Chapter 62

Chapter 62:

Knowing something differed from witnessing it firsthand, after seeing Eileen and entering the house, Vivian was on the verge of losing her mind. But before she could make a call, Kian swiftly seized her phone, placing it beyond her grasp.

“Kian, why are you stopping me?” Vivian stared at her brother in confusion. “Don’t you realize the intense scrutiny faced from the public lately? Even Dad and Mom urged me to distance myself from Bryan because of it!”

With a resigned exhale, Kian urged, “Stay calm, Vivian. Don’t antagonize Bryan. You know his temperament. I’m familiar with Eileen. Despite being aware of Bryan’s marital status, she persists in her involvement with him. There must be underlying motives.”

“What are you implying?” Vivian found it incredulous. “Bryan is an incredible man. It’s absurd to think Eileen needs a rationale to pursue him despite the moral implications!”

Kian wasn’t surprised by her perspective, considering her brief acquaintance with Eileen. Having known Eileen for three years himself, he believed he knew her well. He believed Eileen wasn’t the type to engage in a relationship with her superior or to wreck marriages.

So, why was she entangled with Bryan? This piqued Kian’s curiosity. He assured Vivian, “Trust me, I’ll assist in separating Eileen from Bryan. But first, heed my advice and avoid impulsive actions.”

“Kian, I trust you, but I’m afraid…” Vivian bit her lip, fearing disappointment from the revelations.

Patting her arm, Kian reassured her, “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it. Let me drive you home now.”

Starting the engine, Kian drove Vivian back to her home. After dropping her off, he stayed briefly in the car and then dialed Benjamin.

“I need you to look into Eileen,” Kian told Benjamin.

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Jolted awake, Benjamin echoed in surprise, “Look into Eileen?”

“Yes, I want a comprehensive report on her. Get me the details by tomorrow.”

With that, Kian hung up the phone.

Benjamin sat up in bed, gazing at the moonlight streaming through the window, his lips pressed together. After some time, a realization dawned on him. He rose from bed and made his way to the study, where he retrieved a photo from a shelf. It was a graduation photo of their entire class, including himself and Eileen.

It was the sole group photo he possessed featuring her. In the picture, a younger Eileen sported an innocent and vibrant smile. After they graduated, he had never seen her smile like that again.

After a contemplative pause, he returned the photo to its place and settled into a chair, retrieving his phone and opening the chat with Eileen. His fingers hovered over the screen for a moment before he composed a message and sent it out.

“Kian wants me to investigate you.”

But within moments, he recalled the message. Then he rose from his seat and left his home to start an investigation about Eileen.

the thin quilt. Eileen, lying on

Bryan’s hand lay her phone, which emitted a sudden beep, a message briefly illuminating the screen. Bryan, with keen perception, noticed that the message was from Benjamin, Kian’s

pressing a kiss to Eileen’s hair. Enveloped in

possessive during the night. However, when Eileen awoke the next morning, she found no trace of him in the bed. The spot where he had been lying was cold, indicating he had been out of

in front of the

moment of hesitation, Eileen went to change her clothes. When she descended the stairs, she greeted Bryan, who

yourself

Baffled, Eileen replied, “No.”

assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll be there for you,” Roderick replied with concern, assuming she was putting up

words yet puzzled by their implication, Eileen responded, “I’m really okay. No

Eileen turned to find Bryan standing behind her. Leaning against the kitchen door with arms crossed,

Eileen

gaze flickered to her phone, his features betraying no emotion. “I won’t be having breakfast here.

changing his shoes, he

engine fading as he drove away. That meant she had to

papers from him. Reviewing them, she noted Aaron’s solid grasp of the school material and his struggle to apply it effectively during exams. She left her notes regarding Aaron’s mistakes and then proceeded to check her unread messages. Among them, she noticed the record of a

offering detailed explanations for Aaron’s exams. Shortly

watched the video yet, but I was already enlightened by reading through your notes. You’re

but smile. “I’m glad it’s

you pick me up from school and take me for dinner tonight? I want to

wasn’t typically one to engage in conversation. Thus, it must have taken him a considerable amount of courage to make such a request. Eileen didn’t want to let the boy down. She hesitated briefly before replying, “Let me check my schedule for tonight. I’ll get back to you

“Okay!” replied Aaron.

with an old client who had been collaborating with their company for many years. The client intended to renew

documents to Bryan in the afternoon and requested an early day off. She rarely asked for leave over the past few

mother in the hospital, Bryan asked, “How

the same,” Eileen managed a bitter smile, surprised that

consideration, Bryan said, “Go ahead

and proceeded to prepare the contract required for the evening. She

when she saw Eileen leaving early and promptly messaged Kian to

my

gathered about Eileen on his desk. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father passed away a few years after remarrying. She was raised by

with Bryan, primarily financial, came as a surprise to Kian. However, armed with this

the gate for him. They hadn’t seen each other for a few

his hands clutching his backpack

like for dinner? My treat,” Eileen

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