Rebirth of the Wife in Despair by Tess Munoz

Chapter 168 A Bank Card

Eileen was in her room, secretly sketching. She had to do it covertly as her father

disapproved. She locked the door to ensure her privacy.

After half an hour of drawing, a sudden knock on the door startled Eileen. She quickly put away her sketchbook and went to answer it.

Seeing the person outside, Eileen asked coldly, “What do you want?”

Eric told her, “Come down for dinner.”

Eileen replied. “Got it, I’ll change my clothes and come down.”

Just as she was about to close the door, something blocked it. Eileen saw a foot wedged in the door

gap. “What are you trying to do?” she asked.

“Won’t you invite me in?” he asked with a smirk.

“You’re crazy. It’s time for dinner. Why would you want to come in?”

Seeing his intense gaze. Eileen felt uneasy but reluctantly said, “Fine, do as you wish.”

Releasing her grip on the doorknob, she turned around and went to the wardrobe. Taking our her usual cashmere long skirt, she put it on along with leggings since the house was heated. It wouldn’t be too cold. She walked into the bathroom to change. She didn’t forget to tie her long hair into a bun with a ha

tie, letting a few strands fall around her ears.

Eric sat at his desk, tapping his leg rhythmically. There was a workbook on his lap, and he was flipping through it, page by page.

Seeing him so engrossed, she secretly rolled her eyes. She couldn’t understand what was so interesting about it, thinking he was just pretending.

Today, Eric wore a light-colored sweater, exuding a mature aura. His well-defined facial features were cold and stern, with a touch of masculinity. His eyes were like deep black holes. hiding countless secrets.

People like him were skilled at concealing their hypocrisy and desires.

In the capital circle, Eileen had attended gatherings before and met handsome men, including professional models and somewhat famous actors.

Compared to them, Eric was not outstanding, but he had a unique temperament.

Once one locked eyes

with him, one could tell that he had experienced a lot.

surpassed many others. In his presence, people unconsciously felt inferior.

send shivers down one’s spine.

despite being such a person, he remained calm and composed, handling everything

man and

one of

had been with Eric in her past life

rarely saw many women around him, except for

should

dead. He must

now that his

Eric was ruthless, never allowing anything to disturb his composure. He

emerge to sit at the vanity, a pair of pearl earrings in her hand. He wondered what she was daydreaming about. Suddenly, Eileen’s fingers loosened, and the earrings fell to her feet. As she bent down to pick

she reached for the earrings, but instead of giving them

froze in place, not

about? You seem so engrossed.” Eric stood beside her, his tall figure shielding her from the

“It’s nothing.”

“The other one…”

stood up. “No need, I can do it myself. I’ll go

as she quickly appeared at the

eat!”

been to Eileen’s room before and curiously looked around. The

ready. I just need to change my shoes.”

over to the shoe rack, slipping on a pair of flat Blake cashmere shoes. They were warm and

had already sat on the couch in the hall. Several

of the New Year, Eileen had to

when facing Eric, but he was strict with Eileen.

As for Vera…

but was still part of the family. Therefore, she wasn’t obligated to follow the Swan family’s

you good health

over a

weight inside indicated there was at least ten thousand. “Thank

monetary gift, Eric took out another envelope

Father has already given me money. Eric, it’s not easy for you

given Vera

at

said, “Accept it. Eric is pretty

the envelope, but Eric didn’t release his grip on it. “What

slightly. “May you live a long life

love soon.