You Are The Pursuit of My Life

Chapter 70

The people present at the dinner were all famous in San Fetillo, but Irene only knew a few of them. Edric and

Rowane sat by the window. When Edric saw Jordan and Irene enter, he swept his eyes past them indifferently

and continued talking to Rowane. Seeing Jordan with Irene, someone immediately teased him, "Mr. Reed, is this

your new girl?"

Jordan glared at him and hissed, "Hey, watch it. This isn't my new girl; she's my fiancee, Irene!"

"Fiancee?" Jordan's words attracted everyone's attention. Edric was holding a cup and drinking tea with a smile

on his face, but his eyes darkened when he heard Jordan. Was Jordan serious?

"Well, she really is beautiful. Mr. Reed, you're so lucky!" someone praised.

"Of course. | only like a pretty and talented woman." Jordan was very proud.

Irene scowled at him. Jordan pulled out the chair and said, "Take a seat, my dear!"

His affectionate nicknfor her made Irene grow goosebumps all over her body. There was a burst of laughter

around them. "Mr. Reed, you are always so considerate and gentle to women."

Jordan stretched out his hand and took a light slap on the person who spoke. "Hey, are you trying to make me

look bad? Letmake things clear, from now on, | will only be considerate and gentle to one woman. And that's

Irene."

While talking, he looked at Irene, but she ignored his scorching gaze. The people around them guffawed aloud.

"Even Irene doesn't believe what you said, let alone the rest of us."

"I'll prove my words with actions. Soon, you'll all believe me!" Jordan declared.

"All | know is a leopard can't change his spots," a man interrupted. Jordan gave him a glower and added, "You

just wait and see."

"I'm so scared. Irene, | was just joking. Mr. Reed is the most gentle and faithful man I've met. He's only good to

you. You mustn't let him sleep in the doghouse just because of the joke I've made."

As soon as the man said this, the whole audience burst into laughter. Jordan gave him a playful punch and said,

"You know, silence is a virtue." "Spare me! I'm just telling the truth!" the man cried out in exaggeration.

Watching their banter, Irene could not help laughing, too.

Edric looked at her smile and felt really upset. How far had she and Jordan gone?

Had they slept together? Jordan was a well-known playboy. If they had not slept together, he would not be so

caring to her, would he?

As he thought about the intimate relationship between Irene and Jordan, he felt like his heart was being pricked

by thorns.

He picked up his cutlery and scooped a serving of shrimp for Rowane. Watching his action, Irene sneered

inwardly. It seemed like Edric was quite considerate of Rowane.

In return, she also helped Jordan place sfood on his plate. Jordan felt elated at her actions.

He immediately wolfed down the food she gave him as he said, "It's delicious!"

Edric's eyes flashed with gloom. Jordan's companion saw that he was in glee and suggested, "Irene, since it's

your first there today, why don't you do a drinking gwith Mr. Reed? You two wrap your arms around

each other while you stand closely and drink the wine. No breaking of eye contact!" "Yes, yes." Someone

immediately echoed, "Drinking game! Con, let's have it!"

The person who proposed the idea poured glasses of wine and placed them in front of Irene and Jordan. Jordan

picked up the glass and said, "Dear, since they're all so excited, we should fulfill their wishes."

Edric stopped eating and glimpsed at them coldly.

Irene did not want to cooperate at first, but when she saw Edric's gaze, her edge of irritation suddenly returned.

It was just a drinking game. What was she afraid of? She picked up her glass, held Jordan close, and downed the

wine.

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Everyone cheered as they watched the couples. Immediately, someone raised his glass to Irene, "Irene, this is to

our first meeting!"

Jordan stopped him and said, "Since you're proposing toasts, you should toast to all the women at the table.

Guys, what do you say? Doesn't that sound good?"

Everyone echoed in agreement. Randy Smith, who proposed the toast, had not expected that Jordan would turn

the garound on him. He had no choice but to propose a toast to every lady around the table. When he

reached Rowane, Edric blocked his hand and said, "Rowane can't drink!" "She can't drink?" Randy paused and

revealed a smug grin. "Maybe... she's pregnant?"

As he said this, the entire table turned to look towards Rowane and Edric. "Congratulations, Mr. Myers!"

Edric did not explain himself and only poured a glass of fruit juice for Rowane. Then, she held the juice and

clinked glasses with Randy.

Looking at this scene, Irene rolled her eyes. It was so similar to how Edric and she had used to be.

If Lily found out that Rowane was pregnant, she would probably pass out from crying.

Jordan, who was sitting beside her, had no idea what she was thinking about. He picked up his wine glass and

muttered, "Irene, let's go and congratulate Mr. Myers too!" "Sure!" Irene returned his smile before she showed a

bright beam at Edric and Rowane. She raised her glass and said, "Mr. Myers, congratulations to the baby!"

Looking at her smiling eyes, Edric felt a striking pain in his heart. She had no care. Despite knowing that he had

a child with another woman, she did not show any care at all. She did not have even a trace of him in her heart.

He bitterly picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Rowane gave Edric a worried look. "Don't you have gastritis? You should drink less."

"I know what I'm doing," Edric replied with a smile.

Seeing the affectionate two, Irene felt extremely upset, but she could not put a finger to her own feelings. Edric

and she had ended a long tago, so why would she bother? Jordan noticed that she was not exactly in a high

spirit. He gently touched her hand and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." She squeezed out a smile.

"If you don't feel well, | can take you back." Jordan noticed the reluctance in Irene's eyes. She had never been a

people person; oftentimes she wouldn't feel comfortable in social settings. It was normal for her to feel out of

place on this occasion.

Randy was not the type of person to give things a rest. When he saw Jordan's concern for Irene, he immediately

chimed in, "Mr. Reed, could it be that Irene is also pregnant?" This made Edric's whole body shudder. He turned

around and looked at Irene instantly. Irene avoided Edric's eye contact. All she did was let out a chuckle and

gave an ambiguous answer. "How did you know?"

"Really?" Randy chortled and said, "Wow, looks like there are two celebrations tonight. Mr. Reed, this toast is to

you and Irene!"

Jordan glanced at Irene. He thought she would be upset, but surprisingly, she was full of smiles. And frankly, he

could even see a hint of shyness on her expression.

He cackled and said, "Okay! Cheers!"

Seeing Jordan laugh and drink, Edric's expression grew even darker, his rage festering in him.

He did not believe that Irene could be pregnant initially. But then, he recalled how quickly she had a son after

their divorce. Right at that instant, he bought their claim instantly.

Since she could bear the child of another man, she could also bear Jordan's child.

His heart ached again. Why was it that she had not gotten pregnant even once in the three years they were

together?

Why? Why would God play such a joke on him?

Edric's heart was burning in pain. He silently picked up the wine and poured himself another glass. Rowane, who

was next to him, immediately grabbed his hand. "You should drink less!" She looked in the direction of Irene as

she spoke. Irene was looking back with a faint smile on her face. She looked at Edric and Rowane silently, as if

they were a joke. Rowane was the only one not caught up in their emotions. She knew that Edric was in such a

sullen mood because Irene had subtly admitted she was pregnant. Rowane was a woman, and she was more

observant than a man. If Irene was really pregnant, why did she drink alcohol earlier?

Obviously, she was not pregnant at all. But Edric had completely fallen for it.

Looking at Edric, Rowane decided to shed slight on Edric but through an indirect way. "Miss Nelson, you

don't look like you're pregnant though?" "Really? Miss Wood, how would you know that?" Irene simpered.

"If you were pregnant, why did you drink wine? Pregnant women can't drink."

"It's true that doctors tellthat | shouldn't drink during pregnancy. That doesn't mean | can't have a sip. Don't

worry about me, Miss Wood." Irene smiled faintly. Hearing this, Edric gulped down another glass of wine. Rowane

was anxious seeing Edric in this state. "Miss Nelson, pregnancy is no joke!"

"Dear, she doesn't believe that I'm pregnant." Irene looked at Jordan and purred, "You tell her the truth."

Jordan did not understand why Irene was claiming that she was pregnant. All he knew was he had better play

along. He raised his eyebrows and cut in, "Miss Wood, are you

suspecting my abilities? Lonelie

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Although | can't make sure 'égg' every single time, | can still

make Irene pregnant easily."

Edric's expression grew livid as he reached out to grab the wine bottle. Rowane gripped his hand tightly to

prevent him from pouring more wine.

The people around were convulsed with laughter. "Miss Wood, you are so caring towards Mr. Myers! With such a

beautiful and considerate lady as his partner, Mr. Myers must be the luckiest man in this universe."

Irene's heart was thumping in frustration when she heard them teasing the duo. She stood up and left the room

without saying a word.

She headed outside and looked up

at the sky. It was pitch black and not a single star could be seen. She

herself at this moment was as gloomy as the sky, unable to skake

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Suddenly, she heard the sound of

footsteps coming from behing Re.

As the Rar smelither nose,

Irené'clenched her fists

subconsciously. She hated herself.

She hated herself for knowing who was standing behind her even though she did not look back.

He asked, "Are you really pregnant?" His voice was as deep as a chirruping nightingale.

"Does it have anything to do with you?" she retorted.

"Jordan is not the right person you can rely on!"

Edric had said this to Irene more than

once before, but it was the first time

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"You're right. With my status, the Reed family won't allowto be with him. But there's always an exception."

Irene's hand gently stroked her stomach.

Her action was undoubtedly telling Edric that she was indeed pregnant. She was going to rely on the child in her

belly to make the Reed family accept her.

Fury was vibrating through Edric's entire being. The wine that he had just drunk was surging up, stimulating his

nerves.

He grabbed Irene's hand forcefully. "Are... are you really pregnant?"

"Letgo!" She shook off his hand with a look of disgust.

He held on tightly. "Tellif it's true or not!"

"Why should | tell you? Who are you to me?" she barked, her tone provocative.

The teasing smile in her eyes made Edric's rage simmer. He pulled her into his arms, held her tight, and

smashed her lips fiercely with his.

How could Irene allow Edric to kiss her? She felt nauseated at the thought of what went on between Edric and

Rowane.

She struggled desperately to not let him succeed. But Edric had lost his mind. Eventually, he pressed her against

the wall.

How dirty! So disgusting! Irene kicked his leg viciously. While he lost his focus for a split second due to the pain,

she bit his hand without hesitation.

He let go and she immediately turned around and ran. Behind her, a waiter was walking over with a dining cart.

He was in shock as he saw the boiling hot soup on the dining cart. If Irene ran into that, it would be a

catastrophe.

Regardless of the pain, he reached

out to catch rene. She shook off his

grip and was oblivious to the fact

that she was about to run into the

dining eart. She thought he wall

trying 1Q{qrpe hirmiséitohto her. With

that'thought in mind, she turned

around and punched him in the face.