Chapter 51 Fragility
“Opulence Financial is under you, isn’t it?” Jean Eyer raised her head defiantly and boldly accused Edgar Royden. She had had her suspicions since overhearing Edgar on the phone in the hotel room.
Why would the whole Eyer’s family debt be managed by one single company? Also, how was she able to enter MON & Co. as an intern; besides Edgar having a hand in it, it wouldn’t make any sense.
Edgar looked at her pale face, not acknowledging nor denying it. “I don’t know what kind of games you’re playing, but trust me, I will pay you back in full!”
Edgar clenched his fist and coldly retorted, “You’ve got years in interest to pay off that debt. You’ll forever have to live in the dark and will never be able to get out of it.”
“So, this shall be my grave?” Jean bit her lip and continued to challenge Edgar, “I don’t believe in that fate; I will get out, and I will climb above you!”
“Alright… try then.”
In the midst of their heated argument, a few police officers arrived on their floor. Looking at the man holding the woman to the wall, they immediately rushed toward them.
“We’re the police! Sir, please step away from the lady!”
Edgar let out a shaken breath but released his hold on Jean and let the police search him. After making sure he had no dangerous objects on him, they asked, “Who called the police?”
“It was me.” Jean’s voice was hoarse, and her throat hurt from being held by Edgar, “He entered my house without permission. Please take him away!”
At the police station, Miles had just finished dealing with Edgar’s release papers.
“She’s too good, sir. She’s the first person to send you to a police station!”
A cold breeze blew past, and the man with a stoic face brushed against his shoulder as he walked toward the car outside.
…
Jean was leaning against the wall when she heard the sound of heels clicking. She immediately opened her eyes and glanced at the watch to realize that it was already morning.
“You cleaned up not bad. But, how about you go wash your face first?” Monica Weller suggested as she chewed on a piece of gum.
As she headed to wash up, Jean thought about the events that transpired last night. She yawned and continued to wash her face. Monica gave her a towel as she left the washroom and left to start on her designs, not even asking Jean about what happened last night. Jean let out a sigh of relief and stood to the side quietly, not bothering Monica. After a moment, Monica spoke up.
“What are you doing standing around? Don’t you know how to design?”
“No… that’s not it.”
Jean had studied jewelry design in school, but she did not suit Monica’s style of working. At this moment, Monica was half kneeling on the floor and was using paint to draw on the floor. Jean had spent most of last night working to get paint off the floors, and now it had turned into a mess again. However, when Jean looked at the drawing carefully, she was shocked by what was before her eyes.
The chain of the necklace split into three and wrapped around the amethyst, giving it a seductive charm.
Wow, I didn’t know drawings could have such texture!
Jean’s eyes twinkled with delight. I definitely chose the right person to follow!
“This is a spare key; come practice when you have time in preparation for next month’s competition.” Monica frowned and thought for a bit before saying, “If you get first place, you might be able to sign a full-time contract with the company.”
Jean’s eyes shimmered with ambition, “I will try my best.”
“Yeah, I can see it, I know you will try your best.”
Half an hour later, Monica dropped Jean off at the front MON & Co. and told her, “Do well, call me if anything happens.” After saying that, she put on her sunglasses and left.
Jean turned around and entered MON & Co. To a side, Monica pressed on her Bluetooth earphone and connected to a call, “Miles, please tell Mr. Royden that his wife is comfortable in MON & Co. and that he can relax.”
…
Jean found a seat by the window. Not long after, she heard some interns gathered together boasting about the designer they were following and how much they learned from them.
Jean was lazing around when she heard someone beside her, “Jean, what a coincidence, are you here to intern too?”
Jean raised her head and realized it was the girl that was with Ben the other day.
Ally Sans was pretty and dainty and had a good figure. She looked good with Ben.
“Jean, you’re interning under Ms. Weller, right?” She asked again, seemingly raising her voice a bit more.
Jean just gave a short hmm of acknowledgement.
“Then, has she brought you to those places?” Ally asked with her eyes glistening with pretend innocence.
Hearing this, everyone around them quieted down and looked at Jean.
Jean cocked an eyebrow and asked, “What places?”
“I heard she used to go to Luminance Villa with some higher ups, and would even stay overnight. Otherwise, how would she get to be MON & Co.’s chief designer at such a young age?” Ally said with her eyes narrowed.
“But I know, Jean, you’re not that kind of person. You wouldn’t go around with people like her.”
Ah.
Jean looked at the people surrounding them. It was clear what they were thinking.
“Ally, come over here, don’t sit with her, she’ll lead you astray!”
“Yeah, come sit with us.”
Jean squinted her eyes.
Yup, something is definitely on.
Some other people called for Ally to go over while looking at Jean with contempt.
“I don’t know what you mean, but I did go to Luminance Villa last night. Is there anything wrong with that?” Jean gave a slight smile, her eyes bright and clear. Her bold acknowledgement rendered the people there speechless.
Ally swallowed her retorts, as she did not expect Jean to react this way.
The crowd approached to take Ally away, all the while glaring at Jean.
“She’s never been to that dirty place! Don’t think other people are like you! Disgusting!”
“Dirty place?”
Jean cocked her head to a side and looked at them, “I was wearing this when I went last night. It should still have the scent of the alcohol from Luminance Villa. Since you guys have smelt it, does it mean you’re dirty too?”
The ladies in the group stared at Jean, aghast, “You’re so shameless! It’s no wonder Edgar would rather marry an actress than you.”
“And who told you that? Did Edgar Royden tell you directly?” Jean’s line of sight went pass them to the quiet instigator.
Ally felt Jean’s gaze on her and she quickly tried to defuse the situation, “That’s enough, Jean’s a friend of a friend, she wouldn’t do those kind of things…”
Ally deliberately gave a vague comment as she wanted to make Jean the target.
Jean laughed at their comments and provoked them even more, “So, does going to Luminance Villa make you dirty? A lot of your parents do business, right? You don’t think they’ve been to Luminance Villa?”
Hearing those words, the crowd could not say anything to retort her.
Ally realized that the situation was not going the way she wanted and sheepishly said, “Alright, let’s not quarrel anymore. Jean says nothing happened, so nothing must have happened. The meeting is about to start.”
Jean’s smile deepened.
Ben’s mother did not approve of me, but found this sneaky snake for Ben.
