Chapter 66 Confrontation
Half an hour later, Jean was sitting in the visitation room of the police station, counting numbers inwardly. Suddenly, she heard footsteps in the corridor, and the door was opened thereafter.
Edgar walked in while the light from the corridor cast on him. “You only have ten minutes.” The police blurted before closing the door.
The only light source in the dim room was a table lamp. Looking at Jean’s countenance under the light, Edgar was rather disturbed by her calm look.
It was very likely that the local police would detain her or even lock her up for a long term. Why isn’t she afraid? Is she confident that I’ll definitely save her?Within a second, Edgar’s eyes became as cold as ice once again. He pulled out the chair and sat in front of Jean.
“Have you thought it through?”
Jean smiled. “No one will turn money down.”
Edgar narrowed his eyes as he was flustered at her tone. He curled his lips and said, “You’re in no place to negotiate with me now.”
With her head lowered, Jean rubbed her fingers against the cold handcuffs under the table.
Moments later, she uttered, “I guess your position in Royden Group will be threatened too if you lose such an important project. As far as I know, your business partner, Andy Shaw, has been displeased with you for quite some time.”Edgar’s expression turned sullen.
Jean lifted her eyes and wore a half-smile. “Get an insignificant person like me out of here in exchange for a chance to do business with the Oprah family. That’s a real bargain.”
Her smile widened as she continued, “Besides that, I have one more request.”
“Jean Eyer, you should be the one begging me now!”
Edgar was displeased as he felt like Jean was pinning him down.
“My life is already ruined thanks to you, so I don’t care even if I die here. If you don’t agree, go ahead and leave.” Jean batted her eyelashes insouciantly.
Edgar suppressed his rage and asked, “What is it?”
“Marry Gigi and throw a wedding banquet.”
“Is that your condition?!” Edgar sprang up at once. “You should know that I’m able to make you stay here forever if you dare to play tricks with me.”
“Of course I know. I’m also aware that Royden Group has a subsidiary company here.” Jean leaned forward toward Edgar and continued, “I genuinely think that you and Gigi are a perfect match for one another, so I hope for you guys to live happily ever after.”
Sitting across the long table, Edgar stared fixedly at Jean’s face for a long time before he averted his gaze.
“Are you worried that I’ll destroy your wedding ceremony again? If Gigi and your relationship is strong enough, there’s nothing I can do to affect you guys.” Jean mumbled.
Edgar gave no response and left the room directly.
Meanwhile, Jean heaved a deep breath at her seat. Her palms were covered with a layer of perspiration as she wondered if she would win this game.
Even if Edgar missed the opportunity to meet Kennedy Oprah, Royden Group actually had several other major projects. So, Jean was merely betting on Edgar’s dignity.
Reviving Royden Group had brought him fame in the business industry, and there were no projects that he failed to bid.
He was never a loser.As time passed, Jean’s heart rate accelerated as she stared at the closed door.
If I lose the gamble…
Suddenly, the door opened. Edgar was nowhere to be seen, but the comers were two police. “You may leave now.”
…
By the time Jean went back to the hotel, the news was already spread.
The driver who went missing went to close the case at the police station, claiming that the accident had nothing to do with Jean and that he accidentally hurt himself, so he abandoned the car and headed to the hospital for treatment.
Given the litigant’s confession, Jean was naturally declared innocent and released from detention.
However, this case was rather fishy if one thought about it carefully. Besides, Jean had criminal records to begin with. As such, she could feel everyone avoiding her the moment she entered the hotel, besides Sally.
Sally stood alertly at the lift entrance while waiting for Jean to come.
“Are you okay? I hope they didn’t harm you.”
Jean pressed the floor button and blurted, “Just stay away from me if you’re afraid.”
Sally was at a loss for words. After giving it a thought, she shook her head. “I’m not afraid. I know you were framed.”
The lift ascended after the door closed.
Jean rubbed her fingers against each other. “You should stay away from me exactly because I was framed. Do you understand?”
Sally was stunned and only regained her composure to catch up with Jean when the latter stepped out of the lift.
“Ally has taken your belongings to her room. Anna turned a blind eye to her actions. Besides, Ally’s boy—, I mean Ben Ludwig, said that he wanted to think of a way to save you and has not been back to the hotel since then.”
Jean took out the room card from her pocket and scanned it on the door lock, but the door couldn’t be opened.
“I guess there might be other guests in this room already. Do you mind staying with me for now?”
Jean turned to gaze at Sally’s cautious look and frowned. “You’re clearly afraid of me. Why are you still following me around?”
Jean had many matters to settle, so it was inconvenient to have someone tagging along.
Sally gritted her teeth. “I was once framed by others too…”
She understood Jean’s situation and how lonely Jean might be at that moment, and she knew Jean would need help.
“There’s nothing much I can do, but just tell me as long as you need me…”
Jean rubbed her temple. If she didn’t allow Sally to help, the latter would continue following her around. “I need an ostentatious gown. Can you help me get one?”
“Sure!”
Sally stuffed her extra room card into Jean’s hand and scurried away immediately.
Jean darted a glance at the room card before putting it into her pocket. After checking the surroundings, she entered the lift.
When Ben received Jean’s call, he wasn’t aware that she was already released and had already asked his friend to hire the best lawyer to get Jean out of the police station.
Jean stood at the hotel lobby and heard Ben say from the other end of the line, “Stay where you are. I’m coming over now.”
With that, he hung up.
Jean smiled and thanked the receptionist. She thought she should get her phone back from Ally to avoid unnecessary inconveniences.
“Jean Eyer!” Suddenly, a gasp came forth from behind her. “Aren’t you detained?”
Gigi stood behind Jean with her eyes widened in shock while Linda was supporting Gigi by her arm. Gigi, whose health had just begun to improve, was so furious that her countenance turned pale again.
Jean stood at the spot as she watched Gigi shove Linda away and arduously strode toward the receptionist. “How can you accept someone with criminal records as a guest in the hotel? Get her out of here immediately!”
“Madam, please calm down. Miss Jean Eyer is not a guest of our hotel anymore. Her previous room is now occupied by other guests.” The receptionist explained.
However, Gigi remained unreasonable and made a scene out of it.
She was disgusted at the sight of Jean. Fortunately, my child is safe. Otherwise…
Gigi took a deep breath and squealed, “Since she’s not staying here, why did you let her in? Throw her out right now!”
Jean glanced at Gigi and said, “I’m here to find Edgar. Why don’t you get his permission first if you want to chase me out?”
