Chapter 15
I never expected Edward to come looking for me, especially since I had already married Jason.
Our marriage was harmonious and the Clark Family valued me greatly. Sometimes, our affection even made the headlines.
The wounds I suffered from Edward had gradually been healed by Jason.
I thought about Edward less and less. Instead, Jason occupied a bigger and bigger place in my heart.
He gave me unconditional love and confidence and I was no longer a mere pawn of the Robert Family.
I no longer tried to hide that I was RED, nor did I conceal my true self anymore.
During this time, I openly accepted some interviews and on the first day of the exhibition, I went there in person.
I wanted to experience firsthand the genuine reactions of the art lovers to each painting, so I could adjust the gap between my ideals and reality.
On the first day of the exhibition, while I was quietly observing the reactions of each visitor, my agent came up to me.
“RED, someone wants to talk to you. He wants to buy ‘Rising Waves.”
I frowned. “Didn’t we already make it clear? This is just a touring exhibition; none of the paintings are for sale.”
My agent looked troubled. “I told that to the client as well. But he’s very persistent and he’s willing to pay 15 million dollars. I honestly can’t refuse, so I had to ask you to come.”
“Alright. Where is the client? Take me there.”
I followed my agent down a long corridor to a small tea room.
As soon as I pushed open the door, I met a pair of familiar eyes.
After some time apart, Edward looked much more worn out; his brows and eyes were filled with sorrow. The melancholic aura somehow gave him a different kind of charm–he was still
handsome.
“Edward, why are you here?”
I didn’t want any further contact with him and turned to leave.
But Edward grabbed my hand firmly. “Eliza, just give me ten minutes, please.”
I stopped in my tracks.
I know Edward’s personality too well. If I didn’t agree, he definitely wouldn’t give up and it would surely affect my exhibition.
But what I knew even better was that his “ten minutes” was just an excuse.
While he wasn’t looking, I quietly sent a message to Jason, telling him to come to the gallery quickly.
After doing that, I turned back to look at Edward. “What do you want to say? Countdown. ten minutes.”
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*For the past six months, I didn’t look for you because I was seriously injured. I was bedridden for three months.”
As he spoke, Edward unbuttoned his shirt. On his back were countless whip marks.
*The Hall Family found out about my past with Olive and punished me severely. After the wounds healed, I was locked up for several more months. Recently, I finally found a chance to escape. As soon as I got out, I came straight to you, Eliza.”
I kept my expression cold and shrugged. “So? What does that have to do with me? Shouldn’t you be looking for Olive? After all, she’s your true love. You broke off our engagement 99 times for
her.”
Edward’s face turned pale. “She… was expelled from the Hall Family. I don’t know where she’s gone. Besides, I truly understand my own feelings now and I definitely won’t go to her.”
Just then, a figure rushed in suddenly and hugged Edward tightly. “Edward, it’s me! I finally found you! Edward, I’ve been searching for you so painfully! Please don’t leave me again!”
