Chapter 241: Indulging In Her Illusion (part two)
The following day, an earthshaking news destroyed the peaceful morning of the Lin Group. Many construction companies teamed up and started refusing to use any construction materials provided by the Lin Group, stating that their goods didn't meet international standards. Everyone in the company was swamped that morning. Calls were made, and clients were met, and everyone tried to find out why their regular clients had suddenly blown them off overnight. Was someone messing with them? Who could that someone be? Although the Lin Group had some dirty business affairs under the table, they still couldn't recall of anyone that hated them this much to see them ruined. When he heard the news, the chairman of the board had a heart attack, and was unconscious in the hospital at this point. All the business was down to Jessica now, the only daughter and sole successor of the entire Lin Group.
"Miss Lin, our stock prices will drop to their lowest if we don't find a way to fix this. The Group will be literally at the edge of total bankruptcy!" While he stood next to the desk, the special assistant stole a glance at Jessica and honestly reported what had happened to the company's assets during the early morning of the day. He knew that although Jessica looked sweet and innocent, she was actually a determined and driven woman. He had seen the way that she had dealt with troubles before, and he believed she must have some kind of idea on how to bring the company back to life.
After she heard his report, Jessica remained silent for a short moment, and then suddenly asked, "The FX International Group didn't reject our goods, did they?"
'Was Edward the culprit who was responsible for all of this? No, he couldn't be that cruel to do this to me... or could he?' Jessica was lost in her thoughts.
"No, they haven't yet, but our project with the FX Group hasn't started yet, because we are still discussing the amount of needed materials. They aren't the biggest issue we need to handle now." The assistant knew of Jessica's relationship with the CEO of the FX International Group, but he also knew that they hadn't seen each other for a long while. 'Is it true what the news is saying about them?' He thought.
Jessica let out a smile, and said, "As long as we still have them on our side, we'll be fine. We can strengthen our business ties with them and raise our reputation to shut those other clients up. If the FX Group still uses our goods, all the other companies will soon give up on this stupid protest and sign back on our goods." The FX International Group wasn't on the list of clients who had ganged up against her; she knew that Edward wouldn't treat her like that. Did this mean that he cared about the baby growing inside of her?
"Copy that. I'll work on it at once, " replied the assistant. He received the hint. They still had a chance to overcome the crisis as long as the FX International Group helped them. All he needed to do was to contact them.
"Good. Off you go now." Jessica then gently caressed her flat belly and joyfully smiled, feeling genuinely happy and content. It was her and Edward's baby, and she would have the baby, and they would live happily ever after with Edward as a family. As for Daisy, she could go to hell with her little bastard. Jessica was indulging in her illusions, and thought, 'Only I can be Edward's wife! She's just a lowly country girl. How can she ever compete with me? I'll have everything when I have this baby!'
At a private hospital in S City
"Edward, are you ready?" Tom had changed into a white overall. He asked hesitantly, and thought, 'He must really care about Daisy.' Edward indeed cared very much about Daisy, and he was afraid that he had actually done something that would hurt her feelings.
Yes. I'm okay. Let's do this." Edward laid down on the operation table with mixed feelings boiling inside him. He piously prayed in his mind, 'God, please help me! Please don't make this happen!' He thought that he could never face Daisy ever again if it turned out that Jessica's baby was indeed his.
"Relax. I'm sure that it's probably nothing. You know, the odds is like one in ten thousand." Tom knew what was troubling Edward, and if the child inside Jessica was indeed Edward's, things wouldn't be as simple as just raising another child.
"Thank you, Tom, " replied Edward. They were best friends, and sometimes a few encouraging words from your friends were just enough to bring you back on your feet.
You don't have to thank me, " replied Tom, with a slight smile. He had known Edward for years, and Edward was always the sentimental type.
"Okay, let's do this." Edward then took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He had finally found out what he wanted, that was a happy life with Daisy, and he wished that he had a second chance to do the right thing.
The examinations proceeded, and Tom soon had the report. When he saw the result, he sighed in relief, and smiled. It was a false alarm after all!
He took off his mask, and told Edward, were done. You can sit up now. Edward's face was extremely pale and serious, and his hands were slightly trembling. Tom had never seen him like this before, and they have been friends for ages. Edward had always been the fearless one. Now Tom suddenly felt like tricking him.
So? Edward abruptly sprung up from his bed and frantically fix his eyes on Tom once he was told to sit up.
Actually, things are now a little complicated. Tom pretend to frown as he looked at the piece of paper in his hands. He lowered his head because he feared that the look in his eyes would give him away. He intended to teach Edward a hard lesson about keeping his dick in his pants.
What? Do you mean that Jessica's child can be mine? Edward's face then grew even paler. No freaking way! Was this real? Was he just dreaming?
Tom, are you sure about this? asked Edward again, but now in an even more trembling voice. He felt a little dizzy, as if the whole world had melted right in front of him, and he had to hold onto the table to support himself. He had thought that he would not be able to make any woman pregnant after the surgery, and yet nothing was for sure. He had made his commitment to Daisy just the other night, but now it seemed that he was bound to be responsible for another woman and her baby. His life was even more dramatic than a reality show was.