Edgar and His Destined Wife

Chapter 544

The two men looked at each other, and only then did they realize Jean saw through their facade.

Edgar walked over a few steps, “Susan told you?”

Jean blinked, “I threatened Susan. Don’t blame her.”

The man held her fingers, “I didn’t intend to hide it from you.” “I understand that you are worried about us.”

She was referring to her and the child.

While beaming, Jean withdrew her hand, “But keep in mind that I’m not delicate. The more information you withhold from me, the more I’ll want to know, and the sooner I need to figure it out on my own. Why not tell me right away?”

Nathan was thrown into an awkward third-wheel situation.

He coughed for attention, “This is too much public display affection for my liking. I’ll leave you two some room.”

“About that lawyer, I’ll handle it,” Nathan said as he left.

Lawyer?

It appears that things are going bad to worse. Again.

Edbert genuinely wanted Edgar to experience some consequences, exactly as Jean had expected.

“Let’s chat,” she spoke softly, her fingertips grazing the back of his hand.

Edgar’s eyes somewhat darkened.

He explained to Jean, “A villager was collecting firewood when he heard a woman sobbing nearby at a mountain. He went by and discovered Xena there.”

He paused momentarily.

What a scene it was…

Edgar was unwilling to disclose the next information. “Officer Bunnings contacted me, and he said that Xena had been calling my name,” he sighed.

Briefly, Jean could see the repressed rage in Edgar’s eyes.

She understood that he wasn’t acting this way because of his overt admiration for Xena, but rather because he believed the girl’s predicament was tragic. In this entire situation, she was innocent. All Xena wanted was a wealthy father who could truly adore her.

An escape from the status quo.

“She made the decision herself. She had multiple chances to walk away,” Jean spoke softly, “whether it was Uncle Edbert’s doing, she would travel down the same road.”

Avarice hoards itself poor; charity gives itself rich.

It was no one’s doing, only human nature.

Edbert’s offense was in another, if he is to blame.

He gave his pawn no opportunity to prove herself.

‘You’re right, I shouldn’t be too forgiving,” Edgar replied.

Jean caressed his cheek, “We can send her somewhere or call her relatives. There is always a place where she can start again.”

It’s alright.”

For the following several days, they saw sporadic visits from reporters and attorneys.

All eyes were on Xena.

They weren’t sure what type of proof they held, but they all insisted that Edgar was somehow involved in this situation.

In particular, the reporters’ questions were becoming rather absurd based on unsubstantiated rumors.

Edgar was forced to formally request that the security guard escort them out.

Jean dressed herself and said, “Let’s go. I’ll accompany you.”

He stated he would visit the legal office today to resolve Xena’s issue when he called late last night. Although Jean was aware of it, she pretended to be uninvolved in the issue.

“You’d best relax at home, I’ll go alone,” the man said with a frown.

I’m a bit concerned. I’m scared that if you hit someone in public, you will truly be on the headlines tomorrow,” she said as she bowed her head to change her shoes.

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He had to let her follow since he was powerless to stop her.

Someone came to meet the two of them as they arrived at the entrance of the legal office, “Mr. Royden, your uncle has arrived. The location has also been vetted, and each employee has signed a

confidentiality agreement. Nothing that took place today will be revealed. Be rest assured.”

The work they perform is excellent.

However, when she stepped inside the elevator, Jean deliberately investigated the surroundings.

Even though it looked like a fire escape, the door didn’t seem to be accessible. It was a direct connection from the passage to another structure.

There were still unknown risks in this situation.

Please enter, Mr. Royden.”

The conference room door was opened, revealing Edbert seated in a wheelchair with sorrowful eyes. A thermos was in George’s hand as he stood next to the man.

Charlie Melchoir, the plaintiff’s attorney, stood in opposition to them with the same grave expression.

And Robert Martin, Edgar’s attorney.

Both parties were present.

“I’ll cut the long narrative short in this situation.” Although Charlie was in awe of Edgar’s notoriety, he was currently filled with justice and felt like he was avenging Xena. Charlie stared at Edgar.

“We will formally launch a case against you, Mr.

Edgar. The following points are…”

Jean sneezed loudly just as he was about to conclude.

“I apologize. Perhaps the air conditioning is too chilly. Since I am pregnant, may I perhaps ask you to turn it off?” Jean softly tapped her lower abdomen as she spoke.

Despite putting on a lot of weight lately, her body was still very well-proportioned. If she did not mention anything, no one would know that she was pregnant.

“Jason, turn off the air conditioner.”

Charlie recommenced while seeing the staff enter.

“First, about Ms. Xena…” “How is Xena now? I heard that when she was discovered, she had some mental problems. I have a friend who is an expert in this field. I can help her take a look.”

Jean seemed quite serious in what she stated.

Charlie and his assistant, though, couldn’t help but feign a little displeasure.

“Miss Eyer, this situation is serious. Please wait until I finish speaking before expressing your views. Otherwise, we will think that you do not want to resolve this matter reasonably.” “You’re right about that.” Jean’s soft expression altered, and her eyes grew frigid, “You are going to sue Edgar now, thinking that he hurt Xena, right?”

Charlie was even more annoyed by her sudden change of attitude.

“Yes, if you have this attitude, I can take coercive measures now.” Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Initially, they still had some hope for Edgar, but it seemed that they put too much thinking into it. Nothing could be done to reverse this situation. Edgar was inhumane and just driven by greed. He didn’t hesitate to harm his sister.

As lawyers, they must advocate justice for the plaintiff.

But as soon as the words were spoken, Jean’s laughter filled the space.

Alongside her, Edgar exuded hostility the whole time.

“Mr. Melchoir, I once had the same abhorrent treatment from the plaintiff you were defending. I had both audio and physical proof in my possession, but I gave them all up. Do you know why?”

It’s not that the court is unwilling to accept it, nor the lawyers, but because the man sitting in the wheelchair next to you is a vile monster. Someone who treats stepdaughters as disposable assets to maintain prestige and wealth.” “As far as I know, he has taken at least six lives in the past ten years.” “But he can still control the Royden Group. How terrifying is such a person, and you still have the nerve to defend him? Aren’t you afraid that if you know too much, he will murder you in the end?”