Ch. 480: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 480

Chapter 480

Norah didn’t call Karina back. Instead, she spoke calmly, her voice steady but edged with frustration. "Why does Karina know, but you don’t? Jace, at a time like this, are you still lying to me?"

Her sharp, piercing gaze locked onto Jace, demanding the truth.

Jace’s lips parted slowly, his tone calm but firm. "Norah, if I were going to deceive anyone, it wouldn’t be you. I recognized you and didn’t tell anyone else because you had found peace. You didn’t remember your past, and I didn’t want to drag you back into that chaos. When I realized you were Pharaoh’s daughter, I knew the Yi tribe wasn’t where you belonged."

The Yi tribe was in turmoil. Calvin was obsessed with surpassing Pharaoh, developing poisons to control people and seizing power. Pharaoh, on the other hand, was focused on expanding the tribe, creating a polarized society. Norah was kind-hearted, living a stable life. Telling her the truth would have shattered that peace.

Jace had thought Norah was married, with a child of her own. He hadn’t wanted to disrupt her life.

"What are you thinking?" Norah asked, noticing Jace’s distant expression. Her brows furrowed as she stepped closer to him.

Jace was right in front of her now, close enough for Norah to see every detail of his face. He took a deep breath and said, "I was thinking about the past—about meeting you, about everything that’s happened since. Norah, I only want what’s best for you. If I knew where the child was, I’d tell you immediately. My agreement with Kevin was to help detoxify you. That’s all I know."

Norah pressed her lips together, but before she could respond, Jace added, "I don’t know anything else."

Karina looked ashamed. "Norah, I’m sorry. I wish I could help more."

At this point, what else could Norah say? The only person who might have known the child’s whereabouts was gone, and Kevin’s fate remained a mystery. Karina and Steven had survived, but Baimo and Pharaoh still hadn’t given up on trying to bring Norah back to the Yi tribe. What was she still doing here?

They say fallen leaves return to their roots, but Kevin hadn’t even left her a handful of ashes. With a heavy heart, Norah decided to return to the imperial capital, carrying her grief and endless thoughts of Kevin.

If she was going back, Frank and Levi would escort her the entire way. Karina and Jace would also stay by her side. But what Norah didn’t expect was seeing Steven walk toward her with a ticket in hand as she boarded the plane.

Norah was stunned. "Steven, aren’t you staying here?"

Steven glanced at Jace, who gave up his seat and moved deeper into the plane, ticket in hand. Steven sat down beside Norah and said quietly, "After you left, I felt empty. I realized I stayed in the Yi tribe because of you. Now that you’re going back to the capital, I’ll go with you. Maybe being by your side will help me recover my memories, like Karina did."

Karina had regained her memories through stimulation, and Steven had asked Jace about it privately. Jace had explained that while stimulation worked for some, others only remembered when they encountered familiar things. Steven had tried to trigger his memories but failed. He belonged to the latter group—those who might never remember their lost past.

But one thing was certain: staying close to Norah eased the unease in his heart.

"Let’s go back together," Norah said softly.

Five years later.

Norah walked into the Edwards Group’s president’s office, where Kian hurried over with a document in hand. "Ms. White, you need to see this. The Z Group in Country S just stole a major deal from us. We’ve lost 30 billion."

When Kevin had asked Kian to deliver the divorce papers to Norah, they had included all the property transfer documents. Now, Norah was the largest shareholder of the Edwards family. She had taken over the company after Kevin’s disappearance, determined to protect what he had left behind.

Norah quickly made a decision. "Then we’ll go to Country S and deal with the Z Group directly. Also, contact the company we were supposed to partner with. Tell them I’ll meet their person in charge myself."

Having worked by Kevin’s side for seven years, Norah was more than capable of handling the company’s affairs. She led by example, ensuring the Edwards Group remained strong.

Kian nodded. "Understood. I’ll contact Karina, and we’ll leave this afternoon. Is that alright?"

Before Norah could answer, a familiar voice interrupted. "Where are you planning to go this afternoon?"

Norah and Kian turned to see Jace striding into the office, dressed in a white shirt and gold-rimmed glasses. He carried a lunchbox in one hand.

Since returning to the capital with Norah, Jace had opened a clinic. He came every month to check on Norah’s health. Today was no exception.

Norah smiled. "Kian and I are heading to Country S. There’s a project I need to oversee. As for the check-up, I’ve been fine the past few months. I’ll skip it this time."

Jace’s expression turned serious. "That’s not acceptable. When you came back, I advised against overworking yourself. Now you’re skipping your check-up? Your health comes first."

Kian chimed in, backing Jace up. "Ms. White, you should listen to the doctor. If your health fails, what will happen to the Edwards Group? You’re carrying it all on your shoulders now."

Martin wasn’t fit to inherit the company, and Siena was in a sanatorium. The responsibility fell entirely on Norah.

Norah sighed but relented. "Alright, alright."

She sat on the sofa and extended her arm for Jace to take her pulse. After a moment, Jace spoke. "Your health has improved over the years, but you’re still pushing yourself too hard. Some things can be delegated to Karina and Kian."

Just then, Kian’s phone buzzed. He glanced at it and looked up, surprised. "Ms. White, I just got word—the person in charge of the Z Group is coming to the capital!"