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Chapter 68

Chapter 68:

Eileen’s complexion faded to a ghostly white as she bit her lip. Bryan’s hand clasped her wrist, causing her to wobble before regaining balance and returning to the room. He relaxed his hold, casually opening the top of his shirt.

Gloom shadowed his expression once more. He gazed at her and questioned, “Aside from money, is there anything you truly cherish?” A subtle tang of blood tinged the air from Eileen’s bitten lip, a testament to the ache she fought within. With effort, Eileen mustered a smile, heavy with irony. “Does it let you down, Mr. Dawson, to have an assistant of such character?”

“No,” Bryan sat down on the couch, shadows enveloping him. “Skilled professionally, and that’s what counts here. Personal virtues don’t matter.”

His words struck a deep blow to Eileen’s pride. She was unable to pinpoint what she had done wrong to offend Bryan. He was always the one who took the initiative to give her money. She had just asked him for money once.

Frozen in place, Eileen watched Bryan, motionless in the couch’s embrace. Neither of them dared to lock eyes, yet each was acutely aware of the other’s slightest movement. After a long while, Eileen moved and said, “It’s getting late. I’m going to take a shower.”

Feeling weary, she retreated to the solitude of the bathroom, shedding her attire. The moment the shower sprang to life, the door swung ajar. She watched Bryan take off his clothes. The allure of his well-toned skin and sculpted form was evident. He appeared a quiet force and pinned her against the chill of the wall.

His kiss was a fervent blend of tenderness and reproach. Exhausted from last night, Eileen repelled his advances with a firm push. “Not tonight,” she implored.

Bryan’s demeanor sharpened, his voice dripping with disdain. “Aren’t you here to earn? Don’t you want the money?” His words were like a slap on Eileen’s face.

Eileen’s resolve waned. She needed the money, but… Her eyes turned red, tears welling up. But Bryan didn’t seem to notice this; he nestled into the crook of her neck, lost in the allure of her. He had uncovered a gem, as Jacob had so plainly spoken.

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Eileen stood, the epitome of grace, her slender waist suggesting fragility. Her belly, devoid of excess, bore the softness of youth, a sensation Bryan found pleasing. Bryan was obsessed with her body, but he was not sure how he felt about her. It might have been because he had been sleeping with Eileen for a long time; the mere thought of her closeness to another kindled a wildfire of jealousy.

off-limits to anyone else. The bathroom was small; Bryan’s adoration for Eileen was so fierce that

bit at Eileen, drawing her teeth to her lip with such force it nearly bled, yet she refused to give him the satisfaction of hearing her voice. In a mischievous act, Bryan playfully nipped at

sprawled on the bed, her arms limp beside her. Bryan had already gotten out of bed. He slipped into his clothes, approached, crouched by her

labors, caressed her skin with surprising softness. Eileen was lost in the tenderness of his

much money do you want this time?”

breath turned so fragile, threatening to vanish like mist. “Name your figure, or I shall—half a million dollars, would

by others. I can provide the money, but you must reserve

eyes widened in disbelief. Did Bryan think she would sell her body to others for money? Was that how he thought of her? If it hadn’t been for the accident when he was drunk and if it hadn’t been because he was her husband… she wouldn’t have been his sexual

Eileen. But after doing that, he still felt depressed. Seeing Eileen like this, he only felt worse. He turned and

the car came through the French window and reflected in the lifeless eyes of Eileen. Tears, the size of beans, absorbed silently by Eileen’s pillow, soaked through.

Bryan. At dawn, Eileen rose and set about erasing the remnants of the previous night. The bathroom air,

dark reminders under her eyes, Eileen made her way to the hospital to visit Ruby. Ruby’s words were a familiar tune, yet today they played a

coming up in two days. I’m

and bring cake here. Tell me, what present would bring

locked in here isn’t what I yearn for. You’re free today. Let’s go out and find a restaurant to celebrate. Buy me some new clothes for me to wear before that,”

stay in the hospital had been punctuated by brief returns home, which always ignited genuine happiness in her—a stark contrast to the muted joy of the sterile hospital environment. Ruby’s plea found no resistance. Eileen replied,

Ruby said

transformation was remarkable. Ruby, brimming with anticipation, shared her plans. “I’ve arranged for a cable and invited a couple of friends to join us for my birthday. Is that

is all that

way to Lliothea, Eileen and Bailee exchanged updates via phone, planning their meet-up at the eatery. “Huey’s

hospitality and escorted to the private room Ruby had reserved. Upon entering the room, Eileen met a stranger—a woman with an amiable aura. The

and introduce yourself. Meet