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?”