Chapter 9 I Can Make A Comeback!

• Inside the rental house.
• Dressed in a red suit, Mr. Murphy sat on the sofa, gazing solemnly at Edward.
• "Master Edward, your acquisition of Paramount Real Estate was too reckless. The West City shantytown renovation project that Paramount Real Estate signed on for is enough to bankrupt the company."
• After receiving Edward's acquisition call, Mr. Murphy quickly used his influence. He offered a price 30% higher than Paramount Real Estate's market value to complete the acquisition swiftly.
• However, he was immediately overwhelmed after investigating Paramount Real Estate's situation.
• If Paramount Real Estate had been previously profitable, completing the acquisition wouldn't have been a loss. At worst, spending 1.95 million to let Master Edward gain experience would have been acceptable.
• Master Edward wanted to bring his mother back to the family, and such practice was essential.
• In the future, the business would only grow larger, silencing the gossip within the family.
• But one contract made this business look unacceptable.
• Paramount Real Estate was bankrupt, and it was only a matter of time.
• It was not that they couldn't afford it. The money the old Master gave to Master Edward was 150 million on the Bauhinia Card. This small amount of money was nothing.
• The key point was if those in the family knew Master Edward's first battle defeat, they would label him as incompetent. If Master Edward wanted to return to the family with his mother, it would be difficult.
• "You're right, Mr. Murphy. I was indeed a bit reckless." Edward didn't deny it. He hadn't thought about the shantytown redevelopment project.
• Mr. Murphy said earnestly and with concern, "The old Master sent me to assist you in the hope that you would grow and achieve brilliant results. Only then can he confidently entrust the family's legacy to you and your mother, bringing you back to the family openly and honourably. But if those in the family catch wind of the acquisition of bankrupt Paramount Real Estate, it could be used against you ... "
• Bang! Bang!
• Edward tapped on the tabletop and smiled, "Who said I would lose money?"
• Mr. Murphy was puzzled.
• "He wanted me to achieve something, right? So I acquired Paramount Real Estate."
• Edward's face was full of confident smiles, but his eyes betrayed a hint of resentment. "He abandoned me and my mother for over twenty years, so what if he loses some money?"
• Mr. Murphy became a little agitated. "This isn't about money!"
• "I really didn't anticipate the contract for the shantytown redevelopment project being artificially inflated by 4.5 million, but I'm not the inept fool you think I am. Otherwise, could I have risen to vice president in just three years?"
• Edward's gaze was sharp, and his overflowing confidence furrowed Mr. Murphy's brow. He continued, "Tell him to rest assured. Over these twenty years, I've endured the slander of being a wild seed and step by step, I've arrived at today. I'll achieve the results he wants and show him the excellence he desires!"
• "Not only will I do it, but I'll do it to the point that he's left speechless! He openly welcomed me and my mother back to the family, surrounding my mother with glory—it's just nonsense! That's what my mother deserves! I will personally give it to my mother!"
• His words were strong, like thunder.
• Even though Mr. Murphy remained calm, he couldn't help but change his expression slightly, hearing the strong resentment in Edward's words.
• He was about to speak up and advise, but the next words from Edward left him speechless on the spot.
• "Paramount Real Estate will not fail under my management. It will only become more brilliant. The shantytown redevelopment in West City will not only not lose money, but I will also make it profitable!"
• Edward smiled and raised three fingers. "Give me three days. As long as you help me with one thing, I am confident I can turn the situation around!"
• If it were the old Edward, let alone acquiring Paramount Real Estate, even if he had the money to acquire it, faced with this situation, he would be at a loss and could only admit defeat.
• But now, it was different!
• This was also why he was only momentarily surprised when he found out about Mr. Lester's sky-high contract.
• He was confident he could turn things around completely!
• "Master Edward, can you really make a profit?"
• Mr. Murphy became excited. He was here to assist Master Edward, and if Master Edward failed in his first battle, he would not be able to explain to the old Master. But Edward's confidence and determination gave him a glimmer of hope. "Master Edward, say it, and I will do everything possible!"
• Ten minutes later, Mr. Murphy left the rental house happily.
• After getting into the Rolls-Royce Phantom, he couldn't wait and immediately dialled a phone number.
• "Old Master, it seems we have underestimated Master Edward all along. Over these years, he has grown more than we imagined."
• Right after the call connected, Mr. Murphy exclaimed excitedly, "According to Master Edward's plan, this acquisition will be a great success!'"
• After a few seconds of pause, Mr. Murphy sighed and said helplessly, "However ... Master Edward still harbours resentment towards you for what happened back then. His bitterness ... "
• Inside the rental house, Edward was unaware that Mr. Murphy was on the phone with his father, reporting everything.
• After rubbing his face and calming himself down, Edward got up and went into the kitchen to stew some soup. His mother was recovering in the hospital, and it was essential to ensure she received the necessary nutrition.
• While takeout was convenient, he didn't trust it. No matter how busy he was, he'd rather stew the soup for his mother.
• After graduation, he worked hard to earn money, thinking he would not disappoint Olivia and would provide for his mother.
• He couldn't help Olivia's family. After the divorce, his thoughts would only be on his career and filial piety to his mother.
• After skillfully placing each ingredient into the clay pot and setting it to simmer over low heat, Edward finally returned to the living room to rest.
• At this moment, Edward's phone suddenly rang with the sound of a new message on WhatsApp.
• Seeing the other party, Edward could only smile helplessly. Has this Beatrice not learned her lesson deeply enough?
• After looking at the notification, he quickly saw Beatrice's message.
• 'Mr. Raine, are you free tonight? I would like to invite you to dinner.'
• It looks like the lesson from last time wasn't deep enough after all!
• Edward rubbed his nose. Olivia tried her hardest to get me to help her brother marry Beatrice, but now Beatrice is coming to me. How would their family react if they found out?
• He quickly replied: 'Sorry, I'm busy. My mother is in the hospital, and I need to take care of her. Besides, this feels like harassment.'
• Beatrice instantly replied: 'Harassment? Am I harassing you? Mr. Raine, you're naughty.'
• Edward sneered dismissively and was about to set his phone aside, ignoring it.
• Suddenly, a long-lost friend who hadn't been contacted for a long time sent a message.
• Edward stared at the screen absentmindedly.
• The other person sent a message: 'Edward, I heard you and Olivia got divorced?'
• Rubbing his nose, Edward smiled bitterly.
• People around him were bound to know that he and Olivia divorced. Knowing the Thomas family's style, they would not keep quiet about him being "dumped."
• However, what surprised him the most was that the first person to inquire about this matter was her.
• After a simple 'Yes' reply, Edward shut off his phone. He returned to the kitchen and focused on simmering soup for his mother.
• On the other side, Beatrice curled up in bed, her hair scattered, revealing her snowy white shoulders. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed as she stared at her phone.
• "Why isn't he replying? I was so straightforward. Doesn't he understand?"
• Beatrice shook her head and chuckled at her thoughts.
• Does he not understand?
• If he doesn't understand, how did he manage to be so direct last time?
• With a determined look, she hesitated for a moment, then sent another message to Edward: 'Mr. Raine, is your mother sick? Which hospital is she in? I'd like to visit her.'
• She knew what she wanted, which was also why she wanted to marry Randy.
• But when there was a better target, she didn't mind continuing to pursue it, even if she had once lost all dignity in front of that man and been wantonly trampled upon.
• Adults only consider the pros and cons without discussing right or wrong.
• And now, setting aside all self-respect, she boldly approached Edward. In her mind, the pros outweighed the cons.
• After waiting a long time without a reply from Edward, Beatrice's brows furrowed even deeper. She felt increasingly frustrated and upset.
• At that moment, Randy sent a message.
• 'Beatrice, what are you up to? Let's play some games together. My parents said we'll have the dowry ready in a week. We can get engaged then and start preparing for the wedding.'
• "Annoying!"
• Beatrice muttered impatiently, then quickly replied: 'Fine, got it. I'm going to take a shower first.'