Chapter 176 There’s No Such Thing as Free Lunch
Jean stayed with Susan for some time and was about to leave after the latter fell asleep. As soon as she stood up, she heard a familiar voice emerging from the outside.
“Go and investigate which woman it is that made Edgar always come to this zone!” Gigi placed her hand on her abdomen and ordered arrogantly.
Truth was, she had headed straight toward this zone after she got out of the bed. Jean’s eyes darkened. She didn’t want to awaken Susan. Just as she was thinking of a way to get out, someone entered the ward. Edgar frowned when he saw Jean. The next second, he pulled her into the washroom. “What are you doing?”
“The others will misunderstand if they see you here.” Edgar’s voice was cold and emotionless. Jean tried to keep a distance from him and said sulkily, “You can go out.”
Edgar glanced at her and did not respond. Soon, the door was flung open. Gigi led a gang of people and barged into the ward, hoping to catch the ‘mistress’ red-handed. However, the only person she saw was Susan. She glanced around the ward and squealed, “It’s only her in this room?”
Susan was awakened. “Miss Recee?”
Gigi had met Susan in Edgar’s villa, so she knew the latter was merely a servant at Edgar’s residence. Gigi was annoyed that she drew a blank after spending a great deal of effort. Biting her lips, she scowled, “Use your common-sense next time! How could Edgar possibly have an affair with her?!”
Thereafter, she walked out of the room with her hand on her abdomen. Meanwhile, Edgar blocked Jean’s body with his arm in the washroom. The space was narrow, so they could only stand close to each other to avoid the light that shone through the door.
Smelling the scent of Edgar’s perfume, Jean furrowed her brows sulkily and was about to push Edgar away when he warned all of a sudden, “Stay still.”
Hearing Edgar’s voice, Jean lifted her head to retort, but when she met his deep-set eyes, she could perceive the mixed emotions in them that she couldn’t comprehend. At the same time, she could clearly feel Edgar’s breath hasten.
She wanted to dodge Edgar, but it was too late. The next second, Edgar leaned close to her and kissed her neck uncontrollably. “I’ve been trying hard to control myself. Why did you still appear in front of me?” He moaned in a hoarse voice.
What does he mean?
Jean shuddered subconsciously and fumed, “Get away from me!”
I came here to visit Susan. There’s nothing to do with you at all!
Edgar gulped, but he stopped making any move and walked out after releasing Jean.
On the other hand, Jean stood in a daze as darkness enveloped her. She took a few deep breaths before opening the door.
Susan, who was talking to Edgar, was surprised to see Jean coming out of the washroom too. “Miss Eyer, I thought you’ve left.”
Jean placed her hand on the door handle and answered, “I’m leaving now. Rest well, Susan.”
After she exited the room and closed the door, the smell of disinfectant wafted into her nose once again. She put on her hat and went downstairs through the lift.
Not far away, Linda captured pictures of Jean. She wanted to immediately show the pictures to Gigi to prove that her hunch was right – Edgar was indeed meeting someone secretly, and that woman was none other than Jean, the woman whom Gigi hated the most.
Alas, before Linda could show Gigi the pictures, Miles and a few bodyguards stopped her the moment she turned around.
“Mr. Royden hopes that Miss Recee can take enough rest before the child is delivered, so don’t arrange any schedules or social events for her during this period. Do you understand?”
Linda squeezed a smile awkwardly and hid her phone behind her back. “The activities are arranged by the company. There’s nothing much that I can do.”
“I see. Perhaps Mr. Royden will get the company to change an agent who is more obedient for Miss Recee.” Miles gave the bodyguards a look. Perceiving Miles’ signal, the bodyguards went forward to snatch Linda’s phone and deleted the pictures.
Linda was freaked out and frustrated, but there was nothing she could do.
“If someone deliberately investigates Miss Recee, do you think she can stay peacefully in the hospital until the child is born? One who commits murder can be imprisoned.” Lastly, Miles blurted coldly, “Hope she’s aware of her situation.”
This was what Edgar originally said; Miles merely relayed the message.
When Linda heard that and perceived Miles’ gaze, she didn’t dare to defend herself anymore and scurried to Gigi’s ward. In order not to lose her job, she had to keep an eye on Gigi. Besides, she naturally didn’t dare to arrange social appointments for Gigi anymore.
Nonetheless, only Linda was intimidated by Miles, while Gigi was not threatened at all.
Gigi sneered. “My father already found the best lawyer to defend me. He has made necessary arrangements with the police too. Nothing can go wrong. I claimed to feel unwell and have a risk of miscarriage to get Edgar’s attention. Why are you making a big deal out of nothing?”
Gigi changed into a branded suit that she normally wore and stared at herself in the mirror in satisfaction. “Let’s go. I’m meeting Director Lewis this afternoon to discuss the new role.”
Linda muttered, “Uhmm… Gigi, what about we turn down the meeting lest Mr. Royden is annoyed?”
“Don’t you know that all men have the desire to control? I want to make him think he can’t control me. Before this, I used so many ways to obtain his attention, but he still gave me the cold shoulder. He should be jealous this time if I go and socialize with other people.”
Gigi smirked. “All men are the same, including Edgar.”
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Little did Gigi know that as soon as she left the hospital, Jean hailed a cab and tailed her.
When Jean realized where Gigi was heading, she quickly called Nathan, who contacted her yesterday.
“Mr. Knox, I’ve sent the address to you. Let’s talk when we meet.”
Then, Jean kept her phone in her pocket.
On the other hand, Nathan was startled for a moment when he saw the address Jean had sent. “Ha! I can’t believe this woman chose such an expensive hotel.”
Without hesitating, he quickly took the documents and went to the hotel.
When Jean saw that Nathan was led into the restaurant by a waiter, she waved at him. “Hey, over here!”
Gigi and the two male directors were seated at the table across from her, but there was a curtain between the two tables, and Gigi was focusing on the two directors, so she didn’t notice Jean’s presence.
“What is it, Mr. Knox?” Jean asked while stirring her drink.
“These are the documents related to the transfer of ownership of Garrison Group. Please take a look at them. If there’s no issue, you may sign the papers, and the company will be transferred to you by next week.”
Garrison Group?
Jean had thought of various possible reasons for Nathan to find her, but she had never expected the reason to be this.
“What tricks is Edgar playing again? Is he setting me up because he is annoyed that I sued Gigi?” Jean glanced at the contract and wore a half-smile.
“Miss Eyer, Edgar had no such intention.”
“He wouldn’t have dragged the matter until now if he really planned to marry Gigi.” Nathan sighed.
Jean was silent, her eyes downcast.
Nathan’s right. But that’s none of my business.
She couldn’t be bothered by Edgar’s concern, but she was indeed wavered by the offer.
Jean clenched her hands. Retrieving Garrison Group signified the first step to restoring the glory of the Eyer family.
But Edgar can’t possibly be this benevolent. There’s no such thing as free lunch.
“What are the conditions?”
