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.

Deborah saw Irene. They exchanged a look and immediately understood what was going on. They finally found the culprit. It must be Irene's

rubbing his forehead. He really had a headache this time. He finally understood that Steven had no intention of fighting for him

engaged to Steven's daughter. Steven was supposed to help his own family. So why did he turn his back on his future

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

did Steven

daughter 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

bad for Deborah and her daughter. On the other side, Irene was his dearest daughter.

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

come back with him. She even wanted to change her

live with her uncle, Irene changed her surname.

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

daughter that were so close to each other had become enemies, which broke Steven's heart. After

University, came back and

Irene away during her

never known that Irene's real father was Steven. It was also why Margaret believed that Irene was not good enough for Edric and treated her

for years after the divorce. Much to their surprise, Irene came back and even asked

the unworldly young woman

feel uneasy. The key to Irene and Edric's divorce at that time was Edric's affair with Lily. Irene would never divorce

would never agree to marry Lily if he knew about Irene's true identity. But this was not something Deborah could

for the further step. The truth will out. This thing would definitely be exposed sooner or later.

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

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

in the past is all my fault. I would never make those mistakes again if I could

Cook, don't waste your time. Leave now. Today is the last time we

"Irene!" Seeing that

go!" A voice suddenly rang out. Steven was

jumped out when he saw

"Secretary, are you alright?"

Steven answered. The driver was tall and strong. He was relieved to hear that the Secretary was okay, but he didn't intend to let go of Jordan. He reached out

and only realized toward the end that Irene was not present. David told him that Irene was not feeling well and went home early.

he happened to see Steven's car driving into the hall. He was astounded when

All he could hear were words like "apologies" and "forgiveness". Jordan was so angry that

grabbed Irene's hand. He rushed out and