It'll Come Naturally

Chapter 336 Scheming Edward

"Mr. Mu, a toast in the spirit of good cooperation! I never imagined that Daisy is your wife. She is an excellent officer in our army. We're on the same side and we should support each other, ha, ha!" toasted the Army Commander. He downed his drink with one gulp. The implication in his words revealed that he was indeed a mighty and smart leader. After all, an average man wouldn't reach his status.

"Thanks, Army Commander. I also consider my wife excellent in every aspect. It seems that we have the same view on that," said Edward. Of course, Edward, a scheming businessperson, could read between the lines. He understood what the Army Commander was implying. So he got the hint and continued. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

"Ha, ha! You're living up to your status as an elite in the city, considerate and thoughtful. Don't worry! She's always been one of the most powerful and efficient officers on base," said the Army Commander. He thought, 'Edward looks prettier than most women, but he doesn't behave like a woman. Instead of beating about the bush, he is negotiating with me in a different way. Every line he said seems simple and normal, but he was hinting his purpose. And I couldn't say no to him. He is really crafty.'

"That's very nice of you. You've given your word, then I have nothing to worry about, '' replied Edward. He put on a meaningful smile on his face when his purpose was understood by the Army Commander. He thought, 'The Army Commander is clever. I thought there would be a lot of talking. But he is wise enough to make the conversation easier. I like to talk with intelligent people, because I can get what I want a lot quicker. Meaningless talk is just a waste of time.'

On the other hand, Daisy frowned and was a bit confused. She failed to follow their way of talking and thinking. She felt that there was a hidden meaning behind their words. When she tried to figure out what they were talking about a moment ago, they seemed to turn to another topic. In fact, the rest felt the same way. Edward and the Army Commander talked as if they were good friends who had known

each other for a long time. In fact, it was the first time they had met. The words meant more than they said.

"Commander, a toast to you! Thanks for your caring and help to my wife all these years," said Edward sincerely. Some time ago, he had overheard Daisy talking with the Commander on the phone. He knew that the Commander truly cared about Daisy. Therefore, Edward sincerely respected him.

"Mr. Mu, you're welcome. Daisy is a talent, I'm just a talent scout. I don't take the credit for her success and honors. She has earned them the hard way," replied the commander. He appreciated the sophisticated way Edward dealt with people. He understood the implied meaning, so he had to be very cautious when he talked with such a scheming man like Edward. Or he would be screwed.

Edward was amused. He realized that the commander must have known exactly what they were talking about. That was why the commander was cautious and alert when talking with him. But right now, everything Edward had said was honest and sincere. There was no implied meaning in his words.

"Excuse me, I've got to leave now. Please help yourselves," said Edward. He had to leave and say hi to his business partners because they were beckoning to him. He loved Daisy, so he came to greet her leaders first. Now that he had gotten what he wanted, it was time to do his own business. Edward didn't take Daisy with him because he knew Daisy was uncomfortable in social situations. And the most important reason was that he didn't want her to be noticed by those men, who liked to hook up with women, just like he did in the past.

Kevin had stood there listening to them all the time. He could do nothing but mock himself when Edward overlooked him. Edward didn't like Kevin because Kevin adored Daisy. Now Kevin was married to Leena, what would Edward think of him? That was why Edward had cast a warning glance at him in the beginning. Obviously, he did it for Leena. Because he knew Kevin was not a rival or a threat. Daisy loved him only.

"Colonel, you've kept the information from us! We didn't know that you are the wife of Mr. Mu, the boss of the FX International Group, therefore we have suspended you from your duties. You must feel wronged. Fortunately, your husband is so considerate to you that you don't have to worry about the suspension. We'll declare your innocence," said the Army Commander seriously and sincerely.

He was the superior among them, therefore he didn't have to be cautious any more. He valued Daisy and her talents. After all, what she had learned abroad was what they needed domestically.

"Thanks, Army Commander, I'm fine," replied Daisy. Daisy had always been calm and cold, so she didn't look surprised when she heard that she was suspended. But deep inside, she felt grieved. Without any further investigation, they just suspended her. She wondered whether it was because they were efficient or because they had a problem with her.

At this time, a kid shouted, "Commander, it's you. I miss you so much," It was Justin. He then rushed at the commander and hugged him.

"Ha, ha! Kid, I miss you too. I haven't seen you on base for months. I thought you've forgotten me," the commander smiled. The commander was truly happy. They used to see each other every day. But he hadn't seen Justin since Daisy took him away to live with Edward months ago. He really missed him.

"Commander, you're so naughty. You've arranged too much work for my mommy when I am not in the army base. She fell ill because of overwork," complained Justin. His childish remarks caused an outbreak of laughter and also attracted attention from the crowd, including Tom, who just walked in the room.

Tom held his breath when he saw Daisy in her pretty dress. He thought, ' She is such an aloof beauty. No wonder Edward fell in love with her. She is an uncut jade. A little makeup would make her more charming and even prettier. She looks like a fairy!

She doesn't look pale. Thanks to my effective ointment and her good physical state, she is delicate and charming now.'

"Tom, come here," Rain beckoned him over. Rain was responsible for all the negotiations about the sponsorship with the military. Therefore he was going to say hi to the Army Commander. But when he saw Edward and Daisy talking with the Army Commander, he stopped, sat alone in the corner and sipped at his wine with pleasure. Then he saw Tom who was late for the party.

"What are you doing here? Drinking alone? It's not like you. Why don't you hook up with those beauties," teased Tom. He strode toward Rain and was a little surprised that Rain would be sitting in a corner alone. 'A playboy without women? You gotta be kidding me, ' he thought.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you so late?" asked Rain. He squinted down at Tom and refused to answer his questions. He was not interested in those beauties, especially those who went past them deliberately. But he looked sexier when he was lazy, which had won the hearts of young women.

"I was needed in surgery. What's up? Did I miss anything interesting?" asked Tom. He sat elegantly next to Rain, held a cup of wine casually and sipped it. When the aroma was released inside his mouth, he frowned and wondered, 'What is it? It tastes strange.'

"Of course, you missed the moment when Edward said 'I love you' to Daisy in public. It was a once-in- a-lifetime moment!" said Rain bitterly. If it was possible, he wanted to say 'I love you' to Annie. But how could he say it to her when he didn't know where Annie was now?

"Oh my God! He can't be so dramatic. It's not like him. You're fooling me!" said Tom. It was beyond belief that a proud and arrogant man like Edward threw off his airs and said 'I love you' to Daisy in public. In his mind, Edward had always resisted baring his heart in public. When did Edward change? But Tom didn't want to jump to conclusions. He remembered that Edward punched him the night before.

"Tom, you're here. I thought you were in your lab again," said Leena. At the beginning of the party, she was with Mr. Cold and others. But they had to socialize with their business partners. Even Edward's mother went to talk with her friends. Leena was left alone. Therefore Leena was very happy to see Tom and Rain.

"Hi! Leena, why are you alone? Aren't you married?" asked Tom. He looked up and found no one with Leena. He frowned deeply.

"Tom, I'm sorry I didn't tell you I got married," apologized Leena. Shy, she stuck out her tongue at him. She felt embarrassed and sorry for not telling him about her marriage in person. After all, Tom was like one of the family, who always lavished their affection and time on her.

"What? You're sorry? How could you have the nerve to marry a man shortly without telling us first. What if he is a bad guy!" asked Tom. He was shocked when he heard the news. He couldn't imagine such a lovely and good girl would get married so quietly and quickly. It was not like Leena at all.

"Yeah, I know he's not! Tom. I'm not stupid! I'm too smart to be cheated. Don't worry," replied Leena. With a forced smile on her face, she was crying inside, ' Why? Why does everyone keep asking about my marriage? Is Kevin really that bad? He seems to be unwelcome and unlikable.'

At the thought of Kevin, she looked around and tried to find out where he was. She thought, 'Kevin hasn't come back for me since he went to greet the officers. Does he get stuck on the way here? Or has he totally forgotten me? No, that's impossible! Even if I'm not the one he loves, I'm his wife. I must mean something to him, right?' At the thought of this, her heart sank. The smile on her face suddenly wavered and disappeared.