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Chapter 16

Chapter 16:

Eileen stood out among her colleagues, her height and slim figure drawing attention. Once she had ensured everyone was aboard the bus, she approached Bryan. “Dawson, everyone’s settled in. There are a couple of vacant seats at the front. Will you be taking the bus, or…?”

She had noticed a few high-end vehicles parked close by, likely owned by Kian and Jacob. It seemed improbable that they would prefer the bus over their luxurious cars.

This observation led her to appreciate Bryan’s grounded nature despite his status. Bryan promptly said, “I’ll join you on the bus.” He then turned to Kian and the others, saying, “What about you? Will you ride the bus or drive?”

Kian looked toward Vivian, considering that Bryan’s choice to take the bus might influence her preference. However, he knew the bus’s environment wouldn’t match the comfort of his own car. He suggested, “Perhaps you and Vivian should go there in my car. Or maybe Miss Curtis could drive you both.”

Eileen waited quietly, ready to adapt to the proposed plans, her gaze shifting to Bryan for direction. However, Vivian quickly interjected, “It’s unfair to ask Eileen to drive for that long. She’s here to enjoy herself, just like everyone else. Kian, you’re not being thoughtful.”

After making her point, Vivian turned to Eileen with a friendly smile and then moved closer to Bryan, linking her arm with his. “You can drive me, Eileen. You can take the bus with the others,” she said.

Bryan frowned at Vivian’s words, but he remained silent. Jacob couldn’t resist a jest. “Vivian, it’s not Miss Curtis you’re worried about; you just want Bryan all to yourself for a few hours. Remember to control yourselves, okay?”

Vivian’s cheeks turned pink with embarrassment, and she sought refuge behind Bryan, casting a sharp look at Jacob. “See? I’m right!” Jacob stopped himself from teasing Vivian further when Kian fixed him with a stern look. He then turned to Eileen, chuckling, “What are you waiting for, Eileen? Time to get on the bus.”

With a strained smile, Eileen responded, “Okay.” She then made her way onto the bus. The bus started but abruptly halted just a short distance later.

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Standing from her seat at the front, Eileen approached the driver to inquire about the issue. “What’s going on?” At that moment, the door opened, and to Eileen’s surprise, Bryan stepped onto the bus, taking the seat beside hers. His gaze held a silent intensity that unsettled her.

her bag, allowing Vivian to sit down, who then lightly chastised

smile. “It’s fine.” As the bus resumed its journey, the

shoulder, her laughter ringing pleasantly. Amidst the buzz of conversations on the bus, Vivian’s voice stood out to Eileen—melodious and captivating—while Bryan’s

pulled Eileen’s attention to her phone. She saw a text from an unfamiliar number. The message left

run a gaming company and come from a family involved in

minutes processing the message, the realization dawning on her that this was the man Ruby had introduced to her. She couldn’t believe he was three years younger than her. Eileen found the

is Eileen Curtis, working as an assistant at Apex Group. I come from an ordinary background with a complex family situation, which might not align with what you’re looking for. I believe

would grasp her polite refusal. However, Eileen had misjudged the situation; Huey was not

you turning me down? Why? Is it because I’m younger than you, or

held no bias against it. Just as she was about to clarify her stance, another

in town now. Let’s wait until I return, and I’ll show you what I’m about. I can’t accept a rejection without a proper

had learned to quickly assess people’s characters. Huey

topic. “How about trying out my game? I can guide you through a few rounds.” Eileen was taken aback by this message; she had never played any games before. She looked over at Bryan and Vivian, who were

and adding him on WhatsApp, she entered the game and noticed Huey was online. Almost immediately, an invitation from KnockW00d, Huey’s ID, to join a game session appeared.

male voice flowed from her phone’s speaker. “Eileen,

caught the attention of

with curious

quite the gallant protector in the game, huh?” Unfamiliar with gaming, Eileen hadn’t thought to lower her volume, inadvertently broadcasting Huey’s voice for all nearby to

face as he looked at her. Vivian chuckled. “Is that your boyfriend, Eileen? Such a soothing voice he

her phone. Despite her efforts, she couldn’t find the option

other end, spoke up once the chatter on the bus subsided. “Are you all Eileen’s colleagues? Greetings, I’m Huey Baker. Please look after Eileen. And if you’re up for it, we should all play