You Are The Pursuit of My Life

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.

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

a little stiff when

had no intention to respond. Lily was irritated by her

you out of your mind?" Irene couldn't

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

paused for a moment before she realized what Lily was talking

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

understood what Lily was thinking. Lily was afraid that her engagement

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

are you crazy? You would ruin dad's

you can't do

sneered, "Since you

startled to see Irene at City Hall and didn't think it

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

but

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

her forehead and heard the man's cold voice, "Irene, what

like a little bird. Irene smiled bitterly and was about to leave, but Edric didn't want to let her go like this. He straightened up Lily, who let her whole body go limp, and said to her affectionately, "Wait for me over there. I have something to say to

tone was unquestionable. She had

even looking at

is doing chores. I will make sure she can't even do that if you upset me more!" "Myers, what

next time. By the way, didn't you say that you want to apologize to Lily? Today is a good day! I might consider

Her eyes met Edric's frighteningly cold eyes. Irene curled up her lips and asked. "How do you want me to apologize? Do you want me

from you? You can repeat what you just said to her, but remember to

at the man she loved for five years, Irene forced back the tears

Myers, I apologize! Are you going to let Kinsey off after my apology? I

sincerity. If

was not sincere even if she apologized. It was meaningless no matter what she did, as Edric had no intention of letting her off

that, Irene turned around and walked away again. She heard Edric's cold voice behind her, "Irene, this is your last chance! Bear the consequences yourself if

walked to Jordan's car without stopping. Tears streamed down her

hated herself for that. She still felt heartbroken and shed tears because of him even when she knew how cruel this man

eyes followed Irene's receding figure. He felt empty in his heart as Irene got in the car and slammed the door