You Are The Pursuit of My Life

Chapter 31

Margaret never expected Irene to visit a luxurious restaurant like this, so she couldn't help but give her an extra look. Irene had practically nothing to her name when she left Edric Myers back then. She even took back the wedding ring that she had given to Edric, and it wasn't long before the ring turned up in a pawn shop. One could easily imagine how downtrodden she was to go after the mere few hundred dollars that the ring could fetch. Margaret was previously involved in a car accident with Irene and had seen how shabby, and old-fashioned Irene's clothes were. She could tell that Irene was obviously having a rough time and had looked upon her with great disdain. "Weren't you so arrogant back then? Did you finally learn how tough the world could be after leaving the Myers Family?"

In Margaret's mind, Irene was now the embodiment of destitution, and thus, so she was rather taken aback by Irene's current appearance.

Irene seemed completely different from before. Although what she was wearing was not a high-class brand, her clothes were not cheap either. Most importantly, they were now in a fancy restaurant, which was not easily accessible to anyone.

"Irene Nelson couldn't possibly be married to a rich man, could she? She's certainly pretty enough to be appealing, but isn't she barren?" Margaret wondered. As it was difficult for women with infertility problems to survive in rich families, the word 'mistress' suddenly popped up in Margaret's mind.

It was the only reason Margaret could think of, and she suddenly felt quite pleased with the thought that Irene might be the lover to a potbellied man.

"This is what you get for pitting against me. Serves you right, Irene!" Margaret thought.

While Margaret was gloating, a tall, young man suddenly appeared and approached Irene. When the man sat down across from Irene, Margaret's sense of joy instantly vanished.

Margaret only managed to get a clearer look at the man's face after he sat down and was taken aback when she realized that it was Jordan Reed-Edric's competitor for an urban construction project. Jordan's looks were comparable to Edric's and he, too, came from a good family. However, he was a playboy.

Margaret felt certain that Irene was one of his many lovers and the thought comforted her.

Just when her mood was lifted, Edric arrived at the restaurant and walked straight up to Margaret. "Mom, I was caught up by some matters," he explained.

"I've just arrived as well." Margaret assured and subconsciously glanced towards Irene before she remarked, "Did you see that? Irene Nelson's dining here as well. Her future must be so promising now that she's actually Jordan's mistress!"

Edric swept one glance at Irene and Jordan and when he saw the mesmerizing smile on Irene's face, felt a stifling sensation in his chest.

He quickly retracted his gaze indifferently and, as if he did not notice Irene at all, asked, "Mom, what do you want to eat?"

Edric had doted on Irene dearly in the past and Margaret was inevitably thrilled when she noticed that he had become so cold towards her now. "My son could finally let go of the past! I'd soon be free from this too," she thought. Her voice cracked up with excitement as she replied, "Up to you. We could eat whatever you want."

Jordan Reed did not sleep well that night. He couldn't stop himself from feeling depressed over the fact that Irene had been cheated on and was a divorcee. He had never been a gossipmonger, but was very curious about the identity of Irene's unfaithful partner.

For the whole morning, Jordon had held back from probing about the identity of Irene's ex-husband out of consideration of how personal the question was. As the Reed Family was also very particular about upholding silence during meal times, Jordon also formed the habit of eating in silence. Eventually, he couldn't contain his curiosity any longer and burst out, "Irene, I'm very curious about the identity of your ex-husband. Is he also from San Fetillo?"

Irene had already noticed that something was bothering Jordon long ago, but she never expected this to be his source of woe. "No," she replied casually.

"Did you marry out of love?" he probed.

"I guess so?"

Feeling slightly jealous, Jordon asked, "Why did he cheat on you?"

"Does a man need a reason to have an affair?" Irene sneered.

"Why are you reluctant to talk about him? Did he leave a gaping wound in your heart that still hurts?"

but I no longer love him so

changed. "She actually said that she does not love me. She's so cold and heartless!"

her utensils down before she resumed, "He's just a

Jordan replied honestly. "I'll beat up that heartless man every time I see

sound as if you're actually infatuated with me," Irene

a womanizer, but only before I get married. I will definitely be

head and said, "That's what

of person. I'm serious!" Jordan explained anxiously when he saw how doubtful she was. "I'll prove it to

declared.

as good as a marriage proposal. Suddenly, he stood up and walked over

Margaret whom he had met once as a child. Out of politeness, he got up and walked over to her before he greeted,

simply picked up her paper napkin slowly to wipe her mouth and took no notice of them. When Margaret

"Irene, come

up her bag, but instead of walking over to Margaret, she

how inappropriate Irene's reaction was. He knew that Irene had always been very tolerant of others, and he couldn't help but

Jordan bother to explain anything on her behalf. Margaret was suddenly annoyed and thought, "Irene, you asked for it. Don't blame me. "We haven't been in touch for a long time,

But Irene is different from others. She's gentle and kind. She merely met the wrong

Margaret never expected such a response from

words with Edric and Margaret, Jordan

slowly disappeared from sight before she snorted coldly, "Did you see

that she was also indirectly condemning her son, so she quickly changed her words and added, "Thankfully, you've realized your mistake. Otherwise, god knows how much longer you'll have

always believed that Jordan was merely toying with Irene, but he never expected

Jordan was not only handsome and free-spirited but also good at coaxing women, Edric suddenly

what her son was thinking and suggested, "Edric,

"Why?" Edric asked.

forge

with Lily and

Cook?" Margaret explained

"Edric, I think it's likely

After all, your engagement to Lily has been postponed for three years, so it's inevitable for him to

thoughts about you."

decided on the engagement date? What else is there

up when she saw

managed to catch up with Irene at the elevator. "What's

on?" Irene repeated although she clearly knew what

is an elder and you shouldn't have left like that. It's very rude of you." "What kind of an elder is she?" Irene replied sarcastically and instantly recalled what Margaret had done to her in the past. A look of hatred surfaced

Jordan suddenly recalled the relationship between Edric and Lily. "Did Edric save

know? You're the only one who knows of my relationship with

see," Jordan said and frowned. His mind flashed back to the scene of their fight at After Dark and he vaguely recalled Edric hugging Irene in his arms that day. He questioned, "Irene, is it true that you don't know

replied quickly. Jordan's brows scrunched up into a

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