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?"

only hurts only when you love someone, but I no longer love him

As he could hear everything that Irene had said clearly, his expression instantly changed. "She actually said that she does not love me. She's so cold and heartless!" he thought. "I'm very curious about that man's name. Could you tell me?" Jordon

can't," Irene rejected and placed her utensils down before

up!" Jordan replied honestly. "I'll beat up

if you're actually infatuated with me,"

will

head and said, "That's what all men say before

person. I'm serious!" Jordan explained anxiously when he saw how doubtful she was.

declared.

a marriage proposal. Suddenly, he stood up and walked over to Jordan before he greeted,

also here for dinner?" Jordon then noticed 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 saw how proud and haughty she was, she felt extremely upset

and called out, "Irene, come here. Let me introduce

over to Margaret, she walked toward the exit while replying, "Jordan,

was, Margaret and Edric's expression immediately darkened. Jordan, too, realized how inappropriate Irene's reaction was. He knew that Irene had always been very tolerant of others, and he couldn't help but wonder

"Irene, you asked for it.

from others. She's gentle and kind. She merely met

face further darkened when he heard Jordon's reply. Margaret never expected such a response from Jordon and despite her initial

few more words with Edric and Margaret, Jordan

she snorted coldly, "Did you see that? This is how ill-bred

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 to put up with

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

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

Margaret did not know what her son was thinking and suggested, "Edric, you should visit the Cook family more often

"Why?" Edric asked.

you forge a

with Lily and

Cook?" Margaret explained

"Edric, I think it's

things difficult for your current urban construction project because he's unhappy with you. After all, your engagement

thoughts about you."

already decided on the engagement date? What else is there

could only shut up when she saw how irritable her

catch up with Irene at

Irene repeated although she clearly knew what

bad back there." he complained grudgingly. "Irene, why did you do that? Let's not talk about how Edric actually saved you that night. His mother 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 in her eyes, and she replied, "I feel annoyed whenever I see that woman's face. As for Edric Myers, did you really think

Irene's sneer, Jordan suddenly recalled the relationship between Edric and Lily. "Did Edric save you because he knew you were Mr. Cook's daughter?" he

the only one who knows of my relationship

their fight at After Dark and he vaguely recalled Edric hugging Irene in his arms that day. He questioned,

he doesn't know me!" Irene replied quickly. Jordan's brows scrunched up into a frown, and he felt as if he had missed

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