Edgar and His Destined Wife

Chapter 186 Like a Lamb to the Slaughter

Their conversation kept ringing in Edgar’s ears. Is she deliberately showing her affection to Ben to attract public discussion? Or has she changed her mind and decided to marry Ben?

Edgar clenched his fist tightly and struggled to control his surging anger. Miles did not dare to look at Edgar’s face as he gave Edgar a report. “Mr. Royden, this is the document for later.”

Edgar slowly closed his eyes to calm his thoughts. By the time he opened them again, his expression had returned to the usual indifference.

Who cares who she is affectionate with? It has nothing to do with me! “Both Ludwig Group and Sans Group want the development right to this land?” Edgar asked indifferently.

“Yes, we are certain about this.” Miles pushed up his glasses. Royden Group was able to obtain this information beforehand. “I’m not giving it to any of them.”

His words instantly decided the direction of the matter. “Then…” Miles was unsure what Edgar was planning. Edgar raised his hand, prompting Miles to lean closer for Edgar to whisper his instructions. Although Miles was shocked, he still nodded and said, “I’ll get it done immediately.”

Then, the Pillars Summit officially began. The events proceeded as stated in the schedule. Jean focused on learning as much as she could because such an opportunity would not come every day.

However, Edgar, who was seated in the front row, seemed relaxed. People would approach him to talk from time to time. Although Jean could not see his face, she could see from his posture, demeanor, and the occasional glimpse of his side profile that he appeared relaxed.

He was able to raise Royden Group to its present prominence. It was not something an ordinary person could achieve. Although most people here were elites in the business world, they still had to watch out for him. There was an immense disparity between them and Edgar.

Jean was stunned briefly. It was at this moment that she realized how wide and deep the gulf between her and Edgar was.

“Jean, the bidding segment is coming soon.” Ben reminded Jean as she seemed distracted.

“Oh, sure.”

Jean became alert and watched the chairman of the chamber of commerce walking toward Edgar. After asking a few questions, the chairman said cheerfully, “We have come to the segment concerning joint development right to the project in the west of the city. Royden Group is the host company. To avoid strife, Royden Group has decided to use a lucky draw to choose a company to collaborate with them.”

Avoid strife?

Jean frowned. Edgar did not seem like someone who would care about others’ feelings.

“Is he doing that? That means we all have a chance!” Someone seated at the back said excitedly, “I hope I can get it. It would be like winning a lottery.”

“But what if someone draws the project but is not qualified enough to carry out the project? After all, not everyone can collaborate with Royden Group.”

was. If the collaboration did not go well,

can still carry out the project even without a partner. They are only doing

those words. “Is Ludwig Group interested

did some

held out an olive branch to Royden Group many times, but Royden Group refused

nodded and said, “There’s something fishy going on

to carry out bidding before this. Why

welcome Mr. Royden to the

and buttoned up his suit jacket. He looked tall and handsome as he

and intimidating as he glanced

fell silent in an

met his gaze across the

of a smile

look of contempt for everything, yet, there was some playfulness about it. One

next second, his gaze turned cold and indifferent. He put his hand into the

collaboration partner?” The chairman of the chamber of commerce asked with a smile. The lucky draw was

glanced at the strip of paper and announced,

voice sent shockwaves to

What did he say?

isn’t that his

“They are truly fated.”

bad luck. No, Edgar must have planned

come onto the stage.” A staff came to

mess. She did not know what

you.” Ben

herself to get onto the stage. They were now in public.

thought before going

stood on the stage beside Edgar, the oppressing feeling was much

feel her heart

stifled to her

facing such a large crowd. Somehow, she felt more nervous than

staff brought two copies of the agreements. “Mr. Royden, Ms. Eyer, once you sign the agreement, the Royden Group and Eyer Group shall become partners in the