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Chapter 56

Chapter 56:

Eileen paused, lost in thought, as the elevator reached Jonathan’s floor.

Benjamin held the door for Eileen, saying, “I can’t go with you.”

Eileen stepped out and told Benjamin, “Thank you.”

The doors shut as Benjamin watched her leave. Then he pressed the button for another floor, not leaving the hospital.

Through the ward’s ajar door, the voices within spilled out. Jonathan’s voice carried an edge, “No one can be let off easily after attacking me.”

“You sexually assaulted me first!” Bailee’s voice rose, defiant. “Sexual harassment is a serious charge, and I could take you to court.”

Unyielding, Jonathan said, “Proceed! It’s time we see whose actions carry the heavier weight.”

Silence engulfed the room momentarily. Bailee stood there, her fingers clenched in the fabric of her clothes, resolve etched in her posture. Kian was by the window, his hands nestled in his pockets, an observer to the scene.

Jonathan’s voice, laced with scorn, broke the stillness. “I’ve dealt with many women like you. If you please me, this whole issue will be forgotten.”

Jonathan rose, inhaling deeply near Bailee’s hair, a troubling pleasure evident in his demeanor.

Bailee instinctively stepped back and kept her distance from him. “No!”

“You’re pushing your luck,” Jonathan warned with annoyance. Turning to Kian, his displeasure evident, he declared, “Kian, it seems I’ll have to resolve this matter with you.”

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Kian responded calmly, “Mr. Mueller, I think you will be more interested in someone else.”

Bailee, lips pressed together nervously, said to Kian, “I can handle this. Just call the police.”

Jonathan, eyeing Bailee and then Kian, asked, “Who are you talking about?”

“It’s me,” Eileen said, stepping into the room.

Bailee tried to usher Eileen away. “This is my issue; I’ll deal with it,” she said.

She exerted herself to move Eileen out of the room.

Jonathan ran out to stop Bailee, yet his attention shifted to Eileen. “You’re Bryan’s assistant. Is Bailee related to you?”

“Yes.” Eileen turned to face Jonathan. “Mr. Mueller, being Bryan’s assistant shouldn’t alter how you treat me. Just consider me an ordinary person.”

Jonathan’s smile was chilling as he beckoned Eileen and Bailee into the ward. “Let’s talk this through, all of us together.”

can leave. I’ll handle

situation was limited. The stakes

Jonathan was followed by Eileen, who received a look from

speak more openly. I hope Mr. Mueller won’t press too hard, considering Ms.

last time because that had been just a

was a different kind of foe, with a grudge against Bryan that could complicate

would only make matters worse. But

using him, he didn’t care. His vendetta against Bryan was his

concern with a smile. “Here to address this issue on Bailee’s

settling on Eileen, sensing a

hearing your solution,

displeased, I’m sure you know several ways to make

concession seemed to inflate Jonathan’s ego. He replied, “Fine, stay and talk this through with

out. Bailee’s cheeks were wet with tears. “Eileen, please,

gentle touch, she urged, “Get a cab home.

of optimism. “You’re sure you can handle this? Is there really a

to me,” Eileen said,

hesitant and lingering looks, Bailee

Bailee was safely on the elevator, then she pivoted back to the ward, deliberately overlooking Jonathan lounging

who was poised by the window. “Mr.

note of displeasure in his

smile didn’t waver as he told Jonathan, “It’s late now, Mr. Mueller. I

to offend either Bryan or Kian. He could only grit his teeth and reluctantly give

promise. I expect results, or my patience will

gestured to Eileen, a silent cue

Kian, Eileen left Jonathan fuming in

Mr. Warren?” she inquired once they were

intelligence is apparent. No wonder Bryan values you,” Kian replied. “I would like you to

“Are you asking me to leave

can join the Warren Group

herself in thought, aware that

meantime, I’ll handle Jonathan,” Kian said, not forcing her to make the

wind permeating the corridor, failing

to the power plays of the elite, but

past, Bryan had been her steadfast

the Warren family, knowing that Kian wouldn’t help

the night, Eileen’s eyes fell upon Bailee, who was poised for an

approached, her voice tinged with urgency, Bailee

the car first,”

in the passenger seat, concern etched on her features. “Did they make things

Group,” Eileen started