man actually started to covet my Cordelia again. Why doesn''t he just go and steal another family girl?" Cordelia couldn''t stopughing when she heard Imogen''s mockery and said, "I really admire him. He even asked Eason to invite Mr. Carter and me and talked about the marriage with their family back then." Imogen suddenly took a deep breath and said, "How dare him! He wants you to marry into their family again. Oh my, this old cunning fox has a good n!" "He wants Eason to marry you to force Elijah to give up on you. Then, he will let Elijah marry someone else to stabilize the status of Hansen Group in Beilve City. Tsk! He is really scheming." Cordelia was stunned. Indeed. She never thought about having any special rtionship with Eason, so she didn''t think so much. Now, ording to what Imogen said, it seemed that Gideon wanted to regain control over Elijah Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g through her. So, everything was temporary, and in Gideon''s heart, his favorite sessor as head of the family was still Elijah. Chapter 399 Chapter 399 Chapter 399 A Stupid Lie "But Cordelia, do you really not consider Eason? It can be seen that he likes you very much and is no worse than Elijah in all aspects," Imogen asked cautiously, fearing that Cordelia would fall out again. "Imogen, gratitude and affection are different. Since I have someone in my heart, I can no longer think about other people." Cordelia had always been simple and pure when it came to feelings. Imogen could see that. Indeed, they were in different situations. When Imogen looked for a man, she had to consider their future, ie, family background, and many other aspects. But Cordelia was different. She had achieved a lot at a young age and had many investments. Even if she did nothing and maintained her current ie, she would be able to live freely without worries about the rest of her life. Instead, Imogen was dazed that she believed in the future that Ben promised her. That was why she would be so devastated and heartbroken like never before when she saw Ben take other women to the hotel. In the past, she didn''t care because she never believed in Ben and never thought about their future. But it was different now.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g She foolishly entrusted herself and her child to such an unreliable man, which was the most frustrating thing. She wanted to give up those two children as she didn''t want to think of those stupid things she had done when she saw them in the future. It was also a decision she made on impulse. Fortunately, Cordelia stopped her in time and pulled her back from the edge of breaking down. "Cordelia, I really envy you. I seem not sober recently," Imogen said shamelessly. Cordelia quicklyforted her. "You silly girl, you are now pregnant. Your body''s hormone imbnce has caused your emotional instability, which is normal." Imogen smiled bitterly. "Really? You are good atforting me that you actually made me believe it." Cordelia couldn''t help butugh. "Also, I heard that a pregnant woman will be stupid. So, you have now be stupid and can be easily deceived. You should be more careful next time." Imogen was stunned. "Wah, what you said makes sense, Cordelia. I suddenly figured it out and didn''t dislike myself so much." "Imogen, I''m asking someone to investigate that matter, and I''ll give you an exnation. If Ben didn''t lie, would you be relieved?" Cordelia asked gently. "I have let go of that matter already, Cordelia, but I won''t be so stupid, and I will not meet Ben again," Imogen said firmly. "Okay, Imogen, then just wait patiently for my update," Cordelia said with a smile. Hanging up the phone, Cordelia saw a text message. She didn''t need to look that she knew the person who sent her a message in that hour must be Elijah. After all, the mobilepany went off work at this time. [Cordelia, Mr. Lawson has a gout attack. My mother wants you to go and check on him.] Cordelia took a nce and threw the phone aside. "What a stupid lie." With that said, she turned off her phone and went straight to sleep. The next morning, she received a call from Eason. They had a regr meeting at Elia Research Institute, and Eason wanted toe to pick her up. Regarding his sudden attentiveness, Cordelia guessed that he probably had something to talk to her about, and it probably had something to do with the banquet the night before. So, she agreed and left the Maple Vi with him in his car. Elijah watched their car pass him by, and his eyes followed them as they drove away, welled up with sadness. They were both single and unmarried, so they could indeed meet and even associate with each other without restraint. Elijah couldn''t help but clenched his fist and punched the courtyard wall beside him, leaving a little scarlet on the wall just thinking about that. Chapter 400 Chapter 400 Chapter 400 Love Him Very Much On the way, Eason went straight to the point and made an invitation to Cordelia. "Cordelia, there is a charity auction next week. I would like you to participate in the name of Elia Research Institute. This will be the first official appearance of the institute in Beilve City." Cordelia thought for a while and said, "Okay, but I still have to tell Mr. Carter first to see if he has any additional instructions." Eason nodded. He didn''t expect Cordelia to agree so readily, and he was somewhat surprised. After thinking about it, Cordelia treated him as a benefactor. Even if they fell out some days, Cordelia would forgive him as he saved her life before. From this point of view, he seemed to seize immunity privileges and had some advantages. Besides, it was impossible that he would let things go to the point that they had to fall out. He no longer had to worry about losing Cordelia in that kind of bonding. Thinking of that, he mentioned what happenedst night. "Cordelia, please don''t take Sir Hansen''s suggestion at the banquet yesterday seriously to your heart. He just wanted to use you as a medium to reconcile with Mr. Carter," Eason said sincerely. Cordelia curled his lips lightly and said, "No, I''ve already taken it to heart. But don''t worry, Eason. I won''t confuse Sir Hansen and you and vent my anger out on you because of him." "I''m very grateful that you can think so." Eason smiled. Cordelia looked out the window and said sullenly, "I have watched Elijah confront the family again and again, so I can understand your current situation and helplessness." Eason''s eyes darkened. "Cordelia, do you still like Elijah?" Cordelia pursed his lips and said without concealment, "Yes, I love him very much." Although they were separated, Cordelia couldn''t lie to herself. She still loved Elijah very much, although she tried hard to forget him. A rtionship that had no ending would only hurt people again and again. She didn''t want to suffer that kind of repeated cmity again. Eason''s heart tingled unconsciously when he heard Cordelia''s decisive answer. However, he still pretended to be calm and behaved as if he was asking casually. Only he knew how heartbroken he was at this moment. "Then why do you break up?" Eason asked casually. Cordelia thought awhile and said, "Because of themunication difficulties." Eason was surprised as he thought Cordelia and Elijah had broken up for practical reasons or a Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. misunderstanding. So, he silently remembered that lesson in his heart and warned himself that in the future, he must learn tomunicate well with Cordelia. Yes, he was preparing for the future to pursue Cordelia and be with her. So, having a heart-to-heart talk with her was an essential part of getting to know more about her. When they arrived at Elia Research Institute, the heads of various departments were entering the conference room one after another. Thest one toe in was Elijah. He could be considered as one of the significant shareholders of Elia Research Institute and was responsible for the marketing. There was nothing wrong with attending regr meetings. Cordelia saw the injury on the joint of his hand from a distance, pursed her lips, and said to the assistant next to her, "Take Mr. Hansen to deal with the wound." The assistant immediately walked around the long conference table, ran to Elijah, and whispered to him. However, Elijah refused coldly and sat in his original position with a stern look, as if no strangers were allowed to talk with him. Seeing the assistant''s helpless expression, Cordelia waved her hand. "Forget it." However, Elijah''s cold voice suddenly sounded in the meeting room at that moment. "Ms. Carter, I''m injured. Can you help me deal with it?" Chapter 401 Chapter 401 Chapter 401 Murder Your Ex-husband? His sudden voice attracted everyone''s attention to him, and then they looked at Cordelia again. Cordelia was expressionless and cursed inwardly, "This jerk! He really knows how to attract attention." Then, Eason said, "Didn''t Ms. Carter ask someone to help you deal with it just now?" Elijah didn''t even look at Eason and fixed his eyes on Cordelia''s beautiful face from the beginning to the end. He said faintly, "Do you want other women to touch me?" His voice was not loud, but it was enough to Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g shock everyone in the conference room. Cordelia gritted her teeth, stood up abruptly, and said sullenly, "Come with me." Elijah curled his lips into a faint smile, nced at Eason, stood upzily, and followed Cordelia out of the conference room. Eason looked at his back coldly. Even though he always stayedposed regardless of what happened, there was still a hint of viciousness in his eyes at this time. Back to her office, Cordelia found the first-aid kit and applied the antiseptic directly to the wound on Elijah''s hand. The heart-piercing burning sensation made Elijah''szy expression change. Letting out a groan, he looked at Cordelia and asked suspiciously, "Are you trying to murder your husband?" "I am single and have no husband," Cordelia said calmly, disinfecting and bandaging his wound neatly. Elijah smiled, "Are you trying to murder your ex-husband?" "Don''t be flirtatious. The meeting has been postponed for ten minutes because of you. You have to take full responsibility." Cordelia said in a business-like manner. However, Elijah directly changed the topic. "I will send you back after the meetingter." "I came here in Eason''s car. His driver will naturally take me back, and you don''t have to worry about that," Cordelia said coldly. "Cordelia..." Elijah grabbed Cordelia''s arm with his gauze-wrapped hand. "Elijah, you are annoying!" Cordelia couldn''t bear it and turned to stare at him. Elijah slowly withdrew his hand and said, "Cordelia, do you really not want me anymore?" Cordelia bit her lip, tried to calm down, and said, "We have broken up, Elijah." Elijah murmured, "That''s right. But Cordelia, I''m sick. I don''t know the point of living." "Stop talking nonsense!" With that, Cordelia fled and ran out of the office. She couldn''t stand Elijah''s slumped look, especially his dull eyes, which were filled with dead silence as if he had lost all hope to live. Life would eventually go on with or without her. She didn''t believe that he would really be overwhelmed. But she was worried at the same time. After all, Elijah had been stimted before. And now, he had be a loner. Annoyed, Cordelia returned to the meeting room, but Elijah did note back. He left, and she was temporarily relieved. She had been busy all day at Elia Research Institute. At nine o''clock in the evening, she received a call from Ben. He rarely called her. She thought he called because of Imogen''s affairs, but Cordelia was scolded as soon as the call was connected. "Cordelia, where are you now? Do you know your man is dying?!" Cordelia was confused and asked, "Ben, what are you talking about? Please speak clearly." "Come to Elijah''s house. He just had gastricvage." After saying that, Ben hung up the phone angrily. Cordelia was speechless and thought, "What does it have to do with me? Is it a ruse of self-injury?" Chapter 402 Chapter 402 Chapter 402 Sleeping Pills Overdose In a trance, Cordelia remembered that when they had just divorced, Elijah acted like a child and refused to take medicine, even though he was dizzy from the fever. Cordelia sighed, "I should go and see him. Besides, I shouldn''t turn a blind eye as a doctor." That was how sheforted herself, but in fact, she was quite worried about Elijah. After all, gastricvage was not a small matter. So Cordelia came to Elijah''s ce. He now lived in a vi not far from his mother''s apartment. As soon as she entered the house, the ce gave her an eerie and cold feeling. In addition, the colors in the house were only ck, white, and gray, which made Cordelia feel ufortable. "Elijah is in the bedroom." Ben led her upstairs. "What''s wrong with him? Tell me about his situation. I don''t think he will tell me the truth," Cordelia said lightly. "He had taken too much sleeping pills. If I hadn''te to his ce to drink, found out that something was wrong, and sent him to the hospital in time, you would never have seen him again," Ben said angrily. Cordelia pursed her lips and said nothing. "How old is he? Does he not know that sleeping pills can''t be taken in excess?" Cordelia thought and still didn''t quite believe Ben. However, she was emotionally intelligent and said nothing. She justined in her heart to relieve her anxiety. "Also, Cordelia..." Ben suddenly stopped, turned, and looked at her. "Elijah can''t stand any provocation. You''d better not mention anything about the Hansen family, especially Eason." Cordelia nodded seriously. She could feel that Eason had be Elijah''s fear and nightmare. He regarded Eason as a rival in love, but now he had be his half-brother and Cordelia''s savior. Under all kinds of blows, even if Elijah''s heart was made of steel, it would probably have been shattered to pieces by now. Cordelia frowned and couldn''t think of any better way to make Elijah feel at ease. So, with a heavy heart, she followed Ben into Elijah''s bedroom. At this time, he was receiving an intravenous drip. His face was pale, and he was sleeping. Cordelia stepped forward, felt his pulse, and her brows furrowed. His body was weak, which seemed to be caused by an irregr diet and resting time for a period of time. He also had a serious inmmation and smoked and drank too much. In short, he made his body what it was now. Cordelia put down his wrist, stood up, and wanted to leave. Ben immediately caught up her paces. He said in shock, "Why is that? Are you leaving now after having a look at him?" Cordelia shook his head helplessly. "He is asleep now. Let him sleep. I will get him medicine and bring it over after that." Ben felt relieved, waved his hand, and said, "Then I will take care of him before youe. When you Although he looked impatient, Cordelia still felt Ben''s concern for Elijah. "He just doesn''t know how to speak good words. It''s a shame he has such a good-looking mouth," she mocked inwardly. Soon, Cordelia left. That ce was rtively close to Unde. Cordelia went directly to the drug store to grab some medicine, decoct the herbs, and put them in bags to take away. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g She also asked the helper in the store to help make some pills for Elijah to intake for recovery after he finished the decocted medicine. After all those preparations, it was alreadyte at night. As soon as Cordelia got into the taxi, she received a call from Ben. "Cordelia, why aren''t you here yet? I have a flight to catch in the early morning hours, so hurry up and Cordelia said deliberately, "I''ll be there in a while. Why don''t you call a caretaker first?" "Okay, I''ll find a young, beautiful female caretaker," Ben said sullenly. "Up to you." After saying that, Cordelia hung up the phone directly. Ben clutched the phone tightly, and his face darkened like a moonless night. Chapter 403 Chapter 403 Chapter 403 Soul-Searching Conversation He looked at Elijah lying on the sofa weakly and growled. "Tell me, why do you like Cordelia? She is not gentle nor virtuous, but just an alternative medicine doctor." "She is gentle, virtuous, and a miracle doctor. She can also dance and y various musical instruments. Especially in bed, she can make me crazy..." Ben was so angry that he gritted his teeth and roared, "Shut up! I dare you to take a video as proof!" "Fuck off!" They were bickering when the sound of a car came from the yard. Ben immediately stood up, grabbed his coat, and wanted to leave. At this time, Cordelia came in. She was holding arge bag in her hand containing several bags of dark liquid. Ben pursed his lips and said, "I''ll leave Elijah to you. Bye." "Are you going to Grant City to find Imogen?" Cordelia asked. "Or what?" "She won''t see you," Cordelia said coldly. "It''s up to her whether to see me or not, and it''s also up to me whether to go or not." After saying that, Ben left quickly as if he wouldn''t be able to leave if he was a secondter. The room fell silent, and Cordelia was sitting on the sofa, looking at Elijah coldly. "I was wrong." Whether wrong or not, he always thought admitting his mistakes first was the best choice. Cordelia raised her eyebrow and asked, "What did you do wrong?" "I shouldn''t simply take medicine," Elijah replied obediently. Cordelia looked at his sincere gaze and no longer doubted him. "How long have you been taking sleeping pills?" Cordelia asked. "It''s been a long time, and now I can''t sleep even after taking sleeping pills," Elijah said in frustration. Cordelia remembered that Gideon had that problem, and now Elijah often couldn''t sleep. It was probably hereditary. But this time, Elijah probably took the medicine once and still couldn''t sleep, so he took it again, or he was irritable and simply took a few more pills and finally overdosed. At that time, he might not necessarily be sober. It was really dangerous. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g So, she took out a sachet from her bag and handed it to Elijah. "When you sleep in the future, put it next to your pillow." Elijah took the sachet and looked at the pattern on it carefully. "Did you make this yourself?" Elijah asked. "Um." Cordelia thought for a while and said, "Elijah, I suggest you see a psychiatrist." "Can you go with me?" Elijah asked with anticipation. "Elijah, we have broken up. If it weren''t for your dangerous incident this time, I wouldn''t havee." Cordelia frowned. After saying that, she was afraid her words would provoke him, so she regretted it. Until now, Cordelia was still considering him, which made her feel helpless. "What''s wrong? Does this jerk stick with me forever? Doesn''t anyone want him or take care of him?" she thought. "Cordelia, why are you always so sober?" Elijah said, with red eyes. Cordelia opened her mouth but couldn''t say anything. "Yes, I did escape before. I''m not confident enough, no confidence in our rtionship, and I don''t trust you enough," Elijah said as he struggled to sit up and leaned toward Cordelia''s face. "But what about you? You say you don''t want me, and you just did as you said. You leave so gracefully and cut ties with me. Do you really love me as much as you say?" Since things hade to that, Elijah seemed to go all out and wanted to have a soul-searching conversation with Cordelia. Chapter 404 Chapter 404 Chapter 404 Never Thought About Breaking Up She was questioned. Cordelia wasn''t flustered, but when she asked herself, she actually never gave in to the rtionship wholeheartedly. She always left a way out for herself. Her grandmother told her that the human heart was the mostplicated. Everyone wasplex and multifaceted. When everything was fine, they would treat everyone with warmth and happiness. Once exposed to certain situations, their humanity would be revealed. Therefore, Cordelia learned early on that she needed to be reserved no matter who she interacted with. It was the same when she was in love. She was fortunate that she was a reserved and introverted person, and when it came to rtionships, she adopted an unrequited love approach. So even when she was sad, it was temporary. It would not be a permanent pain after the excitement and passion were over, secretly healing the wounds alone. Her grandmother taught her so much and provided her with so many skills that she was never idle. It wouldn''t cause her to lose a rtionship, but it felt like she was losing both a man and the entire world. This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. Therefore, she was still confident and shone brightly. She took a deep breath and said, "Elijah, I am the kind of person who hopes to get a response when I give in to my feelings. If it is just me giving unterally and the other party can''t see it, I will force myself to give up." This was just like she used to grow slowly during those three years of marriage and eventually came out of that rtionship on her own initiative. She had be more mature. She added, "As for you, I admit that I always have reservations, but it doesn''t mean that I did something wrong to you. You also have selfish intentions and don''t trust mepletely." Cordelia looked at him unwavering, and her affirmative aura did not weaken but was not strong either. It was more like she was reasoning with Elijah with a gentle voice and was not angry because she was singled out. On the contrary, she hoped Elijah could also realize that his love was not so wholehearted. "At least, I never thought about breaking up, but you always wanted to escape," Elijah said calmly. Cordelia smiled, "It''s better to be separate than to be together ufortable. Besides, is there a difference between being separated for you? Don''t you just keep pestering me?" Elijah was stunned. Then, his eyes became dull. His persistence was being despised. It turned out that, in Cordelia''s opinion, the rtionship between them had always been like that. Elijah suddenly raised his voice and shouted, "All right, Cordelia. I''ll give you freedom. You go now. Leave!" His sudden surge of emotions made Cordelia stunned for a moment. After that, she stood up, looked at Elijah''s pale face, and said, "You have a good rest, then." With that, Cordelia turned around and left decisively. Her steps were orderly until she left the house without even the slightest hesitation, let alone looking back. Elijah had already regretted his decision when Cordelia was stunned. But he had said those words. What was done couldn''t be undone. He watched Cordelia''s back disappear at the door, gradually getting farther away, just like the distance between them. Cordelia left. He froze on the spot, and it took him a long time toe back to his senses. He looked down at the sachet he clutched tightly in his hand. Laying slowly, he held the sachet to his chest, and the gentle and elegant fragrance hit him, gradually making him sleepy. So, he fell asleep slowly on the narrow sofa just like that. Chapter 405 Chapter 405 Chapter 405 Cordelia Would Live for Herself! Early the following day, Cordelia was awakened by the loud ringing of the phone. "Cordelia, I handed Elijah over to you. Was that how you took care of him? Leaving him alone in the house?" Ben gritted his teeth as he spoke. "What? Didn''t Imogene to you? You seem quite furious," Cordelia retorted casually. Ben growled. "Shut up." Cordelia looked out of the window at the gloomy sky with some irritation. In fact, after she left yesterday, she also regretted it a little, but at that time, she had already left the courtyard of Elijah''s house. Returning would have been meaningless, so she decided to leave directly. As a result, she had insomnia. She was in a bad mood now and didn''t want to hear Ben''s angry rant. "Elijah is just my ex-husband. When he was sick, I went to his ce, fed him medicine, and helped him with his insomnia. I''ve done everything I can," Cordelia said coldly and harshly. "Great, really great!" Ben became frustrated. "Women are always right! Cordelia, you''re indeed something else!" Upon hearing the change in his tone from the usual sarcastic and sharp words to this oddly insincere speech, Cordelia was momentarily confused. Then, Ben said, "Aren''t you all be arrogant by relying on our care for you? Cordelia, let me tell you, when Elijah cares about you, you do appear dazzling and radiant. But once he no longer cares about you, you''re nothing!" With that, Ben hung up the phone directly. Cordelia tossed her phone and covered her head with the nket. Did she do something wrong? In a rtionship between two people, would everything go smoothly as long as they loved each other? Being in a rtionship was hard, and loving someone was equally challenging. Cordelia was genuinely fearful. But now that she hade this far, she had no regrets. Even if it was a mistake, she would continue down this path. Perhaps she would never meet a man more stunning than Elijah in this lifetime. Then she would live for herself! It wasn''t a big deal! Milo had never married in his lifetime, yet his students were worldwide. As a disciple of Milo, she could do it too! Cordelia didn''t receive any message from Elijah for a whole week. Nor did she hear any rumors about Elijah. This person seemed to have left Beilve City and utterly exited her world. On the other hand, Cordelia continued to work step by step, just as before. She was even more focused and motivated than before. The leaders worked tirelessly all day, and the employees naturally became more diligent. After all, the bonuses for this quarter had just been distributed, and they were incredibly enticing. On the night of the charity banquet, Cordelia changed her usual low profile and wore a sparkling mermaid evening gown. After getting out of the car, Eason extended his arm to Cordelia. She smiled and naturally linked her arm with his. Together, they walked up the red carpet. As soon as they entered, they were met with the curious gazes of many people. Especially the women from the elite circles of Beilve City all cast surprised nces at Cordelia. "Why is it her? Hasn''t the Hansen family kicked her out? How did she return to the Hansen family again?" "No, she has always been with Elijah." "Is Easonpeting with Elijah for a woman? My God, is there not any singledy in Beilve City?" Everyone had already assumed that Eason had returned to the Hansen family. "I don''t think Cordelia deserves this." Various voices came from the crowd, but Cordelia turned a deaf ear to them. When she married Elijah, these people had already made sarcasticments about her, and she had Original from N?velDrama.Org. long been used to them. At this time, there was amotion at the entrance. Elijah and Ben appeared at the door at the same time. However, Elijah''s indifferent gaze swept across Cordelia''s face. He treated her as if she were a stranger, without pausing for even a second. Chapter 406 Chapter 406 Chapter 406 Cordelia Shouldn''t Have Come Today Cordelia withdrew her gaze and then followed Eason to take their seats. At this time, Daisy came over and toasted Cordelia and Eason. "Congrattions to both of you. You''re truly a well-matched pair." When she said this, many people looked in their direction. For a moment, many people seemed to acquiesce in the rtionship between Cordelia and Eason. Cordelia looked at Daisy and asked, "Miss Kingsley, did youe alone? Haven''t you won Elijah''s heart?" Daisy was taken aback momentarily, and then her face blushed red. "Oh dear, those rumors are unreliable. Cordelia, you''d better watch your words." "The condition is that you also watch your words here," Cordelia smirked faintly and stared at her. Eason spoke immediately, "Cordelia and I are partners in cooperation andrades in arms. Please be more mindful of your words in the future, Miss Kingsley." Upon hearing Eason address her as "Miss Kingsley," Daisy was nearly fuming. She thought, ''Why are you pretending like this? You do know me, don''t you? Our families had dinner together just yesterday!'' At this time, the charity auction began. Daisy took the opportunity to leave quickly, sparing herself from the awkward situation. Cordelia''s gaze remained indifferent from the beginning to the end as if she hardly regarded her with any significance. Eason asked Cordelia in a low voice, "Are you okay, Cordelia?" Cordelia smiled at him. "I''m okay, Eason." At this moment, Ben, sitting not far away, bumped Elijah with his shoulder and said, "Can you tolerate this? She didn''te with you but with another guy." "It is none of my business. We no longer have any connection," Elijah said indifferently, his tone full of disdain. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g At this time, Daisy came over. "Elijah, can I sit next to you?" Seeing this, Ben prepared to stand up and give his seat to Daisy. However, Elijah said, "You can''t." Daisy immediately looked aggrieved. After Daisy left, Ben said lightly, "Didn''t you two grow up together? Why did you make her embarrassed?" Elijah replied without much expression, "I''ve always disliked women who are after my wealth." Ben''s mouth twitched, giving Elijah a middle finger with an indifferent expression. Suddenly, Eason ced a bid. Elijah then became interested and nced at the lot on the stage. It was a set of sapphire nes called the "Contemporary Ocean Heart." He noticed Cordelia whispering something to Eason at his ear, and his eyes darkened. He raised the bidding card in his hand and joined the bidding war. Just as he joined the bidding, Eason and Cordelia turned their attention to him. Elijah remained cold and indifferent. His gaze fixed on the stage host without even ncing at the two of them. Eason whispered to Cordelia, "Should wepete with him?" "Forget it and let him have it. We can bid on something more suitableter," said Cordelia helplessly. However, Elijah would join in all the bids that Eason had participated in, which made Cordelia quite displeased with his immaturity. It was clear that he was doing it deliberately. "I shouldn''t havee today," Cordelia frowned. "It''s okay, Cordelia. If you don''t want topete, we won''t," Easonforted her with a faint smile. If one were topare, Elijah seemed more domineering, wanting to take everything away from his brother. Anyone who knew about the affairs of the Hansen family could sense the underlying tensions between Eason and Elijah tonight. Later, Cordelia found it pointless to continue like this and decided to leave the banquet hall. "Cordelia, where are you going?" Eason tugged at her arm. Cordelia smiled lightly and said, "I''m going out for a walk. I''m a little bored." "I''ll apany you!" With that said, they left the banquet hall together. Chapter 407 Chapter 407 Chapter 407 Are You Done Making a Fuss? Ben signaled Elijah with his eyes. "Aren''t you following them? Maybe they''re going to have some fun." "Your mouth should be sewn shut," Elijah retorted coldly, but he had already stood up and left. Ben watched his departing figure, and his lips curved into a smile for once. He took a photo of Elijah''s back and sent it to Imogen. After reviewing the entire auction''s proceedings in the "live broadcast" he had sent to Imogen, he felt nothing was missing, so he put his phone away. Then, his phone suddenly vibrated in his hand. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Ben paused and then opened the social media app with a hint of eagerness. When he saw the bright red "Circle 1" on Imogen''s profile picture, joy surged within him. [Continued.] Ben''s lips curved into a smile, and he immediately got up to follow in the direction Elijah had left. Meanwhile, Cordelia wandered casually through the hotel''s back garden. Initially, Eason followed behind her, but after a few steps, he walked briskly to join her side. "Cordelia, you shouldn''t take those people''s words to heart. If they trouble you, I can post a special announcement to rify things." Eason''s tone was sincere, and his words deeplyforted Cordelia. "No need, Eason. Once you confirm your engagement partner, those rumors will naturally fade away," said Cordelia. Eason frowned. "But it is too unfair for you." "I''m already used to it." Cordelia had been beautiful since childhood and had a soft temper, so she was often the target of such Upon seeing Eason lost in thought, not looking great, as if he was pretty worried, Cordelia patted his shoulder. "It''s alright, Eason. You don''t have to worry about me." At this time, a person emerged from the shadows, walking towards them with heavy footsteps. Every step he took seemed filled with intense emotions. "It is Elijah," Eason was the first to recognize the approaching person and informed Cordelia. Cordelia nodded slightly and was about to turn and leave. Suddenly, her wrist was firmly gripped, preventing her from moving. "Cordelia." Cordelia turned around in astonishment and looked at Elijah. At this moment, he stood under a streetmp in the garden, his eyes slightly reddened. He stared intently at Cordelia''s eyes, saying, "Cordelia, you said I am the one you love the most!" However, she was with another man just now, showing affection before him andpletely forgetting about him. Cordelia frowned. "Elijah, are you done making a fuss?" It seemed like the tables had turned. She was now using the exact words Elijah had used on her to question him. Not far away, Ben, who had been hiding in the shadow of a tree and recording the video secretly using night vision, stopped the video recording with satisfaction and then sent it to Imogen. Meanwhile, Imogen, who was far away in Grant City, immediately excitedly opened the message upon hearing the short notification sound on her phone. On the side, Adam pursed his lips and grumbled, "Hey! Just a few days ago, you were in so much pain, and now you''ve healed, but you seem to have forgotten the pain. Shouldn''t you be more careful?" Imogen rolled her eyes at him. "Adam, that is enough! Please stop with your nagging. Come here and see what Eason has done!" Adam immediately put down hisputer, pushed up his rimless sses on his nose, and leaned in to look at Imogen''s phone. "Damn it. This is exciting!" But when he looked closer, he eximed, "What the hell? The person holding Cordelia''s hand isn''t Eason. It is Elijah." Chapter 408 Chapter 408 Chapter 408 Cordelia Would Forget Elijah Imogen immediately cast a strange look at Adam as if asking him, "I mean, aren''t you guys too confident?" Before this, Imogen might have thought Eason stood a chance. However, after hearing Cordelia''s true feelings, she felt her chances were even better than Eason''s. Cordelia had no romantic interest in Eason but only felt gratitude toward him. Furthermore, besides some minor troubles rted to his family affairs, Elijah''s other qualities were nearly wless. The most crucial point was that Cordelia liked Elijah and couldn''t forget him! Upon seeing Imogen giving him a strange look, Adam cleared his throat and said, "Imogen, Elijah can''t give Cordelia happiness." "So, do you think Eason can?" asked Imogen. "At the very least, Eason is loyal and capable of handling everything independently. Moreover, he has always been giving quietly without expecting anything in return," said Adam seriously. Imogen smiled, "For two people in love, they must face hardships together. Don''t ever think women should be grateful to men just because men have silently endured the pressure and pain. The opposite may be true. We may dislike men''s self-righteousness!" After saying this, Imogen stood up and returned to her room while supporting her belly. Adam sat there in a daze. He was lost in his thought for quite a long time without snapping out of it.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Did it mean that all the silent sacrifices and efforts of Eason, whom he admired, were in vain? This was too unfair, wasn''t it? However, he also knew that Eason had done all these willingly. Meanwhile, Cordelia had already shaken off Elijah''s hand. With a cold attitude, she said, "Elijah, there is no longer any rtionship between us. Please have some self-respect." Eason stood aside without saying a word. He knew very well that speaking up at this point might only further agitate Elijah''s emotions. Now, he had reced all of Elijah''s positions in the family, and if he also took Cordelia away from Elijah, Elijah might suffer from a severe mental breakdown. "In my heart, you''ll always be the one I love the most," Elijah stared at Cordelia affectionately, confessing with sincerity and devotion. Cordelia was stunned. At this moment, her initially silent heart began to beat again, and she could vividly feel every beat. This was the feeling that only Elijah could give her. Although this fact frustrated her, she couldn''t deny it. "I''m honored. Thank you, Elijah," Cordelia tried to keep her tone calm. She took a deep breath and said, "But I''ll forget you!" She and Imogen were leaving soon. They were going abroad together, far away from Beilve City and from Elijah and Ben, to live a peaceful life. By then, she would surely forget this man who had left an indelible mark on her heart! Elijah stood there for a long time, watching Cordelia''s figure gradually disappear into the night. His heart felt like it had been ripped apart. "Don''t worry. Cordelia will be safe with Eason by her side." At this time, Ben came over and showed Elijah the message from Imogen. "I know," Elijah''s tone was a little low. "Let''s go. Your counselor is still waiting for you," Ben reminded him. "Okay." Chapter 409 Chapter 409 Chapter 409 Doctor''s Words The two of them got into the car together. Elijah said, "I find this week''s psychological counseling useless. Please help me find a more authoritative psychologist." Ben shook his head. "Your self-awareness is too strong. No doctor can overpower you. It''ll still be useless even if you see another hundred doctors. At the very least, this doctor can help you sleep." "But she seems not serious in treating me," Elijah frowned. "Oh? What do you mean?" Ben asked with great interest. "Her words always carry some underlying meanings, and I find her annoying." In short, Elijah still didn''t believe in this supposedly authoritative female doctor. "She treated many wealthy individuals who had insomnia, and they recovered well. It is difficult to hire her," said Ben. Elijah didn''t say anything more. He was probably overthinking things. However, since he got the sachet from Cordelia, he could sleep peacefully. But Ben was worried that he might be dependent on it like a sleeping aid, causing his insomnia to return after a while. After careful consideration, they still chose to hire this expensive psychological counselor to provide counseling for him, therebypletely improving his sleep and no longer relying on external aids. When Elijah reached home, he sat tiredly on the sofa and pinched between his brows. Inadvertently, he found something shiny in the crack of the sofa. He frowned and reached over with his hand, only to find a shiny hairpin. He remembered that Cordelia liked to carry a hairpin with her so that she could pin her hair at any time. Without much thought, he called Cordelia. Soon, Cordelia picked up the phone, and there was the sound of running water beside her. "What''s up?" "Well, I found a hairpin from the crack of the sofa. It isvender. Is it yours?" Elijah asked casually. Cordelia was silent for a few seconds. "It is mine, but I don''t need it anymore. Just throw it away!" It looked like she didn''t want to give him a chance to meet, as Cordelia asked him to throw her belongings away. "I''ll keep it for you and return it to you during the next time we meet," said Elijah. "I don''t care!" "Are you taking a shower?" Elijah suddenly asked. Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. "Yes..." "When you finish your shower, give me a call. I need your help with something," said Elijah sincerely. "Okay." Cordelia didn''t refuse him. Cordelia could discuss things with him patiently as long as his reasons were valid and he was not looking for trouble. After all, they still had an inseparable connection at work. However, Cordelia would soon hand over all her work and leave Beilve City. Thus, she wasn''t worried about being bothered by Elijah again. At this time, Imogen was already in thete stages of her pregnancy, and her belly was getting bigger daily. The two little ones inside her belly seemed more and more misbehaved. They often kicked her as if they werepeting with each other for their mother''s affection, and the fetal movement was frequent. For this reason, Cordelia had prepared an oxygen pump for her at home to prevent any oxygen deficiency that could distress the twins. After Cordelia finished her shower and dried her hair, shey down and called Elijah. Elijah answered the call a few secondster and said, "Cordelia, recently, I''ve been having sessions with a psychological counselor to help me fall asleep every night. "At first, it was fine, but yesterday, I felt like this doctor''s words had some suggestive undertones. I want to know if it is my misunderstanding. Could you please help me identify it?" Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "So, it is a female doctor?" "Yes, Ben helped me arrange it. She is well-known in the field. By the way, you can look her up. Her name is Ste," said Elijah honestly. Cordelia narrowed her eyes. "Okay, you can start over there." With that said, Cordelia had already entered her study and turned on herputer. Her slender white fingers quickly typed in lines of code. Chapter 410 Chapter 410 Chapter 410 She Was Experienced "Ste, originally named Kimberly, education level unknown. She was brought to Beilve City by her fellow vigers to make a living at the age of 16. She has changed two identities before. Ste is her third identity." This was the information that Cordelia had found out from the database shared with her through Leno. It appeared that someone had already investigated her background through hackers such as Leno, and her life history was constantly updated. At this moment, Elijah''s voice came from the other end of the phone. "Are you here? Let''s get started. I''m quite tired today." "Mr. Hansen, why do you feel tired? I would like to know if it is due to physical fatigue or spiritual emptiness?" Ste''s voice was gentle and sweet. Judging from her voice alone, she did look like a psychotherapist, with the prerequisite to soothe people''s hearts. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Exhausted both physically and mentally," Elijah''s tone was tinged with a touch of destion suddenly. Suddenly, Ste''s voice became closer. "Mr. Hansen, let me help you relieve your physical fatigue first, and at the same time, let''s engage in psychologicalmunication. Is that okay?" Cordelia''s scalp tingled. There must be something wrong with this woman! These words carried some hints that were not something that a doctor could say. However, she could only hear Elijah responding hoarsely, "Okay." Cordelia''s expression tightened. Was this man bewitched, or was he quietly probing? Right now, she could only hear their voices but not see their actual situation. That woman might have already straddled hisp. Just the thought of this possibility made Cordelia feel somewhat anxious. "Elijah, you must be doing this on purpose, right? Did you intend to let me know how popr you are?" Cordelia cursed silently in her heart while continuing to investigate Ste. "Mr. Hansen, are you feelingfortable?" Suddenly, a woman''s low and charming voice came from the phone, causing Cordelia to startle. The tone and words... Did these two have already started flirting or engaging in forey? Upon thinking what they might be doing, Cordelia became increasingly restless. So, she hung up the phone and called Elijah again. Soon, he picked up the phone. Cordelia cleared his throat and asked, "Are you free now?" "Yeah, just go ahead and say." Elijah''s voice was slightly hoarse and deep. "This woman is actually in the business of selling her body. She disguised herself as a psychological counselor and managed to enter the upper-ss circle from the lower ss. You and Ben were deceived," said Cordelia calmly. "Okay, I got it," replied Elijah. Finally, he said, "Thank you, Cordelia." "You''re wee..." After hanging up the phone, Cordelia held her forehead. She had tried to act calm and collected, but in the end, she still had ruined things between them. Elijah must have thought that she still cared so much about him that she couldn''t wait to call him to remind him! It turned out she had miscalcted. No matter how good a hunter was, they couldn''t defeat a cunning fox. Not long after, Elijah called again, his tone much lighter. "I''ve sent her away." Cordelia was silent for a few seconds before finally asking, "Well... what did she do to you just now?" "Massage," Elijah chuckled and said in a good mood, "A head massage." At this moment, Cordelia''s face looked extremely unpleasant. Did she be too nervous in knowing what might happen between them? "It was pretty clear, though, that she was implying something. She slowly approached me, testing my reaction," exined Elijah truthfully. "And then?" Cordelia asked. "After I gave her a warning look, she behaved herself," said Elijah calmly. Cordelia could vividly imagine that scene. Chapter 411 Chapter 411 Chapter 411 So Special to Cordelia "She is quite experienced in this kind of thing, patiently hunting her prey and not seeking quick sess. If it were an ordinary man, they might have allowed her to do whatever she wanted," Elijah "So, are you praising yourself for being an extraordinary man?" Cordelia chuckled. "I am indeed a freak." Elijah''s voice grew lighter and more cheerful. "I''m only interested in you." Cordelia didn''t know how to reply to him. After that, Elijah''s heartyughter came from the other end of the phone. "It is gettingte. Go to bed quickly," Cordelia said hurriedly. "Okay, thank you." After hanging up the phone, Elijah''s voice and words from earlier continued to echo in Cordelia''s ears, making her unable to calm down for a long time. "Sure enough, it still doesn''t work," said Cordelia dejectedly. This man was so special to her that it was hard for her to forget him. She feared that even if she escaped from here for ten or twenty years, her heart would still flutter when she saw him again. However, Cordelia was also a bit unwilling to ept this reality. If time couldn''t help her grow, then what was the point of her living? Early the following day, Cordelia received a call from a "pregnantdy." "Cordelia, you have stolen the limelight again. Fromst night until now, all the socialites and noble Cordelia pinched her eyebrows and said with annoyance, "Why did I always be the topic of their discussions?" Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Imogenughed on the other end of the phone. "I heard from Adam that now everyone has heard the news that Eason is choosing a marriage partner, and they are all trying their best to attract his attention." Cordelia was well aware of this fact. After all, she had seen several women flirting with Eason at the banquetst night. Just then, the doorbell rang outside. It only rang once before going silent. It should be the courier. So, while chatting with Imogen, she went to the door and brought the package inside. "Huh? I didn''t buy anything!" Cordelia was puzzled. She took out a small knife to open the package. Imogen expressed her concern from the other end of the phone. "Be careful, Cordelia. It might be rats or cockroaches! After all, you have more and more enemies now." At this moment, Cordelia had already opened the package and was stunned. She didn''t make a sound for a long while. Imogen asked cautiously, "What is it, Cordelia? It can''t really be a prank, can it?" "It is not." Cordelia slumped onto the sofa. "It is the auction item fromst night. Elijah had it delivered to me." "What is it?" "A modern version of the Ocean Star ne," Cordelia said, picking up the ne. It felt slightly cool in hand and was perfect for summer. He fought over it during the auction, and it turned out it was for her... As Cordelia looked at the ne, several design inspirations came to her. She feared she would be busy with them again this morning. "Oh, is it the one Elijah and Eason fought overst night!" asked Imogen knowingly. Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Oh? How do you know? Is... someone courting you again?" Imogen smiled and said, "Yes, that scoundrel gave me a live broadcast ofst night''s banquet." With that, Imogen cleared her throat and suddenly pretended to be serious. She said, "Cordelia, you said I am the one you love the most!" Cordelia didn''t know what to reply to her. "Cordelia, Elijah is so devoted to you. Can''t you pity him a little?" Imogen said, seemingly unable to stand it anymore. Cordelia remained silent for a long time and eventually let out a deep sigh. At that moment, her heart couldn''t help but be moved. That man really made her love and hate him at the same time! Chapter 412 Chapter 412 Chapter 412 Rationality Still Overcame Impulse Seeing Cordelia remain silent for a long time, Imogen continued, "Cordelia, although I don''t have much rtionship experience, there is one thing I know. As long as Ben tries to improve, I''m willing to tolerate his shorings." Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. "I know," Cordelia said with self-derision, "I''m indeed selfish. I always want to protect myself. I''ll immediately retreat to my safe zone if I encounter a slight setback." Imogen nodded. "That is true. However, this may have something to do with your personality. If I like a man, I''ll tell him immediately, even if it is just a momentary feeling." Cordelia shook her head and said thoughtfully, "Let me think about it." Her heart still trembled when she thought of Elijah stubbornly holding her hand, with his eyes slightly red. At that moment, she really wanted to forget everything and hold him, saying, "Elijah, we''re not breaking up. We''ll never break up." However, her rationality still overcame her impulse. "Oh, by the way, did Ben tell you that Elijah recently found a psychological counselor to guide him to fall asleep?" Cordelia''s eyes gradually turned cold as she spoke, and she quickly suppressed all her emotions. "No, what is going on?" asked Imogen curiously. So, Cordelia told Imogen what had happenedst night. Imogen sighed on the other end of the phone, "Cordelia, do you have a feeling that breaking up is just your wishful thinking? Elijah still relies on you and regards you as his partner. "Otherwise, if he is single and faced with such an experienced beauty, he can just go with the flow and have fun first. After all, no one will notice it." Cordelia pursed her lips. "That doesn''t exin anything." If Elijah was that kind of person, Cordelia would have stopped liking him long ago, and she wouldn''t be in such a dilemma. Imogen smiled and said, "Maybe I have too low expectations for men. Cordelia, there are no perfect people, only people whose advantages are enough to cover up their shorings." There would be no distinct differences withoutparison. It was clear that after experiencing a rtionship with Ben, Imogen''s evaluation of Elijah was high. Cordelia said seriously, "I''ll consider it carefully. By the way, Imogen, I''ll send something to your mail in a while. Remember to take a look at it!" In truth, Cordelia had already investigated this information long ago, and the reason why she didn''t send it to Imogen was because she wanted her to enjoy her rare and peaceful life. After Imogen had seen what Cordelia had sent her, Imogen replied to her with a message. [I shed tears when I finally learned the truth.] Cordelia''s lips curved into a faint smile. Fortunately, neither of their men was utterly hopeless. As the day of apanying Imogen abroad approached, Cordelia had already handed over all her work. However, to avoid raising suspicions from others, as long as Cordelia was still in the country, she would continue to handle all of her work herself. [Cordelia, Ben invited me to dinner today, and I agreed. Let''s consider it a final farewell!] Although the previous misunderstanding with his celebrity cousin had been cleared up, Imogen still decided to go abroad for her delivery and cut off contact with Ben. It was because not long ago, she received threats from an unknown number that warned her to be cautious about her safety, as there could be potential harm to her and her unborn twins. Imogen didn''t tell anyone about this incident. Chapter 413 Chapter 413 Chapter 413 Devouring Cordelia Entirely She had been staying indoors and avoiding going out, feeling that no matter how threatening the person might be, they couldn''t physically harm her. In other words, if someone really wanted to kill her, they wouldn''t use such a low-level method of intimidation by sending messages. However, today was different. Imogen was finally going out. Hearing that Imogen was going on a date with Ben, Cordelia wasn''t worried anymore. ording to what Elijah had said, Ben was quite nervous about Imogen. During this period, he would seek her approval for everything. He would also take the initiative to share his life with her and talk about the gossip around him. Although the two hadn''t met in person, they were spiritually connected, like they had be spiritual Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Because of this, when Ben returned to Grant City and invited Imogen out for dinner, she readily agreed. [I hope you have a fantastic night.] Cordelia smiled and typed this message, then sent it to Imogen. Afterward, she also started thinking about the matter between herself and Elijah. During this time, Elijah didn''t bother her, but their contact seemed never to have been severed. Elijah didn''t initiate any flirtatious talk or make any suggestive jokes But sometimes, he would suddenly chat with her for a long time using discussing work-rted matters as an excuse, and at the end, he would sincerely apologize to Cordelia. "I''m missing you. That is why I deliberately dyed you for so long. I''m sorry." With him acting like this, what else could Cordelia say? Perhaps it was time for Cordelia to farewell Elijah formally. She hoped Elijah could cherish and take care of himself more in the days without news from her. So, Cordelia came to Elijah''s current residence after dinner that night. Elijah was pleasantly surprised by Cordelia''s sudden visit, and his eyes sparkled. "Have you been sleeping well recently?" asked Cordelia while sitting on the sofa. "Very well. However, I''ve be dependent on your sachet. Without it, it''ll be difficult for me to sleep," said Elijah truthfully. The next moment, he saw Cordelia take out twelve sachets with various patterns from her bag, each vacuum-sealed to preserve their fragrance. "Each sachet canst for about a month, so these should be enough for a year," Cordelia smiled. Elijah picked up a sachet and seemed to fall into a deep thought. He said, "Are you... going on a business trip?" "Yes, I''m going on a trip abroad," Cordelia replied without hesitation and shared the n she had already thought of with him. Since Cordelia had gone on a tripst year, Elijah immediately showed a knowing expression and didn''t sense anything suspicious. After chatting with him for a while, Cordelia nned to leave. Before leaving, Elijah looked at her departing figure. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat as he felt something terrible was about to happen. He quickly caught up with Cordelia and said, "Cordelia, how about you don''t leave tonight? There is a bedroom on the first floor that faces the sunlight specifically prepared for you." Cordelia paused in her steps and turned to look at him with a somewhat inexplicable look in her eyes. Elijah said thoughtfully, "Don''t worry, I won''t disturb your rest." Cordelia chuckled, "Can I trust those words from a man like you?" "I mean it," said Elijah earnestly, his tone and eyes showing sincerity. Then, Cordelia''s eyes fell on the hand that was holding her arm. Elijah immediately withdrew her hand and returned to his serious demeanor. "Are you still afraid I''ll force you into something you dislike? Am I that kind of person?" Cordelia shook his head with a solemn expression. "Absolutely not." Only then did Elijahugh. "But..." Unexpectedly, there was a twist, and Elijah''s smile gradually disappeared. "But you''ll seduce me step by step, test me repeatedly, and eventually devour me entirely, leaving nothing but bones!" Elijah was left stunned. Chapter 414 Chapter 414 Chapter 414 Had Learned Piano So, had Cordelia seen through him a long time ago? So, Elijah vowed. "No, don''t worry. I just want to stay with you before you leave." Cordelia was stunned. Because she concealed her actual whereabouts from him, Cordelia felt somewhat guilty. So, she said, "Alright, then I''ll stay in the room you prepared for me tonight." Elijah immediately grinned, showing his white teeth. He rarely smiled like this, which made Cordelia couldn''t help but think that he looked pretty handsome Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g when he smiled like this. Afterward, Cordelia, led by Elijah, arrived at the bedroom illuminated by the direct sunlight he had mentioned. This bedroom had direct ess to a sunroom where one could admire the stars at night and grow various nts. Cordelia looked at Elijah strangely. "What were you thinking when you were decorating this room?" Elijah leanedzily against the wall, staring at her. "I thought if one day you get tired and want to live a life isted from the world without the need to search for afortable ce everywhere, you can juste here." Of course, this was the standard version of his exnation. There was also a darker version he wouldn''t say out loud. ''When I can''t help but lock you here one day, you won''t be bored.'' This thinking was a bit lovesick, so he naturally wouldn''t voice it. After visiting this bedroom, Elijah took her to the next room. This room also faced the sunlight but looked ordinary from the outside. However, when Cordelia entered, she was surprised to know that it was a spacious musical instrument room. The entire room''s walls were soundproofed, and various musical instruments were avable inside. Cordelia was surprised to see a triangle again, among other instruments. She smiled helplessly and picked up the triangle, tapping it lightly. "Elijah, are you serious?" Elijah smiled lightly. "Do you want to try it?" Cordelia nodded. "I haven''t touched any musical instruments for a long time. I hope I won''t embarrass myself." "I don''t mind," Elijah walked over to the sofa in the rest area and sat, looking ready to enjoy the music. He thought Cordelia would choose the violin or the ordion, which she was better at, but unexpectedly, after looking around for a while, she walked up to the piano. Elijah raised his eyebrows, leaned forward slightly, put his elbows on his knees, and looked at Cordelia seriously. She tried the sound test first, and after confirming there was no problem, she pressed the key. Initially, from the moment she sat here, the melody of "Pathetique Sonata 1st Movement" had already echoed in her ears. However, she also knew that her mood would be low for a long time after ying this piece each time. So, she chose to y "Dvo?¨¢k''s Humoresque," a lively and loopingposition with a melodious and soothing tune that rxed her. Elijah listened to her ying quietly, watching her white knuckles beating on the ck and white keys and admiring her soft and beautiful face. Slowly, a smile formed on his lips. "Little one." After Cordelia finished ying a piece with full concentration, she noticed that Elijah hade up behind her. So, she patted her piano bench. "Come have a sit. Do you want to y a piece together?" "You know I''ve learned piano?" Elijah was a little surprised. "Yeah, after all, I once had a crush on you, so of course, I want to know more about you. The more, the better," said Cordelia calmly. So, the two of them yed "Secret" together. Chapter 415 Chapter 415 Chapter 415 First Love Girlfriend As Cordelia watched Elijah''s slender fingertips dancing on the piano keys, she gradually smiled. Elijah unexpectedly fulfilled another girlhood dream for her. That was ying the piano with Elijah. When they reached thetter half of the piece, Cordelia simply refused to continue ying and focused on watching him, immersing herself in the beautiful music Elijah brought to her. At the end of the song, Elijah turned his gaze towards Cordelia, looking at her sparkling and smiling eyes. Unable to resist, he leaned in and kissed her eyes. "Sorry, you''re so cute that I couldn''t help but want to kiss you." After the kiss, he exined. Cordelia wasn''t angry about it. She continued, "Elijah, did you date Dorothy in college?" "Dorothy?" Elijah appeared to be trying hard to recall, then said, "I don''t remember what she looks like, but I vaguely remember that there was someone like that in our department." Cordelia raised an eyebrow. "Really? Dorothy was a campus beauty. You don''t have any impression of her?" She took out her phone, opened the university campus forum, and showed Elijah a post about the campus beauty contest. After seeing Dorothy''s photo, Elijah nodded. "I remember now, but back then, I liked girls who didn''t wear makeup and looked very gentle. I didn''t like her type." In the photo, Dorothy had long, curly hair, and her features were striking. The heavy makeup made her look very photogenic. As Elijah spoke, he continued scrolling down and pointed at a side profile photo, saying, "I liked girls like her." Cordelia took a closer look, and her face immediately turned red, like a ripe apple. "How... how did you know there''s a picture of me?" Elijah suddenlyughed. "Why are you so flustered?" "It''s nothing," Cordelia quickly denied, "I just feel a bit embarrassed." "You silly girl." Elijah patted her head. "It''s just a side profile photo, and you ranked second in the votes. You were quite popr back then." Cordelia murmured, "I didn''t n to participate in the first ce. The boys in my ss took a picture of me and posted it on the forum." Elijah raised an eyebrow and took out his phone. He found the group chat with his university ssmates and shared the forum address. [Vote for number 15, my buddies.] Just as Cordelia was putting away her phone, she saw what Elijah had done and was instantly stunned. "Hey, this is embarrassing. Stop messing around, Elijah." Cordelia covered her face, feeling even more ashamed. Elijah chuckled and showed her his phone, saying, "Take a look at what they''re saying." Cordelia felt her face heating up. This selection was from so many years ago, yet he took it so seriously. Taking Elijah''s phone, she carefully browsed through the messages and realized that many of Elijah''s ssmates had already voted for her. Indeed, he had his appeal in his ss. As she scrolled to thetest message, Dorothy mentioned Elijah. [Youck gentlemanly manners regarding your first-love girlfriend, Elijah.] Immediately after, the group chat became livelier, with everyone chiming in. Cordelia looked meaningfully at Elijah and said, "First love?" Elijah sneered, "It seems that after all these years, she is still using that title to show off." "Well, why don''t you rify?" Cordelia retorted. "Fine." With that, Elijah sent a voice message to the group chat without hesitation. [My first love is sitting right next to me now. She is number 15, Cordelia.] Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Upon hearing Elijah''s voice message, Dorothy, who was far away in another city, got so angry that she smashed her phone. Chapter 416 Chapter 416 Chapter 416 The Wonders of Fate In the end, Cordelia''s ranking was pushed to the top by Elijah''s move. He then contacted the administrator and froze the post, leaving it forever at this moment. "Your desire for victory is truly..." Cordeliaughed helplessly. Even with her quick wit, she couldn''t find the words to describe him at that moment. Elijah smiled, "Back then, I didn''t know you, nor did I know about this. But now that I know, I cannot let you be left behind." Cordelia smiled and shook her head, amused by his rare childishness. "Moreover..." Elijah suddenly lifted her chin and earnestly examined her face. "This is how it should be. You deserve the title." Cordelia looked at Elijah in a daze. She was confused. At this moment, they seemed to have returned to their school days, sitting in the piano room as if she had finally won over the crush in her dreams... "Elijah..." Cordelia''s nose tingled, feeling like she might cry. If all of this could happen at the right time, how wonderful would it be? But now, she was no longer the naive girl who secretly loved him. "Cordelia, I understand. We missed our purest years, but that doesn''t hinder what we are now. The beauty of memories will only make us marvel at the wonders of fate!" Elijah gently caressed her delicate and soft face. He could not resist his love for her yet was afraid to exert too much force. "You''re right." Cordelia loved hearing his words and was immersed in the beautiful atmosphere of this moment. No matter how tumultuous their real lives may be, their feelings for each other were sincere at this moment. Elijah slowly leaned in, tentatively, and carefully kissed her, starting with a gentle touch and gradually deepening it. He was pleasantly surprised to find that Cordelia was verypliant and even responded to him. Their kisses were not passionate, more like the tentative kisses, filled with youthful unfamiliarity. Cordelia felt he had been creating an atmosphere all night to win her heart again. She had to admit that she really liked it and was even more looking forward to what he would do next. To her surprise, once again, he stopped just at the right moment and did not make any excessive demands. Later, Cordelia went back to her room to rest. Elijah walked with her to the room and said, "I''ll see you off tomorrow morning." "Well, if you can''t get up, forget it. I''ll go back by myself." Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Cordelia nned to go back to Grant City tomorrow and then go abroad with Imogen for childbirth. However, except for Milo, she didn''t tell anyone about her n, not even the studio. She nned to inform them afterward. "Okay", Elijah didn''t insist. The bedroom door slowly closed, and a smile appeared on Elijah''s face. It was obvious that he was satisfied with tonight''spanionship. How long had it been since he had such a warm time with Cordelia? He missed it so much that he hesitated to let her go to sleep just now. However, thinking this was a good start, Elijah didn''t continue to pester her not to spoil things. Every time he regained his spirit and pursued Cordelia again, it was apletely new experience for him. He enjoyed the process of getting closer to her slowly, never giving up. Chapter 417 Chapter 417 Chapter 417 Much Bigger The next morning, when Elijah woke up, it was half past seven. Actually, he still felt a bit sleepy. However, he resisted the drowsiness, put away the sachet, and got out of bed. When he arrived at Cordelia''s room, he found that her room door was wide open and the bed was neatly made. She had already left. Walking into the empty room, Elijah felt a wave of mncholy. "She has left so early..." He instantly copsed onto the bed, and the pillow still carried the lingering scent of Cordelia''s hair, which made him feel incredibly peaceful. So, he gradually fell asleep again in this room. Cordelia left in the early morning, around six o''clock. She wasn''t deliberately avoiding Elijah but had to leave early because her flight to Grant City was around eight o''clock. And she needed to go back to the Maple Vi to pick up her luggage. At noon, Cordelia was already sitting across from Imogen, having lunch together. Imogen had been eating a lot recently, and Cordelia was amazed by her voracious appetite. "It seems like the baby is gradually descending. Imogen, have you considered a cesarean section?" Cordelia asked. Imogen had already made up her mind and answered without hesitation, "As long as the babies and I are safe, I don''t insist on giving birth naturally." Cordelia nodded, knowing that Imogen was well aware of the situation, and she felt relieved. "Adam said you didn''te backst night," Cordelia asked again. Imogen was taken aback for a moment, then replied, "Yes, I stayed at a hotel, but I stayed alone." Cordelia finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Imogen''s belly was really big. She could usually hide it with loose clothes, but it would be exposed sooner orter if she had intimate contact with Ben. Seeing everything was normal, Cordelia put down her fork and sped her hands together. She said, "Alright, let''s start preparing our luggage!" Imogen happily replied, "Okay!" In the evening, Ben invited Elijah to a club for drinks. As soon as he entered, Elijah couldn''t help but squint his eyes. Ben''s triumphant appearance greeted him as soon as he walked in. "It seems that the proposal went well?" Ben paused as the light in his eyes disappeared. He pretended to be casual and said, "What would you like to drink? Let me pour it for you." "No need," Elijah said expressionlessly, "What''s the matter?" After all, Ben''s reaction showed he had something to say. "I remember you know Mr. Gudwin of Grant City, right? Should he know someone at the hospital?" Ben put down his ss and looked at Elijah seriously. "I want to check Imogen''s prenatal examination report." "Sure. Is that all?" Elijah leaned backzily and said, "You could have just told me over the phone." Ben shook his head. "I wanted to hear your opinion on this matter." "What do you mean? Are you suspecting that the child is not yours?" Elijah raised his eyebrow and felt amused. Ben snorted, "Do you think I''m so easily fooled?" "So?" "Imogen''s belly is bigger than it should be," Ben said seriously. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Isn''t it the same thing I said?" Elijah said disdainfully as if he could see through him. "I mean, it''s much bigger. Much!!" He picked up a ss of whiskey and finished it in one gulp. Elijah fell silent for a few seconds and said, "I''ll help you check right away!" Chapter 418 Chapter 418 Chapter 418 Elijah''s Call The room fell into silence. Ben''s gaze wandered. But he was actually focused on his hearing, waiting for Elijah''s message. "Okay, thank you, Mr. Gudwin. Sorry to bother you." Shortly after, Elijah hung up the phone and casually picked up a ss of wine. "Just wait!" Ben said, "Is this big shot in Grant City still infatuated with your mother?" "I''m not sure about their rtionship." Elijah casually steered the conversation back. "What are your ns if there''s something wrong with Imogen''s pregnancy?" "Of course, I''ll bring her back!" Ben clenched his teeth fiercely. "Alright, I''ll let you know as soon as I have any updates." At the airport hotel in Grant City, urgent beeps sounded. With her pregnant belly, Imogen looked at Cordelia''s phone and said, "Cordelia, Elijah''s calling." Cordelia was busy with her skincare routine. As both hands were upied, she gestured for Imogen to put it on speakerphone. Imogen nodded and immediately did as she was told. Soon, Elijah''s deep and smiling voice came through the speaker. Imogen nced at Cordelia and mouthed. "So sexy." Cordelia rolled her eyes and then casually chatted with Elijah. Suddenly, Elijah said, "Cordelia, are you keeping something from me?" Cordelia paused and asked, "Oh? You already know?" Imogen was shocked and worried. Could it be that Elijah found out about their n to run away? Was Cordelia nning on confessing? So, Imogen waved her hands on the side as if saying, "Look at me, Cordelia, look at me! Don''t confess! Don''t!" Cordelia chuckled, "I''vee to Grant City, and I''m with Imogen." Elijah paused and then said, "I see." Imogen immediately spoke up, "Hi, Elijah, how are you?" "Hello." Perhaps hearing someone next to Cordelia, Elijah didn''t talk much with her. After hanging up the phone, Imogen finally breathed a sigh of relief. "I was so scared. I thought he knew about our n to run away." "Adam can handle things. Just rx." Cordelia remainedposed. This was the advantage of not being in the same city. Even if they had long arms, the information would still be dyed. By the time they realized it, Cordelia had already sessfully moved Imogen. "Anyway, Imogen, you are the most important thing in my life right now. I can set aside my work. I must ensure your safe delivery and the safety of the children." Cordelia said seriously. Imogen''s eyes welled up. "You''re such a good friend!" She wanted to hug Cordelia, but considering herrge size, she decided to give it up. So she blew a kiss to Cordelia, feeling it wasn''t enough, and then winked. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Cordelia didn''t know what to say. Cordelia couldn''t stand it and decided to go to sleep! The next morning, Eason and Adam came to pick them up at the airport. Adam drove, Eason sat in the passenger seat, and Cordelia and Imogen sat in the back seat with all the luggage stuffed in the trunk. Along the way, Adam wouldn''t stop talking. "Imogen, now that you''re leaving, I feel like my house is empty." Imogen smiled and said, "Adam, you should find a girlfriend. When I''m gone, you won''t have any worries and can freely bring girls home." Chapter 419 Chapter 419 Chapter 419 A Ring Adam said seriously, "Imogen, look at what you''re saying. Am I such a casual person? If you weren''t pregnant, I would try to pursue you." Imogen was taken aback, thenughed nervously. "Adam, what kind of joke are you making?" "Haha, I was just kidding!" Adam didn''t seem to care at all, as if his words were just casual remarks. Eason nced at him, then coolly averted his gaze. He thought to himself, "Being so unfocused all the time, which girl dares to be with you." After arriving at the airport, the two men watched Cordelia and Imogen slowly walk into the security checkpoint. Adam secretly nced at Eason. Seeing Eason''s cold gaze and tightly pursed lips, he let out a sigh. "Eason, are you just going to let Cordelia leave like this?" "What else can I do?" Eason asked in return, then turned and walked outside. "As I am now, how can I make promises to her?" Moreover... The night before Cordelia came to Grant City, she spent the night at Elijah''s vi. He didn''t want to pay too much attention to Cordelia''s every move, but he couldn''t help. Until now, Cordelia''s feelings for Elijah remain unchanged. They first made a transit stop in a small country and then took another flight to the target country. Bray Carter, the fifth senior, picked them up at the airport and took them to the rented apartment. "Thank you for your hard work, Bray," Cordelia said politely. Milo''s apprentices were arranged in order of seniority. Bray, a chubby middle-aged man, looked at Cordelia''s obedient and sweet appearance and smiled like he was looking at his own daughter. His eyes narrowed into slits. After settling Cordelia and Imogen, Bray left. Imogen had already copsed on the couch and lifted her leg to show Cordelia. "Cordelia, look, my legs and feet are swollen." Original from N?velDrama.Org. "It''s hard for you to run such a long way in yourte stages. Let me help you rx a bit!" Cordelia said as she walked over to Imogen and started massaging her. "Cordelia, can I learn some massaging techniques from you? I''m not trying to steal your skills, just some basic daily massages." Imogen said with greatfort. Why did she have such an amazing friend? Her techniques were magic. "Sure," Cordelia smiled, "But I''m curious. Are you learning it to serve men or your elders?" Imogen paused for a moment and subconsciously thought of Ben. And then she thought about that every time he asked Imogen to massage him, they always ended up lying on the bed. Seeing her face gradually turning red, Cordelia already knew the answer. So she sighed intentionally, "A close friend who gets married is like water poured out." Imogen burst intoughter. "You''re talking about yourself, Cordelia. I haven''t gotten married!" "Oh really? Didn''t Ben propose to you thest time you saw each other? Elijah told me that Ben had ordered a ring before," Cordelia curiously asked. Imogen was taken aback. "No, he didn''t!" Chapter 420 Chapter 420 Chapter 420 So Pathetic For a moment, both of them fell silent. In the quietness, Cordelia had been pondering over this matter. Imogen''s gaze seemed somewhat distant, and after a long while, she asked, "Is he going to propose to someone else?" Cordelia shook her head. "If Ben prepared it for someone else, Elijah wouldn''t have told me." So the question was, what made Ben change his mind? Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. As Cordelia continued to think, she suddenly paused, then looked at Imogen, saying, "Do you still remember Elijah''s phone callst night, Imogen? Could it be..." Imogen''s face turned pale instantly. "Ben suspects me?" "To be precise, he suspects your pregnancy and that you''re hiding something from him." Cordelia contemted. Imogen slumped onto the back of the sofa as if drained, then said, "Thank god, we left." "Don''t overthink it. We''ve had a tiring journey. Go take a shower!" Cordeliaforted her. However, Imogen didn''t move for a long time. Instead, she looked at Cordelia with sorrowful eyes and asked, "If... If I confess to him, do you think he will treat me well?" Cordelia''s expression gradually turned serious as Imogen spoke. "Imogen, never ce your hopes on someone else''s kindness, especially a man like Ben. He is just emotionally unstable." Although Ben behaved well recently, all of this was based on his desire for the baby. What would happen after the delivery? All he wanted was his bloodline. As for Imogen, she had always been dispensable. Perhaps, if it were another woman, Ben would do the same to her. Thinking about the possibility, Cordelia couldn''t just watch Imogen jump into this pit of fire. Without Ben, Imogen and the child still lived well. Imogen smiled bitterly. "I was being too self-righteous again." Cordelia was taken aback, thenforted her. "Silly girl, we''re already here, so let''s take care of your pregnancy first. As for the future, if you want to be with Ben, we''ll take the original n and hide the daughter." These words were not to cheer up Imogen. Cordelia was just Imogen''s friend. She couldn''t stop her from pursuing love. But she hoped that even if Imogen got hurt and scarred in the future, she wouldn''t lose everything. At least her daughter was still with her. Imogen listened to Cordelia''s words, and her eyes instantly turned red. "Cordelia, am I so weak? I''m like someone that can''t live without a man." Cordelia quickly stepped forward, touching her head. "This is just your temporary idea. You are pregnant now, and your mood is affected by hormones, so it''s normal to have a sense of dependence on Ben." "You''re good atforting people, Cordelia." Imogen sniffled and smiled through her tears. "I feel much better." Everything was because of the hormones in her body. It must be! How could she, Imogen, not be able to live without a man? She was just temporarily emotionally fragile on the inside! Imogen didn''t want to live alone in the new environment. Later on, Cordelia couldn''t resist Imogen''s persuasion and ended up sleeping with her in her room. When they were about to fall asleep, Cordelia heard Imogen mumbling, "Cordelia, I miss Ben a little. I''m so pathetic." "It''s fine. Soon, you''ll forget about him." Cordelia gently patted Imogen and slowly fell asleep together with her. Chapter 421 Chapter 421 cv Chapter 421 So Close Elijah was inspecting the progress of the renovation of the newpany when he saw Ben, pale-faced and unusuallycking inposure, rushing in. "I can''t contact Imogen. I can''t find any trace of her. She has vanished into thin air!" Elijah paused and immediately took out his phone and dialed Cordelia''s number. "The number you have dialed is out of service." "Cordelia''s phone is out of service." "So is Imogen''s!" As Ben met Elijah''s calm andposed gaze, he gradually calmed down as well. It must be a nned escape. Elijah also realized that Cordelia was missing. The two of them had run away together. "Eason and Adam must know where they went. They must be involved in this." Elijah struck the freshly painted wall with a heavy sound. Ben gritted his teeth. "I should have killed the two men. They''re always getting in the way!" "Anyway, it''s Imogen and Cordelia''s idea." Elijah lowered his eyes. Disappointment was evident in his eyes. "Now is not the time to deal with the two men. Let''s find Imogen and Cordelia first! Is Imogen about to give birth?" "The due date is one month from now," answered Ben immediately without hesitation. It was clear that he constantly kept Imogen''s due date in mind. Elijah pondered for a moment. "Wait here, I''ll call Mr. Gudwin." Elijah walked into a random room and made the phone call. Ben calmed down, and based on Elijah''s information, his thoughts seemed clearer. Imogen''s pregnancy was suspicious! But he had no evidence! Before long, Elijah came out and said thoughtfully, "ording to reliable sources from the hospital, there is nothing wrong with Imogen''s belly. You''re overthinking." "Impossible!" Ben''s eyes turned crimson. Obviously, he couldn''t ept this fact. "Stay calm," Elijah said in a cold tone. "If it is fine, why did she hide? And why did she disappear?" Ben raised his voice, questioning Elijah. Elijah didn''t argue with him about his temper. He was also frustrated and anxious right now, but he didn''t want to just rage here. He wanted to do everything he could to find out where these two women had gone! But Ben was clearly breaking down. Just as he was about to smash something, Elijah punched him in the stomach. "Now, are you calm?" Ben held his stomach, weakly leaning against the wall. "My woman! My child..." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. "If you think about it, what have you done to Imogen in the past? Andter, have you made up for it?" Elijah coldly questioned. Ben''s gaze became hollow, and his lips trembled for a long time. Finally, with a weak voice, he said, "No." Elijah looked at him coldly. "If you could give her more sense of secure, she wouldn''t have hidden like this out of distrust towards you." Ben sarcastically said, "I promised to marry her. Isn''t that enough for her?" "Words are easy, but what about actions? What have you actually done?" Elijah''s words woke him up from his illusion. Ben slowly took out the diamond ring from his shirt pocket and muttered, "Yes, once, I felt so close to keeping her forever..." Chapter 422 Chapter 422 Chapter 422 J''s Arrival That evening, Elijah brought Ben back to his house, and the two of them got drunk in the living room. "If I had been less suspicious of her and proposed to her directly, would she still have run away?" Ben was drunk, and there was a slight blush on his handsome cheeks. Although Elijah knew it was toote to say anything now, he still seriously considered this question. "After you propose to her, go to City Hall the next morning, and she won''t run away." Ben raised an eyebrow. "So hasty? Don''t we need a prenuptial agreement?" Elijah sneered, "It''s already good enough if she''s willing to marry you. You''re thinking too much." Ben paused momentarily, then said, "When did I be so passive?" In the past, wasn''t it always Imogen who took the initiative to please him? Elijah knew it in his heart, but he didn''t expose it. "Elijah, why are you so calm? Aren''t you worried at all?" Ben''s head was spinning as he tried to look at Elijah. "If I were really that calm, I wouldn''t be drinking with you. Just the night before yesterday, Cordelia stayed at my ce and yed the piano for me." As Elijah spoke, his gaze drifted towards her bedroom. He had locked that bedroom, and no one was allowed in without his permission. Suddenly, his shoulder was tapped. Elijah snapped out of his thoughts and saw Ben''s drunken face appearing beside him. "It''s all because of me, bro. Cordelia must have run away with Imogen." "I think so. We were so good thest night. She was willing to kiss me in front of the piano." Elijah said with a distant gaze. Maybe this sentence ignited Ben''spetitiveness, and he said, "Imogen was very obedient that night, letting me kiss her casually and even let me listen to her stomach." Elijah regained hisposure and looked at him coldly, saying, "So what? She still ran away, didn''t she?" Beny on the sofa and said, "Even if it costs me everything, I will bring Imogen back and marry her!" "Not bad. Quite ambitious," Elijah said expressionlessly. Elijah didn''t feel angry at all about Cordelia leaving without saying a word. He just felt empty inside because he had also disappeared suddenly before. Later, he found out that Cordelia had been looking for him all day. And she only stopped when she This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. knew why he disappeared. So, was she retaliating against him this time? Since arriving abroad, Cordelia had been very cautious about contacting people in her home country, including Milo. Imogen''s belly had been growing every day, andter, it became difficult for her to get up and turn over, so she stayed in bed all day long. One evening, when someone rang the doorbell, Cordelia was watching dramas with Imogen in the room. "Did you order food?" Imogen curiously asked. "No, maybe it''s my Bray. Let me go and check." Cordelia got up and came to the door. The peephole showed a blond and blue-eyed girl standing outside. Cordelia opened the door. "May I ask if you are..." "Leno, I am Silva." She spoke Cordelia''s mother tongue fluently. Cordelia raised an eyebrow and said, "Did Imogen contact you?" "Yes, she said your house has an empty room and asked me to move in and live with you." The girl said as she entered with her luggage. Cordelia was stunned for a moment, then shouted into the room, "Imogen, why didn''t you discuss this with me before contacting Silva?" Imogen, feeling guilty inside the room, didn''t dare to speak. She mentioned it casually during her chat with Silva and didn''t expect Silva actually toe. She was indeed a friend. Chapter 423 Chapter 423 Chapter 423 Better off Without You Under the astonished gazes of Cordelia and Imogen, Silva took off the wig and contact lenses and then removed her makeup on the spot. A tomboyish young girl appeared before them. "Hey, there! I''m hacker Silva. My name is Joyce, and I''m here to take care of Imogen during her postpartum recovery!" Of course, she also came to mooch off their food and drinks. Imogen made a promise that as long as Joyce coulde, she would take care of all her meals and amodations. Unable to hold back, Cordelia burst intoughter. "Well, you look quite young. Are you really capable of taking care of Imogen?" "Leno, don''t underestimate me! I have experience. Plus, cleaning is my specialty. I''ve also worked as a house cleaner," Joyce confidently replied. Imogen looked at Joyce in surprise. "You have such a rich work experience!" Joyce suddenly looked embarrassed and scratched her neat, short hair. "My academic performance was poor, and I haven''t continued my education since high school. I need to earn money to support myself." Imogen''s eyes lit up. "That''s great! Then, I''ll rely on you. Joyce, all the household chores are yours." Cordelia looked helpless. Fortunately, Joyce was not someone else. They had known each other for many years. She didn''t expect introducing Joyce to Imogen to lead to such a close bond between the two. Initially, it was merely an employer-employee rtionship. With the sudden addition of Joyce to the household, things immediately became lively. Joyce was an incredibly diligent girl. Since her arrival, Cordelia hadn''t done any housework. The girl''s cooking skills were also excellent, allowing them to enjoy cuisine from various parts of their country while abroad. "Cordelia, I have to say, my life is just too good, isn''t it?" Another evening, Cordelia apanied Imogen for a walk in the neighborhood while Imogen chattered nonstop. "Of course, I have the best life because I have the all-powerful Cordelia by my side to protect me. Haha..." Cordelia smiled, "You sure know how to sweet talk." Imogen, feeling delighted, spotted a bench by the roadside and quickly said, "Cordelia, I''m tired. Let''s sit for a while." Cordelia didn''t know what to say. It was only five minutes! Really? Imogen had given up on having a natural childbirth anyway. Let her be... Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g So, they sat down. "Do you still think about Ben these days?" Cordelia suddenly asked. Imogen smirked, "Nah, I''ve gotten used to not thinking about him." Cordelia took out her phone and showed Imogen some dinner party photos Adam had sent her, saying, "Take a look at Ben." Imogen hesitated before reaching out her hand, but she eventually took the phone. As soon as she saw it, Imogen''s expression instantly changed. "When did he turn into this? So greasy-looking." Cordelia chuckled, "I actually think he looks like a hypocrite now." In the photos, Ben was dressed in a dark suit, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed sses, and had a refined appearance. Imogen continued to scroll through the photos and became more and more impatient. "Since when did he be so popr with women? Adam is quite skilled at capturing moments. He captured Ben flirting with over a dozen women one after another. He''s truly a god-level photographer!" Cordelia took back her phone, expressionless but with a meaningful tone, she said, "Imogen, he knows how to live without you and seems better off without you." Chapter 424 Chapter 424 Chapter 424 An Online Friend Imogen pursed her lips. She understood what Cordelia said. But when the man she loved approached her, she immediately lost her senses. She stayed clear every time just to be hurt. So whenever she was heartbroken, she felt she was a joke and regretted her decision. But when faced with the same problem again, she still rushed towards him like a moth to a me. She knew she was beyond salvation when the same stone repeatedly tripped her. "But, on the other hand," Cordelia said with a smile, "maybe our departure made Ben suddenly realize that there''s no point in entangling with you anymore. What do you think?" Imogen''s eyes lit up. "Are you saying that he might have finally given up on me and the baby?" Cordelia shook her head. "There''s just a possibility. We still can''t take it lightly." Imogen immediately burst intoughter, happy and carefree. Just minutes before, she was sad for Ben''s fickle heart. Cordelia couldn''t help butugh as well. It was better this way. On the way back, Imogen suddenly asked, "Cordelia, what about Elijah? Why didn''t we see him?" "I don''t know. He didn''t attend the dinner," Cordelia said casually. The people who seemed to evaporate from the world were not only Cordelia and Imogen but even Elijah. Adam said that Elijah had never appeared in Beilve City, and his newpany was already rented out after being renovated. Cordelia spected that he might have gone to the Bloom City. After all, it was his territory as well. She didn''t pay too much attention to it. After finally cutting off contact with him, there was no need to pay attention to his whereabouts. Otherwise, all of this would be meaningless. Back at the apartment, Joyce was on the phone. Listening to Joyce''s friendly chat with the person on the other end, Cordelia and Imogen guessed that it was a man. "Alright, dude, my roommate is back, so I''ll hang up!" Joyce decisively hung up the phone without hesitation and looked at Cordelia and Imogen. "I''ve made soup, have some!" "I''ll do it. You keep Imogenpany!" Cordelia said as she went to the kitchen to get the soup. Imogen looked at Joyce with curiosity. "Who is it? You make a phone call like this every day." "Just an online friend I met while ying games," Joyce replied indifferently. "Oh? Is he a guy? Does he have a crush on you?" Imogen asked again. "We''re just buddies," Joyce said solemnly as if their rtionship was sacred and invible. At that moment, Cordelia walked in carrying a tray. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Joyce is still young. Don''t corrupt teenagers, Imogen," Cordelia said with a smile. Imogen immediately raised her hands in surrender. "But Joyce is already 21, not that young." "She has a young mentality," Cordelia said as she picked up the soup and started enjoying it. Suddenly, Imogen thought of something and said, "Joyce, there are a lot of scammers online. Don''t let yourself be fooled by them when making friends online." Cordelia agreed, "If he asks you for money, never lend it to him, no matter how long you''ve known each other or how good your rtionship is." Joyceughed. "He has never asked me for money, but instead, he has bought me in-game equipment." Imogen was taken aback. "Damn it! You''re so lucky. You found a rich guy as your buddy!" Joyceughed even more happily. "Because I''m good at the game. I''m ranked first in the region." Well, all Imogen''s worry was in vain. Joyce only cared about her skills. "Alright, I''m going to study now. Both of you should rest early." Cordelia finished her soup and left the living room. Chapter 425 Chapter 425 Chapter 425 Before Due Date Cordelia had recently been learning stuff during the break. asionally, she would ask Milo or Lidio for advice when she encountered problems. Life had been quite fulfilling. While she was racking her brains reading, Imogen came in quietly and said, "Shh!" Cordelia saw her sneaking around and asked, "What''s wrong?" "Do you know who Joyce''s buddy is? You won''t be able to guess it." Imogen said mysteriously. "Who?" Cordelia offered enough curiosity because she knew Imogen wanted to gossip. "It''s Jacob, who has been keeping a low profile since he got engaged!" Imogen said excitedly. "He ys games?" This was Cordelia''s first question. "As far as I know, his family has a small gamepany, and he is in charge of it," Imogen said. "Oh, that exins it. The CEO personally ys the game to attract yers. If the yers knew about this, would they get angry and smash the keyboard?" Cordelia said jokingly. Imogen rested her chin on her hands and said as she wondered, "Howe I never met anyone willing to be my cyber lover when I y games?" Cordelia said, "Could it be your skills are terrible?" Hearing this, Imogen was unhappy and tried to bite Cordelia while making the sound of a dog barking. Cordelia quickly dodged and said, "Hey, pay attention to your belly! Stop fooling around and go to bed early. Even if you don''t want to sleep, Kenny and Amy must sleep!" Kenny and Amy were the nicknames Imogen got for the babies. She hoped her children could be happy and trouble-free after being born. "Hmph! I will remember this one, Cordelia! You are a terrible friend!" After speaking, Imogen left Cordelia''s room pouting. Cordelia was finally relieved, and the room became quiet again. When Cordelia picked up the book again, she realized she couldn''t focus. So, she put away her books and took out her cell phone, nning to check her emails before going to Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g sleep. While dealing with emails, she found a message from Elijah in her spam mail. That was the email Elijah sent her when she and Imogen had just left Grant City. Cordelia hesitated, having no courage to open it. Whether the email contained Elijah''sints and abuse or his regretless love, Cordelia wasn''t ready to face it. So Cordelia turned off the screen of her phone in cowardice and did not read the email. "Sleep! I must sleep!" Cordelia hid her head in the quilt like an ostrich as if this could protect her. But she knew better than anyone else that she really wanted to read that email and wanted to know what Elijah said to her... As Imogen''s due date approached, Cordelia put down all her work and apanied Imogen twenty- four seven. They ate together and slept in the same room. At first, Cordelia had already reserved a bed with the hospital for Imogen to be hospitalized the day before her due date and have the cesarean section the next morning. Everything had been arranged. However, one night before the due date, Imogen suddenly felt pain in her belly. "Don''t panic and wait for a while. Maybe it''s a false contraction." Cordelia was calm and levelheaded, and it influenced Imogen. She also calmed down. But Cordelia knew well that it might not be a false contraction. Imogen would probably have an early delivery. Chapter 426 Chapter 426 Chapter 426 Get It Over With So, she started to contact the hospital and went to Joyce''s room to wake her up. "Cordelia, it hurts so bad!" Imogen said painfully. While helping Imogen get dressed, Cordelia said, "Imogen, the babies are not in the right position for delivery. In this case, you might not be able to give natural birth because it is very dangerous. In the end, you will still need a cesarean section." Imogen said, groaning, "Cordelia, whatever you do, just help me get it over with. The pain is killing me!" "Okay. Then leave it to me. I will arrange everything." After saying this, Cordelia said to Joyce, "Help Imogen. Let''s go." Cordelia could judge the frequency of Imogen''s contractions by her expression. "Sir, please drive faster." Cordeliamunicated with the driver in a foreignnguage. But she was no longer fluent because she hadn''t used it for a long time. After a wave of contractions, Imogen finally got a break. She looked at Cordelia weakly and said, "Cordelia, will I die?" "Of course not." Cordelia wiped the sweat off Imogen''s forehead and said, "Your water has not broken yet, and the babies are fine. You will be okay. The doctor said that the operating room has been prepared, and you can have the surgery as soon as we arrive." Imogen smiled weakly and murmured, "Cordelia, I finally understand why you said I wouldn''t want to let Ben take the babies." Cordelia welled up and said, "Stop talking, or you will get exhausted." Imogen stubbornly said, "No, I have to tell you what I am thinking now. Cordelia, I can''t let go of the babies, not even one of them." She had suffered so much to give birth. Why should she give her little angel to others? Why? Cordelia held Imogen''s hand tightly and said, "Don''t worry, Imogen. I will do my best to keep the children for you, and I won''t let that bastard Ben take them away, not even a single one!" Hearing this, Imogen was finally relieved. She actually wished the pain could make her faint at this moment. However, the more pain she felt, the more conscious she became, and vice versa. But in the end, everything was a blur for her. She had no idea how she was sent to the operating room, when her clothes were taken off, or when preoperative skin preparation was done. All she knew was that a gentle female doctor came to her and asked her to turn sideways to inject an Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. anesthetic on her waist. She was relieved instantly! The pain was gone, and she felt much better! She was so tired that she could barely keep her eyes open and dozed off. After a while, which felt like only a few seconds, she was awakened by a loud cry of the baby. Hearing the cry, Imogen burst into tears. Soon, the nurse brought the two little ones for her to take a look. Two little pink babies were in front of her, both crying at the top of their lungs. They were both healthy. Imogen was finally relieved and fell sound asleep... Ben, who was far away in Grant City, felt restless all day. He paced around and couldn''t calm down at all. Elijah looked up at him from the pile of files and said, "Maybe you should go home because you have seriously affected my work efficiency." Ben suddenly pressed his chest and groaned painfully. "Ouch..." Chapter 427 Chapter 427 Chapter 427 Falling in Love Elijah quickly stood up and came to Ben, asking, "Is that an angina? Have you ever had this before?" While talking, Elijah quickly helped Ben sit on the sofa and let him lean there still. After a while, Ben recovered. He shook his head solemnly and finally could answer Elijah''s question. "No, never. I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen." "Is Imogen about to give birth?" Elijah suddenly narrowed his eyes and asked. Ben was stunned. "I heard that it''s quite dangerous for a woman to give birth!" Elijah nodded solemnly and said, "My mother said it''s dangerous as hell. They might even die." Ben was suddenly dumbfounded. After a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it! I can''t even be with her in person at this moment! How did I let her run away so easily? Damn it!" "Watch yournguage, in case it might bring you bad luck!" Elijah red at him and returned to his desk to continue working. Ben sat on the sofa, lost in thought. He looked gloomy and sometimes in a daze. Elijah finished his work and checked his email as usual. He carefully checked the emails but was disappointed not to find the email he was expecting. Then, he turned off theputer and asked Ben This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. what he had been doing every single day. "I still haven''t heard from Cordelia and Imogen. What about you?" Ben sneered, "If I had news about them, why would I still sit here and suffer from the angina?" Elijah threw on his suit jacket and said calmly, "Let''s go then! I take you to the hospital." Half an hourter, Elijah and Ben sat outside the emergency room with poker faces. "I was obviously in pain just now. It was killing me. But why can''t the doctor find anything wrong? Am I dying?" Ben said with fear, covering his chest with a hand. "I''m not a doctor," Elijah said coldly. He just thought what happened today was a bit weird. "Maybe I should go back to Beilve Cityter and ask Mr. Carter to check me," Ben said thoughtfully. "Who do you think you are?" Elijah red at him and said, "I''ll contact Cordelia''s senior fellow student, Lidio, and ask him to check you!" "Well, well. A family member of the miracle doctor does have privilege." Ben said mockingly. Elijah smiled and said, "Of course. So, you should kiss my ass more often." "Get out!" Imogen felt she had slept for a century before a burst of abdominal pain woke her. Opening her eyes, she saw Cordelia holding a baby in her arms and feeding it form. Imogen turned to the other side of the bed and saw Joyce holding the other baby. It was sleeping peacefully and looked very sweet. "Imogen, you are awake!" Cordelia said joyfully. "Cordelia, my belly aches. It feels like menstruation. I''m having menstrual cramps?" Imogen said bitterly. Cordelia smiled and said, "It''s okay. You are having an oxytocin infusion now to help your uterus recover. Bear with it, and you''ll be fine in a while." "No! Why do I still have to endure the pain after childbirth?" Imogen pouted as if about to cry. "Come on, sweetheart!" Cordelia caressed her face and said, "It won''t take long. Bear with it a little longer, okay?" Joyce suddenly said with a smile, "Cordelia, you are so gentle with Imogen, as if talking to a baby." Cordelia smiled gently and said, "Of course I am. From now on, Imogen is officially a mother and will be treated as a queen. We don''t want her to get postpartum depression!" "Cordelia, I''m about to fall in love with you!" Imogen said emotionally. Cordelia rolled her eyes and said, "Shut up. I''m straight." Imogen was speechless, thinking, "Dear Cordelia, is this how you treat a queen? At least pretend a little longer!" Chapter 428 Chapter 428 Chapter 428 Was Completely Over Imogen peacefully gave birth to two healthy babies, a boy and a girl. It was enough for Imogen, who had been ordinary since childhood, to brag for the rest of her life! A pigeon pair was not something that ordinary people could give birth to. Presumably, because Imogen was young, she recovered quickly and was discharged from the hospital after five days, returning home to continue her recovery. With Cordelia and Joyce helping Imogen care for the baby, Imogen had afortable time during her recovery. "Dear Cordelia and Joyce, you have made me feel that having kids is surprisingly wonderful. Thank you very much." The day her body was recovered entirely, they had a dinner gathering at home. Imogen carried a cup of orange juice and sincerely thanked Cordelia and Joyce. Joyce waved her hand and said rightfully, "This is what I should do." Cordelia said, "Don''t thank me too early yet. You have to learn to bring up kids on your own starting tomorrow. I''m going to start working." "What?" Imogen suddenly became depressed. "Is this the end of my happy life?" "No. Bringing up kids will make you happier. Believe me." Cordelia smiled. She knew that Imogen just loved acting and had wanted to bring up her kids for a long time. On the side, Joyce saw Imogen''s expression of hopelessness, so she patted her chest and said, "It''s fine, Imogen. I don''t need to work and will apany you to bring up the kids!" Imogen suddenly burst into tears, saying, "Joyce, you are so kind!" The three of them finished their dinner yfully. Returning to her room and ncing at Amy, who was still asleep, Cordelia took out herputer and opened the email she had longed for but hadn''t dared to read. The content was not much, with only two lines, but Cordelia read it for ten minutes. In fact, she was stunned most of the time. [Ruthless girl, I know you''re revenging on me. I''m not angry at all.] [This time, I won''t be paranoid. I''ll give you freedom.] The reason Cordelia was stunned was that she was surprised. She didn''t expect Elijah to suddenly put it down to stop pestering her and disappear. Initially, she was considering returning to Beilve City after Imogen recovered well. After all, the matter between her and Elijah had to be resolved. It seemed like it wasn''t needed now. What she was worried about didn''t need to be worried about anymore! Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g This way, she could stay and care for Imogen while working and studying here. Closing herputer, Cordeliay on her bed with peace of mind and slowly closed her eyes. It was over! Her destiny with Elijah was entirely over! Late at night in Grant City two yearster, Elijah sat at his desk working, pressing his temples asionally. Recently, he had frequent headaches. The doctor said it was caused by too much stress at work and chronic insomnia. Insomnia ran in the family. Apart from the sachet made by Cordelia, nothing worked, including medication. As for Cordelia... they had been out of touch for over two years. He once couldn''t help but seek Cordelia''s contact information through Milo, only to be rejected. "Elijah, a man should take something up or put it down equally easily. Now that your fate is over. Don''t disturb Cordelia''s life anymore." It was what Milo said to him. He looked kindly but spoke like a godly man. If it weren''t for the fact that he was Cordelia''s master and the most critical person to Cordelia, regardless of what kind of godly man he was, Elijah would have turned against him long ago. But after all, he was not the same brat who had married young, and his style of dealing with people had changed a lot. He treated Milo respectfully and would bring gifts to visit him on essential holidays. At this point, he felt a sharp headache, causing him to swallow two ibuprofen pills, after which hey down on the couch, rubbing his temples. There was a sudden knock at the door. Chapter 429 Chapter 429 Chapter 429 Does She Look Like Cordelia At this time of the day, it should have been Ben who had just returned from a nightclub and came to him for coffee. Elijah didn''t open his eyes and said, "Come in." A fair-faced, sweet-looking girl poked her head through the doorway and said with a smile, "Elijah, are you sleeping?" Only then did Elijah open his eyes, ncing at the visitor and saying, "Where''s your brother?" "He went to the bathroom." The girl walked in and sat on the sofa beside Elijah, asking with concern, "Elijah, do you have a headache again? Let me help you press it." This content is ? N?velDrama.Org. "Don''t be." Elijah refused directly with a cold tone. "But you looked pained." The girl looked worried as if the pain was on her. Elijah didn''t bother to speak, still closing his eyes. Suddenly, the strong scent of perfume hit his nose, causing him to frown harder. He opened his eyes impatiently and saw the girl''s face close at hand, about to kiss him. Elijah quickly pushed her away. "Get lost!" The girl stumbled as she was pushed and hit the coffee table. Her eyes instantly filled with tears, and she said sadly, "Elijah, I just want to help you..." She thought, "People say that kissing can relieve pain. I just want to help Elijah ease his pain. Why did he do this to me?" At this moment, Ben walked in. He was in formal attire tonight, dressed to the nines, with gold-rimmed sses perched on the bridge of his nose and a faint smile. "Kelly,e here. Don''t disturb Elijah." His tone was gentle, and his voice was clear and pleasant. Kelly was Ben''s cousin. She was a second-tier actress in today''s entertainment industry, with a pretty face and acting skills. She was expected to be among the first tier due to her rapid development. Elijah coldly nced at Ben, dissatisfied with his nightclub-specific outfit, and said, "Hurry up and take your sister home. I have a lot of work left to do." "Uh," Ben agreed, but he was already sitting on the sofa. "I found Imogen." "Really? Where is she?" Elijah was interested and sat up directly, ignoring the headache. "Verdania. She often performs at the Capital Theater there." Ben said with a smile, but his eyes were teasing. "Is she with Cordelia?" Elijah was nervous inside but asked casually outwardly as if he were. "It seems... not." Ben''s expression remained elegant as he pushed up his gold-rimmed sses. "Have you ever thought that Cordelia might have returned home a long time ago?" Of course, Elijah had thought about it, but it was just a huge crowd. And if Cordelia didn''t show up voluntarily, where would he look for Cordelia? Ben took his cell phone from his pocket and handed it to Elijah. "Look at this vlogger. Does she look like Cordelia? The videos she posted are all rted to folk music." Elijah''s eyes narrowed as he took Ben''s cell phone and looked at Ben suspiciously. He always thought there was something fishy about this dumbass suddenly bing smarttely. Thus, Elijah carefully watched the content on the cell phone. Suddenly, his pupils trembled. The ring worn on the hand in the video seemed identical to the one Eason had prepared for his fianc¨¦e! Chapter 430 Chapter 430 Chapter 430 He Found Me Elijah nced at Ben in disbelief. Ben''s gaze was gloomy as he pushed the gold-rimmed sses resting on the bridge of his nose. "Why don''t you call and ask Eason if she''s Cordelia?" "But I don''t want to contact him," Elijah said indifferently. Although he had voluntarily given up everything in the Hansen family and allowed that family to decay, he had never admitted defeat against Eason. It would be odd for him to initiate a phone call to inquire. Ben smiled faintly. "Then I don''t care about you. I''m going to catch Imogen!" Saying that, Ben had already gotten up and was ready to leave. And Kelly, who was on the side, whispered, "He''s not even willing to make a phone call when he can figure it out with it. It seems like Elijah doesn''t care much about his ex-wife!" She thought, "Hmph. Looks like I still have a good chance. I''ll keep it up!" After saying that, Kelly hurriedly followed Ben and left, not forgetting to turn back and look at Elijah again as she was leaving. Kelly murmured, "Such a wonderful man, wealthy and handsome. And he can make me famous. I must get him!" Suddenly, Ben''s voice came from behind her. "I advise you not to have any illusions about Elijah. Otherwise, I can''t cover you either." Kelly was startled and said defiantly, "Ben, what''s so great about that woman? Old and unfriendly." Ben smiled slightly. "She is great. Don''t you dare offend her?" Kelly didn''t take Ben''s words to heart, thinking, "I''m so young. How can I not defeat an old woman? Hmph! I don''t believe it!" Imogen had just finished a ballet brilliantly. After the perfect curtain call, she received a bouquet. She was helpless when she saw the familiar script and signature on the card, thinking, "Well, he found me! I knew this asshole wouldn''t stop." However, in the past two years, she had earned a lot of money following Cordelia, making her family and herself well off, and both babies were healthy. The only bad thing was that she never had a boyfriend. It wasn''t that she hadn''t been in touch with men. She just couldn''t helpparing them to Ben. She once said, "How humiliating would it be to find someone who''s not better than Ben?" However, Cordelia imed she used vanity to cover up her undying love for Ben. That asshole suddenly came looking for her, and Imogen was quite excited. It wasn''t like Ben pondered that she would run away in fear. On the contrary, she met him directly and boldly! So she came out without removing her makeup and changing out of her costume. In the distance, she saw the man in a dark formal suit with gold-rimmed sses on the bridge of his nose. He smiled falsely, looking grim, like a sinister viin in a presidential drama. "Imogen, how dare you?" The man met her and sped her waist without hesitation. Being hit by him so suddenly, Imogen froze. "Hey, it''s on the street. Calm down a bit." Ben''s smile intensified. "You seduced me." "How could I?" Imogen rolled her eyes. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g She had thought that Ben would ask about the child. However, the man didn''t say a word about the child until they finished making love. Imogen was even happier when he didn''t mention it, thinking, "Expecting me to confess? How could that be?" They hadn''t seen each other in over two years, and the asshole had lost a lot of weight and wasn''t as strong as he used to be. Moreover, he didn''t seem in good spirits and slept right after making love, as if he was purposely creating an opportunity for Imogen to escape. They finished anyway. She''d be a fool not to run away. So, Imogen took advantage of Ben''s sleep and fled the hotel. Chapter 431 Chapter 431 Chapter 431 pping Her on the Heart The first thing she did when she returned to her apartment was to call Cordelia. "Cordelia, I''ve had sex. Hahaha, I''m so full this time!" "Ahem, ahem..." Cordelia seemed to be drinking water and was choked by Imogen''s words, coughing repeatedly. "Did you agree to the leader''s pursuit? No offense, he''s a bit old." "What are you talking about? Cordelia, I''m talking about someone else." Imogen looked proud. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Who is it?" Cordelia was worried about Imogen messing up. It was soplicated abroad, and she was very naive. So what if she was cheated? "Ben." Imogen answered. Cordelia was shocked at Ben finally finding Imogen. Cordelia frowned and asked quickly, "How did you tell him about children?" "He didn''t ask. Can you believe it?" Imogen touched her chin and pretended to think. "He had a reaction when he saw me and hurriedly took me to the hotel afterward, falling asleep after finishing..." "Pfff..." Cordelia couldn''t hold back. "Imogen, are you kidding me? It is not scientific!" "I feel it''s unscientific as well." Imogen smiled like a sly little fox. "He doesn''t seem very strong, and I pressed him. Hey, he looks like he can''t do anything, so pitiful." With this, Cordelia couldn''t help herself andughed out loud. A familiar male voice immediately came from the other end of the phone. "Cordelia, what are you so happy about?" "Nothing, Eason. Imogen is telling me jokes." Cordelia said, unable to stopughing for a moment longer. Only when herughter gradually stopped did Imogen say, "Cordelia, what''s going on with you and Eason? Why does he always go to your housetely?" "There''s certainly something going on between us." For the sake of rigor, Cordelia thought for a moment and added, "Something serious." Imogen smiled deviously and hung up the phone without chatting more with Cordelia. Cordelia helplessly put down the phone and continued, "Eason, let''s continue. Is there anything else you need to add?" "Nope. That''s all the demands for now," Eason said, standing up, "I''m leaving and have to fly back to Beilve City." Cordelia smiled, "Actually, remotemunication is also possible. I can send you a document directly for the drawings." Eason shook his head solemnly. "I''m worried. It''s easy to make a mistake that way." "I can see that you''re serious about the wedding," Cordelia said, sending him away. Eason walked out of Cordelia''s bungalow with a deep look and said, "Cordelia, when will you return to Beilve City?" Cordelia shook her head. "I''m not sure. But don''t worry, Eason. I will be there for your wedding." "Take care of yourself, Cordelia." Eason looked at her intensely. After saying goodbye, he didn''t know what reason he would find to see her next time. So, Eason couldn''t help but hug her. With this hug, he was a little reluctant to let it go. As the emotions came up, it made him breathe a bit unsteadily. Cordelia felt something was wrong with Eason and pushed him. "Enough, Eason. Aren''t you in a hurry to leave?" Eason smiled at her and touched her head. "Take care of yourself." After that, he left with a look of reluctance. When Eason walked away, Cordelia withdrew her gaze. She was about to return to her small bungalow when a pping sound came from afar. One by one, pping her directly on the heart. It was Elijah! Chapter 432 Chapter 432 Chapter 432 Better to Miss Each Other Cordelia looked at Elijah. After two years of not seeing each other, this man lost weight. His eye sockets were deeply hollow, and shadows were under his eyes. But even so, his face was still extraordinarily handsome and noble. Overall, it gave Cordelia the feeling that Elijah was suffering from a severe illness. "How did you find here?" Cordelia asked indifferently. "I really shouldn''t havee." Elijah smiled at himself. "I thought that finding and seeing you would be delightful. I didn''t expect..." He didn''t expect the only thing it brought was heartache. Seeing the brilliant ring on Cordelia''s hand, Elijah felt like a knife was cutting his heart. He thought, "Did Cordelia finally choose Eason?" Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Isn''t it better to miss each other? In that case, you''d better leave!" After speaking, Cordelia turned to go in. Elijah took a big step forward and blocked the door about to close. Cordelia only nced back at him and went in without paying more attention. Elijah looked at her back and hesitated for a long time, thinking, "Should I go in? What should I do if I see traces of Eason living here? Can I bear it?" With that in mind, Elijah couldn''t help butugh at himself and continued thinking, "Didn''t I just see the scene of them saying goodbye already? What am I expecting? Everything is settled anyway. Then what do I have to be afraid of?" Having done the mental construction, he finally stepped forward heavily. Passing through the small yard and arriving in front of the small bungalow where Cordelia lived, Elijah froze. He couldn''t get in because Cordelia shut him out. For a moment, Elijah was a little dumbfounded. He overthought. He tried knocking on the door, and Cordelia said coldly inside, "Go away. We should act as if we''ve never known each other." They just hurt each other when they meet. So why bother? Elijah did want to turn and leave. However, he waited for two years and finally found Cordelia. How could he be willing to leave after only meeting her once? "I''ll live in your yard today if you don''t open the door!" Elijah said stubbornly. "Whatever!" Cordelia snorted coldly and lowered her head to continue working. She was busy until nightfall. Cordelia was ready to cook in the small kitchen built independently in the yard. However, as soon as she went out, she saw Elijah sitting on the steps of her doorway, leaning on the threshold, and falling asleep. Even though he was still dressed well, his skinny body made him look particrly pitiful. Cordelia''s heart softened, and she entered the room to get a thin nket to cover him. While covering, Cordelia muttered, "Leaving thefortable vi and hotel not to live, you muste to the poor countryside to sleep on the street. You''re a masochist." Suddenly, with her neck being hooked, Cordelia''s eyes widened. Immediately afterward, with an unsteady center of gravity, her entire body fell into Elijah''s arms. After two years of not seeing him, his scent had be fresh and minty, no longer the light tobo scent he always carried. Just then, Elijah''s phone rang. Cordelia hurriedly pushed her away, after which she patted the dirt on her body and fled directly into the kitchen. Looking at her back, Elijah could not help but smile. He quickly regained seriousness and picked up the phone, saying, "What''s up?" "I lost two days of my memory again," Ben said in a low tone, "I don''t remember how I came to Verdania." Elijah frowned and said, "Earlier, you said you found Imogen." "I found her?" Ben said in a slightly pained tone, "I can''t remember. My head hurts." "You shoulde back first. Your current situation is unstable, and it isn''t suitable for you to stay abroad alone." Elijah suggested. "Okay, I''ll book a flight now," Ben said weakly. Chapter 433 Chapter 433 Chapter 433 Did He Threaten You After hanging up the phone, Elijah put his cell phone into his suit pants pocket, patting the dust on his body and walking towards the kitchen. As soon as he entered, he smelled the firewood. He frowned and couldn''t help but say, "You''d rather suffer in a ce like this to avoid me?" "What? Suffering? Avoiding you?" Cordelia looked at him amusedly. "You''re overthinking it. I''m just traveling around and experiencing rural life. It''s my interest and pleasure." "Whatever you say is right." Elijah smiled faintly. He shut the eloquent Cordelia with just one sentence. If he continued to taunt, Cordelia could continue to retort. But he suddenly changed the topic, causing Cordelia to be speechless. For a while, they stared at each other in silence. Only after a long time did Elijah say, "What can I do to help you?" "What can you do?" Cordelia asked, gesturing to her entire rustic, little kitchen. "I''ll light a fire!" Saying that, Elijah took off his suit jacket and rolled up his sleeves before doing it decently. Cordelia did not expect that Elijah would quickly light the fire. So, she made a vegetable soup ording to the local tradition and then ate it with Elijah. Cordelia knew that she was not a good cook. However, Elijah was probably hungry and ate tworge bowls of rice. Ordinary people could hardly imagine how a handsome guy in formal attire sat on a stool in the yard, holding arge bowl. But Cordelia was lucky to see it! After dinner, Cordelia said, "Alright, it''s gettingte. You should leave now!" "I''ve said I''ll stay in your yard today." Elijah stubbornly sat on the stool, refusing to leave. Cordelia frowned. "Elijah, if you insist on doing this, I can only keep hiding from you." "You''re hiding in someone else''s arms. Isn''t that far enough? Where else do you want to hide?" Elijah asked her back. Cordelia gave him a look. "Whatever you say." Seeing her about to leave, Elijah pulled her wrist. Without waiting for Cordelia to get angry, Elijah suddenly asked, "Why... did you choose Eason?" Obviously, there were so many men in this world. Why Eason? For the sake of gratitude? Cordelia was baffled. However, she quickly recalled Eason''s strange behavior when he left and hurriedly said, "You''ve misunderstood." "Misunderstood?" Hope ignited in Elijah''s heart, but he remained expressionless on the surface. Cordelia solemnly said, "Eason will always be my big brother." "Well... so? First, you took revenge on me by leaving without saying anything, and then you took Original from N?velDrama.Org. revenge on me with a fake marriage, is that it?" Elijah looked at Cordelia coldly and asked aggressively. "Revenge..." Cordelia was stunned. But soon, she regained her senses again. It turned out that Elijah had always thought that she was taking revenge on him. It was a beautiful misunderstanding! However, his thought made Cordelia feel that it was inexplicably reasonable. "Cordelia!" Elijah waited for a long time but didn''t see her retort. So he began to panic again. "Tell me, why did you ept his ring? Did he threaten you with a favor?" Chapter 434 Chapter 434 Chapter 434 He ttered Himself Again Cordelia suddenly understood. She slowly raised her hand and handed it to Elijah, saying, "You should have heard of Diamond Creativity, the national jewelry brand, right?" Original from N?velDrama.Org. Elijah nodded cautiously. But although he had heard of it, he seldom researched this brand regrly. "I am one of the shareholders of the Diamond Creativity. This ring is a year-end award given to me by thepany at the end ofst year." Cordelia exined seriously. "Isn''t it a wedding ring?" Elijah smiled uncontrobly. "Marriage? Who should I marry?" Cordelia rolled her eyes at him. "Alright, can you leave now?" "Can you let me in and rest for a while?" Elijah said with a tired look. Seeing his weak look, Cordelia finally relented and let him into the house. As soon as he entered, Elijah quickly nced across Cordelia''s room like a hawk. And he sat down on the sofa with satisfaction after finding nothing of a male. Seeing various alternative medicine books and medicine academic papers on the coffee table, Elijah instantly recalled a familiar feeling. Cordelia''s life pace seemed unchanged and was still the same as before. "Give me your hand." Cordelia suddenly said. Elijah subconsciously followed her words and saw Cordelia taking his pulse. He smiled slightly and thought she still cared about him. Thinking of Ben''s strange illness, he asked Cordelia about it. "Shut your mouth." Cordelia frowned. Elijah''s health was poor, and she didn''t know how he had spoiled himself in the past two years. Not long after, Cordelia finished diagnosing and said, "You''re already in poor health, and you''re still seeking a doctor for Ben?" "I''m healthy!" Saying that, Elijah also showed off the muscles in his arms. "Compared to two years ago, Elijah, your body is far worse," Cordelia said sternly. Elijah immediately shut up and said nothing. Getting up, Cordelia took a stic-sealed sachet from her bedside table and handed it to Elijah. "Use this one first. I improve the materials used, and it can work for two months." Taking the sachet, Elijah was moved. However, Cordelia had already broken his fantasy expressionlessly before he could think about it. "Mr. Carter is old and often has trouble falling asleep. So, I have been trying new forms all the time. It is thetest one." Elijah''s hand paused, and then he smiled helplessly. "I see." He ttered himself again. He thought Cordelia was researching sleep-aiding materials for him. What a heartless woman! "As for Ben''s situation, I have never heard of such aplicated disease. I need to see him before making a judgment." Cordelia said with consideration. Elijah frowned. "Okay, I see." After Elijah left, Cordelia called Imogen in Verdania. Knowing Ben had a strange disease, Imogen said, "No wonder he was powerless and not aggressive. He''s never been pressed by me before..." "Stop it. Let''s talk about something serious, shall we?" Cordelia smiled politely. "Hahaha, I''m so excited. It can be regarded as revenge!" Imogen said happily. "Did Ben look for you again after you left the hotel that day?" Cordelia asked. "No." Imogen paused. "So, he didn''te to look for me because he lost his memory for two days?" Chapter 435 Chapter 435 Chapter 435 Untitled Cordelia thought hard for a while before guessing. Then, she said, "Given his character, if he sees you running away, he will certainly catch you again, won''t he?" Imogen patted his chest and said, "It''s dangerous, but thankfully I got lucky." Otherwise, he would face a wildly violent retaliation from that bastard Ben. After all, that dog had never lost in bed! Cordelia raised her forehead, knowing that she couldn''t get any better clues from Imogen, so she changed the subject to their favorite topic. "How are Kenny and Amy doing recently? Have you learned any new skills?" Cordelia asked with a smile. "Kenny has recently be obsessed with jigsaw puzzles and has already started assembling 100- piece puzzles. Amy is still a carefree princess, and she starts dancing whenever the music hits." At the mention of the children, Imogen''s tone became much gentler. Cordelia''s eyes were slightly red as she said, "Okay, that''s great! I''ll go to Verdania to pick up Amy next month. Imogen, we agreed on this before, so you can''t go back on your word." Imogen was silent for a few seconds before saying, "Cordelia, I have thought about it seriously. You should take Amy away as soon as possible. Ben has already found me, and he will talk to me about the children sooner orter." Cordelia nodded solemnly and said, "Okay, I will fly over as soon as possible." Early the next morning, Elijah came to the door. As soon as he entered, he saw Cordelia''s suitcase. His face stiffened. Then, he stepped forward and grabbed Cordelia''s wrist before asking with a frown, "Cordelia, are you trying to run away again? Do you think you can escape?" Cordelia rolled her eyes at him and said, "You must have watched too many movies! I''m going back to Beilve City to do something." When Elijah heard that she was going back to Beilve City, he thought reflexively that she might want to meet Eason. Hence, he snorted coldly and said, "It just so happens that I''m also nning to head back to Beilve City." "You do what you want." Cordelia ignored him, rolling her eyes hard. The man had really been leaving her speechless ever since he reappeared. Those who knew him and knew that he was just overly concerned. Those who didn''t understand definitely thought his brain was fried. Hence, Cordelia was pestered by Elijah again, under the pretense that Elijah wanted to ask Cordelia to treat Ben. "Actually, you can go to an authoritative hospital to check it out. Alternative medicine is not omnipotent," Cordelia said helplessly. Elijah shook his head and said, "Ben cares about pride, so he refuses to go. Well, because Lidio rmended him to see a psychiatrist long ago, and the results came out that he was not sick at all." Cordelia was taken aback as she asked, "Is it that serious?" Elijah was a little amused. "Do you believe it? I think Lidio was mocking him." Cordelia pursed her lips without saying anything and began to think seriously. As soon as she met Ben in person, he retorted so strongly against her that she was almost pissed off. "It seems that you have no solution for my illness, right? I knew that you were just trying to gain fame," Ben said in a hostile tone. He seemed to find satisfaction only in belittling Cordelia in this way. Despite Ben''s ridicule, Cordelia carefully recorded Ben''s performance in her notebook,pared it with her recollection of his former behavior, and analyzed it. There was no point in ming a mental patient. Surely, Elijah could not have tolerated Ben mocking Cordelia like that. "That''s enough. If even Cordelia gives up on you, you''ll have to get ready to go to the hospital in Grant City for a thorough checkup!" Elijah said coldly. As soon as he heard that he had to undergo a checkup with the psychiatrist, Ben suddenly fell silent.Original from N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 436 Chapter 436 Chapter 436 Don''t Tell Anyone Without realizing it, Ben became worried when he realized that his illness did not fall into the neurological category but rather the mental category. His gaze became colder and sullener as he said, "Don''t tell anyone about my illness." Cordelia ignored him. Elijah said, "Why don''t you just say you don''t want Imogen to know about this?" Being teased by Elijah one after another, Ben couldn''t tolerate it any longer. He stood up and said, "I''m leaving." At this moment, Cordelia suddenly stopped him and said, "Ben, I suggest you live with Elijah for the time being. I need him to observe you and record some daily data." Ben paused, turned his head, and looked at them vigntly before asking, "You don''t live together, do you?" "No," Cordelia answered indifferently. This was Elijah''s vi, so she naturally had to go back to the Maple Vi. "Well, you still have some humanity left in you. After all, you sickening couple. I''ll be back at night," Ben said before leaving. Cordelia looked at the record in front of her solemnly and then said to Elijah, "I think I need to call Lidio." "So, Lidio''s suggestion is not targeting Ben, but rather, Ben really has a mental illness?" Elijah frowned. Cordelia said, "Although I''m a little irresponsible for saying this now... I suspect that Ben has already developed dissociative identity disorder!" Elijah''s eyes turned gloomy. Previously, they had been putting Ben through checkups at the neurology department, thinking that there might be something wrong with his brain. However, even the most advanced equipment failed to detect any problems in his brain, so his symptoms were ssified as an intractable disease. In hindsight, Lidio''s half-joking tone was actually a hint to them. Ben might not be able to control himself if he learned that he had a mental illness, given his character. While Elijah was pondering, Cordelia had already finished calling Lidio. She looked sad and worried that Ben had been diagnosed with such a disease. It was not that she was extremely concerned about Ben. Rather, she was mainly worried about Imogen. "Two days ago, Ben went to look for Imogen, but he didn''t ask about the kids, nor did he force her to stay with him. I guess reasonably, that''s his other personality," Cordelia said with a frown. Elijah also carefully recalled some details before saying, "Based on your guess, Ben''s second Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g personality had already begun to take shape two years ago when Imogen left." Cordelia suddenly remembered something and said in amazement, "I remember that once, at a dinner party, Ben behaved intimately and ambiguously with a dozen women sessively. Moreover, his attire at that time was very different from the way he usually dressed." Elijah shot Cordelia a strange nce, which made her a little scared. "Adam was also at the dinner party at the time, and he casually took a photo for Imogen," Cordelia quickly exined. With a faint smile, Elijah said, "Why are you panicking? I didn''t say anything." Cordelia gritted her teeth and thought, "Yeah, you didn''t say anything, but you''re really smug deep down. Don''t think I can''t tell." Chapter 437 Chapter 437 Chapter 437 Get a Grip "Regardless of Ben''s illness, I still sincerely thank you for him, Miss Carter." After speaking, Elijah pressed his chest with one hand and gave a gentleman''s nod. Only then did Cordelia smile and say, "You''re wee. After all, I''m still at the primary stage in the field of psychiatry, so I can''t help you much." At this moment, the doorbell rang. When Elijah came to the door, he saw the person standing outside the door through the videophone, and he pinched his brows with a headache. "Why are you here?" Elijah asked seriously when he opened the door. "Hi, Elijah, I brought some fresh ingredients. Let''s cook dinner together tonight!" The girl''s sweet voice came from the door. At the same time, Cordelia noticed that Elijah had a guest at his door, so she picked up her bag and prepared to leave. Elijah ignored Kelly, who was standing at the door and looked at Cordelia, who came out. "You''re leaving?" "Well, I still have something to do, so I won''t bother you," Cordelia said while changing her shoes. Cordelia was already tall, to begin with, but when she put on high heels, it made Kelly look like a dwarf inparison. Elijah quickly grabbed her hand and said, "Stay for dinner." His eyes were sincere, and there was a little reluctance in his tone. Cordelia shook her head and firmly rejected him. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g At this moment, Kelly suddenly stepped forward and hugged Elijah''s arm. "Elijah, since thisdy doesn''t want to stay for dinner, why do you have to force her against her wishes?" Cordelia squinted, knowing that Kelly was doing that on purpose. This girl''s scheming personality was written all over her face, and since Elijah could tolerate her, it proved that she had something to rely on. As he spoke, Elijah shoved Kelly away unceremoniously. "Kelly, you should respect her. Also, don''t touch me in the future, and next time, even if Ben is here, he won''t be able to protect you." A little dizzy after being pushed away by Elijah, Kelly''s expression suddenly became aggrieved. Cordelia raised her eyebrows and asked, "So you''re Ben''s cousin, the starlet?" "What starlet? I''m a superstar," Kelly said, feeling unconvinced. Cordelia chuckled and said, "Okay, superstar. A superstar who has never been cast as the female lead." After speaking, Cordelia turned around to leave as she could not be bothered to spout nonsense with her. There was a very low threshold in the current entertainment industry. Anybody could appear in film and television dramas as long as they had the capital to be groomed. Kelly became a B-lister by relying on Ben. However, seeing how naive Kelly was, Cordelia thought that she must have used all her luck to be a B-lister. "Hey, who said I can''t be the female lead? I''m going to be the female lead soon!" Kelly yelled at Cordelia''s back as she chased her to the door,pletely unconvinced. Cordelia got into the car and drove away without even looking at her again. Kelly felt the bag of food ingredients being thrown at her from behind, after which the door was closed with a loud bang. "Hey, Elijah, open the door! What do you mean by this?" Kelly eximed anxiously while mming the door panel. However, no one paid attention to her anymore... Cordelia visited Milo and had dinner with him before returning to the Maple Vi, where she copsed on the sofa. She didn''t feel tired until this moment. After replying to Imogen, she made a video call soon after. Imogen said in high spirits, "Cordelia, why did you suddenly return to Beilve City? Could it be that Ben is terminally ill?" Cordelia looked at the screen with a smile and said, "If you want to ask about him, just say so. Why are you beating around the bush?" "I want to know what that jerk is doing," Imogen said with a nonchnt expression. Hence, Cordelia perked up as she sat up and said solemnly, "Imogen, I''m going to tell you something now. You must get a grip on yourself! Ben... His problem is very serious." Imogen''s expression froze, and her body stiffened immediately. Chapter 438 Chapter 438 Chapter 438 Do You Still Have Feelings for Him? After a long time, Imogen asked with great difficulty, "Is he... suffering from an incurable disease?" Cordelia thought for a while before saying, "There is a low cure rate, but it is not impossible. In short, his future is bleak." Imogen''s expression was obviouslyplicated. "What''s wrong with him, exactly?" Cordelia shook her head and said, "I promised him that I wouldn''t tell you about this. Imogen, I suggest that you never see him again. That will be better for you and him." "I will think about it carefully," Imogen said with a wry smile. The two chatted for a while, and Imogen suddenly asked, "Cordelia, what''s going on with you and Elijah now?" Cordelia smiled and shook her head as she replied, "We haven''t seen each other for a long time. We are all in different situations. It''s okay to be friends. But I won''t consider anything else beyond that for the time being." "Cordelia, you''re being too calm. Do you still have feelings for him?" Imogen asked. "I don''t seem to feel anything anymore, but I am already very patient with him." Cordelia felt that after they met again, she had already been very nice to Elijah. Otherwise, Cordelia would have left him to freeze out in the yard all night, given how arrogant and difficult he was. "That starlet, Ben''s cousin, seems to be courting Elijah. She showed up at Elijah''s door with some fresh ingredients and wanted to have dinner with him when I left his ce today," Cordelia said calmly. "Damn, is there really something between the two of them?" Imogen asked, widening her eyes in disbelief. "Who knows!?" Cordelia said indifferently. In any case, their rtionship was certainly not ordinary. Otherwise, Kelly would not have shown up at Elijah''s ce so casually and behaved so intimately with him. The hostility she had towards Cordelia wouldn''t have been that intense, either. As for Elijah... His thin and handsome face popped up in her head when she thought of him. Cordelia pursed her lips and sighed, "After all, we have been separated for two years. Two years is enough for a lot to change..." Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Cordelia was woken up by Elijah''s call bright early the next morning. His voice was very low as if he was calling Cordelia secretly. "Ben has put on his sses again. Cordelia, can I trouble you to get breakfast for three?" Elijah''s words were very tactful, but Cordelia understood that Elijah wanted her to observe Ben. In the midst of her sleepiness, Cordelia slowly came to her senses and said, "Alright, I''ll be there in a minute." After saying that, Cordelia reviewed the notes she had taken about dissociative identity disorder during her researchst night. She then washed up and left. Despite the morning rush hour, Cordelia arrived quickly at Elijah''s vi since it was located in the suburbs. In addition to Elijah and Ben, Cordelia realized that Ben''s cousin was also present. At this time, Kelly was acting like the mistress of the house as she looked critically at the breakfast Cordelia was holding. "This fast-food joint was just exposed for being unhygienic. How dare you buy breakfast there?" Cordelia intended to ignore Kelly. However, Elijah was upset with her. "I don''t have an opinion about what Cordelia bought me for breakfast. She can buy whatever she wants. What does it matter to you?" Kelly looked at Elijah in disbelief and said, "I''m worried because you''re going to eat it! Elijah, your gut can''t take this junk food at all." At this time, Cordelia asked, "What''s wrong with your gut?" "It''s okay, don''t listen to her nonsense." Elijah quickly covered up. Chapter 439 Chapter 439 Chapter 439 Coax Your Girlfriend! Since he didn''t admit it, Cordelia didn''t ask any more questions. Kelly became even more agitated at the side. "You''re not alright! How many times have you been to the hospital this year alone? Didn''t I turn down my job to take care of you every time?" Staring at Ben coldly, Elijah said, "Shut up! I want her to get out now. Do you have any objection?" Ben smiled gently and said, "You can''t tolerate Kelly any longer just because she told the truth?" Cordelia looked at the man who was sitting steadily on the sofa, feeling as if she was looking at a dummy in Ben''s skin. Elijah sneered and said, "If you feel sorry for her, you can get lost together with her." Ben smiled without saying anything. Kelly instantly looked at Elijah with tears in his eyes and said, "Elijah, I''m doing this for your own good. How could you treat me like this?" "The sight of you annoys me." After saying that, Elijah took two steps forward, pulled Cordelia over, and walked toward the restaurant. He did not forget to say to Ben, "There''s breakfast for you. If you don''t eat, I''ll finish everything." Ben stood up gracefully, pushed his sses up his nose, and looked at Kelly while saying, "Kelly, you''d better leave first. Since Cordelia is here, it''s impossible for Elijah to tolerate other women. You''ll only be disgracing yourself if you stay." "I''m not leaving!" Kelly eximed as she stubbornly looked at Ben''s back with tears in her eyes. She then sat down on the sofa. As for the breakfast Kelly bought, it was also ced on the coffee table, but Elijah never nced at it. Kelly thought, "Would he rather have that unhygienic junk food for breakfast than the breakfast I made with love? Why?" Kelly could not understand how she was inferior to Cordelia since she was young, beautiful, and had a superb figure. She was not convinced at all! In the dining room, the three of them ate breakfast in silence. Cordelia quietly observed Ben and Elijah at the same time. Ben ate delicately, like a girl. In some ways, it differed from his usual dining etiquette, but not in a major way. As for Elijah, he ate very slowly, which was in stark contrast to the way he used to gobble up his food quickly in the past. There may indeed be something wrong with his gut. Hence, Cordelia was about to leave after breakfast. Elijah hurriedly followed and asked, "Where are you going? I''ll apany you." Cordelia thought for a while before saying, "Okay, it would be great if you could help me carry some stuff." "What are you going to buy?" "I''m going to the Unde to run some errands," Cordelia said truthfully. Her n was to bring back some medicinal materials and cook some medicinal food for Elijah to nourish his gut. As far as she was concerned, it was just a matter of convenience, and she didn''t realize that her concern for Elijah was a little excessive. At this moment, Kelly chased him into the yard. "Elijah, where are you going? I''ll go with you." Cordelia paused when she heard the girl''s voice. Then, she said, "Forget it. I''ll go on my own!" Cordelia''s temper had improved significantly since she started taking care of Kenny and Amy. It didn''t mean, however, that Cordelia could stand a girl whom she disliked, constantly trying to assert her presence in front of her despite her good temper. When Elijah heard Cordelia''s words, his face immediately turned sullen, and he suddenly raised his voice at Kelly. "I told you to get out of here. Don''t you understand?" Kelly was stunned for a moment. She never thought that Elijah would yell at her so harshly. Kelly wondered, "Is it all because of that old woman?" "No! I want to be with you!" Kelly stubbornly stepped forward and hugged Elijah''s arm tightly. Behind Elijah, Cordelia spoke leisurely, "Elijah, you''d better stay at home and coax your little girlfriend Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g well!" She had already gotten inside the car and locked the door by the time she finished speaking. Chapter 440 Chapter 440 Chapter 440 Only Cordelia Cordelia was really annoyed. Kelly seemed really infatuated with Elijah. It was so much that she probably would never give up on him, no matter what he did to her. Cordelia also noticed how hard Elijah was trying to prove his loyalty by drawing a line between himself and other women in front of her. Cordelia felt exhausted just looking at it. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Elijah pulled the car door in a bid to open it, but to no avail. Knowing that Cordelia was nning to leave alone, he did not pester her any longer. However, the look Cordelia gave him before leaving made him feel flustered. It was a look of disregard for him and Kelly. The woman next to Elijah continued to chatter as Cordelia''s car gradually disappeared. "Elijah, she doesn''t really like you at all. If she really cared about you, would she have bought you some random junk for breakfast?" Elijah looked away. Without even looking at Kelly, he warned, "From now on, never let me see you again unless you want to lose everything you''ve got now." The tearful Kelly held his arm tightly as he walked back continuously. "Elijah, do you really want to treat me this way because of that old woman? I really love you, she doesn''t... Ah!" Before Kelly could finish speaking, she had already been thrown to the ground. Looking down at her condescendingly, Elijah said, "You can just tell me if you are tired of living. I''d be happy to grant you your death wish!" Kelly looked at the austere Elijah in horror as if she had seen Hades from hell. "Remember, if you disrespect my girlfriend again, the next thing I step on will be your face!" Kellyy on the cold, hard ground, unable to stand up for a long time. It was as if she had just crossed the gate of hell, where her life and death were in Elijah''s hands. However, she refused to ept fate! Over the past two years, she had always apanied Elijah and looked after him while Cordelia was having the time of her life elsewhere. Kelly thought, "Why did that old woman snatch Elijah away as soon as I came back? Why?" The more Kelly thought about it, the angrier she became. Her beautiful face was distorted by jealousy, and it became extremely hideous. After Cordelia finished her errands at the Unde, she headed back to the Maple Vi instead of Elijah''s ce. She boiled some soup with herbs and hired a delivery rider to send it to Elijah. Afterward, she took a soothing bath and prepared to make herself ate-night snack. When she finally went downstairs, she saw a man seated in the living room. "Mr. Hansen, I don''t think it''s a good idea toe uninvited without knocking," Cordelia said calmly as she made her way downstairs. Elijah turned his head to look at her with a tender gaze in his eyes. "Let me exin to you. Otherwise, I won''t be able to sleep." "That''s not necessary. Have you eaten the food?" Cordelia walked to the kitchen and asked indifferently. He knew she wouldn''t be bothered. Elijah got up and caught up to her. "I have." After thinking for a while, he said again, "Cordelia, there is nothing serious with my gut. Otherwise, you would have noticed it when you treated me, wouldn''t you?" Cordelia said sternly, "I knew you had gastrointestinal problems, but I didn''t think you would be hospitalized for them. It shows that you don''t take your health seriously." However, Cordelia could roughly understand Elijah''s plight. In order to develop his career, he left the his rapid rise. As a result of working day and night for such a long time, his health deteriorated into what it was now. With his wealth and career, he could ck off for several lifetimes, even if he retired and did nothing. Even so, he continued to work hard to expand his business territory. After all, he clearly still couldn''t let go of the Hansen family''s affairs. He was still fighting for something. While Cordelia''s thoughts were running through her mind, Elijah suddenly hugged Cordelia from behind and said, "I''ve been good. While you weren''t around, I was alone all the time." He had never crossed the line with anyone of the opposite sex, not even in his imagination. Even in his dreams, Cordelia was the only woman who appeared! Chapter 441 Chapter 441 Chapter 441 Falling Out Cordelia''s body stiffened at first, and then she said in a cold tone of voice, "Let go." Elijah took a deep breath. After taking in her sweet scent, he reluctantly let go of her hand. "Sorry, I went too far." Nevertheless, he still had no sense of consciousness. The night before Cordelia left was still fresh in his mind. The two kissed and hugged like college sweethearts. Cordelia was still in love with him at that time. He started to wonder if she had caught feelings for another man in thest two years. Elijah looked at her slender back and asked with difficulty, "Cordelia, do you not have any feelings for me anymore?" Cordelia nced at him with her peripheral vision and shook her head as she replied, "We have been apart for too long, and I don''t feel anything for you anymore." Elijah''s heart tensed up. However, before he could speak again, Cordelia continued, "In the past two years, we have all had different experiences and situations, and we are no longer the same people we used to be. "I was already mentally prepared for this when I left. Of course, I left in an attempt to forget you. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "We don''t really have many good memories together. We don''t have to force ourselves to stay together..." At this point, Elijah finally couldn''t help but interrupt her. Elijah smiled miserably and said, "Cordelia, were you really in love with me? From the beginning to the end, all you wanted was to escape. Did you really love me?" Cordelia was stunned. Indeed, she seemed to really dislike Elijah now. At least, in her world, his presence didn''t matter at all. This was the result she had always wanted! However, when she heard the sadness in Elijah''s voice, she somehow felt deeply touched and emotional. "You always say you''re in love with me. No matter how much you liked me back then, I didn''t know how precious that love was. "And then, after you filed for divorce, I never felt your affection again. "You are always observing me calmly. The minute I made the slightest mistake, you''d fall out with me. "Cordelia, you are not the only one who is giving between us. I''ve also been working very hard to appease you and keep our rtionship going. "I, Elijah Hansen, dare to touch my heart and swear to God that, except for you, I have never been tempted by any woman, and I have never done anything to let you down! "There should be equality in a rtionship, rather than one person always chasing after the other!" After Elijah finished speaking, he feltpletely exhausted. He knew that his words might cause their rtionship to worsen, and they may even turn into strangers once again as a result of what he said. Even so, he still expressed his true feelings. He was even mentally prepared to be driven out of the Maple Vi by Cordelia furiously. A few seconds felt like a lifetime to him. Finally, Cordelia gave her verdict on this rtionship and him! Chapter 442 Chapter 442 Chapter 442 I''m Not Greedy While listening to Elijah''s words, Cordelia had already stopped what she was doing. Her gaze was fixed on her hands as she listened to Elijah spouting those words continuously. At the same time, she asked herself the same question. Finally, when Elijah uttered thest sentence about equality being essential in a rtionship, she was After a few seconds, she turned around slowly and looked at Elijah. At this moment, Elijah looked rather sullen, and his gaze was a littleplicated because his emotions were surging. Cordelia moved her lips, trying to defend herself, but it all ended with a hug and an apology. This time, Elijah''s body stiffened. He was stunned and taken aback. His eyes filled with tears as he experienced uncontroble ecstasy immediately afterward. Taking Cordelia into his arms, he hugged her fiercely as if he wanted to make her part of himself. Cordelia gently pushed him away after a long time, which seemed like an eternity. "Elijah, I''m sorry. I admit, I really love myself more now." Elijah said quickly, "It doesn''t matter. As long as you still love me, that''s enough. I... I''m not greedy." Cordelia shook her head and said, "Please don''t panic. I need to think about it and reflect on myself." "Okay, I''ll give you time to think about it. The rest of my life is all yours," Elijah said with a smile. Cordelia was taken aback for a moment. Then, she smiled and said, "You''re a lot better with your words than before. It seems that being with young girls has given your EQ a great boost." Elijah immediately denied it, "Cordelia, hear me out. I really don''t like Ben''s cousin. If it wasn''t for his sake, I wouldn''t have tolerated Kelly up to this point." "Really?" Cordelia was obviously questioning him. "It''s probably quite enjoyable for actors like them to make up their own scripts and then immerse themselves in the plots they''ve developed. She was really into it. Her performance in front of you these two days has made me even more disgusted with her than before." Elijah did not hide his contempt for Kelly. Cordelia found it to be quite novel. After all, even when he disliked someone, Elijah never showed it on his face in the past. Clearly, he was genuinely annoyed with Kelly to the point where he didn''t even care to pretend. "I thought you would be somewhat grateful to that girl. After all, when you were sick and hospitalized, she woulde to the hospital to take care of you even if she had to put her work aside," Cordelia said indifferently. To her surprise, Elijah scoffed and said, "If she hadn''te, my illness would have been cured sooner." Cordelia couldn''t hold back and burst outughing. Elijah quickly struck while the iron was hot as he asked, "Are you willing to believe me now?" Cordelia said truthfully, "I can tell that it''s just her one-sided affection for you, and she keeps pestering you. However, I find her even more unreasonable than Lamia used to be." Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Lamia used to have a rather unpleasant temper before experiencing family turmoil, her parents'' divorce, and her father''s death. However, she had long since ovee her princess syndrome and stopped acting like a spoiled brat. "She is not young anymore. She''s already twenty-four years old. She is older than Lamia and only two years younger than you." Moreover, Kelly had already paid the price for her unreasonable behavior. However, Elijah would not tell Cordelia about it, lest Cordelia thought that he had violent tendencies. Some naughty kids just needed to be dealt with. Moreover, Kelly wasn''t that young anymore. Still, she acted like a giant baby, expecting the entire world to coax and pamper her. Unfortunately, she was faced with Elijah, who refused to give in even to his own grandfather. Chapter 443 Chapter 443 Chapter 443 Sorry and Thank You After telling the story, Cordelia made the supper. Elijah wasn''t hungry, but he quietly apanied her to finish the supper. asionally, when Cordelia looked up, she could always see Elijah''s smiling eyes. Cordelia couldn''t help but ask, "Is there anything funny about my eating?" "I''m happy, Cordelia." Cordelia was puzzled. "What is there to be happy about?" Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Well, something very, very worth being happy about." Elijah leaned forward and got slightly closer to her. "I finally found you again!" Cordelia was momentarily stunned, then lowered her eyes. "Elijah, don''t rush. I..." "I''m patient," Elijah chuckled, "As long as you stop running away or pushing me away, you can do whatever you want." Cordelia had mixed feelings in her heart. Joy, panic, fear, and all kinds of emotions rushed toward her instantly, making her subconsciously want to escape again. But now that Elijah had pointed out this shoring, she suppressed the impulse. She bravely gazed into Elijah''s deep eyes, then smiled, "Sorry, and thank you." After observing Ben discreetly for a week, Cordelia finally confirmed that he had Dissociative Identity Disorder. Inparison, his primary personality was his original personality, and theter formed personality had many simrities with his primary personality, but on that basis, he was more pleasing. Of course, Cordelia was not included in the group of people Ben wanted to please. She and Ben were ipatible. "Elijah, based on my observations, Ben''s primary personality is weaker than his alternate personality. His alternate personality knows most of the things that happen to his primary personality, but once the alternate personality appears, the primary personality falls into a deep sleep, resulting in memory loss." Cordelia took the notebook and exined it to Elijah seriously. Elijah had a serious expression. He had been listening and thinking carefully and didn''t express his opinion. Seeing him silent, Cordelia cautiously said, "I think you should persuade Ben to seek proper psychological and psychiatric treatment. After all, I''m not a professional in that area." After experiencing the things with Ste, Elijah developed some aversion towards those rumored therapists. Once bitten, twice shy. However, upon hearing Cordelia''s suggestion, he began contemting this matter. "Ben is very stubborn. He cares a lot about his reputation and prefers someone close to him," Elijah said with a faint smile. "Who is the one close to him?" Cordelia raised an eyebrow, looking at Elijah amusingly. "You," Elijah said seriously, "You''re his good friend''s girlfriend." "Hmph... I think he must have gotten it wrong. I''m still single," Cordelia said deliberately. Elijah grabbed her wrist and effortlessly pulled her into his embrace, leaning in for a kiss. At that moment, the doorbell rang. Cordelia blushed and quickly pushed him away. This man always messed around and didn''t know how to maintain a distance. Soon after, Ben walked in. He was clearly in a bad mood, sitting on the sofa and staring coldly at Cordelia. "Where is Imogen? Has she seen me before? What the hell did she do to me?" After finally finding Imogen''s whereabouts and making a trip to Verdania, he didn''t find Imogen. Chapter 444 Chapter 444 Chapter 444 Self-Suggestion It was normal for Ben''s trip to Verdania to be in vain. No matter how stupid Imogen was, she wouldn''t stay in one ce waiting for Ben to react ande after her. Of course, Cordelia knew Imogen''s whereabouts, but she would never tell Ben. "Yes, you have seen her before. However, your intention was clear. That is to have sex with her. But firmly. Ben suddenly froze. He had sex with Imogen without his knowledge? How could that be possible? Seeing Ben''s confusion, Cordelia seized the opportunity and continued, "I suggest you temporarily give up searching for Imogen and focus on treating your illness first." Otherwise, it would only harm both himself and others. Ben clenched his fists with veins visibly bulging on his forehead. "The person who went to see her wasn''t me. Imogen betrayed me!" he eximed. Cordelia shook her head and denied him decisively, "It was you. It''s just another side of yourself that you don''t want to admit." Beside them, Elijah had remained silent all along. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Until now, he firmly believed that Cordelia would surely be able to handle Ben. From their recent conversation, it seemed that Cordelia''s momentum had sessfully surpassed Ben''s, and she temporarily convinced him. After a long silence, Ben struggled to speak, "So, what should I do?" "First, you need to convince yourself to ept him and respect his thoughts and actions," Cordelia exined the treatment n she had already developed, "The biggest contradiction now is that you know nothing about his actions, yet he knows you very well." Gritting his teeth, Ben retorted, "I have no idea about his actions. How can I ept him?" "So, from now on, you need to give yourself a self-suggestion. No matter what he thinks or does, you ept it," Cordelia said. "Why?" Ben instinctively objected. "Because he is you!" Cordelia stared at Ben with a steadfast gaze, exuding an overwhelming aura that contrasted sharply with her gentle appearance, leaving no room for refusal. At this moment, Elijah said, "Ben, if you want to change your current situation but don''t want others to know about your condition, then listen to Cordelia and solve your temporary amnesia problem as soon as possible." After all, the prognosis for this illness was not good. It was already difficult enough to maintain a bnce between the two personalities and make them peacefully coexist. Moreover, Cordelia mentioned that the alternate personality was clearly dominant over the primary personality, and there was a possibility of the alternate personalitypletely recing the primary personality. Elijah was concerned about this. In his heart, he didn''t like Ben''s alternative personality, which was like a charming viin. If one day, Ben''s primary personalitypletely disappeared, Elijah would choose to sever ties with him. Ben didn''t stay long and left in a hurry. After he left, Elijah asked Cordelia, "Does self-suggestion really work?" Cordelia nodded earnestly. "Yes, it does. But it''s a slow process. In the short term, Ben''s alternate personality will remain dominant." In short, Ben''s dissociative identity disorder resulted from some childhood experiences and long- standing conflicting emotions. It was hard to imagine that there lived such a personality in his subconscious, which was a version of himself that he wanted to be but couldn''t. Chapter 445 Chapter 445 Chapter 445 Missing Someone Afterward, Cordelia arranged a task for Elijah, asking him to discreetly interact with Ben''s alternate personality and ensure he wouldn''t do anything out of line. Otherwise, Ben''s primary personality would take the me. Elijah chuckled bitterly, "Having such a troublesome friend is truly my misfortune." Cordelia faintly smiled and said, "You''re quite a good buddy!" After taking care of things in Beilve City, Cordelia took the flight to Verdania to pick up Amy. Previously, she had already arranged a perfect background story for Amy, so all she needed to do was go through an adoption process, and Amy would officially be her daughter! For the sake of authenticity, this process had to be followed. Cordelia didn''t dare underestimate the intelligence of Ben and Elijah. After that, Cordelia brought Amy back and immediately took her to meet Milo. Amy had big eyes and long and thick eyshes. She had fluffy and lightly curly hair, which was styled into two small buns by Cordelia, looking adorable. Seeing that Cordelia had adopted such a beautiful little girl, Milo smiled with narrowed eyes. He said, "Oh, she looks so cute." After Amy got tired from ying and fell asleep, Cordelia settled her in a room and then informed Milo about Amy''s background. "Mr. Carter, I''m sorry for keeping this from you. I had no chance to tell you the truth before." Cordelia spoke with a face full of shame. After all, Milo was the elder who loved her the most. Miloughed heartily, stroking his beard. "Cordelia, you have such a kind heart. It''s never toote to say it. I understand the hardships of you, young people. How could I me you? Life itself is a journey, and every one of us is on our own path." Cordelia looked gratefully at Milo and said, "Mr. Carter, I''m truly grateful for your indulgence over these past two years." "Cordelia, your deep affection and loyalty are rare noble qualities. I hope both you and your friend will have smooth journeys in life." Milo smiled with kindness. Cordelia was well aware that she could never repay Milo''s kindness in her entire lifetime. That night, Cordelia stayed at Milo''s ce. The next morning, Cordelia had breakfast with Milo and Amy. Looking at Amy, whose eyes were pure, Milo asked, "Cordelia, have you thought of an official name for Amy?" After thinking for a moment, Cordelia said, "Could you please give Amy an official name?" She had already discussed with Imogen beforehand that Amy would have the surname of Carter, and Imogen readily agreed and fully supported it. After all, her daughter would be able to grow up under the guidance of a renowned doctor, which was an honor for Imogen. Milo thought about it for a while. "Let''s call her Aimee Carter!" The word Aimee had a simr pronunciation as her nickname, Amy. Cordelia was satisfied with this name and immediately informed Imogen of the good news. Later, Cordelia left Amy with Milo and went out alone to handle some matters. During lunchtime, Elijah returned to Beilve City, came to pick her up at Unde, and took her out for lunch. Today, Cordelia was very quiet, as if she was worried about something. While elegantly dining, Elijah discreetly observed Cordelia and asionally asked her some irrelevant questions, finding she was absent-minded. "Cordelia, are you worried?" Cordelia twitched the corners of her lips and replied, "Is it that obvious? I''m missing someone." Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Elijah''s heart tightened. In his mind, numerous spections instantly surged. After all, Cordelia had just returned to the country, yet she was missing someone else. It made him extremely nervous! Could it be her ex-boyfriend or someone who pursued her? Chapter 446 Chapter 446 Chapter 446 I Want to Meet That Child Elijah pretended to be calm andposed as he asked, "Could you tell me about it?" "I did n to tell you about it. After all, even if I don''t tell you, you wille to ask me sooner orter." Cordelia frowned. To avoid disrupting the hard-won peace between them, Cordelia decided to inform Elijah in advance. After hearing her words, Elijah became even more nervous. "I..." "Cordelia, could you answer my question first?" Elijah suddenly interrupted her. Cordelia smiled helplessly and indulgently, saying, "Sure, go ahead and ask." "Before this, you mentioned that we haven''t seen each other for two years, and both of us have had different experiences and circumstances. Were you hinting at this matter?" Elijah''s expression turned slightly unpleasant. Although he tried his best to repress his emotions, they still inadvertently showed on his face. Original from N?velDrama.Org. Cordelia was stunned for a moment, then nodded. Elijah''s gaze finally changed, suddenly bing sharp. "Is he a foreigner?" After all, Cordelia had been staying abroad for the past two years, so it was unlikely that she was in a rtionship at home. Cordelia didn''t understand at first, but two secondster, she realized he had misunderstood her. "Elijah, you..." Cordelia couldn''t help butugh. "You now seem like someone with their mind on love." Elijah twitched her mouth, but he maintained a serious expression. "Well, what do you want to confess to me? Isn''t it about your foreign romance?" "Romance? I''ve been so busy these past two years. Where could I find time for romance?" Cordelia rolled her eyes at him, then said seriously, "What I want to tell you is about someone else who is very important to me." Elijah suddenly became a little confused. He set aside his curiosity and patiently listened as Cordelia told her story. Of course, this story was purely made up by Cordelia. But for her adoption of Amy to make sense, she needed to provide a reasonable exnation. So, this story was born. Amy''s father died before she was born. Shortly after her birth, her mother passed away. Coincidentally, this couple lived right next to the apartment Cordelia rented. Amy''s father was a respected police officer who died in the line of duty. Before Amy''s mother died, she entrusted Amy to Cordelia. However, due to theplicated adoption process, Cordelia only recently brought the child back to the country. Elijah looked at Cordelia in surprise. "You... adopted a child?" "Yes! I like children, and I probably won''t be able to have any of my own in this lifetime. I feel that Amy might be a little angel sent by heaven to be by my side again," Cordelia said with her eyes welled up with tears. Elijah immediately felt sorry for her. Wasn''t it just about adopting a child? As long as she didn''t adopt a husband, he could ept it! So he quickly epted Amy''s existence and directly considered Amy as their jointly adopted daughter. "Cordelia, I want to meet that child. Where is she now?" Elijah asked. "She''s with Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter gave Amy an official name, Aimee Carter," Cordelia replied with a smile. Elijah had no objections to this. After all, Amy was the child Cordelia adopted, and being able to carry the surname of Carter was a great fortune for Amy. From this point of view, this child was really lucky. Chapter 447 Chapter 447 Chapter 447 The Weak Primary Personality So, in the evening, Elijah apanied Cordelia to pick up Amy from Milo''s home and then sent them back to the Maple Vi. "Amy, this is our home," Cordelia said gently. Amy hugged Cordelia''s neck tightly, looking around with her big eyes, curious about everything. Elijah has been observing Cordelia quietly on the side, and sometimes, he stepped forward and said with concern, "Cordelia, let me hug Amy for a while. You can rest for a while." Cordelia nced at Elijah with a smile and asked him teasingly, "Can you hold a child?" Elijah showed his muscles. "No problem. I''m strong!" "Amy, let Elijah hug you, OK?" Cordelia asked Amy in a childish tone. Unexpectedly, Amy hugged Cordelia''s neck tightly as if she didn''t want to let go. "Mom hug. Mom!" Elijah suddenly felt a little embarrassed and touched his nose to relieve the embarrassment. Cordelia quickly coaxed. "OK, if Amy doesn''t want. Mom will hold Amy." As she said that, she turned away and winked at Elijah, telling him not to pay attention. Elijah shrugged his shoulders and smiled lightly as if he was saying, "I''m not hurt." Amy was not a slow-heating child. Just like when she first went to Milo''s home, she was also a little afraid of the unfamiliar environment and hugged Cordelia tightly and refused to let go. But soon, she left Cordelia and boldly explored new things like an elegant kitten. Elijah''s eyes would be attracted to Amy from time to time. Seeing the look full of father''s love in this man''s eyes when he looked at Amy, Cordelia couldn''t help but cover her mouth and snicker. "What''s wrong?" Elijah turned to look at her. "Nothing. It''s gettingte. You should go back. Remember to go to bed on time!" Cordelia reminded him. The little woman ruthlessly ordered him to go out, so Elijah had no choice but to get up. "By the way, Ben''s two personalities have been rtively stabled these days. There is nothing Original from N?velDrama.Org. abnormal. Everything is the same as before." Elijah then remembered to report to Cordelia. Cordelia nodded and said, "This is a very good situation. However, his condition will eventually progress, and a peaceful life can dy the deterioration of his condition." "What happens in the pack stays in the pack. Cordelia. I hope Imogen can support Ben''s treatment," Elijah suddenly suggested. Cordelia shook his head, "Ben is too dangerous now. I can''t let Imogen take risks." "OK!" Elijah did not insist. However, he got into the car and immediately called Ben. "Are youing tonight?" Elijah asked calmly. "Listening to your tone, you have alreadye out from Cordelia?" Ben teased Elijah in a gentle tone. Elijah was stunned for a moment, then raised his forehead, and his primary personality fell asleep again. This was that gentle scum! So he gritted his teeth and said, "I suddenly feel a little sleepy and want to wash up and go to bed early." "Wait for me. I''ll be there soon." After saying that, Ben had already hung up the phone. Elijah pressed the lock screen button hard. Why did it look like he was having an affair with Ben? Oh shit! Half an hourter, Elijah was wearing a bathrobe, sitting on the sofa in the living room expressionlessly, watching Ben gracefully holding a goblet, tasting a bottle of fine wine he had treasured for a long time. "You have pretty good taste," Elijah mocked. "It''s not bad!" Ben smiled lightly, "I''m in a good mood today, and I got in touch with the baby again." Elijah was speechless. He said inwardly, "Ben, your primary personality is really weak, and you werepletely abused by thister!" Chapter 448 Chapter 448 Chapter 448 She Should Call Him Dad "Oh? How did you get in touch?" Elijah immediately gave Ben an appropriate curious response, making him willing to continue talking to reveal Imogen''s whereabouts. "She is still abroad, and she just changed her number. But I found out it." Ben made no secret of the pride on his face, which was in stark contrast to his usual cold face. "It seems that your intelligencework has been upgraded again?" Elijah asked tentatively. "Do you think I am him? That guy who can only lose his temper and be arrogant and rude." Ben mentioned "him" with disdain. Elijah narrowed his eyes. "So, you''re not him? Who are you? What''s your name?" Cordelia once said that, generally, people who have independent personalities will give themselves another name. "Eric." Ben put down his wine ss and looked at Elijah seriously. "I know you have already felt my presence, but you can''t do anything about me because, strictly speaking, I am also him, just another one of his personalities." Elijah said calmly, "To me, you are indeed just one person. You are all my friends." "You are very wise." Eric curled his lips and said confidently, "If that idiot could be as wise as you, he wouldn''t be where he is today." Elijah just looked at him with deep eyes and said nothing. Although Eric was arrogant and arrogant, it was obvious that he was a sensible person and had all the qualities that Bencked in his character. His two personalities were like one growing in the sunshine and the other crawling in the darkness. The next morning, Ben knocked on Elijah''s door early in the morning. "What''s wrong?" Elijah opened the bedroom door sleepily and yawned. "Lend me your clothes. I don''t want to wear those ragged clothes," Ben said with a gloomy face. Elijah raised his eyebrows. "Have you lost your memory for another day?" "Yes." Even if Ben didn''t want to admit it, he really didn''t know what happened all day yesterday. That guy was very cunning and would instantly delete all traces of the phone''s use, making it difficult for him to check even if he wanted to. Elijah said nothing more and went to the cloakroom to find some clothes for him. Later, Ben went to thepany. Elijah called Cordelia. At that time, Cordelia was having breakfast with Amy, so she turned on the speakerphone directly. "Morning." Elijah said gently, "Morning. Is Amy up?" "Yes, she is having breakfast," Cordelia said, patted Amy''s head, and continued, "Amy, tell Elijah that you slept alone yesterday, didn''t you?" "Yes!" Amy said in a sweet voice, "Elijah, is Amy great?" Hearing Amy call him Elijah, Elijah felt mixed feelings in his heart. She should call him Dad. "Amy is awesome. Amy is a brave kid!" Elijah tried his best to make his voice softer and encouraged. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Amy smiled sweetly, revealing two neat rows of little teeth. "Mom, I''m full. I want to listen to the story machine." "Okay, go ahead." Cordelia kissed Amy''s little cheek, followed her as she disappeared at the door of the restaurant, and sighed, "My daughter is so cute." "Our daughter looks like an exquisite doll, very beautiful," Elijah quickly agreed. Cordelia''s expression suddenly became weird. "Why does she be our daughter? Mr. Hansen, let me correct you. Amy is my daughter, and I am single now." Cordelia pretended to be arrogant. "Okay, it''s whatever you say," Elijah said with a fond smile. Chapter 449 Chapter 449 Chapter 449 Chatting With a Handsome Man Later, Elijah told her about Eric''s situation, and Cordelia immediately took out his notebook and recorded it carefully. "The current situation is like this." Elijah paused and suggested, "Cordelia, Ben''s current situation, you should tell Imogen. Otherwise, she will be even more dangerous." Although Eric seemed harmless now, if he was a person who was good at disguising, no one could say whether he would hurt Imogen. "Here, I still have to respect Ben''s own thoughts. If he was very repulsed to let Imogen know his true situation, we would make a decision rashly, which would only make his situation worse." Forgive her for now treating Ben as a time bomb. It was really his unstable mood that scared Cordelia in the past. Elijah smiled and agreed, "Miss Carter is still thoughtful." In the evening, Cordelia gave Amy a bath and video-chatted with Imogen as usual. Seeing Kenny in Imogen''s arms, looking like he wouldn''t let go no matter what, Cordelia frowned and asked, "What''s wrong?" Imogen sighed, "I don''t know. He doesn''t want to follow Joyce, and he just wants to be in my arms." At this time, Amy put on her pajamas and crawled to the bedside, eager to reach for Cordelia''s cell phone. "Brother, brother." Cordelia quickly hugged Amy in her arms. "Amy misses you." Kenny finally shifted his attention when he saw Amy on the phone screen. So, Cordelia handed the phone to Amy and used another phone to call Joyce. Imogen was already waiting opposite. "Maybe during dinner, I mentioned to Joyce that I wanted to return, and Kenny heard about it," Imogen said with an annoyed look on his face. Cordelia frowned. "You want toe back? Why?" "Ben said that my mother was hospitalized, but my family kept it secret from me. I want to go back and have a look," Imogen said worriedly. "Your mother is hospitalized?" Cordelia frowned. "Don''t worry first. I''ll go and see what''s going on with your mother first, and then you can make a decision. With me here, what are you worried about?" Imogen said a little embarrassedly, "Cordelia, you have helped me so much in the past few years. I really don''t want to trouble you with this little thing." "You also said that it''s just a small matter, no trouble," Cordelia said with a smile. After hanging up the phone, Cordelia felt a headache. If her guess was correct, the Ben that Imogen was talking about should actually be Eric. After all, Ben was so stupid that he never found Imogen. He offered a reason that Imogen couldn''t refuse, luring her back, and then... would he control her and imprison her? Cordelia felt that his imagination was a little too big, and he quickly shook his head. "No, no, he just has a split personality, not a pervert." Cordelia rubbed his temples, looking tired. When she returned to Amy''s room, Amy had already fallen asleep holding her mobile phone. Cordelia carefully took out the phone with a ck screen from her hand and then covered her with a quilt. Before leaving, she didn''t forget to kiss her chubby little face. When Cordelia returned to her bedroom and picked up her phone to check again, she realized that Elijah had just sent her a message, and... she also replied by voice. She didn''t need to guess. It was the little guy, Amy, who replied and spoke for 10 seconds. Out of curiosity, she clicked on voice. N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Just listening, Amy''s milky voice said slowly, "My mother is chatting with a handsome man, and she doesn''t have time to talk to you." Cordelia was speechless. Chapter 450 Chapter 450 Chapter 450 It Is Not the Time She didn''t know what expression Elijah had when he heard this little voice. All in all, it would be exciting. So, out of caring for his emotions, Cordelia took the initiative to call Elijah. As a result, as soon as Elijah picked up the phone, he asked, "Have you finished chatting with the handsome guy?" Cordeliaughed out loud, "It''s Imogen. I''m chatting with her." Elijah alsoughed and said, "I guessed it, but Amy seems a little dissatisfied with me!" "No, she just likes to make pranks." Amy learned this from Kenny. These two little guys were very precocious, and each of them was as big as a brat. Elijah naturally wouldn''t argue with children. Later, the two chatted for a while about Ben''s condition. Elijah said in a weird tone, "Ben agreed to inform Imogen about his illness, but he said that he would never admit it." Cordelia held his head and said, "OK, then I''ll tell Imogen and let her pretend she doesn''t know." After finishing speaking, the twoughed at the same time. What was all this about? Early the next morning, Cordelia sent Amy to Milo''s residence and then went straight to the hospital where Imogen''s mother was. After visiting Imogen''s mother, Cordelia''s expression was a little solemn. Although it is just a chronic disease that can be treated slowly, Imogen''s mother was really sick. At this time, Imogen should reallye back to take care of her mother. But thinking about Ben''s situation, Cordelia was really worried. So, she came to the coffee shop by the side of the road and called Imogen to ask. Imogen said decisively, "I want to go back, Cordelia. I have to go back." Cordelia nodded clearly and then said, "OK, then, Imogen, I think it is necessary to tell you seriously about Ben''s condition." Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g For the next half hour, Cordelia was talking about Ben and Eric in detail. Imogen kept biting her nails. "It''s scary. I feel that he seems to be frightened by evil spirits. No wonder I saw himst time and felt weird." Cordelia smiled lightly, "If you put it this way. I think your metaphor is quite vivid." Imogen sighed and said, "No wonder you said that his illness was serious before, which is indeed serious. However, I don''t think his alternate personality is malicious to me, and he kind of spoils me..." "Imogen, it is not the time for you to fall in love. You must treat his two personalities equally and don''t provoke him. It''s best to pretend that you don''t know anything," Cordelia warned tiredly. After a long time, Imogen made up her mind and said, "OK, I know what to do." When they came out of the coffee shop, the sun was shining brightly. Cordelia squinted at the sky and finally just sighed. At this moment, she was not in a good mood. It happened that at this time, she met Eason and his fianc¨¦e. Eason''s fianc¨¦e Susan was the only daughter of the richest man in Beilve City. This was a good marriage that Gideon chose from thousands of people, and he tried every means to help Eason achieve it. At this time, Eason and Susan were walking side by side on the roadside. It was Susan who saw Cordelia first and whispered to Eason. When Eason heard Cordelia''s name, he immediately looked for her on the road until he saw her, and his eyes lit up. "What a coincidence. Come over and say hello!" Susan said considerately. "Good," Eason said and raised his voice to stop Cordelia. Cordelia greeted them with a smile and asked casually, "Eason, Susan, what are you..." Susan''s face was slightly red, and she said, "I feel a little unwell and want to do a check-up, so Eason came with me." "Has the examination beenpleted?" Cordelia asked with concern, "What did the doctor say?" Susan leaned on Eason''s arm and said shyly, "I''m pregnant." Chapter 451 Chapter 451 Chapter 451 A Dangerous Thought "Really? Congrattions to you then!" Cordeliaughed, happy for Eason and Susan on the news of their uing little angel. Eason was indifferent throughout the conversation, not mentioning a word about the child, while Susan couldn''t stop talking about the baby. After a short chat by the road, Cordelia politely said her goodbyes. Susan and Eason watched as Cordelia''s slender figure gradually receded into the distance. "Eason, let''s go!" Susan said softly, leaning into Eason. However, Eason coldly pulled his arm from her grasp. "Let''s go." Susan paused, then hurriedly caught up with him in a few quick steps. "Eason, we''ve already confirmed our rtionship and been intimate. Why are you still so cold towards me?" Eason looked at her emotionlessly. "Did everything we said on the day we met mean nothing?" "But..." "There are no but. Our rtionship will always be superficial, understand?" Eason spoke rapidly, seeming not to want to waste time on such a repeated topic. A shadow crossed Susan''s face, and she quickly grabbed Eason, who was turning to leave. "But Eason, I''m carrying your child!" "So what?" Eason gave Susan a cold nce, then walked away without looking back. If it wasn''t for his reluctance to have the child be an illegitimate child like himself, Eason wouldn''t even considered marrying Susan. Now, he felt trapped by both the child and this woman, and he wasn''t happy about it. Every time he thought of the child and Susan, Eason couldn''t control his temper, and his pace quickened. Susan stood there for a long time under the scorching sun, feeling only coldness. On the day Imogen returned, Cordelia took Amy to Grant City to meet her international flight. Imogen returned alone. Kenny was apanied by Joyce. That day, Cordelia and Imogen stayed in Grant City with Amy. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g For convenience in Grant City, Cordelia had asked Adam to buy an apartment for her a year earlier. Regr cleaning services were arranged so Cordelia could stay anytime. After more than two years, this was Imogen''s first return. Due to the time difference, she chatted with Cordelia like a night owl, talking about work and then men. After discussing the "brotherhood" between Joyce and Jacob, they began to gossip about Cordelia and Elijah. Cordelia was extremely tired, responding with nonmittal "hmm" and "uh-huh" sounds. As Imogen spoke, she sighed emotionally, "To be honest, Cordelia, I kind of wish Ben would disappear For some reason, when Cordelia heard this, her mind suddenly cleared. She practically jumped up from the bed. "Shush! Imogen, I warn you, don''t ever share this dangerous thought with anyone other than me, okay?" "This foolish girl! She must be tired of living!" Cordelia thought secretly. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!