When they heard that Viviane's father was a heritage appraiser, all the classmates in attendance were in an uproar."Let's see, how will that loser fare?""It's really going to be a day of death for Edward.""Poor Edward. He's actually a good person, but somehow a lot of friends look down on him."They thought Edward was really unlucky!Edward had met someone who was an expert in his field, wasn't this tantamount to a slap in the face?If Viviane's father, Viktor McCartney, came by any minute, wouldn't Edward be embarrassed?At this moment Roselyn was actually a little embarrassed too, and whispered to Edward, "Ed, so many friends are watching. Please don't be stubborn, otherwise you'll be embarrassed! You should just admit that it's not an expensive painting."Before coming, Edward did tell Roselyn that he bought a painting, but he said it only had a low price, and now he said it was worth tens of thousands.Roselyn was also a little unnerved by her husband's way of thinking. She fel
Edward turned to Roselyn with a gaze as warm as the sun. "Trust me when I say that I didn't buy it for that much."Roselyn frowned. "Why am I not convinced by your words, Ed?""I saw an art exhibition before I picked you up, darling." Edward tried to reassure his wife. "It turned out to be a charity auction and many works of art were on display there, one of which was that painting. I bought it quite cheaply."The frown on Roselyn's forehead did not diminish by a millimeter, but she had nothing to say to Edward again. Roselyn chose to remain silent.Meanwhile, Derek, who was sitting near Edward, really wanted to die right now.Derek said to himself, 'Oh shit! What's wrong with my life today? Looks like I forgot to read the horoscope to see my unlucky day this month. I shouldn't have left the house today,'A friend said to Derek. "Hey, Derek. Why did you lose a bet twice today to Edward?"Derek froze. He felt like vomiting blood getting a question like that.If he could dig a hole to h
After the commotion at the Johnson family's company, Edward left Tarwar Construction Company, the Johnson family's company.He had to collect his thoughts for a while before continuing on to Marcosta's company."They always look down on me, when they're the ones being tacky," Edward muttered with a snort.The luxurious BMW he was driving drove quietly down the road, bringing with it an aura of calm that was in stark contrast to the excitement he had just experienced.Last night, as Edward and Roselyn lay in bed, Edward spoke softly to Roselyn about his plans."Tomorrow afternoon I have to go out of town, to Valleria City," Edward said. "There are special building materials that can only be obtained from that city for our hotel project."Roselyn's face looked surprised at this impromptu news. "But that city is so far away, Ed." Roselyn seemed to disagree."I have no other choice, dear." Edward's face showed resignation."If I wasn't busy at my family's company, I might have come," Rose
In his spacious and elegant office, yet still characterized by the refreshing aroma of coffee, Edward sat in his chair with his gaze focused on his laptop screen. His hands move nimbly over the keyboard, composing slide after slide in perfect detail. He was preparing his short speech for the World Economic Forum. Nothing could go wrong.Moreover, He was going to be the host of Steel, who had been known as a mysterious figure."I think the words of this speech are good enough. I'll only be on stage for five minutes anyway," muttered Edward.A knock sounded on the door of his room. After Edward gave permission, the door opened slowly, the creaking sound barely audible. From behind the door came Emily Algren who entered with sure steps after closing the door again, carrying a presentation file in her hand."Chairman, these are the materials for Diana Blunt's presentation at the World Economic Forum," Emily said in a calm voice, handing the file to Edward's desk.Edward nodded and accep
Roselyn was surprised by Edward's response which she thought was excessive. "Hey, honey. Why are you so surprised like this? It's as if Jason Falcon is your enemy and Diana is the one spying for that man."Roselyn seemed to shake her head while chuckling.Edward cleared his throat softly, then tried to calm himself down from the facts he had just discovered about his concerns regarding Diana Blunt working at Marcosta's company.Edward said to himself, 'You're right, darling. The Falcon family is indeed a mortal enemy to the Marcos family because there is a grudge from the past related to my mom and Jason Falcon,'Edward chuckled, trying to match Roselyn's chuckle. "You're right. I took it too far when it had nothing to do with me.""You just don't make sense sometimes," Roselyn said."When did you hear Diana talking to Jason Falcon?" asked Edward with a calm face.Roselyn's eyes looked at her husband seriously. "I was looking for Diana who said she was going to the washroom in Dexter'
In the room of one of her bodyguards, Emily Algren stood behind several of her men who were sitting in front of the large screen that was her IT team.One of the IT team reported, "The call signal has been disconnected, Ms. Algren."Emily nodded firmly. "Good. Make sure there is no traceable signal from here. We can't take any chances."Emily pondered for a moment, thinking about her next move. "We can't let the enemy find our trail through the phone signal. Mr. Steel needs to stay safe, and so do the people behind him."Meanwhile, Edward was still trying to contact Roselyn again to no avail. He sighed heavily, feeling frustrated that there was no notification at all initially.His cell phone rang and Miss Algren's name appeared on his screen. He wondered why Miss Algren could contact him."Yes, Ms. Algren," said Edward who received a call from his confidant."Chairman, I apologize for restricting your phone access especially to the town of Riverside," Emily said which made Edward now
Back at the forum event, the host took the stage.After Diana Blunt finished her mesmerizing presentation, applause again filled the hotel's tightly secured ballroom.The host was all smiles, holding the microphone with confidence."Thank you very much, Ms. Blunt, representative of the Marcosta company, a giant company that is expanding its business, for your wonderful presentation. The global expansion plan you laid out truly illustrates Marcosta's vision and commitment to a brighter future," said the host as he nodded towards Diana, who returned the gesture with a graceful smile before leaving the stage.The host then turned his gaze to the audience, his eyes flashing with anticipation. "And now, ladies and gentlemen, we come to the highlight of the program that we have all been waiting for. Allow me to introduce the man behind this grand strategy and vision. Without further ado, let us welcome with a standing ovation, Mr. Steel!"The sound of applause boomed throughout the room, cr
Alfred released Darren and said calmly, "I am the head of Mr. Steel's security team. And now, I must leave to ensure Mr. Steel remains safe."Darren lay on the floor, watching with hateful eyes as Alfred walked out of the room at a brisk pace. He knew that his job wasn't done yet.With his martial arts skills and intelligence, Alfred had to get back to the hotel ballroom to ensure Mr. Steel remained safe from the threat of Jason Falcon and his men.Meanwhile, Edward was still presenting the Marcosta company's vision and mission for the future. The short but powerful speech captured the attention and inspired the audience.After his speech was over, Edward received a standing ovation. He gave a respectful salute and with a tight escort, quickly stepped off the stage.The bodyguards, with Alfred having arrived at the building and rejoined the escort team, escorted him out of the room quickly and carefully, making sure no one suspected his true presence.In a swift motion, Edward switche