Chapter 419
Jean walked out unwillingly.She wondered why Edgar came here this time.
Meanwhile, Sean looked at the people watching them.His gaze filled with conflicting emotions as he
nced at La''s face.
La was fuming at this moment.She dashed to Sean.
"Do you know Sadie wishes to sign her on?" Sean grabbed her arm.
"Let''s talk outside."
Laughed and wrenched her arm from him.
"I thought you were infatuated with her because of her beauty.It turns out you and Sadie have long
colluded to rece me."
"Nonsense!" Sean panicked as if La''s words had exposed his true intention.
He immediately dragged her outside.
La was furious and red at him.
"Everyone thinks you''re a genius fashion designer.They have no idea that it''s an image thepany
created for you.If I didn''t work with you, you would have been a..."
"Shut up."
Sean pressed her shoulder against the wall and blocked the lights and camera above her with his
body.His eyes gleamed chillingly in the dim surrounding.
Then, he said in a cold and threatening tone, "La, you know what I''m like.Don''t cross the line"
He tightened his grip on La''s shoulder, causing her to frown in pain.
"You..."
Before she could continue to speak, Sean coldly shoved her away.
A contestant came out of the dining hall and was surprised to see them.
"You guys are still here?"
Sean immediately smiled at the contestant.
"La is unwell.I''ll send her back to her room"
"Do you need any help?"
The contestant saw La’s face and noticed she was quite pale.
Sean nced at La, prompting her to shake her head immediately and look down.
"I''m all right.Sean can send me back."
"You two are so close.I''m envious of you."
Sean smiled kindly and held La''s hand.
"Let''s go"
As they walked away, those who saw them would think they were friends or lovers.
Only La knew how tightly Sean was gripping her hand.
It felt like he was trying to crush her wrist.
Meanwhile, Jean knocked on the door and entered the office to find Edgar sitting there alone.
There was no one from the director''s team or camera crew around.
Jean retreated instinctively, but Edgar called out, "You shoulde in if you still wish to join this
competition"
Jean nced at him with annoyance.
"Mr.Royden, you seem to have much time on your hands"
"I have begun to invest in this reality show"
Edgar gestured for Jean to sit down.
Jean grunted in the affirmative but did not speak.
Edgar looked at her firmly and asked, "Are you not going to ask me anything?"
He hoped she would ask about news concerning Royden Group and his rtionship with Sherry.
Jean suddenly remembered something.She tilted her head and smiled at him.
"I do have a question.Has thepetition''s first prize been decided? Will it be prize money or a chance
to coborate with Mr.Cordova?"
It was not a question Edgar anticipated.His tone turned solemn, and he sounded unhappy.
"Which one do you hope for?"
Jean took a sip of coffee and found it bitter.She frowned and said, "This tastes terrible.Even instant
coffee tastes better than this."
Edgar looked at her disgusted expression and replied coldly, "It''s the same coffee you drank with Hugo
that day.Weren''t you smiling happily then? Do you dislike it so soon? Ms.Eyer, your taste changes so
fast"
Jean was rendered speechless.
Then, she responded indifferently, "I didn''t know you had such a hobby.You have me followed and
watched.Now, you even try to get involved in the design field.No wonder Royden Group is involved in
all kinds of rumors."
Jean thought her words would anger Edgar.
However, he smiled instead.
"It seems you have checked out news concerning Royden Group and me"
Jean could not understand why he was happy about this and responded coldly, "My phone app
rmended them to me without my permission.I have no interest in spying on other people''s
lives.Also, even if you invested in thispetition, I have no obligation to sit here and chat with you."
She got up to leave.
"Your opponent is trying to find a way to bring you down.Do you want to coborate with me? I can let
you win"
Edgar astutely grasped the things she cared about.
"As for thepetition prize, I think I, as the investor, will be able to give Mr.Cordova some
suggestions"
His words seeded in grabbing Jean by her weakness.
Jean wanted to win and obtain a chance to coborate with Kalel.She pursed her lips and considered
quickly.Her rtionship with La was beyond repair.
Furthermore, she had no ns to ept the offer from Jolie Design Company.
Although thepany was well-known in design, Jean had heard unfavorable rumors about it.
It seemed thepany was not as nice as it appeared.Her suspicion was further confirmed by looking
at the interactions between La and Sean.She only wanted to focus on designing and did not wish to
get involved with any shady business.
Edgar was not in a rush.His expression reminded one of a fox that had secured its prey.
"How do you wish to coborate?"
Jean turned around and stared at Edgar.
"I need you to be possessive about me"
"What?"
Ten minutester, Jean and Edgar left the office together.
Kalel''s assistant weed Edgar with a smile.
"Mr.Royden, why didn''t you inform us that you would be here? I''ve already prepared afternoon tea
downstairs.Mr.Cordova will be here soon."
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Edgar smiled.
"That''s unnecessary.I only came here to see her.I''ll be leaving now: His tone seemed to imply
something.
The assistant was stunned briefly before nodding.
"Sure.I...I''ll walk you out’ Edgar smiled gently and tapped Jean''s nose, saying warmly, "I''ll be leaving
first.Good luck with thepetition"
Jean looked at his face and was on the verge of bursting with fury.She thought he had gone insane.
However, his words still rang in her ears.
"If you choose to work with me, you must show me your utmost concern and admiration.
Of course, you are free to refuse, but it means you might not be able to persist until the end of the
competition."
It''s a tant threat! Jean clenched her teeth and stared at Edgar.
"Take care."
Kalel''s assistant witnessed their interactions from the side.
Edgar smiled with satisfaction.
After he left, he even arranged for someone to deliver coffee and ice cream to her.
Soon, news about Edgar spending time with Jean spread among the contestants.
Meanwhile, Miles reported thetest information to Edgar in the car.
"Mr.Edbert bought shares in Pinnacle Group under his name.However, it was not much"
"I need you to continue observing this.Uncle Edbert has always been cautious.He would never act
unless he has enough baits in ce."
Edgar unbuttoned his cor.He recalled Jean''s furious expression and chuckled.
"Miles, I need you to arrange to send meals to Jean three times a day.Also, make sure to make it as
obvious as possible.I want everyone to know."
Miles nodded.
"Understood: Although doing this would trigger Sherry and Edbert, it would force them to reveal their
deviousness as soon as possible.However, Miles kept feeling that Edgar had another intention to do
this.