The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan)

Chapter 444

The car roared to life, and twenty minutes later, they arrived at the Empower Operations Tower.

Bidding Harold a reluctant farewell, Samantha turned to face her mother, Sienna.

"Samantha, you have to acknowledge who's responsible for everything that's happened today. Don't

make a fool of yourself," Sienna advised.

Taken aback, Samantha retorted, "What have I done to deserve such harsh words? Are you suggesting

that I owe everything to others? That I'm useless?"

"Don't forget why Alana brought you here. She wanted you to help Cordelia and Harold get together,

not to find a boyfriend for yourself. And this man you've chosen? He's a spendthrift. Does he have a

house? A car? Savings?" Sienna's tone shifted abruptly from her earlier politeness to Harold, showing NôvelDrama.Org owns all content.

a more petty side. "Don't ruin your future for a shortcut to happiness."

"Enough, Mom!" Samantha exclaimed exasperatedly. "Go shopping or something!"

With a huff, Sienna got out of the car and headed towards the shopping district.

Samantha's car remained parked opposite the Empower Operations building. Harold would have to

leave work at some point, and she was willing to wait the entire afternoon if necessary.

Upon arriving at Empower Operations, Harold met Peter, who was impressed by his handsome

features and brisk demeanor. Peter assigned him to a variety of tasks to familiarize him with the office

environment. "We'll be signing a contract with Lumos Enterprises soon. You'll be in charge of serving

water," Peter instructed.

"No problem," Harold agreed readily. His mood lifted at the mention of Lumos Enterprises. He was

excited about the prospect of meeting Mr. Evans, who he learned had been in Birchwood for a

business partnership with Empower Operations. Of course, running into Cordelia would make his day

even better.

As he entered the conference room to serve water, he noticed Cordelia engrossed in reviewing

documents. Her glasses were perched on her nose. Her studious appearance was enticing, and Harold

felt a rush of excitement. She exuded an aura of tranquility that put him at ease, a feeling he had never

experienced before.

She hadn't noticed him yet.

"Thank you," Cordelia muttered absentmindedly as she flipped through the contract, intent on

understanding every clause before signing.

"You're welcome, Ms. Haselwood."

Startled, Cordelia turned to find Harold standing beside her. She furrowed her brows in confusion.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

"You must have forgotten. I told you I was interning at Empower Operations."

Cordelia turned away without a word. To say that Harold's presence at Empower Operations had no

impact on her would be dishonest.

"Mr. Evans, you're here!" Harold greeted the newcomer, Ronan, with enthusiasm.

Harold was a starry-eyed young man, full of integrity, and he believed in the goodness of the world and

the people around him.

"Uh-huh," Ronan responded, glancing at Cordelia, who was sitting with her back to him.

Always together, always affectionate.

This was the impression Harold and Cordelia had left on him.