You Are The Pursuit of My Life

Chapter 97

The name Dave shifted Thomas' expression slightly, but Irene didn't notice it. Since Jordan had said that Dave was hiding in San Fetillo and Thomas had been living in San Fetillo for quite some time, Irene reckoned that perhaps Thomas had heard of Dave before. "By the way, Uncle Thomas, in all your years in San Fetillo, have you ever heard of a person named Dave Walker?"

"Nope!" Thomas replied.

"Ah, I'm not thinking straight. If Dave is hiding in San Fetillo, there is no way he would reveal his real name," Irene mocked herself.

"Irene, why are you guys looking for this Dave guy?" Thomas questioned.

Irene told Thomas about the stadium design. "If we can get Dave to design it, then the chances of the Golden Age Group winning will be high. If we can't find him, it will likely end with a tie with the Myers Group."

Thomas seemed to consider her statement carefully. "Irene, heaven helps the worthy. Perhaps you'll find Dave."

"I know you're trying to comfort me, but even if we find Dave, there's no guarantee he would be willing to help. What's more, we're not sure if we can find him either." Irene shook her head.

"God will definitely help you," Thomas repeated.

Looking at the time, Irene realized it was already noon. "Uncle Thomas, let's go out for a meal today. We'll have your favorite dish."

Thomas nodded and headed out of the door with Irene.

When Irene returned to the Cook family in the evening, Steven arrived home at the same time too. Deborah kindly handed him his slippers while Lily helped take Steven's briefcase from him. On the other hand, Irene, who was following behind, watched them with a derisive smile on her face.

Deborah was really gentle and considerate to Steven. It was no wonder that Steven would believe all her words.

As Deborah noticed Irene's disdainful smile, she immediately announced, "I made Irene's favorite dish tonight."

"My favorite dish? Did I hear you right? Mrs. Cook, you actually know what I like to eat?" Irene squealed, feigning a look of surprise.

"I told her last night," Steven chimed in.

"Mr. Cook, I'm flattered that you remember what I like to eat!" Irene's smile grew wider, the hint of mockery even more obvious this time. She then walked over to the dining room to glance at the dishes on the table. "Mr. Cook, are you sure these are all my favorites?" "You liked these when you were a kid," said Steven as he walked over.

"Infants love to drink milk too! Mr. Cook, tell me, do you really think that people drink milk when they are adults because of that?" she chided.

At that, Steven stiffened awkwardly. Nevertheless, Irene didn't relent, instead, she pressed on further, "Mr. Cook, you'd better enjoy the meal Mrs. Cook prepared for you. Let me know when you're done eating; I have something to tell you." Steven froze. "You're not eating?"

"I mean, oh my, these chicken steaks aren't zombie steaks, are they? I heard on TV that there is a lot of zombie meat that has been frozen for hundreds of years now. I'm sure I'll turn into a zombie if I eat it. I'd rather eat pizza!" Irene sneered. She was determined to make them lose their appetites with her words.

once. Lily couldn't hold it in any longer. She blurted, "Mom made these specially

reminding you, otherwise, you might regret it after you turn into

her act and shouted, "Irene, Dad has already given you the urban

"I want you all to get out of

tournament, Mr. Cook, I thought we agreed to a fair fight. Miss Cook, don't worry! You're Mr. Cook's sweetheart, and

promised me the sports tournament project, yet it turned into a

Cook?" Irene cast a glance at Steven. "Well, even the best lies aren't foolproof. Mr. Cook, you should know better than anyone else about what

He had wanted to take the time to talk to

Cook, why don't you make it clear to them who you really care for? Is it me or is it your illegitimate daughter

For him, you two are always first. Otherwise, he wouldn't have cheated on his wife and raised an illegitimate daughter knowing that he would lose his job," jabbed

dinner was ruined. In fact,

Deborah, and Lily had a very unpleasant dinner. The food on the table was practically left untouched. Steven only had

to find Irene, Deborah and Lily looked at each

for a late-night snack later." Deborah also felt sick

we feel this sick every day with Irene around?" Lily

lowered her voice. "The fact that she's fussing proves that she's not happy. Something probably pissed her off before

she and Jordan were in a relationship? But I saw Jordan at an event the other day with an actress standing next to him. He's a playboy. Mom, do

Steven knocked gently on Irene's room door. As soon as she opened the

to explain himself. "I didn't mean to keep this from you. I just found out about it and I was going to tell you at

get down to business. I have returned to the Cook family as you requested. When are you going to give me

to be so straightforward

"When exactly?" Irene pursued.

need of money?"

"Yes!"

I give you the money I've

you not going to give it to me?" Irene

are yours, but only after Lily gets married,"

Lily doesn't get married for the rest of her life, I'll never get it?" Irene questioned mockingly. "Mr. Cook, please explain it clearly. Are you planning all of this because you are

"Irene, you've misunderstood me!"

position. He had made it very clear to Deborah and Lily that all

over

be touched. After all, it was not a small amount

with her greed, she would definitely create

Deborah's greed, but the fact that

I was not easy to get his so-called

of sympathy. Irene felt stupid for