Ch. 193: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life chapter 193

Chapter 193

Bianca felt a sharp sting to her pride. Wasn’t Norah implying her acting required no thought?

Bianca had come to flaunt her success—transitioning from a singer to an actress and achieving more fame than ever. But Norah’s dismissive words deflated her self-assuredness.

Norah, unbothered, calmly focused on her work, unwilling to entertain Bianca’s attempts to provoke her.

Feigning composure, Bianca looked toward the large window and gestured to the advertising poster displayed on the adjacent building. “That’s one of my recent posters. Don’t you think it’s warm and inviting?”

She chuckled, savoring the thought of Norah seeing her poster every day, believing it must gnaw at her.

Without looking up, Norah replied, “Ms. Lynch, I have work to do. Do you have anything else you need?”

Bianca pressed on, refusing to back down. “Oh, I just wanted to catch up. After all, I’ve known you for so long. I even heard a rumor—you’re planning to resign. If that’s true, are you considering your next steps?”

She shot a sly glance at Kevin before continuing, “If Norah does leave, she’s welcome to apply as my assistant. With her extensive experience, I’m sure she’d excel.”

Both Kevin and Norah visibly bristled at her insinuation.

Kevin, now visibly annoyed, cut in. “Who told you Norah is resigning?”

Caught off guard, Bianca faltered. “I just overheard people talking when I arrived. Her resignation seems to be common knowledge.”

His tone sharpened. “There’s no truth to that. Don’t believe everything you hear.”

Bianca, attempting to salvage her misstep, stroked her hair and said lightly, “Oh, my mistake then. But if you ever do think about a change, Norah, a fresh environment might be good for you.”

Norah met Bianca’s gaze, her expression calm but firm. “I appreciate the suggestion, Ms. Lynch, but as the saying goes, people aim for higher ground, not lower.”

Bianca’s composure cracked. The subtle jab stung more than Norah’s earlier dismissal.

Kevin took the opportunity to intervene, his voice cold. “Bianca, don’t you have an announcement to attend? You’re going to be late.”

Realizing she was being dismissed, Bianca smiled stiffly. “You’re right, Kevin. Don’t forget the award ceremony later—you’ll need to attend as the president.”

“I’m aware,” Kevin replied curtly.

Bianca strutted out of the office, her entourage of assistants trailing behind her. The grandeur of her departure only fueled Tessa’s irritation.

“Ugh, when will someone like Bianca finally face some karma?” Tessa muttered.

Norah remained focused on her work, her face neutral.

Kevin broke the silence, his eyes fixed on Norah. “Norah, make me a cup of coffee.”

Without looking up, Norah called out, “Shelby, make Mr. Edwards a cup of coffee.”

Shelby hesitated, then responded, “Oh, okay.”

Kevin frowned, his tone firm. “I don’t like coffee made by anyone else.”

Shelby froze mid-step.

Norah’s tone remained cool. “Didn’t Ms. Lynch just say the company doesn’t need idlers? If Shelby can’t even make coffee, what’s the point of keeping her?”

Her words, sharp and unyielding, startled both Tessa and Shelby. Norah’s usual demeanor was composed and polite, making this sudden bluntness unexpected.

Kevin’s eyes darkened, his frustration evident. “This is a situation of your own making, isn’t it?”

Norah smirked faintly. “Exactly. And it’s my responsibility to train her. Surely, there’s no problem with that, Mr. Edwards?”

Kevin, clearly irked, chose not to argue further. “Fine. Teach her all you want. But today, I’m drinking the coffee you make.”

With that, he strode into his office, leaving no room for debate.

Once he was out of earshot, Tessa whispered, “Ms. White, you were amazing! Bianca must be fuming right now!”

Despite Tessa’s enthusiasm, Norah wasn’t interested in prolonging the drama. “Let’s not dwell on it.”

Shelby, on the other hand, looked crestfallen. “Ms. White, am I really that bad at this?”

Norah’s expression softened. “Of course not. You’re doing fine. Don’t let Mr. Edwards’ words get to you.”

Tessa chimed in with encouragement. “Exactly. He’s tough on everyone. Don’t take it personally.”

Shelby, now more determined, said earnestly, “I’ll keep practicing until I get it right!”

In the end, Norah relented and made the coffee herself.

When she entered Kevin’s office, he wasn’t working. He looked up, his gaze steady. “Let’s leave work early tonight.”

Her brow furrowed. “Is there an event?”

Kevin’s lips curved into a rare, playful smile. “Not exactly. I thought we could have dinner and maybe catch a movie. It’s been a while, don’t you think?”