Edgar and His Destined Wife novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 There’s No Such Thing as Free Lunch

Jean stayed with Susan for some time and was about to leave after the latter fell asleep. As soon as she stood up, she heard a familiar voice emerging from the outside.

“Go and investigate which woman it is that made Edgar always come to this zone!” Gigi placed her hand on her abdomen and ordered arrogantly.

Truth was, she had headed straight toward this zone after she got out of the bed. Jean’s eyes darkened. She didn’t want to awaken Susan. Just as she was thinking of a way to get out, someone entered the ward. Edgar frowned when he saw Jean. The next second, he pulled her into the washroom. “What are you doing?”

“The others will misunderstand if they see you here.” Edgar’s voice was cold and emotionless. Jean tried to keep a distance from him and said sulkily, “You can go out.”

Edgar glanced at her and did not respond. Soon, the door was flung open. Gigi led a gang of people and barged into the ward, hoping to catch the ‘mistress’ red-handed. However, the only person she saw was Susan. She glanced around the ward and squealed, “It’s only her in this room?”

Susan was awakened. “Miss Recee?”

Gigi had met Susan in Edgar’s villa, so she knew the latter was merely a servant at Edgar’s residence. Gigi was annoyed that she drew a blank after spending a great deal of effort. Biting her lips, she scowled, “Use your common-sense next time! How could Edgar possibly have an affair with her?!”

Thereafter, she walked out of the room with her hand on her abdomen. Meanwhile, Edgar blocked Jean’s body with his arm in the washroom. The space was narrow, so they could only stand close to each other to avoid the light that shone through the door.

Smelling the scent of Edgar’s perfume, Jean furrowed her brows sulkily and was about to push Edgar away when he warned all of a sudden, “Stay still.”

Hearing Edgar’s voice, Jean lifted her head to retort, but when she met his deep-set eyes, she could perceive the mixed emotions in them that she couldn’t comprehend. At the same time, she could clearly feel Edgar’s breath hasten.

She wanted to dodge Edgar, but it was too late. The next second, Edgar leaned close to her and kissed her neck uncontrollably. “I’ve been trying hard to control myself. Why did you still appear in front of me?” He moaned in a hoarse voice.

What does he mean?

Jean shuddered subconsciously and fumed, “Get away from me!”

I came here to visit Susan. There’s nothing to do with you at all!

Edgar gulped, but he stopped making any move and walked out after releasing Jean.

On the other hand, Jean stood in a daze as darkness enveloped her. She took a few deep breaths before opening the door.

Susan, who was talking to Edgar, was surprised to see Jean coming out of the washroom too. “Miss Eyer, I thought you’ve left.”

Jean placed her hand on the door handle and answered, “I’m leaving now. Rest well, Susan.”

After she exited the room and closed the door, the smell of disinfectant wafted into her nose once again. She put on her hat and went downstairs through the lift.

Not far away, Linda captured pictures of Jean. She wanted to immediately show the pictures to Gigi to prove that her hunch was right – Edgar was indeed meeting someone secretly, and that woman was none other than Jean, the woman whom Gigi hated the most.

Alas, before Linda could show Gigi the pictures, Miles and a few bodyguards stopped her the moment she turned around.

“Mr. Royden hopes that Miss Recee can take enough rest before the child is delivered, so don’t arrange any schedules or social events for her during this period. Do you understand?”

Linda squeezed a smile awkwardly and hid her phone behind her back. “The activities are arranged by the company. There’s nothing much that I can do.”

“I see. Perhaps Mr. Royden will get the company to change an agent who is more obedient for Miss Recee.” Miles gave the bodyguards a look. Perceiving Miles’ signal, the bodyguards went forward to snatch Linda’s phone and deleted the pictures.

Linda was freaked out and frustrated, but there was nothing she could do.

“If someone deliberately investigates Miss Recee, do you think she can stay peacefully in the hospital until the child is born? One who commits murder can be imprisoned.” Lastly, Miles blurted coldly, “Hope she’s aware of her situation.”

This was what Edgar originally said; Miles merely relayed the message.