Marriage Games with a Charming CEO

Chapter 81 Give Me Some Time

Chapter 81 Give Me Some Time

At night.

On her way back to the tent, Alicia deliberately avoided Edmond.

He tried to get close but Alicia pushed him away.

"Go away. Stay away from me."

Edmond walked laxly with his hands in his pockets and made a complacent smile.

No one could have imagined that he was carrying the pieces of Alicia’s underwear in his pocket.

As the breeze blew, Alicia's hem was slightly lifted. The chilly feeling made her blush, and she turned to Edmond with anger.

"You bastard."

"You enjoyed it."

Edmond exposed the fact directly.

"But no need to tear the underwear. It's expensive!"

"Then buy cheaper ones." Edmond paused and added, "And you won’t feel pity for them."

Alicia blushed with anger.

Edmond went too far.

After Alicia answered that she wanted a baby, Edmond took her to a secluded place.

And in a righteous attitude, he claimed to help Alicia fulfill her wish.

In fact, Edmond and Alicia were still in a heavy mood, but after Edmond made a fuss, it dispelled Alicia's depression.

She seemed more relaxed.

Back in the tent, they found Melissa slept soundly.

Alicia changed her clothes and slept next to Melissa. Soon, Edmond also lay down next to Alicia.

"Isn't it weird for us three in a tent like this?" She asked.

Edmond disagreed, "We only have one tent."

“I mean, why don't you keep watch tonight?”

"I can keep watch here."

Edmond's hand on her waist was about to move licentiously.

Alicia took his hand off decisively and warned in a low voice, "Sleep."

Edmond smiled and agreed.

He waited for Alicia’s customary bedtime. Hearing her steady breathing, Edmond knew Alicia was asleep, and he left the tent quietly and took his mobile phone to call Josh.

"How is the trending topic going?"

"Public relations work is almost done. I have drawn up a lawyer's letter and posted it on the Internet. It will be sent directly to Diane tomorrow. But..."

Edmond got Josh's worried tone and realized that there was something difficult.

"What's wrong?"

"Diane posted intimate photos of Ms. Casey with other men online, and some employees in the Agos Group also testified for her, rumoring that Ms. Casey has dating many different lovers at the same time. In their gossip, Ms. Casey had an affair with Senior Mr. Agos and kept cute boys outside. Now she even hooked up with you. Although emergency public relations has been done now, many people still believe that you and Ms. Casey live an indiscreet private life. I am afraid not only your careers but also the Agos Group will face a great risk of loss."

Edmond kept calm to Josh’s words. He hung up and called Peter.

"Hey, Dad."

A serious voice sounded on the other end of the phone.

"I read the news and heard that you are handling it yourself now."

"Don't worry. I can cope with it."

There was a sigh from Peter.

"I started the Agos Group from scratch, but now everyone wants a piece of it, and some even plot to take it away. I know Licia suffers a lot in managing it for me. And after thinking for a long time, I felt Licia shouldn’t bear those burdens for my selfishness. If it couldn't survive, find others to acquire the company. My only request is to keep employees' jobs and not to let them lose their jobs."

Peter had always been open-minded.

Even if Edmond wanted to be a doctor and refused to inherit the company, Peter nagged about it every day but never forced Edmond by extreme means.

The reason why Peter appointed Alicia as the acting president was that he didn't want some evil- minded to get in the way and bring down the company.

But now Peter thought clearly.

The Agos Group needed a more capable leader.

"As long as the Group does not collapse and employees could continue to work, I don't care who the president is. At my age, I don't persist in passing on my business. It's unfair to you and Licia." Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Edmond listened quietly to Peter's nag.

After a long time until Peter's sleeping time, Edmond said calmly.

"Give me some time."

"I'll try."

*

When Alicia woke up in the morning and went out of the tent, she saw Edmond boiling hot water and taking out self-heating porridge to prepare breakfast.

"When did you get up?"

"I didn't sleep."

Alicia was surprised. She looked at Edmond's eyes carefully and found they were terrible and bloodshot.

"Did you really follow my word to keep watch?"

Edmond had never been so obedient at ordinary times.

Edmond slightly hooked up the corner of his lips, "Yes, I must be obedient to please you."

He didn't say anything about his insomnia.

Alicia was upset enough. She had no need to worry about the Agos Group with him.

Melissa had a sound sleep.

After confessing her illness yesterday, Melissa appeared in good spirits and even made more smile today.

After having breakfast, Alicia and Edmond worked together to pack up and then went shopping in the scenic spots of the nearby town to buy local specialties.

It wasn't long before Alicia found that passers-by seemed to be staring at her and Edmond.

She didn't think much until a middle-aged woman suddenly spat at her feet and cursed.

"You bitch!"