Chapter 97 What It Means To Like Someone

Eileen used to be ruthless and willful, often leading the bullying of others. However, with the arrival of Elm, she gradually found herself isolated and oppressed, becoming the one

subjected to bullying.

Eileen acknowledged her wrongdoing. She couldn’t justify her past actions, nor could she find the words to explain.

Overall, this banquet was far from enjoyable.

Even if her connection with Yvette was only superficial, whether she leveraged her relationship to get close to Eric or played matchmaker for Yvette and Eric, using her departure from Eric and the Swan family to her advantage-none of it mattered.

Eileen still wanted to maintain this relationship.

As the sky darkened and the temperature dropped, her shawl was no longer sufficient to ward off the chill. Eileen had the Friedman family’s housekeeper fetch another bottle of safflower oil, which she used to massage her ankles. It took over half an hour for the swelling to finally subside.

At that moment, someone approached. “Miss, is this your phone?”

“Yes, it is. Could you please put it on the table for me? It’s rather inconvenient for me right

now.

The housekeeper noted, “Your phone has been ringing non-stop.”

“Got it.” Eileen’s dress lacked pockets, making it inconvenient to carry a phone. Typically, phones would be stored in the deposit box at the entrance when they arrived.

Eileen was curious about who would call her at this hour.

Wiping her hands, she picked up her phone just as the call came through again. She chose not to answer, allowing it to disconnect automatically.

More messages followed.

Why haven’t you gone back yet?

Is your foot feeling any better?

Do you

need me to send Fabian to pick you up?

Eileen… return the message.

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the messages,

it felt as if she were constantly being observed. She could even imagine the tone and expression Jasper

report to him at any time or follow his every wish, and Eileen didn’t particularly like

had already left one by one. Yvette

as it grew late, Eileen prepared to leave.

o’clock, the crowd in the hall had mostly dispersed, and Jacqueline was seeing off guests

Considering the gift, I won’t hold a grudge about what happened last time. But if you’re

birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen for Yvette-a limited

inscrutable as a bottomless abyss, devoid of any emotion. “As long as you’re pleased, Ms. Friedman,” he replied. Noticing Vera covering her mouth and yawning out of the corner of

Vera

feel free to join me for a meal. It’s

uttering a word. “All right then! I’ll come find you after

man nodded slightly. “Of

onto Eric’s hand, left the banquet hall with him.

tighter in the coat Eric had given her. “Eric… why do I get the

to miss any trace of emotion on

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too well, with joy

even fathom

get in the car.” He opened the passenger

spotted Eileen, who had

Eileen took each step with difficulty, supported by a housekeeper at her side.

circled around to the front of the car, settled into the driver’s seat, and awaited the

head back, ma’am. My driver’s just around

careful on

Eileen replied with a smile.

coat remained in Alan’s car. Shivering in the cold wind, she hugged herself and stared at her

in the blink of an eye, a figure appeared in front of her, and she was

an overcoat.

eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a brief pause, she stammered, “W-What are you

ankle while walking and was cursing in frustration, so I couldn’t resist coming back to check on her, and to my surprise, I found her shivering in the cold by the roadside.” His gentle amber eyes regarded

he saw everything.

at that time, Eileen hadn’t

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