Chapter 341 The Higher You Stand, The Heavier You Fall (Part One)


    "Let''s go. Let me introduce you to everyone." Edward was just threatening him. He didn''t attempt to


    teach Brian a lesson as Daisy''s squinted eyes already implied danger. He could dismiss Brian, but not


    Daisy''s feelings.


    "Do I have to? I''m not good at forcing a smile." As much as Daisy disliked these social engagements,


    she tried to present her best self for Edward''s sake.


    "Please join me. Don''t worry. I''ll be with you." Edward knew why Daisy was concerned, but he hoped to


    present a different side of himself, a businessman instead of a familyman. He didn''t want to limit


    himself. He wanted Daisy to know every aspect of his life, his connections, his extraordinary


    aplishments, and more. Edward was eager to show to her everything.


    "But Brian..." Daisy looked at Brian hesitantly, not knowing what to do. She just saw him after many


    years; Daisy didn''t want to leave him behind or have himin about her behavior. Besides, she


    wanted to know everything that had happened to him these years.


    "Daisy, I''ll be fine by myself. You should go with Edward. We''ll have plenty of time to shoot the breeze


    later." Brian answered while giving a handsome smile. He had seen through Edward already. On the


    one hand, Edward wanted to unt Daisy in front of his friends. On the other hand, he hoped to disy


    his wisdom and sophistication in front of Daisy. Either way, Edward would win praise. He was


    calctive, thoughtful and determined. Sophistication was embedded in his DNA.


    Edward lived up to the status of the business elite, even an outsider like Daisy admired his tactics and


    ability to overshadow others in casual conversation. Just like Edward said, as long as he was with her,


    she had nothing to worry about. All she needed to do was to say hello. Then Edward would take over


    and handle the rest.


    Yet being next to such an extraordinary man didn''t cheer up Daisy; instead, it worried her, because she


    wasn''t sure whether Edward would get bored and leave her. After all, he was an extremely outstanding


    man in this world filled with temptations.


    Throughout that night, Daisy was focused on Edward rather than the other way around. She kept a


    close watch on the luscious eyes fixed on Edward. It stung her heart. Edward was the brightest star at


    the party. That''s why she was worried about losing him. That terrifying thought made her quiver


    unconsciously. She held him closer.


    He smelled like strong alcohol. He drank quite a lot. He even gulped up the sses toasted to her. That


    made her concerned about his health. Especially because he was drinking on an empty stomach.


    "What''s the matter? Are you tired?" Edward asked. While conversing with others, Edward kept an eye


    on Daisy all along. So when he noticed her troubled look, he began to worry.


    "No, I''m fine. I just zoned out. I will go to find mom and dad. See you around. Don''t drink too much."


    Daisy curled her lips and gave an apologetic smile. She had to leave for now because Cynthia just


    waved to her.


    "Okay, go. I''ll meet youter." Edward figured that Daisy must be bored with all the introductions. She


    preferred peace and quiet. Besides, she shouldn''t stand for too long as she had just recovered from a


    cold. So Edward let her go instead ofpelling her to stand beside him.


    "Daisy, it''s still too early to be smiling. Haven''t you heard of the adage, ''The higher you stand, the


    heavier you fall.''" Before Daisy approached Cynthia, Mary appeared in her way. Mary couldn''t hold a


    candle to Daisy as Daisy was everyone''s favorite. It was impossible for Mary not to hold a grudge


    against Daisy.


    She especially hated Daisy''s poise and elegance. Just when she thought that Jessica was the ultimate


    attention-seeker, Daisy captured everyone with her mystifying charm and majestic personality. Daisy''s


    aura was invincible, especially with an extraordinary man like Edward around. Every trace of Mary''s


    confidence dispelled. Now she had no pride.


    "Is it a warning or a sign of your envy? It couldn''t be out of care for me, could it? You don''t strike me as


    a warm-hearted person." Daisy never provoked trouble, but she didn''t dodge it either. Back in her


    childhood, she might have taken this as water under the bridge, but now she wouldn''t ept getting


    bullied.


    "I just want to enjoy the show. I wonder what will happen to you after Edward abandons you. I''m sure


    your pitiful look will be a delightful image for me." Mary sneered. She didn''t believe Edward''s words


    when he said that he''d love Daisy till death parted them. These sweet talks might be able to trick the


    gullible Daisy, but not her.


    "Sorry, I''m not an actress, so there''ll be no show. It looks like your little hopes will be smashed." The


    truth was that even Daisy didn''t know how long Edward would love her, but she would by no means


    expose her concern in front of Mary.


    "Huh! Self-belief is good, but narcissism brings pain. Don''t you think you are overconfident?" Mary


    hated to see Daisy''s smug look. Daisy''s radiant face aroused jealousy in her evil soul.


    "Isn''t it customary for the women of the Mu family to be confident? We have what it takes to be


    confident. If I remember it correctly, you must be Mary, right? Now what? Haven''t you learned enough


    from the lesson Edward taught youst time? Howe that memory didn''t stick?"


    Cynthia looked at Mary disdainfully. She had seen Daisy approaching, yet Mary unexpectedly stood in


    the way. She had no choice but toe to Daisy''s rescue. Cynthia honestly didn''t think anyone would


    ever like Mary''s spiteful words. It seemed that if Mary couldn''t have something she wouldn''t let anyone


    else have it either. What a morbid thought!


    "I..." Mary remembered Cynthia fromst time. So when she saw her again, she lost the courage to say


    another word. She went nk.


    "Daisy, let''s go. I''ll take you to meet some friends." After giving her warning, Cynthiapletely ignored


    Mary. She never paid any attention to the people she didn''t like. Now all she could see was her sweet


    daughter-inw.


    "Sure." Daisy took a deep breath, her head was filled with Cynthia''s words, Edward had taught Mary a


    lesson? When did that happen? Howe Edward had never told her about it? Was Edward also


    hiding other things from her? He exined himself only after she found out things, like the things with


    Leo and Jessica. He never offered to tell her anything. That thought made her heart sink. She began to


    lose her cool as she kept thinking about Mary''s warning.


    "Uncle, Aunt, long time no see. How are you doing?" Daisy was thrilled to see Belinda''s parents here.


    She hadn''t noticed that Cynthia was taking her to meet them. She hadn''t seen them for years. In fact,


    she hadn''t seen them since she went abroad for studying in the military school. Over a decade had


    passed. Many things had changed, but her affection for them remained as it was.


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    Belinda''s home was like a haven for her. She loved the soothing smile of Belinda''s father and the


    gentlefort of her mother. It was a treasured memory for her. After all these years, she still


    remembered it.