Edgar and His Destined Wife

Chapter 186 Like a Lamb to the Slaughter

Their conversation kept ringing in Edgar’s ears. Is she deliberately showing her affection to Ben to attract public discussion? Or has she changed her mind and decided to marry Ben?

Edgar clenched his fist tightly and struggled to control his surging anger. Miles did not dare to look at Edgar’s face as he gave Edgar a report. “Mr. Royden, this is the document for later.”

Edgar slowly closed his eyes to calm his thoughts. By the time he opened them again, his expression had returned to the usual indifference.

Who cares who she is affectionate with? It has nothing to do with me! “Both Ludwig Group and Sans Group want the development right to this land?” Edgar asked indifferently.

“Yes, we are certain about this.” Miles pushed up his glasses. Royden Group was able to obtain this information beforehand. “I’m not giving it to any of them.”

His words instantly decided the direction of the matter. “Then…” Miles was unsure what Edgar was planning. Edgar raised his hand, prompting Miles to lean closer for Edgar to whisper his instructions. Although Miles was shocked, he still nodded and said, “I’ll get it done immediately.”

Then, the Pillars Summit officially began. The events proceeded as stated in the schedule. Jean focused on learning as much as she could because such an opportunity would not come every day.

However, Edgar, who was seated in the front row, seemed relaxed. People would approach him to talk from time to time. Although Jean could not see his face, she could see from his posture, demeanor, and the occasional glimpse of his side profile that he appeared relaxed.

He was able to raise Royden Group to its present prominence. It was not something an ordinary person could achieve. Although most people here were elites in the business world, they still had to watch out for him. There was an immense disparity between them and Edgar.

Jean was stunned briefly. It was at this moment that she realized how wide and deep the gulf between her and Edgar was.

“Jean, the bidding segment is coming soon.” Ben reminded Jean as she seemed distracted.

“Oh, sure.”

Jean became alert and watched the chairman of the chamber of commerce walking toward Edgar. After asking a few questions, the chairman said cheerfully, “We have come to the segment concerning joint development right to the project in the west of the city. Royden Group is the host company. To avoid strife, Royden Group has decided to use a lucky draw to choose a company to collaborate with them.”

Avoid strife?

Jean frowned. Edgar did not seem like someone who would care about others’ feelings.

“Is he doing that? That means we all have a chance!” Someone seated at the back said excitedly, “I hope I can get it. It would be like winning a lottery.”

“But what if someone draws the project but is not qualified enough to carry out the project? After all, not everyone can collaborate with Royden Group.”

how powerful Edgar was. If the collaboration did not go well, he could

can still carry out the project even without a partner. They are only doing

after hearing those words. “Is

some research before

an olive branch to Royden Group

said, “There’s something fishy

to carry out bidding before this. Why do

welcome Mr. Royden

buttoned up his suit jacket. He

gaze was sharp and intimidating as he glanced across

silent in

ahead and met his

hint of a smile on his

was some playfulness about it. One

indifferent. He put

with a smile. The lucky draw was a

the strip of paper and announced,

sent shockwaves to Jean’s

What did he say?

that his ex-wife’s

“They are truly fated.”

bad luck. No, Edgar must have

come onto the stage.” A staff came to invite Jean onto the

was a mess. She did not know

be scared. I’ll follow you.” Ben frowned and got up

to force herself to get onto the stage. They were now in public. No matter how powerful Edgar

thought before

she stood on the stage beside Edgar, the oppressing feeling

could feel her heart

sounded stifled to her

her first time facing such a large crowd.

two copies of the agreements. “Mr. Royden, Ms. Eyer, once you sign the agreement, the Royden Group