Ch. 47: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 47
Chapter 47Kevin entered the office, followed by a group of people. His presence was intense and cold, causing others to instinctively keep their distance.
Paulina had intended to punish Norah harshly, ensuring she had no chance to recover. However, Kevin’s unexpected return stopped her in her tracks.
Her raised hand froze as she reconsidered her approach. When Kevin appeared, fear prevented her from striking Norah.
“Mr. Edwards!”
The office staff quickly made way for Kevin.
Kevin surveyed the chaotic scene and the subdued Norah. His expression hardened, his eyes cold as they swept the room. “If I hadn’t seen this myself, I’d have thought this was vice president Grewal’s domain, not my company.”
Vice president Grewal’s expression shifted, visibly shaken by Kevin’s words. He tried to respond politely, “No, Mr. Edwards, that’s not the case. My niece was struck by Norah. She’s the jewel of our Grewal family, and no one has ever laid a hand on her. She’s been deeply wronged, and as her uncle, I must defend her. Besides, Norah is being defiant. After hitting my niece, she refused to admit her mistake and even lectured me. How can someone like that continue working for you, Mr. Edwards?”
He aimed to highlight Norah’s flaws, hoping Kevin would dismiss her. However, Kevin always supported Norah as his secretary.
Kevin turned to Norah and asked, “Do you admit to what vice president Grewal said?”
Norah replied, “No, it was Malani who started spreading rumors about me, damaging my reputation. I confronted her, but she continued to provoke me. Her actions hurt me, and I was just standing up for myself. I’m not wrong, and I won’t apologize.”
“See, Mr. Edwards? Norah is so arrogant. She won’t admit her mistake and still thinks she’s right,” vice president Grewal said angrily.
Kevin’s gaze hardened as he looked at vice president Grewal. “Didn’t you hear? Your niece provoked her first. What did Norah do wrong?”
Kevin’s direct support for Norah left vice president Grewal momentarily stunned. Recovering, he insisted, “But Mr. Edwards, my niece was the one who got hit!”
He thought Kevin hadn’t understood the situation clearly.
Kevin’s face remained expressionless as he coldly responded, “Vice president Grewal, do you think that because you’re a senior member of the Edwards Group, I should automatically side with your relatives?”
Vice president Grewal felt the intensity of Kevin’s cold stare, which seemed sharp enough to cut. If he pushed further, it might end badly for him.
He quickly realized the pressure he was under.
“In the Edwards Group, everyone is treated equally. If you make a mistake, you face the consequences. Your niece is spoiled and arrogant, and she disrespected her superior. She deserved to be disciplined. What’s wrong with what I said?”
Kevin’s words made the office staff exchange glances, acknowledging that he had a point, even if it felt unsettling. In this company, Kevin’s word was law.
Malani, unable to accept it, protested, “Mr. Edwards, it was Norah who bullied me!”
Kevin’s sharp gaze silenced Malani. Her confidence crumbled, and she retreated behind vice president Grewal, too scared to speak further.
Kevin’s eyes remained cold as he addressed vice president Grewal, “Your niece seems to enjoy talking too much.”
Although furious, vice president Grewal knew better than to push his luck further.
While Kevin’s tone was measured, the message was clear—Malani had crossed a line, and Kevin was displeased.
Not wanting to escalate things, vice president Grewal decided to defuse the situation. He feared that continuing the argument could cost him his position at the Edwards Group. He quickly conceded, “Mr. Edwards, I was short-sighted and misunderstood. Secretary White was wronged this time.”
Kevin, with one hand in his pocket, kept his emotions hidden but spoke firmly, “I’m glad you understand, but does your niece?”
Vice president Grewal pulled Malani forward. “You spoke out of turn. Apologize to Secretary White now and stop spreading rumors behind her back.”
Malani, shocked that she was being forced to apologize after being slapped twice, cried out, “Uncle, why should I apologize to her? I won’t!”
She broke down, causing a scene.
Vice president Grewal glanced at Kevin, noticing his growing impatience.
In the Edwards family, he knew that Kevin’s decisions were final. It was best not to stir up more trouble.
Without hesitation, vice president Grewal slapped Malani and ordered, “Stop acting up and apologize, or you’ll kneel here!”
Malani, never having been disciplined like this before, was stunned by her uncle’s anger. She covered her face, trembling as she looked at Norah, who was still upset. In a shaky voice, she said, “Ms. White, I’m sorry for my outspokenness and spreading lies.”
Paulina was stunned. Not even vice president Grewal could stand against Norah.
Kevin’s unwavering support for Norah, even at the expense of disrespecting vice president Grewal, left Paulina realizing that as long as Kevin backed Norah, no one could touch her.
Norah hadn’t expected Kevin’s unconditional support. Kevin claimed to support what was right, not who he was related to, but he instinctively sided with her.
As long as she didn’t admit fault, he would stand by her.
After the confrontation, Kevin returned to his office as if nothing had happened.
The staff had witnessed everything.
From that moment on, no one dared to mess with Norah. They treated her with utmost respect.
Even Paulina, intimidated, quickly left, afraid that if she stayed, she would become the next target.
Norah later brought some documents to Kevin’s office. As soon as she entered, Kevin’s voice broke the silence, “Did you get hurt?”
She looked at him and replied, “No.”
Kevin continued, “If you face any trouble, don’t try to handle it alone. You can call me. If your assistant hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have known you were being bullied.”
It was Tessa who had secretly informed Kevin.
Norah observed Kevin, who was now focused on his work again. After a moment of hesitation, she handed him the documents but couldn’t resist asking, “Why do you defend me so strongly at work? People talk, and if you keep this up, they’ll start spreading rumors about us.”
Kevin looked up and asked, “What kind of rumors?”
Norah was at a loss for words.
They had been secretly married for three years, and no one knew.
Norah had always been careful to avoid suspicion. Even as Kevin’s personal secretary, she maintained a professional distance to prevent gossip.
Another reason was Kevin’s indifference. No matter how tough things got for her, he never intervened.
Seeing her silence, Kevin pressed further, “Well, Norah, what rumors are you worried about?”
Norah clenched her fists, realizing she shouldn’t overthink it. She forced a smile and replied, “Don’t you know? People are saying I’m your mistress. It could harm our reputation in the future.”