The Crown Heir of the Jensen Family

006. A Bad Plan

"Oh my God, I can't believe this." Claire ended the call with trembling hands. What she just heard was like a nightmare for her. The businessmen beside Claire exchanged glances. Those who originally wanted to cooperate with Claire's company were now hesitant.

"Mrs. Claire, it seems I have business at this time. My business partner is here and wants to discuss something serious with me, I have to go," said Noah.

"Me too, I have important things to do now," said David.

The two men immediately left from there avoiding Claire. They knew that without the cooperation of Jens Creative Enterprise, Claire's company was on the verge of bankruptcy. There would be no benefit from them cooperating with her company.

Claire sighed frantically. She was speechless, and she let the two businessmen leave in front of her just like that. She looked at the two of them with a bleary look. In just a few minutes, Claire's happiness turned to sadness.

"Claire, are you all right?" asked Edward who was still standing there.

Claire's eyes lit up at Edward. "Edward, this is out of my control. Suddenly, everything just happened. I feel like I've never done anything wrong, but why are they doing this?" she complained.

"Calm yourself for a second," Edward responded while stroking Claire's shoulder.

"Oh yes Edward, you said earlier that you know the CEO of Jens Creative Enterprise. I beg Edward, please help me. Please do whatever it takes for him to consider this decision," Claire pleaded, cupping her hands pleadingly.

Edward averted his eyes from Claire, he closed his eyes in confusion. 'Gosh, what should I do now? Does she think I really know about the CEO of that company?' thought Edward.

He looked back at Claire and smiled at her. "Yes, I know him. Don't worry, I will help you." A fake reassuring smile from Edward eased Claire's feelings a bit.

Edward, who actually lied and said he knew the CEO of Jens Creative Enterprise, tried to find a way. He thought of calling his father, who was one of the top businessmen in town.

"Thank you, Edward! I believe that you can help me," said Claire.

"Let me go for a moment to call my father, I will talk to him about the CEO of this company," Edward begged.

"All right, good luck!"

Edward went away from Claire to contact his father—Wilhelm Lackner. He looked around to make sure no one he knew could hear his conversation. After the situation was safe, he immediately contacted his father.

"Edward, what's the matter? Aren't you at a party?" asked Wilhelm who was surprised to get a call from his son.

"Yes, daddy. I'm actually at a party right now. I want to ask you about something quite important," said Edward.

"What's important?"

"Do you know about the CEO of Jens Creative Enterprise?" he asked.

"Why are you asking about him? Did you make any trouble with that company?" Wilhelm's tone was agitated.

"No, Daddy. I didn't have any trouble with that company. I just want to know who the CEO of that company is. You must know about him, right? I want to talk to him," Edward said.

Wilhelm clicked his tongue. "Are you out of your mind? The CEO of that company is very mysterious so it’s hard to find information about him. Don't ever try to get into trouble with him! He has power far above us, our company is not comparable to his company!" Wilhelm explained in a high tone.

Edward let out a low breath. Instead of getting information about who the CEO was, he instead got anger from his father.

Edward, who was annoyed, immediately ended the call unilaterally. "Unlucky! This is so hard!"

Edward returned to meet Claire who was waiting for him with great hope. Seeing Edward's arrival, Claire immediately grabbed the man's hand.

"Edward, so how was it?" she asked.

"Everything is alright. Your company will be safe, don't worry," said Edward with a smile.

Claire looked at Edward with emotion. "Thank you very much, Edward. I don't know what would have happened to my company without you. What should I do to repay your kindness?"

"You don't need to do anything, I'm helping you sincerely. We are business partners, and I just want to make you happy," said Edward while gently stroking Claire's face, which made the woman blush with Edward's sweet treatment.

"Edward, you are very kind." Claire felt that the attention Edward gave her was more than of a business partner.

"You can talk to me if you need help, I will always help you," Edward replied. Claire felt more and more immersed in the man, especially because she thought Edward was a real man who could be relied on.

Edward smirked. Previously, he had been fascinated by Claire's beauty and her success. He planned to marry her so that Claire's company could fall into his hands. However, seeing the state of Claire's company, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, of course Edward would not do that. He was better off choosing another honorable woman who was more beneficial to him.

'Claire is so beautiful, I'm not going to marry her, but at least I'll spend my time with her tonight,' Edward decided to himself.

Claire's feelings began to calm down. She really enjoyed the party with Edward. Suddenly, she put her drink glass on the table.

"Claire, are you all right?" he asked.

"Yes, I'm okay. I just want to go to the toilet for a moment." Then Claire immediately walked away from there.

Edward stared at Claire's departure then his gaze turned to Claire's glass that was on the table. He took out some powder from his pocket.

"It's lucky I brought this," Edward said with a sly smile. He immediately mixed the drug powder into Claire's drink. "Claire, tonight you will be mine! We will have the best night ever!"

Without Edward noticing, a waiter was watching his action. "What is he doing? What did he mix in that drink? It's Mrs. Claire's drink. I have to tell the butler!" The waiter who saw suspicious signs immediately rushed to meet the butler.