Chapter 326 - I'm Begging You

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While the investigation on Jeffrey Leng was going on, Neil was busy with the matter of his company. The auditors noticed a lot of problems in their account after Accountant Ye had revealed the corruption going on in the company. To plead for leniency, Accountant Ye had revealed a few documents that she was supposed to destroy.

The accountant had admitted her wrongdoings and as promised, Neil had promised some leniency for her case. 

Once the new auditor had pointed out the problem in his company, Neil decided to conduct a large scale on the problematic departments and people. In the end, a few people were fired.

The employees who were dismissed unjustly like Edward Xiao was called back to give out their statements against their bosses. Later, Neil had offered to return to the company and only one-third of them had chosen to accepted it. The others were enjoying their current life and lifestyle and were satisfied to get the justice they deserved. With the compensation that Neil had given and a clean name, they only wanted to live life peacefully.

As soon as Edith walked into the lobby, the receptionist quickly noticed her and her bulging stomach.

It has been a long time since they have seen her at the company and was surprised upon realizing that she was pregnant. They quickly confirmed that Edith should be the President's wife and had stopped showing up at the company for a long time because of her pregnancy. 

After exchanging a quick nod with the receptionist, Edith walked towards the President's elevator to wait.

"Edith Qian!"

Edith quickly turned around upon hearing that someone had shouted out her name. Turning around, she was surprised to find Autumn Feng walking over towards her. 

At this time, the woman's appearance was no longer as it was in the past. Her previous silky and smooth face now showed her tiredness. Her hair was a little fizzy and the clothes she wore were no longer as expensive. It actually took Edith a few seconds before she was able to recognized Autumn.

Autumn halted on her track when she saw Edith's stomach. At this time, it was as if she had forgotten what she was going to say.

Seeing the way Autumn was staring at her stomach, Edith instinctively moved her hand to cover her stomach. If the woman wanted to do anything at this time, the most important thing for her was to protect the child in her belly.

Autumn snapped out of her trance when she noticed that Edith was keeping her guard on her.

The elevator dinged at this time. Seeing that the woman was about to leave, Autumn moved to grab Edith's hands but soon noticed that she was only able to grab thin air. Looking up, the receptionist who was sat behind their station earlier was now protecting Edith behind their back.

"Madame, are you alright?" One of the receptionists had asked Edith, while the other was on guard against Autumn.

Edith nodded and thanked the receptionist upon noticing what they had done.

"M-manager Feng?" The receptionist who was guarding against Autumn finally realized who she was. Judging from her appearance at this time, the receptionist had thought that she was a crazy person who wanted to harm others. It was because of this that the receptionist had stepped forward.

"What Manager Feng?" Her friend poked her on the waist.

It was at this time that she realized that Autumn Feng was no longer working at the company after the matter regarding her father, Director Feng, was exposed.

Even if Autumn Feng was not related to the corruption, she was not thick-skinned enough to stay at the company and faced others mocking. However, after her father was detained, his assets were frozen and the family had suddenly lost a place to live. Autumn had to use her savings to find a new place to live as well as to bail her father. 

These days, her family had to live in a smaller house. Autumn had tried to find a new job, but once they knew who she was, none of the big companies dared to hire her. In the end, Autumn could only choose to work at a smaller company after hiding her background.

Autumn watched as Edith was about to step into the elevator again and quickly went forward, but her movement was stopped by the receptionist again.

"Miss Feng, I will have to ask you to leave before the security will come and drag you out," the receptionist who was guarding Edith spoke.

Just then, footsteps could be heard and Autumn could see the security heading over towards them. Autumn stared at Edith helplessly, knowing that she would not be able to come close. Suddenly, Autumn drop down on both knees. She stared back at Edith with teary eyes and a pleading gaze.

Autumn's sudden movement startled Edith and she stared at the once proud and arrogant woman in shock.

"Edith Qian, please… I have no other choice but to look for you. Help me to talk to President Mo, alright? Tell him to be lenient to my father, alright?"

Edith was stunned upon hearing her words. "Miss Feng, I'm sorry. I will not be able to help you. I won't get involved in the company's matter."

"Please. Just take it that I'm begging you," Autumn continued.

"Miss Feng, if you can ask those workers who had been wronged by your father to forgive him, then I will try to talk to my husband."

Autumn stared at Edith with a complicated gaze. She had heard about her father's crime and knew that while he was the Director of Project Development, her father had pocketed a lot of money. He had stolen the money that was meant for the construction workers. Her father had opted for cheaper materials and neglected the safety of the workers. She had heard that a few people had died and were seriously injured after an accident.

When those people finally found out that their wages were not meant to be that little, they were angry and had cursed her father along with those who were involved in this matter. There was no way that they would want to forgive her father.

Seeing that the security had arrived to grab Autumn, Edith thanked the receptionist again before she walked into the elevator.

As soon as the elevator stopped, Assistant Shawn was already waiting for her outside the elevator as usual.

"Madam," Assistant Shawn greeted. He glanced at her bulging stomach and asked, "When will the baby come out?"

Edith put a hand on her tummy. "The baby should come out early spring next year."

Assistant Shawn smiled as he realized that it was because of this that his boss has been running around here and there to prepare the wedding banquet. "I heard that someone tried to cause trouble for you downstairs. Madam, are you alright?"

"I'm alright. The others are quick to assist me," Edith said. "Is President Mo inside?"

"He's in his office. Madam, you may go in."

After thanking Assistant Shawn who had sent her over to Neil's door, Edith rapped her knuckles on the door and pushed the door open. As soon as she walked in, Edith was stunned to see that Neil was inspecting the wedding photos they took the other day. 

Turning around, Neil was surprised upon seeing his wife. "Why are you here?" As he walked over to her, a smile appeared on his face and Neil leaned forward to peck on her forehead.

Edith cocked her head and said, "I miss you."

A chuckle escaped him. Neil reached to hold her hands before he leaned in to kiss her lips. When they parted, Neil glanced at her bulging stomach with a frown. Because of her pregnancy, he did not dare to pull her closer.

"The studio had sent over the photograph just now," Neil said as he tugged at her hand.. "Come on, let's take a look at them."

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