Ch. 163: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life chapter 163

Chapter 163

Kevin glanced up from his work, giving Norah a cold, measured look as she held the document. Surprisingly, he picked it up and flipped through the pages, causing Norah’s heart to race.

“These candidates are suitable. Let them stay,” he said, setting the approved resumes aside. “They can come in for interviews tomorrow.”

His decisiveness caught Norah off guard, but she quickly responded, “Understood, I’ll reach out to them.”

“If that’s all, you can go,” he added, his tone detached.

Norah, taken aback by Kevin’s distant demeanor, hesitated before heading out. Just then, Kian burst in.

“Mr. Edwards, there’s been an accident at the construction site on the east side of the city!”

Hearing this, Kevin’s expression tightened. He stood and walked out with Kian, the urgency of the situation clear. Norah instinctively followed, but Kevin stopped, glanced back at her, and looked toward Paulina.

“You follow,” he said calmly.

Norah paused, momentarily stunned, as Paulina perked up, sensing an opportunity.

“Of course, Mr. Edwards!” she replied, hurrying after him as the group waited for the elevator.

Norah returned to her desk, unsettled. Not long after, she overheard a murmur outside, “Three people died at that project site. If Mr. Edwards is responsible, he could be facing prison.”

Her heart clenched. Checking recent news reports, she saw that all signs pointed toward Kevin.

The situation at the east city construction site was dire—a building collapse had led to three fatalities, drawing intense media and police attention.

As soon as Kevin arrived at the scene, reporters surrounded him, their microphones thrust forward.

“Mr. Edwards, how will you handle this accident?”

“Three people dead from shoddy construction—what do you have to say for yourself?”

Questions from the press mixed with the cries of workers and the grief of families, creating a chaotic scene. Kian and Paulina attempted to calm the crowd but struggled against the surge of emotions.

Finally, Kevin stepped forward, his voice strong and resolute. “The Edwards family will thoroughly investigate this incident. We won’t leave any stone unturned, and compensation will be promptly sent to the victims' families.”

Just then, a group of police officers pushed through the crowd. One approached Kevin.

“We’ve received reports implicating your company in tax evasion, contract fraud, and drug trafficking. We’re placing you under detention for investigation.”

Gasps rippled through the crowd, and some families cried out, “He must have known about the shortcuts in this project—this is murder!”

Norah arrived on the scene, hearing the angry accusations. Keeping her composure, she defended him. “This is a setup! I’ve worked with Mr. Edwards for years. If he were guilty of these crimes, it would’ve come out long before now.”

But her defense only provoked the crowd further. “She’s just his mistress, of course, she’d defend him!” someone sneered.

“You’re only speaking up because you’re afraid of losing your benefits if he goes down!”

The crowd turned on Norah, their anger directed at her. Observing from a distance, Paulina smirked, pleased at Norah’s misfortune.

Despite Kevin’s attempts to break free, he was led away by the police. Kian moved to protect Norah from the crowd.

Once Kevin was detained, Norah turned to Kian, “Focus on investigating Luis and Scarlet.”

Luis had recently faced criticism from Kevin at a shareholders’ meeting, and Scarlet had been a frequent presence around him—both were highly suspicious.

With the investigation underway, Norah was assigned to stay at the Edwards family headquarters. Meanwhile, Kian arranged for their lawyer, Bonian, to meet Kevin. When Bonian arrived, Kevin’s focus wasn’t on his legal troubles but on his divorce from Norah.

“Make sure she doesn’t detect any unusual moves in the divorce proceedings,” Kevin instructed.

Bonian was taken aback. “Mr. Edwards, you’re facing serious charges here. If we can’t find evidence to clear your name, you could be looking at a lengthy sentence. And yet, you’re still focused on the divorce?”

Kevin’s voice was steely. “I’m not guilty of any of this. And as for the real culprit, I have a plan.”

Bonian sighed but refocused on his client’s needs.

Back at the office, Luis seized the opportunity to call for Kevin’s removal as chairman.

“The country can’t be without a leader, and neither can this company,” he announced, implying the need for an immediate replacement.

Norah fixed him with a cold gaze. “Kevin may be in custody, but Kian and I are fully capable of managing the company, and we’ll convey Mr. Edwards’ directives in due course.”

Luis scoffed, trying to undermine her. “You’re just a secretary, Norah. Don’t overstep.”

With a faint smile, Norah retorted, “If you’re innocent, Mr. Cruz, there’s no reason to panic. Only the guilty worry about ghosts knocking in the night.”

Luis bristled with anger. “You and Kevin are in this together, aren’t you? Trying to drag me down with him?”

Paulina, pretending to mediate, interjected, “Let’s all calm down. Secretary White is just concerned for Mr. Edwards.”

Ignoring Paulina’s feigned concern, Norah addressed the room. “There will be no interim chairman. Kian and I will continue managing the company’s affairs.”

With that, Norah took charge, her resolve unshaken as she prepared for the battles ahead.