Edgar and His Destined Wife novel Chapter 178

Chapter 178 A Scheme Within a Scheme

It went without saying that Director Lewis was interested. However, he was not interested in the poker game but Jean. Thus, Gigi gave him the address and went out to call Andy. “Help me with something tonight.”

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Jean headed straight to a cyber café after she left. She edited the recording and sent them to the paparazzi. However, the paparazzi lost interest when they saw the recordings concerned Gigi.

“She is not popular in the entertainment circle. It won’t cause much stir even if I publish this.” After all, it was common for an actress to dine with a director.

“What if there is something else?” Jean arched an eyebrow and quickly replied, “I will give you explosive news material with pictures latest by tonight.”

Then, Jean lingered around the area for the whole afternoon. She waited for Gigi to make her move. Suddenly, a black car parked before her, prompting her to become alert.

Soon, the door opened, and a lean and tall man stepped out. Despite the sunglasses covering his eyes, Jean saw that his face seemed familiar. Jean continued to observe closely but did not say anything.

On the other hand, the man smiled and offered his hand. “Ms. Eyer, I’m Andy Shaw from Royden Group. I believe we have met before at a wedding.”

It was Jean and Edgar’s wedding. Jean raised her eyebrow. It’s him?

Gigi’s secret helper and lover turns out to be Edgar’s business partner! Jean controlled her emotions and shook Andy’s hand. “Are you here for a business matter?” Jean asked despite knowing the answer.

Andy narrowed his eyes and replied, “I’m here to see you, Ms. Eyer. I would like to discuss a potential business opportunity with you.”

“I’m now a nobody, so I don’t have any business to discuss. Mr. Shaw, you’re talking to the wrong person.”

Then, Jean pretended to leave.

However, Andy immediately blocked her way. “What if the business is to make Royden Group bankrupt?”

Jean paused her step and turned to him with an ambivalent expression.

He is one of the partners of Royden Group and owns considerable shares in the company. I don’t think he will ruin his fortune for Gigi’s sake.

Does this mean he said that only to attract my interest?

Jean appeared emotionless as she considered quickly.

No matter how I see it, Andy is not the kind of person who would give up his business for a woman, especially if that woman is pregnant with Edgar’s child. Unless Andy is a lovesick idiot.

“Ms. Eyer, if you are interested, we can find a quiet spot to discuss further.” Andy went to the car and opened the door for her.

Whatever his purpose is, he gave me a reason I can’t refuse.

If I can find someone willing to collaborate with me from inside the company, I should be able to bring down Royden Group soon.

Thus, Jean carried her bag and headed to the car.

Even though she knew it was a trap, she had no choice but to go along with it.

“Do you have any conflict with Edgar concerning the business?”

Jean asked casually while looking at the scenery outside.

Andy smiled and replied, “You are astute, Ms. Eyer. In that case, there is no point in hiding. I will eventually go separate ways from Mr. Royden.”

Jean narrowed her eyes.

Andy was more difficult to read than she imagined.

“We have arrived. Please come this way.” Andy brought Jean to a high-end hotel.

He took out a golden card and seemed to know his way around the hotel.

Jean slipped her hand into her pocket.

Andy glanced at her. “Ms. Eyer, I’ve shown myself to you, so you can trust me. There is no need to record our conversation, isn’t it?”

Jean pretended to not understand. “What do you mean, Mr. Shaw?”

“Your hand.” Andy’s voice turned cold as he took half a step forward. “You were going to record, weren’t you?”

Jean turned the pocket inside out, showing him that it was empty.

Andy was stunned.

“Mr. Shaw, if you don’t trust me, we have nothing to say.” Jean made the move to leave.

That prompted Andy to apologize immediately. “I was wrong, Ms. Eyer. Please come this way.”

He appeared friendly, but at the same time, he kept observing Jean’s every gesture to determine whether she was up to something.

Jean avoided his hand and said firmly, “Mr. Shaw, if you are insincere about the collaboration, I have no reason to head upstairs with you. I don’t want to cause a rumor and affect Royden Group’s reputation.”