Chapter 221

Chapter 221 This Is Your Reward

Cordelia put away her smile and said seriously, "He won't have to worry

about his descendants any more."

Once these words were spoken, the room fell silent.

Daisy was scared by Cordelia's words. Her face was pale, her lips

trembled, and she could not utter a word in retort.

"It is absolutely hogwash!" Gideon leaned on his cane and quickly

walked away as if ghosts were chasing after him.

As he walked out, he recalled a phone call Liam had made to inquire

about Cordelia a couple of days ago, and now he began to harbor

some doubts in his heart.

Could it be that Cordelia had a connection with that famous doctor,

Milo?

Thinking of Cordelia's grandparents, who were once remarkable figures,

he couldn't help but shudder.

Sitting in the car, Gideon suddenly pressed the position of his heart.

"Hurry up, take me to... to the hospital!"

At that moment, Gideon felt a pain in his heart, as if he was on the

verge of dying.

After Gideon caused such a commotion, it was already late.

When the living room returned to its quiet state, Cordelia still stood

there with a frown and an unhappy expression.

Elijah approached, held her shoulders, and gently pulled her into his

arms, saying, "Don't worry. I won't let them harm you.”

A hint of pain flashed in her eyes as Cordelia listened to his gentle

words.

She had endured a lot of harm because of this man.

Even until now, her tribulations hadn't subsided. She was still suffering.

That was why when Elijah did something that touched her, she was

indeed moved at that moment, but soon enough, her inner resistance

regained control.

She didn't dare to believe in this man!

"Elijah, are you still determined to be with me even if it's like this? Can

you let me go?”

Cordelia said slowly, with a bitter expression.

Elijah hesitated for a moment.

Then he held Cordelia even tighter, as if only by doing so could he

prevent her from disappearing before him.

"Cordelia, I am already an adult, and I have compromised for my family

too many times. I don't want to be manipulated by them anymore.

"I am free, and I want to live according to my own wishes, to pursue

you, and to live with you.”

Elijah’s voice was low, resonating in Cordelia's ears. His tone was

sincere, striking her heart.

Cordelia didn't dare to think too much. She closed her eyes, knowing

that she couldn't convince him.

So, let things take their course...

"Elijah, I want to leave.”

"I'll send you home."

Elijah let go of her, carefully held her hand, and walked towards the exit.

Arriving at the garage, Cordelia saw the Ferrari that Elijah had prepared

for her, and she said, "Give me the key to that car. I'll go back by

myself."

"No way!"

Elijah insisted on escorting her, afraid she might have another accident

while driving at night.

Cordelia looked at him and seemed to sense his thoughts, reminding

him, "That time, someone deliberately harmed me. It wasn't an

accident.”

"I see. Cordelia, don't leave and stay here tonight. It's the safest option,”

Elijah suddenly said.

It was the least safe way!

Cordelia wearily waved her hand. "Fine, since you insist on driving me

home, then driving me home!"

Elijah chuckled, touched her head, helped her into the car, and fastened

her seatbelt.

During the drive, the man drove steadily, taking her back to her small

apartment.

As Elijah parked the car, he suddenly said, "Starting tomorrow, I won't

go back to the Maple Villa. You can move back and live there.”

He had thought it through on the way. Cordelia wouldn't agree to live

with him again, so he could only be the one to move out.

“Elijah.”

"Huh?"

Elijah turned his head, and a pair of soft hands suddenly cupped his

cheeks.

In the next moment, his lips were softly touched.

"Thank you for defending me in front of Sir Hansen. This is your

reward."