The Contracted Ever After (Cordelia and Ronan)

Chapter 111

After some passionate time together, two hours had passed. Cordelia had yet to bring up her request.

After everything, he didn't continue reading, but leaned on the bed, slowly regaining his sanity. Even if

they were so alike, Cordelia was not the one in his heart, and he was only fooling himself.

"What do you use for showering?" he casually asked Cordelia.

"I saw a merchandise store on the pedestrian street today. They have this old brand of sandalwood

soap, and I bought a dozen or so, quite cheap." Cordelia blushed. She was exhausted, lying in bed,

thinking about how to bring up the matter of a raise.

"Did you use this before?"

"Didn't we all use soap for showering when we were kids? Of course, you might be an exception."

Cordelia's eyes were starting to fight to stay open.

"Why would I be an exception?" Ronan leaned against the headboard, looking sideways at Cordelia.

She seemed lazy and sexy, causing his heart to skip a beat.

"You're rich, you must use high-end products like shower gel, and also, you give such high raises to

company employees." Cordelia finally brought up the main point. She mustered her courage. "Today I

asked Brooklyn. She got a significant raise. How much can I get?"

Hearing Cordelia mention this, Ronan didn't look as composed as usual. "Are you short of money?"

"I'm not now, but it's a recognition of my abilities. Besides, everyone in the Finance Department got a

raise; if I don't get one, others will think there's something wrong with my work. A raise represents your

recognition of my work ability, and it's my job security," Cordelia said seriously. She prided herself on

being diligent and responsible and didn’t want to give anyone any leverage.

"Aren't I your security?" Ronan retorted.

Cordelia thought to herself, “Don't you understand what marriage agreement means?”

"You, of course, are a factor I consider." Cordelia licked her lips and reluctantly said, "But it's what I

deserve. If everyone else gets a raise and I'm the only one who doesn't, what do you think others

would think? It's not just about the money. Not giving me a raise is like not trusting me." After speaking,

Cordelia turned over.

"How much do you want?"

"Really? You're really going to give me a raise?" Hearing that she would get a raise, Cordelia turned

back around, her eyes sparkling.

"Yes."

"Then I want the same as Brooklyn." Cordelia thought, “This way, Brooklyn won't feel it's unfair.”

"Okay. I will notify Jordan tomorrow to file with the Finance Department."

Hearing this news, Cordelia was overjoyed and gave Ronan a peck on the cheek. "Thank you, hubby!"

Then, she went to sleep.

Tonight, she sacrificed herself, said things against her heart, and finally got the opportunity for a raise. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

She felt it was all worth it.

Now, Cordelia's salary was still much less compared to the Audit Department, but she had decided to

look for a job in the Audit Department next year. If she knew Manda wasn't going to the Audit

Department, she would have gone this year.

Cordelia began daydreaming.

Ronan was not carefree like Cordelia. The scent of sandalwood from six years ago still lingered in his

mind. He took out his phone and sent a message to Deanna. [You had a special scent on you before. I

remember it smelled really good. What soap was it?]

On the other side, Deanna had a performance tonight, which just ended. Seeing this message, she

was a little surprised. She remembered seeing the sandalwood soap in Cordelia's bag this afternoon.

Was Ronan reminded of it because of that?

Deanna replied. [Back then, kids from ordinary families like me all used sandalwood soap. I always

used Zenwood Soap. I stopped using it later since I became a public figure.]

Upon seeing this message, Ronan thought to himself, “I guess I was overthinking.”

Deanna put down her phone, turned to her assistant, and asked, "Do you know where to buy Zenwood

Soap?"

"That cheap soap? There's a grocery store nearby, I'll go check it out, that brand is quite old." The

assistant left for the store after replying.

She bought all the Zenwood Soaps in the store.