Chapter 254 - An Invitation

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Edith sat on the sofa as she waited for Neil to finish his work.

Secretary An walked in to deliver a tray of refreshments, glanced at the ring on Edith's finger, and spoke a few congratulatory words. For a while, Edith wondered if the news about Neil's proposal will spread in the company.

However, when she thought of how the secretarial department in Neil's office would not gossip with the others, Edith was a bit relieved.

She was sure that Autumn Feng would come over and disturb her again once she heard the news. Though she did not mind the world to know about hers and Neil's relationship, Edith thought that she appreciated a little peace. She wanted to be in a relationship with Neil without having to swat the flies around him now and then. 

Edith thought that sooner or later, her patience would run thin. If she started to beat those girls in a fight, her grandfather would be disappointed in her. After all, she had promised her grandfather that she would stop getting into a fight.

Lifting the cup of tea in front of her, Edith then looked at Neil who was seated in front of her. "That's right. Your mom called me earlier. You only told her about proposing this morning?"

Neil laughed, then nodded. "I didn't want my mother to get a little too excited and start to plan a wedding." 

Edith thought that Neil was a little too late. From the conversation with Sophie earlier, Edith seemed to grasp that Sophie has started to plan a wedding for them the moment she found out that they were dating.

Of course, if she were to find out that Sophie has found out the news about their dating way before they had come and announced the news, Edith would be shocked. Moreover, the person who had broken the news to Sophie was none other than Headmistress Fu.

"That's right. Your mother said she has been waiting for your turn to get married for years."

A helpless smile appeared on Neil's face. "What did my mother say to you?"

"She wanted to know when we will return to Z Town. She said she wanted to meet my grandfather and discuss a few things."

A smile crept on his lips as Neil guessed at what his mother wanted to do. Then, he avoided her gaze and looked at the file again. "Let's wait until your grandfather return before we decide."

Neil recalled his conversation with Mike earlier that morning.

After he had accidentally found out how Mike has been lying to Edith, Neil had blackmailed the elderly guy into telling him his secret. 

Neil was sure that Mike did not tell him the whole truth. But at least, Neil knew what was the old man was up to. At least, he knew that Mike was in A City instead of fishing in the middle of the sea like he claimed to be doing.

There was a knock on the door and a while later, Assistant Shawn walked in with a pile of documents in his hand. He nodded to Edith and passed over the documents in his hand.

Assistant Shawn watched as Neil checked those documents and placed the documents on the table. Once they have discussed a few matters, Assistant Shawn handed over a small envelope to his boss. "President Mo, this is for you. Chairman Chen is holding a full moon banquet for her grandson and she's inviting you and little miss Hazel to attend."

Neil studied the invitation card before he returned the card to his assistant. "It was only last year that I attended Ryan Chen's wedding. He's a father now?"

Assistant Shawn merely smiled.

Neil heaved a sigh. "Reply to Chairman Chen and tell her that I will come with Hazel. Tell her that I will bring a partner."

"Certainly." Assistant Shawn nodded and retreated from the room.

As soon as the door was closed, Neil turned to Edith and smiled. "Accompany me to the banquet, alright? Hazel will come over with us as well."

Edith agreed readily. Even though Neil might be stuck with discussing a few business matters when he met a few acquaintances later, at least she could spend her time with Hazel.

"The banquet will be held in the weekend," Neil said. "I will ask someone to prepare an outfit for you."

Because Edith had come over to his office, Neil did not stay at the office for too long. The couple decided to leave a few minutes before it was time to clock out to avoid the crowd.

Once they stepped out of the elevator, the couple was shocked when they ran into a familiar face.

Neil's eyes darkened, but he quickly regained his composure. As the man had already noticed his presence, it would not be wise for Neil to turn away. Putting on a polite smile on his face, Neil walked over to the elderly man with Edith and greeted him. "General Attorney Leng."

The elderly man looked at Neil and nodded. "President Mo. You're heading home?"

"General Attorney, why are you here?"

"I was meeting a friend a few blocks away from here and decided to stop by and meet Director Feng," Jeffrey Leng replied. "Previously, I heard that MH Group were going to develop that empty lot in the east side of the city. My son mentioned that it was a good project and I'm interested to look at this plot."

Neil clenched his hand into a fist when he heard the answer. 

It was not too long ago that he had found out that the man in front of him was involved in Adam's accident. 

From the investigation file that Jennifer Jiang had handed to him, Neil was able to find out that General Attorney Leng has been in contact with Director Feng and a few others for years. Who knows how much money did those three directors have given to this man to cover up their misdeed?

His blood surged as Neil thought that it was General Attorney Leng who had given the order to kill Adam and his wife.

At this time, there was nothing that he could do but suppress his anger. He was planning to drag everyone who was involved in Adam and Claire's accident to justice and Neil could not afford to act carelessly.

He has to be patient for a bigger purpose.

At this time, Jeffrey Leng shifted his gaze to Edith. He noticed the way the two were holding hands and raised a brow. "President Mo, this is…?"

Neil grasped at Edith's hand a little too tight. "This is my fiancee, Edith Qian."

Edith smiled and nodded. "Hello, General Attorney Leng."

The elderly man laughed happily and looked at Neil again. "You're getting married? Then, when the time comes, you have to invite me."

"Of course." Neil nodded.

Jeffrey Leng glanced at Edith again and a frown appeared on his face. "Miss Qian, have we met before?" He let out a dry cough and explained, "I just thought that you look familiar."

"General Attorney, a few months ago, we ran into each other at the resort where you were attending a banquet," Edith said. 

"So, that's it.." Jeffrey Leng stared at Edith in hesitant but decided not to pursue the matter. 

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