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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 black V-neck dress, accentuating 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
large hand suddenly stopped her.
She turned her head. “Yes, Mr. Hansen?”
“It seems… like you’ve been doing quite well on your own lately,” 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 glared 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.”
“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 villa, Cordelia was greeted by her in-laws, 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 weight lately,” 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, like coming home was a distraction from
his real work.
Suddenly, Edith forcefully slammed her cutlery on the table, glaring 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?”