Chapter 24 - 24 24 The Appearance of Gale Wiles
24: Chapter 24: The Appearance of Gale Wiles 24: Chapter 24: The Appearance of Gale Wiles “Edwin, you…”
Edwin Blake sat on the couch facing another direction, “I just smoked, the doctor said you can’t be exposed to cigarette smoke right now.”
Isla’s expression softened slightly, “Then will you marry me?”
Edwin Blake nodded, handing her a pill, “Your primary task now is to get better.
Ayla will be treating you next week, take this pill first.”
Isla nodded obediently and took the pill.
Edwin Blake got up, “I’m going to the bathroom.”
Isla felt uneasy inside, and at this moment Edwin’s computer made a noise.
Compelled by impulse, Isla walked over to the computer.
She opened the email and felt a chill wash over her when she saw the name “Ivy River.”
Isla’s eyes turned incredibly sinister.
Seeing Edwin about to come out, she restored the email and sat back on the couch, pretending to know nothing.
Edwin Blake, it’s been five years, and he still hasn’t given up looking for Ivy River!
“Isla, I have something to do tonight, so I can’t have dinner with you.
Please go home and eat properly, okay?”
Isla’s expression tensed, then she nodded obediently, “Okay, handle your work well, but don’t work too late.”
Edwin Blake nodded, seeing her off.
Afterward, he sat in front of the computer and began checking his emails.
After reading, Edwin dialed a number, “Tonight, meet at the usual place.”
Ten o’clock at Charm Color Bar.
The vibrant scene was mismatched with the gloomy atmosphere surrounding Edwin Blake.
“Where did you get the content from the email?”
Alexander Hodges gave a cheeky smile, “If I were to say, it would be quite interesting.”
“Cut the crap.”
Edwin Blake squinted his eyes, showing little patience.
“Second brother, I found a photo of Miss River in the old man’s study, clipped in a book, and that was it.”
Edwin Blake said nothing, taking a drag on his cigarette.
“Do you think, could your ex-sister-in-law be the old man’s illegitimate daughter?
But it shouldn’t be.
The old man dreams of having a daughter; if she really were, she would’ve returned to the Blake Family long ago.”
Edwin Blake’s eyes were sharp, “Is there nothing else?”
“That’s it, I sent you the photos I took, what else could there be!”
Alexander Hodges seemed puzzled as well, “I’m curious too, second brother, why don’t you investigate your sister-in-law’s background before she married you?
I feel there’s something there.”
“I did investigate back then, and only found those things.”
“My old man is profit-driven; he would never keep your sister-in-law’s photo without reason, unless!”
Alexander Hodges teased, “He has a crush on your sister-in-law!”
Edwin Blake’s long leg unhesitatingly kicked Alexander.
“Then why do you think the old man kept her photo?”
Edwin Blake’s cold brows furrowed, and he couldn’t help but bite his teeth, “Check it thoroughly, how’s the situation with big brother recently?”
Alexander Hodges waved his hand, “Big brother hasn’t returned from abroad, no contact for now.”
Edwin Blake said no more.
Alexander Hodges felt a bit bored, looking left and right.
“Second brother, come quickly!”
Alexander’s alarm startled Edwin, making his face even colder.
“Alexander Hodges, you’d better have a good reason.”
Seeing this, Alexander directly turned a person around, and Edwin’s brows furrowed at the sight across from him.
“Why is he here?”
“Not sure, should we go up and say hello?
He probably saw us.”
Edwin Blake shook his head, “No need, don’t disturb their good time.”
Alexander Hodges smirked, “Bro, he’s dressed so sharply, could he be here for a date?”
Edwin Blake motioned for him, and Alexander quickly stepped forward.
Following that, he slapped the back of his head.
“If you’re so idle, go to Africadia to follow up on the project.
Don’t hover around in front of me until it’s completed.”
Alexander Hodges: …
“Would it be okay if I just shut up?”
The recent industry in Africadia is quite dull.
It’s hot and sunny there; a trip is like hell on earth.
He didn’t want to make trouble for himself.
Edwin Blake’s eyes were fixed on a spot not far away, filled with a cold intent.
The person across was chatting and laughing.
As if sensing the gaze, he turned around.
Seeing Edwin Blake, he paused and walked straight over.
He greeted politely, “What brings President Blake here?”
“Isn’t President Wiles here as well?”
Gale Wiles glanced casually, joking, “President Blake looks very sharp tonight.”
The undertone was clear for anyone to hear.
Edwin Blake said nothing, his face darkening further.
Alexander Hodges nodded to Gale Wiles and cautiously glanced at Edwin, “Welcome to Seaton, President Wiles.
If there’s anything we can help with, feel free to ask.”
Gale Wiles responded evasively, “I’m here to see Miss River, maybe we can have a drink after I’m done.”
Alexander smacked his lips, “Miss River?”
“Yes, Miss River, is President Hodges very interested in Miss River?
Oh, I do believe President Blake’s wife is also a Miss River?
Sorry, my mistake.
Why didn’t Mrs.
Blake come along?”
Gale Wiles raised an eyebrow, directly meeting Edwin Blake’s shadowed gaze.
He feigned surprise, “What’s with that look, President Blake?
I was hoping my Miss River and your Mrs.
Blake could meet, given the coincidence.”
What do you think?
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