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.

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

stylish outfit, Lily got out of the car. Her face was a little stiff when she looked up and saw Irene. She

had no intention to respond. Lily was irritated by her silence. "Are

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

mind. Didn't you sever your relationship with dad before? Why are you

Irene paused for a moment before she realized

Cook family? Irene, have some dignity. You were the one who wanted to cut off your relationship

was afraid that her engagement with Edric

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

you crazy? You would

can't do

"Since you know the consequences, why do you keep provoking

a little pale. She was startled to see Irene at City Hall and didn't think it through. Now

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

beyond words. She wanted to fight back but didn't have the courage.

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

heard the man's cold voice, "Irene, what

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

leave, but Edric's tone was unquestionable.

looking at him. "Irene, you're really incorrigible, aren't

by her attitude and stepped forward to stop her. "Don't forget that your friend Kinsey is doing chores. I

didn't you say that you want to apologize to Lily? Today is a

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

you just said to

merciless. Looking 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 want you

on your sincerity. If you're not

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

and walked away again. She heard Edric's cold voice behind her, "Irene,

streamed down

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

Irene's receding figure. He felt empty in his heart as Irene got in the car