Chapter 388


    Chapter 388 Waiting for the Right Opportunity


    Jean was bursting with fury. Not only does he trap me in the house. He even keeps avoiding the matter


    between us. How long is he going to keep me here?


    Jean called Rachel. “I need you to pause all the projects we discussed before and focus on the joint


    intelligence project instead. We must release the product before Royden Group does.”


    Rachel answered immediately, “But Ms. Eyer, we still need to adjust many aspects of the project. If we


    were to cut down on time, the result would not be desirable.”


    “Find a way to ovee them as much as possible. The faster, the better.” Jean put down her phone


    and heard a maid knocking on the door. “Ms. Eyer, it’s time for lunch.”


    “I’m not hungry.” Jean locked the door. “Don’t bother me.”


    She took her phone and checked the day’s news. It seemed the staff in Royden Group were efficient.


    They took down any information regarding Jean, Edgar, and Gigi. There was not a trace at all.


    Furthermore, Gigi’s managementpany announced that Gigi was recovering well. She would also


    ept her appointment as a brand ambassador for a high-end jewelry brand and would make a full


    return to acting soon.


    Gigi’s fans expressed their excitement about the news on the Web.


    Previously, these fans were bashing Jean online for ruining Gigi’s chances. Now that there was news


    about Gigi’s return to the entertainment industry, these fans temporarily forgot about the matter


    between Jean and Gigi.


    Jean looked at her phone screen and felt the problem was resolved too quickly.


    She then opened her email and frowned when she saw the few read emails.


    “Dad, what should I do?”


    Edgar ced her under house arrest and restricted her freedom to make her submit and tell him the


    truth. However, she honestly could not tell him.


    How could she tell him that his uncle, Edbert, was the mastermind?


    Or how could she tell him that she made a deal with Edbert to take revenge against Sam? It was Sam


    who destroyed the Eyer family and murdered Edgar’s parents.


    She was unable to tell him any of these.


    If Edgar found out about the truth, what would be of him?


    Jean curled up on the couch and watched her phone screen be dull. She covered her face in


    despair.


    That night, Gigi was discharged from the hospital with much fanfare. Furthermore, she and Sam were


    interviewed by reporters. Sam hugged Gigi’s shoulder before the camera and cried pitifully.


    “I’m a terrible father. I failed to protect my daughter.”


    “It’s my fault that she suffered so much.”


    On the other hand, Jean wore a mask and sunsses and remained silent throughout. Her


    appearance gave the impression of pain and sadness.


    Sam kept talking and pretending to wipe his tears.


    “Please don’t ask any more questions. My daughter needs rest. She really can’t bear any more hurt. So


    please, I beg you all to stop disturbing her life.”


    Sam’s words made everyone think that Gigi was the victim.


    Soon, the news that Royden Group suppressed began to show up again. At the same time, Reece


    Group’s shares showed signs of improving after Sam’s emotional disy.


    Sam pleaded even more pitifully before the reporters’ cameras, “We can’t afford to offend anyone, so


    no more pictures. Please, no more pictures.”


    Yet, despite his words, Sam made no move to push Gigi into the elevator.


    The reporters grabbed the chance and kept pointing the cameras at Sam and Gigi’s faces, snapping


    non-stop.


    Jean looked at the TV screen and gripped the remote tightly. “Sam, that scoundrel. He’s determined to


    squeeze every drop of value from Gigi.”


    A maid brought a te of fruits to Jean and was shocked to see the vicious expression on Jean’s face.


    How can someone so beautiful look so scary?


    “I want a roasted duck for dinner tonight.”


    Jean headed to her room right after saying that.


    Edgar can force me to stay here however long he wants. After all, I can get many things done without


    doing them myself.


    For example, spreading rumors.


    At this moment, Edgar arrived at a hotel overseas.


    As soon as he got off the ne, he checked his phone to see if Jean had left him any threats. However,


    there was not a single message. There was not even a missed call from her.


    It meant that after Jean found out he had left on a business trip this morning, she could not control


    herself from contacting him.


    This unbothered attitude made Edgar unhappy.


    “Miles, what’s the situation in the country? Has she made any move?”


    Miles had long expected Edgar to ask this. He immediately reported the information he had prepared.


    “In that case, what did she do all day?”


    “ording to the maid, Ms. Eyer had eaten and enjoyed herself at home. She did not do anything.


    Moreover, she seemed in a good mood and appeared rxed.”


    Edgar furrowed his brow.


    Miles observed Edgar’s expression after he finished giving his report and added cautiously, “Mr.


    Royden, isn’t this good news?”


    Miles felt guilty about Jean as he could not answer her calls yesterday.


    Now that Jean had given up calling Edgar, he could finally rx slightly. His workload was also


    reduced.


    However, Edgar suddenly instructed, “Get someone to watch her around the clock.”


    He was sure that Jean was not the sort of person who gave up quickly. Herpromise today did not


    mean she had thought things through or was willing to reveal the truth to him.


    She was most likely up to some trouble.


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    Although he knew some of the trouble would be directed at him, he could not help but worry for her.


    He pressed his finger between his brows. “I need you to arrange for someone to watch her. It’s for her


    safety. I’m not sure how long this business trip will take. I need to secure this project to have more


    persuasive power in dealing with the internal strife in Royden Group. We must win this war.”


    Only Miles, who closely followed Edgar’s side, knew how physically and mentally exhausted Edgar was


    during this period.


    He was not deliberately ignoring the internal issues in Royden Group, nor did he tolerate Andy


    smearing thepany’s reputation. Instead, he was waiting for the best opportunity to bring down the


    troublemakers once and for all.


    There would only be one chance.


    He needed to battle his way out of this mess.


    Otherwise, he would never bear to leave Jean at home by herself. He knew this matter, and the


    scandalous news involving Royden Group previously was nned by someone.


    Edgar suspected a few people but needed time to prove his suspicion. Sometimes, pretending not to


    care and letting the enemy drop the bait was a necessary tactical move.


    It was helpful to lower the enemy’s guard.


    He had no idea whether Jean would turn everything upside down once she began to cause trouble.


    “You should get some rest. We have a meeting tomorrow.” Edgar was tired. He waved his hand to


    dismiss Miles.


    “Yes, Mr. Royden.”


    Miles nodded and left Edgar’s room. He hesitated before pulling out his phone to message Rachel.