The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 687

“I honestly have no idea how you formed this misconception of your so-called beauty—it’s not like you’ve compared yourself to all the men and women in this world.” Edward sighed and put his hands behind his back, standing up straight. He looked at the woman resolutely.

The woman’s chest heaved with rage at his words, and she growled, “You may look like you know what you’re talking about, but that doesn’t mean you’re right!”

Edward raised an eyebrow disdainfully. “I think you know very well whether that sentence is directed at me or yourself.”

The woman gnashed her teeth angrily but soon regained her composure and forced out a smile. “You’re the most useless man I’ve ever met, Edward. All you’re capable of is standing here and squabbling with me. What else can you do?” She gave him a condescending look.

“And yet you dare look down on me! Regardless of what you think, there’s no denying I’m an outstanding woman, and I landed my job through my own hard work. I started as a lowly ass