"Honey, are you speaking for Anna? Why don't I know that you two have gotten close to each other?" Edward held Daisy's hand as they walked into the elevator. He pressed the button for the first floor.
I'm not speaking for her. I only appreciate her attitude towards work." Daisy smiled gently. Few people could arouse her interest and Anna was one of them.
"Oh! Since Colonel Ouyang thinks highly of her, it seems that she deserves to get a raise. Even if it isn't for her good work performance, I will do this for your high compliment, " Edward said.
Actually, Anna's salary was among the top in this trade, almost at the same level with Aaron's. This would never happen in other companies. Nonetheless, since his beloved wife proposed it, Edward didn't mind increasing her salary a little bit.
The night gave off a mysterious air with the dazzling lights, which was tempting especially in those high-end luxurious places where temptation existed in every corner.
Being one of the elites in S city, Edward was no stranger to the Royal Shore. He was often invited as a distinguished guest to attend the high-end auctions organized here. After dinner, he took Daisy and walked leisurely into the luxurious place. The architecture and the event inside exuded mystery.
As soon as Edward entered, he was taken by a veteran staff member to a secluded VIP box due to his noble status. The atmosphere in the private room matched Daisy's preference for quietness.
There's a strong sense of class consciousness here." As soon as the staff left, Daisy looked out the carefully designed window of the private room.Compared to the noisy crowd outside, the box was indeed a lot quieter. But they could still hear some sounds when people talked very loudly.
This is how the social system works. There's no class hierarchy." Edward said with self-mockery. He knew that Daisy would mock him for this. In Daisy's eyes, he would always be a cunning businessman who put money first, and he felt he could do nothing to change her views.
Huh! You're good at making excuses for yourself. Cunning businessmen are always so clever, their sordid ways of doing business and vulgar manners can never be changed." As Edward had expected, Daisy showed her disapproval. She seized the chance to jeer at him without mercy.
"If I'm a cunning businessman, then as my wife, you certainly can't keep your hands clean from my business." Edward smiled slyly while glancing at the crowd of people outside.
Don't associate me with you. Our troop's good image will be damaged." Daisy suddenly felt a resentful glare boring into her. She sneered when she saw Jessica. Why would Jessica show up here? Hadn't she given up on Edward yet?
"Without our vulgar businesses serving as a foil, how can you highlight your noble cause?" Edward also noticed Jessica's glare. He narrowed his eyes, his expression turning cold and intimidating. Wasn't she supposed to be finding a way to solve the Lin Group's crisis? How could she have the time to attend an auction?
"I don't want to discuss this matter with you. When will the auction begin?" The event was only a charity auction by name. Who knew how many business deals would be made under the table during this event? Daisy didn't believe that these people really came here to do charity. They wouldn't be stupid enough to put out large amounts of money for this. In the end, the money they claimed to be for the charity wouldn't reach the people who were really in need. On the contrary, it would go to the pockets of social climbers. She scorned these kinds of events.
Compared to using the money to bid on some useless items, it would be more efficient to give the money directly to the poor.
It will start soon. Are you getting impatient?" Edward knew she didn't like the boisterous scene. He reduced his presence in such business events and usually asked Rain to go for him.
No, I'm just bored." Daisy said, keeping her gaze focused on Jessica. If they weren't enemies, she would admire Jessica's courage. If she were in Jessica's shoes, she couldn't go to such great lengths and sacrifice her dignity completely.
But they were standing on opposite sides. Not everyone had sympathy as Daisy did, Daisy was too kind. Meanwhile, Jessica was glaring at Edward and Daisy's private room, her fists clenched in anger. Although the interior of the private room wasn't visible from the outside, Jessica knew they were there. She had watched them enter with her own eyes.
She used to proudly enjoy the privilege of staying there with Edward. But this time, he was with another woman. There was a big difference in how she was treated before and now. She had arrived early to get a chance to be close to Edward, but she didn't expect him to bring Daisy with him. When she saw them enter the venue holding each others' hands, she glared at them with fury.
Why was this happening? Daisy hadn't shown up in Edward's life before, so why did she show up now? Why did she suddenly change her mind and destroy all the things she had strived for?
Jessica closed her eyes in anguish. Even her heavy makeup failed to conceal her dejection. She was exhausted from being busy all day finding a solution to get the Lin Group out of trouble. She thought about coming here to take a chance on her luck, but she didn't expect to be greeted by such a heartbreaking scene.
Edward, what do you think makes a woman so persistent to hold onto a man? Is it really just love?" Daisy shifted her eyes away from Jessica and looked at Edward casually, suddenly feeling very sad.
It's difficult to say. Sometimes it's closely related to wealth and social status. Edward knew Daisy must have seen Jessica, or she wouldn't have asked this. But she didn't think what Jessica felt about him was actually love. In his eyes, she loved him because of glory and vanity.
It's starting. Daisy changed the topic. She didn't want to bother herself with this and make things awkward with Edward. Not only would she feel troubled, but she would also end up hurting other people if she continued to cling to it. This was an unwise choice.