Chapter 10: Proud
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The appearance of Edwin made everyone in the meeting room of the Duncan family look ugly.
"Edwin? How did this useless person get in? Don't you know where this is? Get out immediately!" Woodrow angrily pointed at Edwin.
This trash was nothing and had no qualifications to enter the Duncan family's company!
Even less qualified to come to this meeting room!
"Ah, how did this useless person get in? Isn't this embarrassing?"
"Yeah, he said he agreed to come, isn't this digging a pit for Lauren? He's really brainless."
"Heh, a freeloader, and he's shamelessly giving orders here."
For a while, in the meeting room, the Duncan family's relatives and the company's high-level executives all nodded and talked about Edwin, their words full of contempt and disdain.
"How did you come? " Lauren was a little panicked at the moment, but more angry.
Edwin shouldn't have come.
But he had a gentle smile on his face as he walked towards Lauren.
For four years, he had never given her anything and had never helped her. Everyone looked down on him, but Lauren had always been by his side.
Even if Lauren was strict and angry with him, Edwin didn't care.
Because Lauren was his wife, his past and future.
In the past, I was useless, causing you to be criticized.
Today, I’ll inherit Lion Guild and give you a prosperous life.
Edwin walked up to Lauren and stood by her side, saying seriously, "Lauren, agree to him, this cooperation is meant for you!"
Looking at Edwin's resolute eyes, Lauren had a moment of confusion. It seemed that everything Edwin said would come true as if he had changed.
"Hahaha! I can't believe what I'm hearing! Edwin, what do you think this place is? This is Duncan family's company, not a place for you to spout nonsense! Get out!" Woodrow angrily shouted.
Edwin had no status in the Duncan family to begin with, and now he dared to meddle in the affairs of the company. It was simply audacious!
"Grandpa, look at this Edwin, he wants to interfere in our Duncan family's affairs." Gemma also had a cold and elegant expression at the moment, her phoenix eyes wishing to kill Edwin with her gaze.
Hamiltion's face turned cold, looking at Edwin displeasedly, and said in a cold voice, "Get out!"
A non-family member, and a useless person who let the Duncan family in Ciadeles be disgraced, actually dared to meddle in the affairs of the Duncan family's company.
What did this mean?
Did he want to touch the Duncan family's business?
However, Edwin ignored Hamiltion's words and looked at Lauren with determined eyes, holding her delicate hand and said, "Believe me."
It was these two words that made Lauren suddenly impulsive. She turned her head to Hamiltion and said, "Grandpa, I agree."
As she spoke, she turned around, her face proud and cold as she stared at Woodrow and said, "Woodrow, if I can't secure cooperation with Spiritlife, I'll resign!"
"Lauren, you have to think it through. This matter is related to your development, and also to the future development of our Duncan family for the next few years." Hamiltion said in a deep voice.
Lauren said forcefully, "I've thought it through."
Upon hearing this, a cruel smile appeared on Woodrow's mouth as he said, "Good, Lauren, this is what you said. Everyone present can testify. Don't regret it later."
"Naturally I won't, but if I can secure the cooperation with Spiritlife, what will you do?" Lauren suddenly asked, as if she was confident.
She didn't know why she suddenly said this, maybe it was the courage and confidence that Edwin gave her.
To live, one must have perseverance.
"Heh, as long as you can secure the cooperation with Spiritlife, I won't compete with you for the position of vice president. I'll just give it to you!" Woodrow coldly laughed, his eyes full of teasing.
Just based on her, she still wanted to secure the cooperation with Spiritlife, it was simply wishful thinking!
"Good!"
Lauren agreed and turned around, directly pulling Edwin out of the meeting room.
After they left, the meeting room burst into discussion.
"Lauren is really overestimating herself, even wanting to cooperate with Spiritlife Group. She's probably going to resign."
"Heh, it's all because of that useless Edwin's meddling. He's such a good husband, isn't he?"
"A useless person is still a useless person, thinking she's capable of anything. I really want to see how he can help Lauren secure the contract."
Hamiltion's face turned cold and he knocked his cane on the ground, saying, "Alright, adjourn the meeting!"
On the other hand, Lauren and Edwin returned home.
Faithe suddenly rushed over and slapped Edwin in the face, scolding, "You useless person, why did you go to the company today? How dare you make my Lauren agree to Woodrow's bet. Do you know that you're pushing Lauren into a fire pit!"
Edwin was stunned for a moment, and was about to explain, but was interrupted by Faithe who continued scolding, "Get out."
Helplessly, Edwin had no choice but to enter the kitchen and clean up the dishes.
Lauren watched Edwin's desolate figure and coquettishly said to Faithe, "Mom, what are you doing? It was my decision to agree to this, it has nothing to do with Edwin."
"What do you mean it has nothing to do with him? Do you think I'm a fool? I've heard it all. It was him who barged into the meeting room and made you agree. And now you're still defending him?" Faithe angrily chewed on her teeth, wishing to beat Edwin to death!
Seeing him busy in the kitchen, she spat, he was just a useless piece of junk for his whole life!
"Just look at yourself, are you out of your mind? How could you listen to Edwin?" Faithe reprimanded, poking Lauren's forehead with her hand.
Lauren was also very sad. She had only been angry for a moment before, but with Edwin's instigation, she agreed.
But now, thinking about it, this was completely seeking death.
How could Spiritlife Group cooperate with the Duncan family?
"Mom, let me be quiet for a while."
Lauren went straight into the bedroom and slammed the door shut.
Faithe stomped her feet in anger and glared at Jonas, who was still reading the newspaper on the sofa, saying, "Look, look, all you do is read the newspaper. Our daughter is about to be kicked out of the company, and our family is about to experience hardship!"
Jonas sighed and said, "What are you so worried about? There is always a way when faced with difficulties. Let the young people handle their matters. Besides, our daughter leaving the company does not mean she won't survive."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't tell me you don't want the family fortune left by your father-in-law?" Faithe's eyes widened in anger and she said, "Jonas, haven't you seen it? I've been with you for so many years and all we have is this three-bedroom apartment. Look at the grand mansion and three-bedroom house, they are all small villas! I tell you, how can you compare to that useless Edwin? He doesn't fight for anything, it infuriates me!"
After finishing her words, Faithe went to hit Jonas, who could only defend himself passively, saying, "Stop hitting me, I admit that I was wrong, okay?"
After a while, Edwin entered the bedroom carrying a basin of water to wash feet.
He saw Lauren lying on the side of the bed and said softly, "Lauren, I prepared hot water for you."
Lauren sat up, her eyes red. She looked at Edwin and asked seriously, "Edwin, were you lying to me with your words in the meeting room today? If I lose my job, what will happen to Maggie? What will happen to your mother?"
Tears welled up in Lauren's eyes.
She hated herself so much for believing Edwin's words. Now, it was too late to undo the damage.
Hearing this, Edwin felt warmth in his heart.
So she had been worrying about her mother all this time, she was still so kind-hearted.
Her mother had always been in poor health and spent a lot of money, which was all provided by the Duncan family.
Now, her mother ran a small business in the old house, and Edwin would go back to visit her every few days.
Thinking about this, Edwin reached out, took off Lauren's shoes and socks, and held her delicate feet, immersing them in the water.
He said gently, "Lauren, I didn't lie to you. This contract is meant for you."
As he said this, a powerful aura emanated from Edwin. He looked at Lauren earnestly, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Lauren, in the past, I was the one who wronged you and made you suffer. Don't worry, it won't happen again in the future."
"I will give you and Maggie a future that everyone envies!"
"The whole city will be proud that you are my wife!"
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