Chapter 278: Chapter 278: I Want to Give Edward a Surprise
Daisy Ginger blinked her bright eyes, then said, "I don’t quite understand. Explain it clearly first. You don’t like her, then who do you like?"
Edward Stephens just smiled and didn’t speak again, he simply turned and walked out.
Daisy was led out by him, and seeing him not answering, she was quite dissatisfied, pouting, "I’m asking you, who do you like?"
"I’m still upset."
Edward led her back to the office, raised his chin, glanced at Oliver Rubio standing at the door looking a bit confused, then said to Daisy, "Go back to work."
Daisy stood at the door, cast a glance at the man’s handsome and elegant face under the bright light and shadow. His demeanor was somewhat cold, but the look in his eyes when he gazed at her carried a gentle curve.
Daisy’s tail wagged a little, "I’m going to work, humph."
Edward smiled helplessly, then said to Oliver Rubio at the door, who had a complicated expression, "I’m heading back, won’t disturb you further."
This show of affection even reached the office door.
Oliver nodded, cleared his throat lightly, "Alright, take care, Edward."
Edward took the elevator down and got back into the car.
His expression slightly darkened, the warm smile on his face vanished completely. He stared at the rearview mirror for a while, then looked down and took out his phone.
In his phone contacts, that person’s number wasn’t there, but he knew those digits all too well by heart.
Leaning back in the seat, he slowly exhaled a breath, ultimately he didn’t dial that number, he stepped on the accelerator and drove towards the Stephens family.
*
Edward’s sudden return startled Lady Stephens, who was relaxing on the sofa watching TV and applying a face mask.
After her vacation, she seemed well pampered by his father, had gained a bit of weight, and her skin had darkened considerably, now she was staying home whitening it every day.
"Edward, why are you back, did you argue with Daisy again?"
Can’t ever think of anything positive?
Edward glanced at her, asking, "Have you been in contact with big brother these days?"
"No," Lady Stephens shook her head, then looked at Edward puzzled, "Did Robert contact you?"
Edward paused, didn’t say anything, while Lady Stephens happily said, "You haven’t been home for a while either, it’s about time to bring Daisy back to the hometown, introduce her to Robert. I showed your dad your photo together last time, he said you both look like a married couple."
That silly old dad of his, as long as you like it, what wouldn’t he agree to? He suspects even if she pointed at a pig and claimed they look like a couple, that guy would nod and agree.
Lady Stephens had been naive all her life, and Edward didn’t plan to let her know too much about the dark side of the Stephens family, upon hearing that Robert hadn’t contacted her, he nodded, turned, and left the house again.
"Edward, leaving already?" Lady Stephens followed out, a little surprised, "By the way, bring Daisy over for dinner tonight, your dad sent some seafood from Hokkaido today, still alive, they’ll die in a few days if left!"
Edward didn’t say anything, just waved his hand at her, acknowledging her request.
"So mysterious." Lady Stephens watched as Edward got in the car without turning back, muttered, then went back inside and heard the phone ringing.
She walked over, reached out to pick it up, and a gentle male voice like a spring breeze caressing her face came through: "Auntie."
Lady Stephens was momentarily stunned, and then she realized, happily saying, "Robert?"
The voice on the other end was still very gentle, the man chuckled lightly, "It’s me."
"Robert, how come you have the time to call me today?" Lady Stephens sat on the sofa, her tone very light and happy, "Edward just mentioned you, and then your call came, what a coincidence."
"...Hmm?" Robert chuckled softly, "Is Edward also there?"
"Just left, should I call him back? It’s been a long time since you two brothers have been in touch." Lady Stephens said, "I was just thinking of asking him to come back to the United States to see you."
"I’m in Banyan City now." Robert said softly, "But Auntie, please keep this a secret for now, I want to surprise Edward."
"You’re also in Banyan City?" Lady Stephens said in surprise, "Work not busy anymore? That’s great, Banyan City is a good place, you should stay and enjoy a bit more."
"Not too busy," the man said softly, "Auntie, I have something else to do, I’ll hang up first then."
Lady Stephens replied, heard the call cut off from the other end, sat back on the sofa, came back to her senses, still a little dazed.
Why did Robert come to Banyan City?
With business so busy in the United States, does he have time to visit?
But it’s true the two brothers haven’t seen each other for a while, when the time comes, she could have Daisy come over and properly introduce them.
Lady Stephens thought happily, feeling Robert came just in time.
*
"Mr. Stephens, we’ve arrived at the hotel." Said the driver, stopping the car slowly at the entrance of a five-star hotel, his voice very respectful.
The man, who had just hung up the phone, turned his head, rolled down the window, and looked out a few times.
Banyan City isn’t as prosperous as Chicago, in his eyes, it’s just a remote small city.
Planning to settle down in such a place for the rest of his life, truly his brother lacks ambition.
...
Evening.
Edward drove out, planning to pick Daisy up and head home.
Midway, Ryan Smith, who had been missing for several months, suddenly called him.
"Edward, I’m in Banyan City," that guy’s voice still vibrant as ever, "Let’s have a drink at our usual spot?"
"Ryan?" Edward was slightly surprised, "When did you come back?"
"Just these few days," Ryan said happily, "As soon as my world tour ended, I came to see you, aren’t you happy!"
Edward: "I would be happier if you could take a call from me during your travels."
"Didn’t want men disturbing me," Ryan laughed, "I booked a booth at Royal Pavilion, come have a drink, I’m flying to Chicago later."
Edward replied, "Half an hour."
Ryan said, "OK! I’ll be waiting for you in the booth."
After hanging up, he sent Daisy a text, "A friend is visiting, leaving tonight, I’m going to meet him."
Daisy: "Boyfriend or girlfriend?"
Edward: "..."
Can’t understand how this woman’s mind works.
But he still patiently replied, "Ryan. Mentioned him before. I’ll come by to pick you up later, or you can go home first."
Daisy: "Then I’ll work late ^_^"
Edward replied with an "Alright," then turned the car around and headed towards Royal Pavilion.
*
Still the old booth.
Edward opened the door and went in, surprisingly finding that Ryan was alone inside, he hadn’t invited any women along.