Chapter 22 Be Together and Spare Others from Both of You!
Evelyn returned to her office, and the female server hurriedly stood up, her legs still trembling.
"It’s scaring! Mr. Wellington is too handsome. His aura is too strong. I turned red the moment I saw his face. I-I didn't give anything away, did I, Ms. Taylor?"
"No, you did well."
Evelyn handed her an envelope. "Take it. It's what you deserve."
"Th-thank you, Ms. Taylor!" The server took the envelope and was amazed by its thickness.
At the same time, William also handed over a document, which was a confidentiality agreement.
"I know you're a good girl, but it's safer to sign an agreement for the sake of both parties' interests."
Evelyn smiled slightly. " Don't reveal a word of Everything that happened here today to anyone. Unless I voluntarily disclose it in the future, if any third party knows about my conversation with Mr. Wellington today, it will be considered a violation of the agreement, and I will seriously pursue it."
The server nodded in panic. After signing the agreement, she assured Evelyn multiple times that she would keep the secret and then left the office.
"Isn't Edward supposed to be ruthless and decisive? But based on what happened today, he's just a clueless ruler if we look at it in the past! Don't you think so, Ms. Taylor? Ms. Taylor?"
It wasn't until Evelyn heard William calling her that she snapped out of it and awkwardly chuckled. "Well, it seems that Mr. Wellington truly loves Ms. Adams. He's willing to make a fool of himself for his fiancée."
"I heard that Mr. Wellington has been divorced. He treated his first wife terribly. Ms. Adams is lucky to have such a loving fiancé."
Evelyn slammed her hand on the table, giving William a sharp look.
Her eyes were cold and menacing, making him feel dread. He didn't know which part of his statement had angered Evelyn to this extent.
"M-Ms. Taylor, since you haven't reached an agreement with Edward, what do you plan to do next?" William quickly changed the topic.
"Wait."
"Wait for what?"
"Wait for the Adams Group to buckle under pressure. They will send Dick out to clarify the quality issues with their products. They will do Everything they can to whitewash the company's image. That's when we will deliver a fatal blow to them." Evelyn revealed a cold and sinister smile.
"Will Edward help them afterward?"
"No, he won't."
Evelyn raised her eyes, gazing at her oil painting that Edward had praised, her expression complex. "Before, he didn't see the true face of the Adams Group. He was kept in the dark, which made him vulnerable to manipulation. Now that he knows the truth, he surely won't help the Adams Group anymore.
"And he only loves Nicole, he never cares about others. This time, his assistance is partly driven by the fear that the Adams Group might indirectly affect the Wellington Group. He has a clear plan in mind."
For Nicole, Edward had come to see her three times, overcoming obstacles with determination, but he wouldn't even pour Lily a glass of water.
"Edward, I have a bit of a stomachache. Could you help me pour a glass of warm water?"
"I have an urgent matter to attend to. Let May do it for you."
Evelyn suddenly smiled, her eyes misting over with emotion.
“Both of you are a nuisance. You should be together and spare others from being hurt by both of you.”
Edward arrived in a drizzle, but as he left, thunder and rain clashed. His current mood matched the storm outside.
The atmosphere in the carriage was as oppressive as a funeral. Edward pinched his forehead, feeling a sharp pain like needles in his brain.
"Mr. Wellington, what kind of person is Ms. Taylor? Why is your mood so different after meeting her?"
Bart was puzzled. "Over the years, you've faced all sorts of tough opponents, and you've always remained composed. Why is it different this time...?"
Edward thought of Evelyn's childhood appearance, a strange feeling stirring in his heart.
The girl in the photo bore no resemblance to the Evelyn he met today. Of course, growth brings changes, even drastic ones.
"Investigate the root cause of the conflict between the Adams Group and KnightSpear Group, as well as the recent activities of Bray and Dick. Report back to me as soon as possible!"
Back at the Wellington Group, Edward rushed through meetings and a pile of documents. He leaned back in his chair, exhausted.
He had thought that after Lily left, his love with Nicole would flow smoothly, and his wandering heart would finally find a home.
But the reality was different. Instead of feeling the joy of regained love freedom, he found himself increasingly inadequate in this relationship.
A knock sounded, and Edward answered. Bart hurried in with a set of documents.
"Mr. Wellington, I have finished the investigation. Nine days ago, KS World Hotel canceled its order with Eilie Furniture and terminated its cooperation with the Adams Group altogether."
“But at that time, KnightSpear Group had yet to disclose the quality issues of the products under the Adams Group to the media. The outside world mostly just speculated without evidence.”
Soon after, Nicole exposed her marriage news and found a blogger to slander Lily.
Then, KnightSpear Group exposed the quality issues of the Adams Group's products, causing a huge stir.
Edward clenched his teeth and took a painkiller with trembling hands. His headache finally subsided.
"I heard that Mike Golden, the deputy general manager of KS World Hotel, took a lot of kickbacks from the Adams Group before Ms. Taylor took office. He replaced the genuine mattresses with inferior ones, which Ms. Taylor discovered, and then fired him.
"That person had been working for over twenty years, and her father promoted him. Ms. Taylor is really courageous. Mr. Wellington, she's practically your female counterpart."
Although Bart was still angry about the incident with the stairs, he couldn't help but praise Evelyn.
"Why do I always feel like these series of events are connected?"
Edward rubbed his temples, and suddenly, he heard a clattering sound in his ear.
It was the sound of high heels in the hallway. It was Lily's footsteps.
"Edward, don't take painkillers anymore. If you have a headache, let me know. I'll help massage and relieve it for you.
"Edward, when you have a headache, my heart hurts too. So I must cure you so that neither of us have to suffer anymore."
Lily's gentle words echoed in Edward's ears.
He felt as if a pair of hands reached out from behind him and gently pressed on his temples, carefully massaging them for him.
He thought, ‘Damn it! I'm thinking about that woman again. I even had an illusion today!’
;I never cared about her in the first place. After the divorce, I started to miss her. I am not a scumbag who embarrasses myself!’
Night fell, and the Rolls-Royce drove on the wet road.
This area is close to the KS World Hotel. Edward had always envied the land occupied by KnightSpear Group, which was now valued at nearly ten billion dollars.
If it weren't for the previous mismanagement that resulted in the removal of a star, KS World Hotel could have been Mugden's only six-star hotel.
And Evelyn's appearance had a strong impact, gradually bringing the hotel back on track.
At this moment, the traffic light turned red.
Edward wiped away the mist on the car window and looked outside.
A girl with an umbrella was standing by the roadside, trying to hail a taxi.
Edward frowned. He suddenly realized something. His heart was racing. He pushed open the car door and ran across the street in the rain.
"Mr. Wellington! Mr. Wellington, where are you going?" Bart exclaimed in shock.
Ever since Edward and Lily divorced, Bart had been losing control frequently. He was completely lost.
The girl flagged down a taxi. As soon as her hand grabbed the door handle, a large hand grabbed her arm.
She looked up in surprise. Immediately, her face turned pale, and she froze.
"M-M-Mr. Wellington?"
"Ms. Taylor."
Edward's wet bangs covered his fierce and beautiful eyes. "Do you want me to give you a ride?"
The girl screamed in fear. She shook off his hand and got in the cab. The taxi driver stepped on the gas and quickly drove away.
"Mr. Wellington!" Bart caught up to him and held an umbrella over him.
Edward shoved him away. He was drenched in rain, his thin lips trembling, and he breathed heavily.
"Evelyn, you liar!"
