Chapter 34

In a cramped space, the two bodies were pressed close together.

“Egbert?” A man’s voice drifted in from outside the door, sounding a bit muf fled.

Eileen’s heart was racing. She looked up at the man in front of her, catching him staring at her chest. Looking down, she realized her bra was showing

“Stop staring!” Eileen retorted, pulling her collar up and shooting him a glare.

Egbert fell silent for a moment, then looked up at her

“I know you’ve got a ton of questions. Eileen said. Til explain later, but for now I need your help”

Although her tone was pleading, her actions were quite the opposite.

Egbert glanced down at his collar, which was being gripped by Eileen. One of her hands was clutching her own collar while the other was tightly holding onto his. Her forceful demeanor was more threatening than begging.

Egbert raised his hand, wanting to loosen her grip, but her hand held on tightly.

“You let go first” Egbert said.

Eileen refused, “Promise me first! Help me out, and then I ll let go!”

Egbert frowned, letting go of her hand and calmly replied, ‘Guess we’ll just wait it out then”

“You” Eileen said.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. “Egbert?” It was still the man’s voice.

Eileen, feeling frustrated, reluctantly released Egbert

Egbert didn’t move. He just glanced at his cumpled collar, then looked back at Eileen.

Eileen could only helplessly reach out and straighten his collar for him, “There, happy now?”

him,

a piece of clothing

could react, the door swung open.

And what is this?” The guy asked.

The door shut.

carefully removed the clothing from her head. The changing

quickly changed, while voices from outside seeped in. After a while, Egberts voice came

now.”

stepped out. The room was empty except for

saw Egbert sitting coldly on the sofa, watching her with a calm

in the room, and Egbert seemed to be feeling hot. His black coat was thrown next to the sofa, and he was only wearing a thin

the wrinkles on his collar, Eileen felt a bit awkward, “About what just happened, thank you”

just gave her a once-over and

heavy makeup on her face, the exquisite dress

filming a drama?” He

door,

he saw Eileen so carefully dressed. Usually, she appeared rather slovenly. But now,

he didnt like it.

frowned, “Too flashy.”

do

could wear such a loose dress so well. Her figure was excellent, or one could

did you just say?’

turned away. “Nothing”

but didn’t press further. She gave Egbert a brief explanation about what happened and apologized, “Anyway, I really appreciate your help 1qday I owe you one. I’ll treat you to a meal next time.” And with that, she made to leave.

the man stopped her.

asking somewhat fearfully, “We’re acquainted now, Mr. Reed. You’re not

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have a changing room over there?”

proper changing room, just an old curtain, and

from now on,” He interrupted her.

was stunned,

change here.” Egbert repeated

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