Arther promised Edie that he would help her get in touch with Norman. But she didnât expect that it was three months later when she finally could see Norman again. In these months, Arther called her everyday, telling her how frequently Stuart dealt with William.
Arther wanted Edie to talk to him. However, Edie didnât do anything.
Because Edie knew she couldnât persuade Stuart. He wouldnât listen to her.
It was like playing Chinese chess. Stuart should be careful about every step. Otherwise, he might fail and lose everything.
She knew Stuart was evil. She knew all these were torturing her conscience. But she still remained on his sides.
It was this man that solved all her problems when she was in need. Now it was time for her to help him out.
Edie met with Norman in the supermarketâs washing room. She didnât see anyone in the washing room. So she pulled the door out. Unexpectedly, she saw a man standing inside. She was so shocked that she almost cried out. But before she streamed out, the man already dragged her in.
A worker in the supermarket soon placed a board writing down "Under repair" at the door of the washing room.
After recognizing the man, Edie stared at him in shock, "Why...why are you in the ladyâs room?"
"Stuart stays with you all the time. What place else could I find you? I stay at the supermarketâs toilet to wait for you, looking forward to seeing you coming to me. Do you have any idea how hard it is for me?"
Norman was so angry. After all, he was a superior officer. He never expected that he would have to hide himself in a ladyâs room to wait for a lady. How perverted!
Because of several words, Edie said, Norman cost a lot.
Hearing his complaints, Edie really wanted to laugh out. She tried the best to control it, but she finally failed. She burst into laughter.
Her laughter was so irritating that Norman started frowning. He looked so frightening.
Edie found Norman was a perfect actor to act as a bad guy in the opera. His face was touch. His eyes were vicious and sharp. He always stood with arms akimbo. All his features showed that he was a scary man.
Without any doubt, if a kid came in and saw this man, he would definitely be frightened.
"Why could you laugh out? Do you have any idea the world was in chaos now? Currently, I am your husbandâs enemy. As long as I got enough evidence, I could catch him and prison him immediately. He would die. Have you realized that?"
His words sounded so heavy. Edie felt this man didnât want Stuart to die, either. He respected and admired Stuart.
Edie recalled what Arther told her last time. Actually...Norman wanted to make friends with Stuart.
"Norman, I want to show you something."
She took off the bracelet on her wrist and passed to him, "Familiar? What is its use?"
"Our familyâs token? Was it Arther. Arther gave this to you? Holy crap. I know this. When I go back, I would definitely punish him." Norman said in a vicious voice.
"Could you just tell me how to use it?"
It was till this moment that Norman answered her reluctantly, "you can ask our familyâs host to do one thing. Really useful. We have only two token. One is in our grandpaâs hand, and the other is in Artherâs hand.
His answer shocked Edie. She didnât expect this. So the bracelet was the token of the Leonâs. Such a powerful family had only two.
Arther could do her a favor. Norman also owed her a favor. Could she use these to change something she wanted?
"I want to make a deal with you."
She gathered all courage to say these words out in front of Norman.
"What?"
Norman got curious. Seldom people dared to make a deal with him. Most people were afraid that he would kill them.
"I saved you last time. You owed me a favor. Plus, this bracelet. I want you to ensure Stuartâs safety."
"Impossible."
He rejected without any hesitation.
"It was not just me that wanted to kill Stuart. The whole royalty also noticed these illegal operations of the L.N group. Even Rose Moreau noticed this. She intended to kick him out of the group with the help of the government. Many influential people are targeting him. I could not ensure this. So... I couldnât make a promise. Change another one."
"All I want is this. I didnât know until now that Stuart was much more expensive than yours. I am wrong. Sorry," Edie irritated Norman on purpose.
Though Norman was the eldest, some in the family, he had to follow Artherâs order. She surveyed the reason.
The Leonâs was a large, powerful family. After all, it was the offspring of French royalty. Though it was already the past, their princess kept their noble blood for their family after getting married to English royalty.
The heir selection was so strict in the Leonâs. Each family holder was supposed to have at least two sons. Then these two sons would be tested strictly. The one that was selected out after the test would be able to accept the top training to be a cautious and smart heir. Others would have to devote their lives to the military or politics. That was the core reason why the Leonâs stood for so many years without falling.
Arther was obviously quite intelligent. He was born to be a ruler. Even Norman was so powerful; he couldnât disobey the family holderâs orders.
But this was not the reason that Norman should admit that he was lower than Stuart. He was a proud, arrogant man. He always had on the same table with Arther.
A man attaching such great importance to the power would never admit that he was cheaper than others, especially than Stuart. He regarded Stuart as his opponent, an enemy that was qualified enough to challenge him. It was impossible for Norman to admit that he was lower than him.
Actually, Edie was quite bad at taunting. But it worked on Norman after all.
Norman fixed his deep eyes on Edie. Apparently, he was irritated.
"You are challenging me," he said in an unpleasant voice.
"I know you can do this. I wonât ask you to do this if I know you couldnât."
She looked much calmer than she had imagined. She was worried that she might be so frightened that she might fall down in front of Norman.
Norman squinted slightly for a while. Finally, he nodded, "Okay, I can do that. I can ensure his safety. As for yours, I am afraid not. Arther gave you this bracelet because he wanted you to be safe. Now, since you have decided to give up this for Stuart, I can satisfy you. I can save him, but you should stay with me. If you are still with Stuart, William could control Stuart whenever he wants."
Hearing these words, Edieâs lips trembled. "You mean...."
"You need to leave him," Norman said with determination. Apparently, this was non-negotiable.
Stuart couldnât get rid of Williamâs control until Edie left.
"Okay, I understand. But...could...could I want for two more months? When the baby was born?"
Edie begged. Now she no longer cared about life.
Every day she was alive was her luck.
"Yes... it was also his baby," Normanâs eyes were dimmed, "Best cooperation, Edie."
"Thank you."