Edgar and His Destined Wife

Chapter 555

Mr. Frost, who was trailing behind Myer, tapped on Myer’s shoulder. “Mr. Ben Ludwig called just now. Should we inform him that this meeting is going on?”

“Let him come over. He’ll see why I stopped him from pursuing that woman. Young people like him need to learn from his mistakes.”

Myer had always arrived half an hour before the meeting time when he met Edgar out of respect, but also because he had to bow to Royden Group’s superiority.

He held on to this grudge, hoping that one day, he would get back to Edgar.

Although he expected Edgar to come asking for a favor one day, he did not expect the day to come so soon. He could not wait to see Edgar’s conflict and dilemma now that he had power in his hands.

And yet, he felt his heart fall when he opened the door.

He stared forlornly at Edgar and Jean, who had consumed almost all the dishes, including the dessert!

How could they? This is so rude! I wished to see Edgar on his knees, begging, but now, he only had eyes for Jean. Myer groused when he saw Edgar glance at him.

“We can serve up a few more dishes that will surely satisfy you, our best customers! I’ll get the menu now!” Mr. Frost tried to dissipate the chill in the room, but Myer merely stared daggers at him. Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“No, thank you. Mr. Royden doesn’t intend to dine with me, so I’ll be going now. Thank you!” Myer replied mechanically, expecting Edgar to drop to his knees and pour apologies, but he was wrong.

Jean burped but apologized quickly. “We’re done. Send us the bill.”

“Yes, Ma’am.”

Edgar offered his arm to her, but his eyes were on Myer. “You and I both know what is on your mind. We stayed back because I have something to tell you.”

Myer scoffed at him. “You know you have no authority to tell me off anymore, right?”

“You’re right.” Edgar grinned wolfishly, casting Myer’s heart into a cold dungeon. He knew that the more honest he was, the more drama he could create.

“Mr. Ludwig, you have the right to choose your partners. However, if you blindly listen to slander, you will lose your way.” Edgar’s eyes seem to grow darker. “Furthermore, don’t forget that Royden Group had merely met a bump in the road. Aren’t you afraid that my company might come back from the dead?”

“Psshh, you’re spouting delirious ideologies, Mr. Royden! Everyone knows that your company is waddling in debt. Banks are hesitant to offer you loans too! Who knows, your employees might not even get paid next month!”

Jean glanced at Edgar. What should I do? What happens if they start arguing for real?

Edgar’s usual cold expression could freeze ice.

Mistaking Edgar’s silence as a sign of defeat, Myers continued to prod him. “Mr. Shaw has invited me out a few times. His products won international prizes before. On the other hand, your products…”

“You might want to look up what ‘betray’ means. You might have a change of mind then.”

Edgar commented, deducing that Myer did not know that Andy Shaw’s company comprised of capable men that he poached from Royden Group.

Jean wanted to speak, but Edgar held her hand.

“Put on your jacket, it’s cold outside.” He offered tenderly, which was a stark difference from the expression he wore when speaking to Myer.

Whenever they spoke, Jean felt like they were the only people in the world. Myer and his sarcasm evaporated like water vapor in Edgar’s burning, hot presence.

The less Edgar paid attention to him, the more Myer felt anxious, so much so that he revealed his winning card. “I wanted to hand over two of my projects to Royden Group, but now…”

“You can keep those projects. They won’t pay – in fact, they will cost me money to manage!” Edgar retorted. “I intended to cooperate with you, but I seem to fall short of your standards. If so, let’s not waste each other’s’ time. Spare me your humiliation.”

Turning around, Edgar led Jean out of the room, but not without leaving a scalding comment for Myer.

“You will never rise to where I was.”

Myer nearly exploded with anger and frustration.

Running to the door, he screamed at the couple’s back. “Rumor had it that you were arrogant, but this is the first time I’ve encountered your imprudence. Your pride will be your downfall!”

The more he screamed, the more Edgar was certain of his decision.

Edgar squeezed Jean’s hand as they descended the stairs. “I’ll make supper for you when we get home. I don’t want our meeting with him to ruin your day.”

Jean shook her head. She wouldn’t have accompanied him to this meeting if she cared so deeply about these slanders.

Jean knew that this meeting would be tough, and decided that she would speak up to Myer if he spoke harshly. However, she was calm despite hearing his numerous slanders. Myer was nobody to them. Hence, his words meant nothing to them too.

Once they alighted from the last stair, they were greeted by a familiar figure.

When Ben saw Edgar and Jean, he knew something had happened. “I’m in charge of the company. You can talk to me.”

Ben was so anxious he was sweating bullets.

When he heard that his father was meeting Edgar and Jean, he immediately turned back to the restaurant.

“We met Mr. Ludwig, your father, already.” Edgar replied coldly.

Ben paled, but before he could speak, Edgar cut him off.

“Thank you for your sincerity. I appreciate it.”

Ben tried to reach for Jean as they passed him, but before he could touch her, he paused.

/ don’t have the authority to stop them. I can’t stop them now, and I couldn’t have done it in the past too.

Myer came down the stair, his face red with anger. “How could that brat do that to me! I’ll make him pay for it!”

He intended to leave something for Royden Group, but his meeting with Edgar just now had tipped the balance in disfavor for Edgar.

“Dad, I told you not to bother the Roydens. You should stop, especially now.”

“What do you mean, you rascal?”

Ben sighed tiredly. “Have you not considered what would happen to us if Royden Group comes back to life?”