Ch. 557: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 557

Chapter 557

“With your willpower, I believe you’ll get through this. I’ll keep checking in and supporting you the whole way,” Jace said slowly.

He meant every word.

Withdrawal was brutal, but Baimo wasn’t alone. He had people around him—especially Freyja.

It took Baimo a week to kick his drug addiction.

That was a win for everyone, especially Freyja. She was overjoyed.“Baimo, let’s head to the grassroots level. There are still so many people out there who need our help.”

Freyja’s thinking was simple: if she threw herself into work with Baimo, he’d have less time to dwell on Arlene’s death.

During this time, Baimo felt like they’d just gotten married—and he couldn’t shake the feeling that he owed her. He wanted to be with her, to make up for lost time.

But fate had taken a harsh turn, and it had changed everything.

Baimo wrapped his arms around Freyja. “That’s a great idea. Let’s go. As for the Yi tribe, Master Clown and I have it covered.”

“Okay.”

With Baimo and Freyja leaving, Pharaoh would have to stay behind to look after the Yi tribe for a while. Otherwise, he wouldn’t feel at ease.

But it wasn’t easy for Pharaoh to say goodbye to Cooper. While they were in the capital, their bond had grown strong and natural. Pharaoh had even planned to attend Baimo and Freyja’s wedding—until everything changed.

“Cooper, you’re going back with your mom and the others this time. Be good, okay? Grandpa will come visit you soon.”

Pharaoh gently patted Cooper’s head, his affection clear in every gesture.

Cooper nodded. “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’ll listen to my parents, study hard, and wait for you to visit.”

“Good.”

Pharaoh personally took them to the airport.

Kian was handling government matters, and Norah was in charge of business affairs. While Kevin respected Norah’s judgment, Kian was the first to speak:

“Boss Edwards, why don’t you and your wife stay in the Yi tribe for a little while? I can take the young master back to school. Don’t worry—I’ll talk to your wife’s adoptive parents.”

Norah looked at Cooper.

She hadn’t been with him for the first five years of his life. Now that he was finally in school and adjusting well, the idea of leaving him behind made her uneasy.

She couldn’t bear to send him back alone.

“No,” Norah said. “I’m not staying here. Once they come back from the grassroots, Cooper’s grandpa will return too.”

From the beginning, they’d agreed to settle in the capital.

Kevin understood her decision, but he still pulled her aside and said quietly, “I know you’re worried. If it’s about Cooper going back alone, I’ll go with him. But if you stay here by yourself, I’ll worry about you.”

The distance between them was too great. It wasn’t like they could just drive back and forth.

At that moment, Norah fully grasped what “distance” really meant.

But her biological father was Pharaoh. He had a lifetime of experience and trustworthy people around him. And Baimo had Freyja—he’d be okay.

Right now, her priority had to be Cooper.

Norah ultimately chose to return to the capital.

But in her absence, Martin began stirring up trouble. He reached out to people, trying to manipulate them.

He managed to deceive a few, though not for long. Martin wanted full control of the family’s assets—but there were still those loyal to Kevin, who kept reporting everything.

Unfortunately, neither Kevin nor Kian picked up their phones.

They were on a flight.

Martin had one goal now—and it couldn’t be clearer. He wanted wealth and power.

What he hadn’t gotten before, he was determined to take now.

Martin made such a scene within the Edwards family that it even reached Bonnie.

She came in person and confronted him.

“I’ve already said everything I needed to. Kevin made his stance clear at the wedding—how can you still act like this?”

“Has Kevin not treated you well?” she asked pointedly.

The Edwards family had once been on the brink, and it was Kevin’s hard work that brought it back to life.

And yet...

Martin didn’t want to hear it. “Yeah, Kevin built the Edwards Group up—but that doesn’t mean I’m walking away empty-handed!”

“You didn’t want any part of it back then! When Dad asked you to come home, you refused. And now you want a share? Isn’t that a little hypocritical?”

Bonnie never sugarcoated her opinions, especially when it came to people or things she disliked.

And truth be told, her brother had never amounted to much—and now he was spiraling even more.

Bonnie was deeply disappointed in Martin.

“That was then. This is now. I don’t even know what to say to you.”

“Then don’t say anything,” she shot back. “You’re not even touching my interests, so what are you getting defensive about? And don’t act like you don’t know—Kevin’s not even an Edwards by blood. Why are you siding with him?”

Martin was fuming. Kevin had refused him. Bonnie was calling him out. His rage boiled over.

Bonnie didn’t back down. “Siding with Kevin? Where were you when I was looking out for this family? You let Dad and Kevin carry everything for you. And now you show up asking for money? If I were you, I’d be too ashamed to even show my face. If you don’t leave now, I’ll call the cops myself.”

Martin stared at her in disbelief.

They were siblings. But Bonnie—she was choosing Kevin?

And even threatening to have him arrested?

His fury exploded. He slapped Bonnie across the face.

“Bonnie, I’m your older brother. Is this how you talk to me? I’m telling you—if the Edwards family still bears the Edwards name, then I’ll always have a share! You and Kevin can stand together all you want. But if you dare block me, I’ll make sure both of you suffer!”

He was completely unhinged now. His own family had turned against him—siding with Kevin of all people. Even Bonnie.

Fine. Let’s see what Kevin does when Bonnie’s the one in danger.

Martin followed through on his threat.

He kidnapped Bonnie.

And in that moment, Bonnie’s disappointment turned to disgust.

“From now on,” she said coldly, “I don’t have a brother. The Edwards family will never acknowledge you again.”