Chapter 188


    Chapter 188 Engagement?


    Jean feigned ignorance and smiled. “Mr. Royden, I don’t quite understand what you mean. However, it


    seems we can no longer continue our negotiation. You should figure out how you can exin to her.”


    While Edgar could easily destroy Jean whenever he wanted, Jean could use the Reece family to ruin


    his peace. Sam was shocked to hear Edgar had given a lucrative project to the Eyer Group. Thus, he


    sent Gigi to find out what had happened.


    Although Jean may not be as astute as Edgar in business, she understood women much better than


    him. “Edgar, open the door!” Gigi continued shouting and almost mmed herself against the door.


    However, Winnie gently pulled her away. “That’s enough. Lower your voice. There are many prominent


    people nearby.”


    “So what? Who knows what tricks Jean had pulled this time to make Edgar give her such arge


    project? That shameless b*tch. I’ll…”


    However, the door opened before Gigi could finish speaking.


    Jean nced at Gigi and said, “Ms. Reece, you should watch your mouth. You could be charged with


    defamation. Furthermore, you have ongoing court cases, so take it easy. Otherwise, who knows when


    the police woulde knocking on your door again.”


    Gigi’s expression turned livid. She was not as smart or eloquent as Jean. Thus, she had no choice but


    to watch Jean leave.


    Then, she dashed into the meeting room. “Edgar, why must you do this? It’s bad enough that you


    returned that bankruptedpany to her. Why must you also give her such arge project? Do you still


    have feelings for her?”


    “Are you done speaking?” Edgar responded indifferently. He was unbothered by the Reece family’s


    threat. However, Gigi was pregnant with his child. It was annoying to have to keep hearing her


    comining noisily before him.


    “Edgar, I don’t wish to argue with you, but you are too close to Jean. Don’t you know what others would


    say? How can you not consider my feelings?” Gigi lowered her head and shed a few tears.


    Edgar could not bear to speak harshly when she seemed so pitiful. “It was only about work. There was


    nothing else.” His tone remained calm as he walked past her. Gigi sniffled and looked up shyly at him.


    “Is that true?”


    Edgar did not respond. Then, Gigi flung herself into his embrace and said, “That’s alright then. While I


    was rushing here, I heard Jean was nning to get engaged to Ben soon. Thus, it would be damaging


    to your reputation if there were any rumors about you and her.”


    “She’s getting engaged?”


    Edgar slowly clenched his fists. Gigi leaned into his embrace and replied, “Yes, I bumped into Mrs.


    Ludwig on my way here. She wanted to bring Jean to try wedding dresses…”


    Since there was no response from Edgar, Gigi gradually stopped crying. No man would want a woman


    who has been with another man. Edgar is a brilliant and prideful man. He would never want a used


    good like Jean!


    Meanwhile, Ben brought Jean to meet Farra outside the summit venue. Farra was full of smiles the


    instant she saw Jean and refused to let go of her hand. “We haven’t seen you since Benny was


    discharged from the hospital. His father and I miss you so much. Why do you nevere to visit us?”


    Jean turned to Ben for help. She had refused Farra’s invitation many times. The main reason was Jean


    did not know what to say if she were to meet them.


    Thus, she had thought about it and felt it was better not to meet. However, she did not expect Farra to


    come all the way here. “What time does the summit end? I’ll wait here for you. We must have dinner


    together!” Farra grew fonder of Jean the more she looked at her.


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    Ever since the racing ident, Ben stopped racing and focused on managing his family’s business. It


    was like a dreame true for Farra and her husband.


    Furthermore, Farra believed Jean had influenced Ben in this change. Thus, she could not help but feel


    pleased whenever she saw Jean. In fact, she wished Jean and Ben would get married as soon as


    possible.


    She did not care what the rumors said. All that mattered was Ben continued to work hard. Moreover,


    she heard Edgar never lived with Jean when they were married.


    It seemed their marriage was only in name. “About that…” Jean smiled and nudged Ben with her


    elbow. Ben grinned and said, “Mom, Jean won a big project today and will be busy untilte. Let’s have


    dinner next time.”


    Meanwhile, Edgar was sending Gigi off and came out to see Jean chatting happily with Ben and Farra.


    Gigi looked up at Edgar and said, “See, I was right. Edgar, you should stop spending time alone with


    her.”


    She deliberately instigated Edgar. Edgar’s eyes turned cold. He sent Gigi to the car and immediately


    headed toward Jean. “Ms. Eyer, we are not done with the negotiation.”


    His expression was stern, and his tone brood no argument. Jean knew he was deliberately targeting


    her. Thus, she frowned and replied, “Mr. Royden, I know you’re a workaholic. But that doesn’t mean


    you can stop others from resting.”


    Jean argued back without hesitation. However, Edgar reached out to drag her away. He would not


    allow anyone to disobey him.


    Seeing that, Ben immediately stepped forward and stopped Edgar from grabbing Jean. He then put


    himself between Edgar and Jean before saying, “Mr. Royden, you heard what she said. She doesn’t


    want to negotiate now.”


    Even if it is a work matter, he should give her time to rest. But he is using work as an excuse to make


    Jean go with him. “It’s none of your business.” Edgar frowned deeply. His tone was imbued with


    annoyance.


    “I am Jean’s… Friend. Her matter concerns me too.” Jean saw the tension between Edgar and Ben


    and said quickly, “It’s alright. Mrs. Ludwig, let’s meet and chat another time.”


    Then, she patted Ben’s shoulder. “It’s fine.”


    It’s only Edgar trying to annoy me because he cannot stand seeing me here. “You should send Mrs.


    Ludwig home,” Jean said to Ben softly and pushed him away. Then, she turned to face Edgar coldly.


    “what do you want to talk about, Mr. Royden? Let’s go.”


    Edgar gritted his teeth and said, “You should see how fast your expression changed.” How can she be


    smiling with the Ludwig family but treat me coldly?


    Meanwhile, Jean grumbled softly to herself and entered the venue. Based on the schedule, they had to


    stay in the hotel opposite the summit venue for four days and three nights.


    It was to allowpanies that nned to coborate to arrange a time to meet, understand each other


    better, and advance their projects.


    That meant no matter if Jean disliked seeing Edgar, she had to bear with him for a few days.


    Furthermore, she needed to figure out a way to hire suitable workers for herpany.


    Her mind was busy thinking about those things, and she suddenly forgot the sullen man beside her.


    “What does the Ludwig family want from you?”


    Edgar asked coldly as soon as they entered the elevator. “It’s none of your business.” Jean sounded


    annoyed as she pressed a floor number. “Are you going to get engaged with Ben?” Edgar stared at her.


    Jean could not understand what he was thinking. Farra only came to see me. Does he have to think so


    much into it?


    However, Jean did not feel like exining. Thus, she chose to remain silent. After all, Edgar would


    never believe anything she said. Unfortunately, that made Edgar even more furious. “Jean!”