Chapter 216 I Don’t Need You

In the midst of her thoughts, a phone call interrupted and scattered Eileen’s concentration.

The call came from an unfamiliar number, and Eileen didn’t know who it was, but she had a hunch deep down.

Initially, a string of unfamiliar numbers appeared on the screen, but somehow, those numbers transformed into the name “Sarah.”

It felt as if Eileen had forgotten how to breathe, her hands tightly clutching the hem of her skirt.

As Eileen picked up the phone and held it to her ear, five seconds of silence passed without anyone speaking. Eileen could feel her heart pounding fiercely. “Hello, this is Eileen. Who is

this?”

She heard the other person scoff, and then the call abruptly ended.

This blatant mockery felt like a slap to Eileen’s face.

Is that Nancy?

Has she returned a long time ago?

The day she disappeared, when Jasper found me, there was a look of fear of losing her in his eyes. And that hint of strangeness in his gaze, what was it?

Eileen bent over, her long hair falling down. A sense of helplessness swept over her entire body, even though she understood everything.

It seemed as though the events of her past life were about to replay themselves in her life.

present

“Eileen…” Natalie’s voice rang out, her breath coming in gasps as if she was searching for someone. Finally, she found that familiar figure in a certain place.

She walked over carefully and squatted down in front of Eileen. “Eileen, are you okay?” Natalie’s hand gently stroked her back. “Are you feeling unwell?”

Eileen wiped her eyes, then looked up.

“How did you get here?”

With a worried look in her eyes, Natalie said, “I noticed earlier that you seemed upset. I was concerned about you, so I came to find you.”

Eileen tugged at the corner of her mouth, forcing a faint smile. Tm fine. You can go ahead”

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milk from her pocket and handed it

need a hug. Thanks for the

She then lowered her gaze to her own fingers, blaming herself. Did I say something wrong?

due to yesterday’s incident, she and Jasper had fallen into a cold war.

he would always message her during

mailbox

affected by all of this, Eileen simply turned off her

Smith Corporation.

to deliver documents came

from other departments who came to get Jasper’s signature were trembling. None of

from outside. As he stepped out of the elevator, he realized that he had

you guys doing? Playing cards

seeing Fabian, they reacted as if they had seen their savior. They all approached him. and one of the secretaries informed him about

documents. All of

are a lifesaver, always there to help in times of need. I’m

him the files,

only to find the room in

in?

“Mr. Smith.”

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are a few documents

there for

documents on the table. Unintentionally, he noticed an unanswered call

that the CEO is upset because

one who

Eileen, he should just call her directly. There’s

had a quarrel over

there anything else?” The voice sounded

not sure if I should say certain

questioned. “What is it? Speak

Ms. Eileen’s situation. I believe you should not let personal feelings interfere with

of his mouth, Jasper exuded a frosty aura, his impatience evident. “Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? I’m the one who

pays your

bomb. Now that she’s back in the country, Ms. Eileen is still unaware. Moreover, if Ms. Eileen finds out about the lingering relationship between you and Ms. Mulligan, even if she knows about your past, she may pretend not to care on the surface, but there will always be a barrier in

“I don’t need you to teach me

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