Memories Drifted Like Paper Boats by Zyra Cole 72

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Kelvin scoffed, his tone carrying a hint of mockery. “The Gibson Group has been all about research and development these past couple of years. 

“We’re not out to monopolize the market or crush other companies. 

“But because of that, there are always some clueless fools who think I’m a pushover.” 

His icy gaze swept across the reporters, finally locking onto Beatrice. His commanding presence sent a chill down her spine. 

Beatrice swallowed hard, her eyes filled with panic. 

The reporters were no fools. Sensing the change in the air, they instantly turned on Beatrice, making her their new target. 

“Mrs. Lennox, how did you know Miss Lennox would be in this room?” one of them demanded. 

“There are rumors that the Lennox family treats Edwina terribly Care to respond?” another pressed. 

Beatrice desperately dodged the cameras, but her panicked, twisted face was still caught in high definition. 

Abby saw the mess unfolding and didn’t even think about helping Beatrice. She just bolted down the parking lot path, leaving Beatrice to deal with the chaos alone. 

“Edwina, help me out here. Don’t forget about Anton!” Beatrice shouted desperately. 

Hearing her use Anton as a pawn again, Edwina clenched her fists, her eyes growing even more determined. 

No matter how much Anton still cared about the Lennox family she was going to get him out of that hellhole. 

Anton had given everything to the Lennox family, and now, in his twilight years, he was being bled dry by those monsters. 

Kelvin gently took Edwina’s arm to steady her, then turned to Beatrice and said in a low, deliberate voice, “If I were you, I’d go home and serve Anton hand and foot tonight. If anything happens to him, you’ll be out of moves. 

“Beatrice, go tell Benedict that it’s not just Edwina who is going against the Lennox family. It’s the whole Gibson Group and 

me.” 

Beatrice couldn’t even fake composure. “You…” she stammered, practically tripping over herself as she fled the reporters. 

She was seething with rage, nowhere to let it out, and clenched her teeth, thinking, ‘Edwina, just you wait!‘ 

Kelvin turned to the reporters. “Do I need to hold your hands and tell you exactly how to write today’s story?” 

Everyone chimed in, shaking their heads. “No need, we get it.” 

They were just hoping to dig up some on crazy throughout Grindel City. 

elite, but none of them dared mess with Kelvin. He was famous for being 

Once the reporters had cleared out, Edwina and Kelvin were left in the hallway. Edwina lowered her gaze, her tone cool. “Thanks for what you did today.” 

“No need to thank me,” Kelvin replied, all the sharp edges gone from his demeanor. 

There was even a hint of amusement in his voice. “But you really should take responsibility for me now. 

“After all, you saw me naked.” 

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Edwina wasn’t in the mood for his jokes. 

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She shot back, “If every woman who’s seen you naked has to take responsibility, then your list of women must be endless, Mr. Gibson.” 

Kelvin shot back, his voice rising with a playful edge. “Why do you say that? You’re the first.” 

Edwina turned to look at him, genuinely surprised. She thought, Seriously? This rich, handsome guy has never had a girlfriend? 

Her gaze unconsciously drifted down for a split second before she smirked, “So, is that rumor about you and Peter actually true?” 

Kelvin froze. 

He was speechless. 

“Since when did that rumor start going around the office? Edwina, don’t let your imagination run wild, and don’t listen to that nonsense. Smart people don’t buy into rumors!” he protested. 

Edwina just walked straight into the bedroom, her back to him, but a faint smile tugged at her lips. 

She let the two guys out of the closet and said, “Keep your mouths shut and don’t ever contact Beatrice again, or else…” 

“Got it!” the two guys blurted out, not daring to mess around anymore. With Edwina and Kelvin around, it was like having Death breathing down their necks. 

When Beatrice got back to the Lennox family, the first thing she did was call the two guys, but she found she’d been blocked. 

To make matters worse, they’d even run off with the 20 thousand dollars she’d paid them upfront. 

She was furious, but there was no way she could go to the police about this. She just had to swallow her anger and take the loss. 

The next day, news about the Dragon Hotel blew up online. 

A person wrote: [Gibson Group CEO pulls an all–nighter at a hotel. Is something big about to happen?] 

Another wrote: [Beatrice trails Kelvin. Is the Lennox family picking a fight with the Gibsons?] 

The articles came with a few photos, but not a single shot caught Kelvin or Edwina’s face. 

Edwina, who should’ve been the star of the show, was basically invisible in the coverage. Nobody would even know she was 

there. 

Most people might not give a damn about business news, but the upper crust of the business world definitely paid attention. 

Beatrice had become the laughingstock of the business scene. Now that the Lennox family had gotten on the wrong side of the Gibsons, except for the Cole family, no one wanted to be associated with them. 

The Lennox family was left stranded. 

Benedict exploded, “You idiot. If you hadn’t tipped off the press, everyone wouldn’t be gossiping about the bad blood 

between the Gibsons and us. 

“Great, this morning, four suppliers have pulled the plug on us!” 

Abby pressed her lips together. “Dad, don’t blame Mom. It’s all wina’s fault. She got involved with Kelvin and deliberately tried to ruin us. 

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If the Lennox family really gets into trouble, I’ll have a word with Desmond. He does whatever I say these days.” 

Benedict glanced at Abby’s belly. “Just give me a son and bring some honor to the family!” 

At the Gibson Group, Edwina scrolled through the news. Every single article was laying it on thick for Kelvin, gushing about how amazing he was. 

At the same time, Beatrice got absolutely trashed, her reputation left in the dirt. The contrast couldn’t have been more brutal. 

Just then, there was a knock at the door of the R&D office. It was Peter. 

“Miss Lennox, Mr. Gibson wants to see you in his office,” Peter said. 

“Got it,” Edwina replied. 

Edwina stepped into the office and saw Randolph. Right next to him stood Glenn, the one guy she really couldn’t stand. 

When Randolph spotted Edwina, he rushed over and gave her a deep bow. “Miss Lennox, I threw that party to thank you, but who could’ve guessed it would turn into an assassination attempt? 

“If it hadn’t been for you and Kelvin, I would’ve been in real danger again. 

“This is just a small token of my gratitude. Please, I insist you take it.” 

Inside was a dazzling, priceless bracelet, shimmering with every color. Edwina recognized that it was the piece she and Oliver had designed together last year. 

“No thanks,” Edwina replied coolly, barely sparing the bracelet a glance. 

Glenn lounged up from the couch with a lazy smirk. “Edwina, just take it. I helped Uncle pick this out for you. 

“It’s a Swan Jewelry limited edition. There are only two in the world. He blew three years‘ salary on it, you know. Here, let me put it on for you.” 

Glenn reached for the bracelet, about to grab Edwina’s hand, but before she could even dodge, Kelvin blocked him, grabbing Glenn’s hand and stopping him cold. 

Kelvin said, “Mr. Duncan, since Miss Lennox said no, don’t push it. 

“You know exactly who she is. She’s not lacking for jewelry, especially not one you picked out so carefully.” 

Kelvin’s retort was so sharp that he didn’t leave Randolph any room to save face. Randolph gave an awkward laugh, nodding as he quickly put the box away. 

He said, “Right, with Kelvin as her man, there’s no way she’d need my bracelet. I’m just making a fool of myself here.” 

Edwina frowned. ‘Husband? Since when did I become his wife? What a damn title, she scoffed inwardly. 

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