Ch. 53: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 53

Chapter 53This took everyone by surprise.

They gasped.

Sasha was also shocked.

"Norah, you’re going too far! You hit Bianca!" her colleagues exclaimed in disbelief.

Bianca stood there, stunned for several seconds.

Norah responded, "You hit Gloria, so I’m hitting you back!"

Cleo was shocked too. She quickly pushed Norah away, saying, "You’re crazy! How dare you hit Ms. Lynch…"

Norah slapped Cleo with a backhanded blow, "You don’t know how to behave. No wonder Bianca’s always picking fights with an assistant like you who causes so much trouble!"

Cleo stammered in anger, "Norah, you… you…"

But Norah stood her ground, showing no fear.

Bianca held her face, tears streaming down as she said softly, "Cleo, forget it. We can’t afford to go against her."

"Can’t afford to go against who?"

Siena rushed over, furious when she saw Bianca had been hit. "Norah, it’s you again! You’ve been bullying Bianca behind my and Kevin’s backs. You may be Kevin’s secretary, but don’t forget, Bianca is going to be my daughter-in-law!"

Bianca, always good at playing the victim, cried in Siena’s arms, "Auntie!"

Siena's public declaration that Bianca would be the Edwards family’s daughter-in-law left no room for doubt. Everyone’s suspicions were confirmed.

Norah felt a chill. She had been married into the Edwards family for three years and was never accepted, always hurt.

But now, they were close like mother and daughter.

Norah wasn’t about to back down either. She said coldly, "Right and wrong still matter. Just because you say something doesn’t make it true. She can do whatever she wants, but she shouldn’t bully my friends!"

Bianca cried, "I didn’t, Norah. You insulted me in front of everyone, and I stayed quiet. Don’t go too far."

Siena believed Bianca completely, glaring at Norah. "Bianca is gentle, kind, and weak—how could she bully you? I saw you hit her, and you’re still trying to argue. Norah, get out of here! Leave our Edwards family!"

With everyone watching, Siena showed Norah no respect.

Norah knew she wouldn’t get a fair treatment, so she didn’t bother arguing. She sneered, "Fine, I’ll leave."

She grabbed Gloria and walked out.

This was exactly what Bianca wanted.

As she cried on Siena’s shoulder, tears fell, but a smile curled at the corners of her lips.

As long as Siena didn’t accept Norah as her daughter-in-law, Norah’s life in the Edwards family would never be easy. Sooner or later, Kevin would get tired of her.

Just then, Norah walked out, and Kevin came toward her. He had a handsome face, tall figure, and was wearing a black suit, white shirt, and a plaid tie—the same suit Norah had prepared for him that morning.

He looked every bit the powerful man he was, someone you’d want to approach but still be in awe of.

Behind him were a group of well-known figures.

He didn’t know what was happening, but seeing Norah’s cold expression, he thought about the recent tension between them and decided not to ask too many questions.

But when Norah looked up at him, her expression became even colder. Kevin couldn’t help but grab her hand, "What’s going on?"

Norah was upset and didn’t pay attention to the prominent people with Kevin. She tried to pull her hand away, "Let go!"

Kevin frowned but didn’t let go, not caring about others watching. "Don’t be unreasonable."

His words only made Norah angrier. Luckily, Gloria spoke up, "Your mother stood up for Bianca, scolded Norah, and told her to leave. She was originally yours… Why is she being treated like this?"

She wanted to reveal Norah’s identity but held back, remembering what Norah had said. She didn’t want to cause her more trouble.

If Kevin had any conscience, he wouldn’t let Norah be treated this way.

Kevin understood and held Norah’s hand tighter. "Today is important, don’t act impulsively."

Siena and Bianca approached. Seeing them holding hands in front of so many people, they worried others might figure out their relationship and were immediately displeased. "Kevin, let go of Norah. She needs to reflect when she does something wrong. If you keep giving in, she’ll just get worse. One day, she’ll be walking all over you!"

Kevin looked at Siena, noticing Bianca behind her, and his expression turned colder. "Shouldn’t you be taking care of the guests instead of rushing backstage?"

Siena froze, "I was worried about Bianca, so I came to check on her. I didn’t expect Norah to bully her. I…"

"Bianca has seven or eight assistants—how could she be bullied?" Kevin said coldly. "You’re worrying too much!"

Siena knew Bianca had just been discharged from the hospital and was still weak, so she had asked Kevin to arrange more people to take care of her.

She didn’t have much to say in response.

The atmosphere grew tense. Kevin’s business partners, eager to greet him, tried to lighten the mood. "We’ve heard rumors that Ms. Lynch is going to be Mrs. Edwards soon. It’s nice to see Mr. Edwards cares so much for her. When’s the wedding?"

Some people were pleased, while others worried.

Bianca was thrilled. She glanced at Siena, delighted inside.

As Kevin’s legal wife, Norah held her tongue for the sake of appearances.

She smiled bitterly, thinking Kevin must want everyone to know more.

But Kevin’s next words shocked her. "Mr. Yunn, you misunderstood. Ms. Lynch and I are just business partners!"

His blunt denial left Norah stunned. She looked up at him, unable to believe how easily he dismissed her.

Kevin felt her gaze and tightened his hold on her hand, as if trying to reassure her.

Mr. Yunn was momentarily surprised but quickly recovered. "So the rumors aren’t true. Mr. Edwards, I thought you were planning a wedding."

Kevin replied, "That’s been the plan for a while."

Mr. Yunn, sensing a secret, grew curious. "You’ve kept this well-hidden, Mr. Edwards. I never heard a word. If it’s not Ms. Lynch, who could it be that made you change your mind?"

Kevin said, "I’m already married."