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.

“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—"

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 to

compose herself and returned to work.

The studio was one of her own businesses.

She had always believed that women could live without romantic

relationships, but they needed to have their own

careers.

Cordelia carefully guided a young newcomer through the space.

“Remember, you must always be daring...”

Today, she wore a one-shoulder dress, exposing her smooth shoulders

and delicate collarbone, a shining diamond necklace adorning her

slender neck.

The young newcomer couldn't take his eyes off her, captivated by her

beauty...

"Did I come at a bad time?” A voice suddenly called out.

Elijah...?’

Cordelia didn't even hear him coming 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 nonchalantly.

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 remain composed.

Suddenly, he placed his hands on her waist and drew her closer.

His voice was low and playful 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...

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