You Are The Pursuit of My Life novel Chapter 27

The car stopped in front of City Hall. Jordan got out of the car and led Irene into the building.

The two went to a meeting room and saw Edric right after they pushed the door open. Edric wore a well-pressed suit and brought his Executive Assistant John with him. There were also CEOs and assistants from other companies that participated in the bidding. Irene stood behind Jordan after he sat down since all the other assistants were standing. Surprisingly, Jordan pulled her to sit down next to him.

Seeing how Jordan arranged for Irene to sit next to him, Edric's eyes darkened. Jordan noticed the change of Edric's expression and whispered, "Myers seems to be quite hostile to me?"

"Is that so?" Irene glanced in Edric's direction. Edric's charming eyes stared at her without blinking. Irene looked away indifferently.

"Yeah, I always feel that Myers looks at you in a strange way. Do you really not know each other?" "I don't know him!"

"That's weird! Is it because of the fight between me and him last time? Myers doesn't look like a petty person."

"It's hard to say. You have to be careful," Irene went along.

"Of course I'll be careful. Let's prepare for the bidding first," Jordan cracked a mirthless smile and said, "The Secretary has Myers's back. We might be in trouble this time."

"That's not for sure! Maybe we can turn the table if we did our part well." Irene was not very worried since Steven had promised her that he would be fair. The bidding entirely depended on the ability and capacity of each company.

"I think so too. I will ruin the Secretary if he dares to play nepotism!" Jordan said with a smile, yet there was a hint of menace in his tone.

Irene was used to his impish look and was surprised by his intimidating voice. At this time, David went in with a briefcase.

Seeing David coming in, Jordan patted Irene on the shoulder and said, "Wait for me in the car for now. I'll go to see you after the meeting! Don't wander too far away!"

Everyone in the room heard him since he didn't lower his voice. Someone laughed and said, "Mr. Reed, you never forget to bring your beautiful confidante wherever you go!"

"That's right. Isn't it said that men and women together make the best team?"

"Haha, will Mr. Reed go to 'exercise' a little bit after the meeting?"

"Of course!"

His response made Irene shot him a glare. Jordan cracked a mischievous smile at her. With a loud bang, the cup in Edric's hand fell to the ground and the water splashed everywhere. Everyone was shocked and looked at Edric in unison. His face was gloomy as if he wanted to kill someone.

No one made a sound at the sight of Edric's menacing look.

Irene went out of the conference room. She waited in the garden behind City Hall for a long time and did not see Jordan coming out. She figured that the meeting today would probably last a long time, so she decided to go to wait for Jordan in the car. However, just as she went out of the gate, she bumped into someone she did not want to see.

Wearing a stylish outfit, Lily got out of the car. Her face was a little stiff when she looked up and saw Irene. She asked in an unfriendly tone, "Why are you here?"

Irene sneered at her and had no intention to respond. Lily was irritated by her silence. "Are you here to see dad? Why are you looking for dad?"

"Are you out of your mind?" Irene couldn't help but ask.

"Am I out of my mind? You're the one who's out of your mind. Didn't you sever your relationship with dad before? Why are you regretting it now?"

"Regret?" Irene paused for a moment before she realized what Lily was talking about. "Yes, I regret it!"

"What do you want to do? Don't tell me you want to go back to the Cook family? Irene, have some dignity. You were the one who wanted to cut off your relationship with dad. Do you think you can take it back now that you regretted it?"

Irene well understood what Lily was thinking. Lily was afraid that her engagement with Edric would be destroyed if Irene rebuilt her relationship with Steven.

Seeing how scared Lily was, Irene couldn't help but irritate her. She smiled playfully and said, "I am Mr. Cook's legitimate daughter. You were born to a mistress. What do you think would happen if I went back to the Cook family and exposed your mom as a mistress and you as a b*stard?"

"Are you... are you crazy? You would ruin dad's reputation!" Lily looked frightened.

"Irene, you can't do that!"

Looking at Lily's shameless look, Irene sneered, "Since you know the consequences, why do you keep provoking me?"

"I..." Lily's face was a little pale. She was startled to see Irene at City Hall and didn't think it through. Now she had offended her.

"Let me tell you, Lily, I am not a pushover. I don't care about the wealth and status that you and your mistress mom are obsessed about. I am still Irene even without Steven. You are different. You're two parasites who would be nothing without Steven. Therefore, you better not provoke me. I'm warning you! Take a detour and stay away from me the next time you see me. I don't mind sending you and your mom to the front page if you dare to come here and piss me off again!"

Irene's scolding made Lily hate her beyond words. She wanted to fight back but didn't have the courage. Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.

With a pitiful expression on her face, she said in a fearful tone, "I'm sorry! I'm sorry, Miss Nelson. I'll stay away from you the next time I see you. Don't worry, I will never show my face in front of you again. Please don't tell anyone that I was pregnant. I'm begging you!" Lily changed her attitude so fast that Irene didn't have time to react. Irene caught a whiff of a familiar smell. She didn't need to turn back to know who was coming.

He turned around without any hesitation. Lily stood not far away and looked at him pitifully. He suppressed his frustration and walked toward Lily.

His voice was gentle, but there was no warmth in his eyes. "What are you doing here?"

Lily stayed close on purpose and heard Edric's vicious attitude toward Irene. She was rejoicing deep down but didn't express it. "I came to find my dad for something. Edric, Miss Nelson probably only said that because she was in a bad mood. Please don't take her too seriously. Even though she is a vicious woman who killed our baby, so many years have passed, and I have already moved on. Let's forgive her!"

She believed Edric would be moved by her righteous performance and treat her to lunch for her kindness.

But she was wrong. Edric's eyes only became more unfathomable after her speech. He raised his wrist and looked at his watch. "The meeting is over. Go and see Mr. Cook. I have something to do!"

Lily's heart sank. She squeezed out a smile. "Edric, it's lunchtime now. Why don't you stay and have lunch with my dad?"

"Maybe another day. I really have something to do today!" While speaking, John also came over. They got in the car and left together.

Lily was aggrieved. She came here exactly to find an excuse to have lunch with Edric. This was not how she had in mind.

She also drove back home after watching Edric's car driving away.

Deborah was sitting in the living room watching TV. She was surprised to see Lily back. "Why are you back? Didn't you say that you were going to have lunch with Edric?"

"He said he is busy with something and doesn't have time." Lily sat down unhappily. "Mom, I saw Irene at City Hall today."

"What is she doing there? Is she there to find your father?" Deborah was shocked.

"I'm also worried about this. I forgot to stay calm when I saw her and ended up being threatened by that little b*tch. Fortunately, Edric came out..." Lily told Deborah what had happened.

"Why did you provoke her? That little b*tch is like a hedgehog and will attack anything that comes closer. She is penniless now. It won't be good if she changes her mind and goes back to your father. After all, you and Edric are not married yet. We can't make any mistakes at this crucial point."

"Mom, what should we do now? Dad wouldn't turn Irene down if she asked to come back. If that happened, Edric and Aunt Margaret would know we are sisters. Then all the hopes would be lost for Edric and me."

"Don't worry, let me think of something. I was planning to drive her out of San Fetillo behind your dad's back. But we have to change our strategy since she has shown her face. Let's have a good talk with your father tonight."