The Contracted Ever After novel Chapter 624

Janice's urge to one-up Cordelia was driven by more than just a bit of sibling rivalry. The sting she felt when Harold shifted his affections away from her cut deep, especially since it was for Cordelia, who already had Ronan by her side. Her pride took a real hit the day she walked into Birchwood Diner and saw Harold cozily seated with Cordelia instead of her. From that moment, she knew her chances were shot, and it left her feeling clogged up with frustration.

Now, with a high-ranking official's eye on her son, Janice couldn't help but feel a little vindicated.

Cordelia, on the other hand, had long forgotten Harold's pursuit and was now more concerned about Victoria's predicament.

Facing such a formidable rival for Harold's attention was cause for worry.

[Today, Janice went to see Harold. I heard some bigwig's daughter is chasing after him now. The heat is on for you.]

Soon after, Cordelia's phone buzzed to life.

"Is that for real?" Victoria called Cordelia, her nerves fraying at the edges.

"It's Janice's gossip—I bet it's true," Cordelia replied with a chuckle. Recent troubles with the "Edith Hills" affair had soured her mood, and she was somewhat eager to see Victoria squirm. She was curious how Victoria, with her steely resolve, would handle her love interest being snatched away by a rival.

Without another word, Victoria hung up, her mind racing. Harold was likely a man of traditional values, and the only strategy that came to Victoria's mind was bold and desperate: if she could seduce Harold, maybe he wouldn't fall so easily for the boss's daughter.

She ordered an aphrodisiac online and made a beeline for Harold's base, dropping him a message on Messenger on her way.

Harold lit up at Victoria's message; after all, she had brought him home-cooked meals and looked after his mother. In his eyes, Victoria was like a true friend.

[Why the surprise visit? I'll be right out.]