Ch. 72: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 72

Chapter 72Kevin stopped and turned to Kian. "Which woman?"

Kian, delivering the message, felt like he was walking on thin ice.

Kevin and Norah were clearly a couple, so why had things ended up like this, with the wife helping her husband find a one-night stand? Just because Kevin was secretly married didn’t mean he lacked feelings.

Kian couldn't understand it. But he was caught in the middle, like a sandwich, and worried every day.

"It’s… Mr. Edwards' one-night stand," Kian finally said.

Kevin’s displeasure was clear on his face.

He was still upset about Norah rejecting him yesterday, and now she brought another woman to him today.

She really wanted to push him away, hoping he’d fall for someone else!

Kevin’s face was cold as ice, but he kept his composure and said sharply, "I know. Let her wait."

Norah returned, and before she could put down her bag, Kian approached her. "Secretary White, Mr. Edwards asked you to wait in the lounge for a bit."

"Hmm? You guys?" Norah asked, confused. "Mr. Kian, what are you talking about?"

Realizing she didn’t understand, Kian pulled her aside. "Secretary White, didn’t you bring that woman back?"

Norah started to get it. Could it really be what she thought?

She looked toward the lounge and hurried over.

When she opened the door, she saw Lola sitting quietly.

Lola looked different today. Her long straight black hair, paired with a shirt and short skirt, gave her a pure and vulnerable look that made people want to protect her.

Lola seemed out of place, sitting in such a tall building. She lived in the countryside, and although it’s convenient there now, the city still fascinated her. The view from up high made her feel like she was in the clouds. It was amazing!

Lola looked around and saw Norah at the door. She smiled and greeted her, "Ms. White."

Norah frowned. "Why are you here?"

Lola didn’t answer right away and instead asked, "Ms. White, is this where you work?"

With people outside, Norah walked in and closed the door. "Yes."

Lola’s lips curled slightly, a faint dimple appearing. "Ms. White, you’re really amazing. I’ve only seen buildings like this on TV."

Norah’s expression remained cold. "You still haven’t answered my question."

Lola began clenching her hands and lowered her head. "Ms. White, I came here on my own. The woman Mr. Edwards is looking for… it's me."

Her words made Norah’s expression even colder. "Didn’t I tell you I don’t need you?"

Lola replied, "I said I came on my own, and it has nothing to do with you, Ms. White."

Norah felt a headache coming on and frowned. She had really dug herself into a hole this time. "What are you trying to say?"

Lola hesitated and then said, "I did go to that hotel that day. Ms. White, you were looking for the woman who was with Mr. Edwards, right? You were in a hurry before, but now you don’t need to worry. The woman you were looking for is me!"

Norah was completely shocked.

How could she say something like that? It was beyond her comprehension.

Norah had been cautious at the time and didn’t tell Lola exactly what to do.

What if Lola didn’t believe her and spread rumors, causing trouble? Norah had been careful, only saying she was looking for a woman, which wasn’t a secret to those who wanted to know. It showed she was doing her job.

But she hadn’t expected Lola to admit it so openly.

Norah wanted to say more, but Kian walked in.

Norah hesitated to speak.

Kian said, "There’s a petition that Secretary White needs to handle."

Norah looked at Lola. She seemed so sure of herself that Norah almost believed her.

But with Kian there and work to do, Norah didn’t have time to respond to Lola.

She had to leave.

Three hours later, Norah still hadn’t returned.

But by then, the conference room doors opened.

People left, and Kevin stepped out.

Kian stood aside and said, "Mr. Edwards, the lounge."

Kevin frowned, his face indifferent as he glanced at his watch. He couldn’t help but sneer. How persistent.

He turned and walked towards the lounge.

At that moment, Lola was the only one inside.

She sat there, stiff and tense. With no one around, she had laid on the sofa for a while.

Kevin opened the door and saw a girl lying on the sofa.

He looked around and didn’t see Norah, so he walked in.

With one hand in his pocket, he stood in front of the girl, observing her silently.

Lola was very tired but didn’t dare close her eyes, fearing she’d fall asleep and miss something important.

When she felt rested enough, she opened her eyes groggily and was startled to see a tall figure standing in front of her. She quickly sat up and, before she could fully focus, stammered, "I’m sorry…"

She fidgeted nervously, trying to straighten her clothes.

Kevin just watched her, saying nothing.

But her mannerisms, the way she spoke—it all reminded him of Norah.

Whether she was at fault or not, Norah always said, "I’m sorry" first. She didn’t care about who was right or wrong.

Lola didn’t speak for a while. She stared at Kevin’s shoes, feeling nervous, but curiosity got the better of her. She glanced up slightly.

Before she could see his face clearly, she looked down again, nervous. "Why aren’t you saying anything? Where is Ms. White?"

Kevin’s face remained blank as he asked coolly, "Are you the woman Norah brought?"

His cold, low voice caught Lola’s attention.

She slowed her breathing, raised her eyes slightly, and locked onto Kevin’s deep gaze, freezing in place. His handsome features captivated her, and she couldn’t snap out of it.

Seeing Kevin frown, she softly asked, "Are you that man?"

Kevin pressed his lips together and said nothing, then turned and sat on the sofa next to her.

Seeing Kevin uninterested and cold, Lola wanted to make a case for herself. She spoke softly, "Mr. Edwards, before coming, I knew who you were. But it doesn’t matter. Adults are responsible for their actions. What happened between us was consensual. You don’t need to look for me, and I don’t need you to be responsible."

Kevin’s expression didn’t change as he responded coldly, "Did you rehearse that excuse?"

Lola’s face paled slightly, and she bit her lip. "I’m being sincere, Mr. Edwards. I know you’re wealthy and powerful, and many women want to be with you. But I’m not one of them. If I had bad intentions, I would have blackmailed you long ago. Mr. Edwards, you can forget what happened that night and pretend nothing happened, so my life can return to normal."

Kevin turned his gaze towards her. "Do you think I’ve disrupted your life?"

Lola lowered her head slightly. "Not before, but now. When I didn’t know your identity, I could see you as just an ordinary man. But now that I know, it’s different."

Kevin asked again, "If you think only ordinary men are worth your time, why did you go to that hotel?"