Chapter 136

Chapter 136 A Valid Reason

"It is true. Jacob and I saw it. Jacob is a gentleman. He looked away

immediately. It was embarrassing.”

Lamia talked endlessly, and Cordelia listened with gusto.

Edith was so angry that the veins on her forehead stood out. "It's

outrageous. Daisy looked knowledgeable and sensible. I didn't expect

her to be a loose woman!"

Lamia smiled, "Mom, it is nothing to be surprised at. It's normal. Many

strange women approach Elijah like a moth to the flame..."

Cordelia frowned.

Like a moth to the flame.

What a good metaphor.

Falling in love with a man like Elijah would bring destruction to

Cordelia.

"Anyway, Elijah and Jacob are pretty good among those rich young

men," Lamia said without paying attention to her mother's expression.

Cordelia hadn't spoken for a long time, so Edith said, "Cordelia, the

men in our family are dedicated. I can assure you of this. But you have

to be careful. Some women like to play dirty tricks."

Cordelia nodded obediently. She lowered her head and frowned.

Marriage required two people to work together. It was useless for her

to work hard alone.

After experiencing those things before, Cordelia didn't care about it

anymore. Elijah could do whatever he liked. At worst, they would get a

divorce. There was nothing to be afraid of.

After leaving Lamia's room, Cordelia passed by Gideon's study and

heard Gideon scolding Elijah again.

"You're an adult, but I have to solve your problems at such an old age.

If you didn’t promise Daisy, why did she complain to me? You should

solve this as soon as possible, and don't let Cordelia know."

Cordelia didn't continue listening and left in a hurry.

After a while, Elijah walked downstairs. He saw Cordelia sitting upright

on the sofa and immediately strode forward.

"Are you tired? Why don't you have a rest in the room?"

Cordelia looked up at Elijah’s eyes. His eyes were a little tired, but they

were full of concern and seriousness when he looked at her.

Seeing that she was silent, Elijah leaned over and approached her.

"What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable?"

"No."

Cordelia raised her hands, hugged his neck, and kissed the corner of his

mouth mischievously.

Elijah was stunned for a moment, then chuckled, put his arms around

her waist, and hugged her.

"Let me take you home.”

"Okay." Cordelia hugged Elijah’s neck, leaned on his shoulder, and

closed her eyes tiredly.

Just as they stepped out of the door, Lamia ran out. “Elijah, I have

something to tell you.”

Elijah stopped, frowned, and said displeasedly, "What's the matter?

Hurry up. Cordelia is tired.”

Cordelia pinched his cheek with one hand. "Be patient with Lamia."

"Well, tell me." Elijah’s tone softened.

Lamia's eyes widened, and she looked at Cordelia with admiration.

Cordelia tamed the obstinate and unruly Elijah.

She was awesome!

"Hmm... Well, Jacob is going to Tarssa City for a month's business trip. I

want to go with him," Lamia said expectantly.

Elijah said impatiently, "You should tell your elders about this. Why did

you tell me?"

"I... I need a valid reason! Elijah, help me! Please!" Lamia said pitifully.