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Chapter 180

Chapter 180:

How should she practice? This question lingered in Eileen’s mind all afternoon. At five o’clock, she received a message from Bryan, informing her that he had arrived. Following Eileen’s strict instruction, Bryan had parked his car around the corner on the next street.

After reading the message, Eileen grabbed her bag and hurried down the stairs just as it was time to leave work. Descending with a few colleagues, she locked the door and exchanged farewells with them in front of the educational agency. She wore a black wool coat, a shirt, and a knee-length skirt that highlighted her long legs.

The temperature in Wist Land varied significantly between day and night. She had to wear her coat in the morning but take it off by noon. Running her fingers through her hair, she dashed across the street. She quickly spotted Bryan’s car parked by the roadside.

Bryan, dressed in a suit, was smoking beside the car. He stood tall, with his angular features evident. His presence perfectly complemented the luxury car beside him. Many women glanced his way. With the sun behind him, his face was hard for Eileen to see when he turned his head. He flicked the cigarette butt into the trash can and walked toward Eileen.

Stopping in front of her, he used both hands to straighten her coat. “Get in the car.”

“Okay.” Eileen’s voice softened, sounding much gentler than she had been on the phone before. But Bryan remained dissatisfied. He opened the door for her and then went around to the driver’s seat. He knew the route to the Vance family’s house. He started the engine, and the car merged into traffic. Before he could say anything, Eileen’s phone rang.

Eileen slid her finger across the screen to answer. The call was from a male coworker at the educational agency, a married man in his thirties.

“Ms. Curtis, where are you? Didn’t we agree that I would drive you to your student’s home?”

After ending the call with Bryan in the afternoon, Eileen had been preoccupied with thoughts of how to practice tonight and had forgotten to tell her colleague she wouldn’t need him to drive her to tutor her student today.

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Inside the car, it was quiet enough for Bryan to hear Eileen’s colleague clearly. He glanced at her. So that was her idea of ‘joking’?

“Thank you, but I’ll manage on my own this time,” Eileen replied to her colleague.

Thinking Eileen was just being polite, her colleague persisted, saying, “Ms. Curtis, it’s no trouble for me to drive you there. I’m heading in the same direction anyway, and it’ll save you the hassle and expense of taking a taxi or public transport.”

“Actually, my friend has already picked me up…” Eileen began.

The mention of ‘friend’ seemed to chill the atmosphere in the car instantly.

brief pause, Eileen corrected herself and said, “Actually, it’s my boyfriend.” Eileen’s colleague dismissed her explanation. “Ms. Curtis, I understand you’re being polite, but there’s no need for such excuses.” The colleague teased Eileen

Eileen turned to look at Bryan innocently and said, “I’ve told him the truth. He just doesn’t

it tomorrow,” Bryan replied

do after dropping me off at the Vance family’s place? I’ll stay there for two hours.” It would take him an hour to return home and come back for her again. But

Bryan said. Before, Gilbert had asked Denzel to tell Bryan about the financial matter. So now, it would be

Denzel was momentarily taken aback but quickly regained his composure. “Mr. Dawson, Ms. Curtis, please come in,” Denzel greeted them. Several people in the kitchen were bustling around, preparing

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procure the finest ingredients,” Denzel replied. Despite Bryan’s earlier call saying that they would leave after Eileen’s tutoring session, Denzel had had

said warmly, “We can share a meal together after Ms. Curtis’s tutoring session.” His hospitality made it hard for Bryan and Eileen to decline. But Eileen felt it was inappropriate to dine at the

bothersome. “It’s fine if you two don’t

course. We’ll discuss this later. Ms.

a bit flustered, Eileen maintained her composure as best as she could, offering a smile before swiftly heading upstairs. This was the eighth class Eileen had conducted for Adalina alone since Milford quit her class. She noticed Adalina’s mood deteriorating

the room, she caught sight of Adalina hiding something under the table. Choosing not to address it immediately, Eileen

to teach me today, Ms. Curtis?” Adalina spoke first, attempting to cover

temples, showing signs of fatigue. “I’ve been quite busy lately and feeling a bit tired. How about you? Are you worn out from

worth it for the sake of

definitely ace the exams. If Milford keeps up his studies, he’ll do well, too. But…” Eileen trailed off, her expression troubled. Noticing that, Adalina asked, “What happened to Milford, Ms.

a sinking feeling, and it turned out Milford had indeed stopped

tutoring sessions; it’s just I’m not sure if his tutor will be me,” Eileen explained,

reassured Adalina, “With your abilities, you stand a good chance of getting into a top high school in Wist Land.

Curtis,” Adalina said. “My mother mentioned that my father might be

into a top high school in Onaland wouldn’t be

believes my other talents can secure my place in a top high school there. Of course, I’ll keep studying hard,” Adalina added, expressing her insecurities about not being as academically gifted as Milford. However, she

a reassuring pat on the back. “Your father is right. While your talents help, it’s still crucial for you to study

tutoring session was over. When Eileen descended the stairs, Bryan had just

up and grabbed his coat. “Mr. Vance, I need your assistance in discussing matters with the White

“Sure!” Denzel said, leading them out. Eileen and Bryan bid farewell to Denzel and Ryann before driving