You Are The Pursuit of My Life

Chapter 29

Deborah was having treatment in the beauty salon. She was also shocked by the news. "I'll go home right away and ask my husband!"

Deborah called Steven and asked him about the bidding. Steven was a little impatient. "Why did you get involved? The decision was made by the municipal committee."

Steven was right. It was indeed the municipal committee that picked the Golden Age Group as the winner. The Reed Family had always been investing and developing abroad. Of course the city opened the door for them when they returned to invest in San Fetillo. However, if Steven, the Secretary, were willing to fight for Edric, the Golden Age Group wouldn't be the winner. But he would never tell Deborah this.

Deborah noticed the irritation in Steven's tone. She knew Steven's temper very well, so she had to hang up the phone for now.

Lily also rushed back after receiving the news. Panting, she asked as soon as she stepped inside, "Mom, what should we do?"

"Let's wait until your father comes back and ask him about the situation," Deborah replied.

"Ne can't. You have to find someone to ask around now." Lily was really anxious. She had also made a promise to Margaret. Now that things had turned out this way, it would be difficult for her to explain if she couldn't find an excuse.

Deborah shook her head. "Others won't know about this. I called your dad just now and was scolded by him. We'd better wait for him at home and talk about it later."

"But mom, I'm afraid that Aunt Margaret can't wait. You know her temper."

"What are you afraid of? The two families have met and confirmed your relationship with Edric. Do you think she will go back on her word because of this?"

"No, I'm afraid that she will make things difficult for me later. It's not like you don't know how cruel she was to Irene."

"People always act according to the circumstances. Margaret was cruel to Irene because she thought Irene was a pushover who had no one to back her up. But you are different. With your father's support, you don't need to be afraid of her." Deborah was more levelheaded when she calmed down.

The mother and daughter sat in the living room and waited for Steven to come back. At this time, Freya suddenly called. "Lily, have

you watched TV?"

"No." Lily was a little impatient. She was not in the mood to watch TV.

"I just saw Irene on the digital screen in the square."

"Irene is on TV?" Lily was stunned.

"It's a financial channel's broadcasting. It seems to be a press conference for a bid..." Lily picked up the remote control, turned on the TV, and switched to the financial channel before Freya could finish her sentence.

financial channel was broadcasting the press conference held by the Golden Age Group. As expected, Lily and Deborah saw Irene. They exchanged a look and immediately understood what was going on. They finally found the culprit.

had a headache this time. He finally understood that Steven had no intention of fighting for

about to get engaged to Steven's daughter. Steven was supposed to help his

suddenly remembered seeing Steven and Irene drinking tea in the teahouse. Was

did Steven

were also struggling to figure out how to deal with this matter. The relationship between Irene and Steven had always been a secret. Irene was only 13 years old when Deborah entered the family with Lily. At a

one side, he felt bad for Deborah and her daughter. On the other side, Irene

Municipal Party Committee at San Fetillo. He was the Deputy Secretary at another city. He

to change her guardian to her uncle. Frustrated

her uncle, Irene changed her surname. She didn't have any contact with Steven in

at work at that time, he found time to visit her but was rejected by her every time. Irene was stubborn

close to each other had become enemies, which broke Steven's heart. After that, he no longer attempted to

back and said she saw Irene. They only knew then that Irene was admitted to A University. Steven went to visit Irene after he heard the news. But he was cold-shouldered by

one who gave Irene away during

was Steven. It was also why Margaret believed that Irene was not good enough for Edric

as Irene disappeared without a word for years after the divorce. Much to their

the unworldly young woman anymore. She

affair with Lily. Irene would never divorce Edric

was not on the official agenda yet. Edric would never agree to marry Lily if he knew about Irene's true identity.

ready for the further step. The truth

in a state of nerves, Steven went straight to Irene after work. Since Jordan's company won the bid, Irene's attitude toward him improved a little. She didn't object to Steven's proposal for dinner. After dinner, Steven sent Irene home. Looking at the shabby apartment where Irene lived, Steven thought of the luxurious big villa where he lived with his wife and daughter.

bad mood at first. But she immediately flipped out upon hearing his suggestion. "Mr. Cook, why can't you just give up

all my fault. I would never make those mistakes again if I could have a second chance. I have been feeling guilty for

time. Leave now. Today is the last time we meet. Please never show

that Irene would turn hostile so quickly. "Irene!" Seeing that Irene was about to leave, he anxiously reached out to hold her

voice suddenly rang out. Steven was pushed to the ground before he

jumped out when he saw Steven was pushed

"Secretary, are you alright?"

Secretary was okay, but he didn't intend to let go of Jordan. He reached out and was

present. David told him that Irene was not feeling

see Steven's car driving into

hall and saw Steven talking with Irene. All he could hear were words like "apologies" and "forgiveness". Jordan was so angry that he felt like he was about to explode. This old pervert had his eyes on Irene. Thankfully he

saw Steven grabbed Irene's hand. He rushed