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Chapter 225

Chapter 225:

Nadia didn’t quite catch what Dora was saying; she only understood that something was being kept from her by both Dora and Bernard. Standing up, she approached the entryway and cast a glance at them. “What are you two whispering about? Come inside now.”

With gloomy faces, Dora and Bernard slipped into their slippers and walked into the house, immediately noticing Eileen sitting in the living room. After a brief hesitation, Dora suddenly remembered something and blurted out, “You’re not here to apply for the tutor position for my brother, are you?”

It was well known within the Myers family that Nadia was searching for a tutor for Brooks. “I’m just here to learn about Brooks’ situation,” Eileen responded vaguely.

Eileen’s answer made Nadia’s heart sink. She had hoped Eileen was there because she had decided to tutor Brooks. As Nadia moved to speak with Eileen, Dora stepped forward and addressed her first.

With her arms crossed, Dora said, “You’re here to tutor my brother and take our money? Alright, but you’ll have to give me something in return!”

“What is it that you want?” Eileen feigned ignorance.

“Stop pretending!” Dora snapped, fixing a harsh stare on Eileen. She couldn’t openly state her demands in front of Nadia.

Dora’s attitude was too much for Nadia, who intervened and tugged Dora aside by the arm. “What way is that to speak to Ms. Curtis? Have you forgotten all the manners I taught you?” Nadia scolded her.

Dora bit her lip, and when Nadia looked away, she shot Eileen a sharp look.

Nadia then approached Eileen with a warm smile, saying, “I’m sorry about that, Ms. Curtis. My daughter has been overly indulged by my husband since she was young. Have you two met before?”

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“We’ve met a couple of times,” Eileen replied, rising and nodding slightly to Nadia. “My boyfriend is working on a project. He has been discussing it with Mr. Myers, hoping he will invest.”

“Really?” Nadia swiftly turned to Bernard. “Ms. Curtis’s boyfriend must be quite talented, and his project proposal must be promising. Have you decided to invest?”

Bernard was caught off guard. Dora finally pieced it together; it was her mother who wanted Eileen to tutor Brooks.

“Why are you just standing there in silence?” Nadia scolded. “Have you agreed to invest in the project or not? Answer me!”

Bernard, appearing less assured than usual, recoiled slightly and replied in a low tone, “Not yet, but… I’m planning to.”

Nadia grinned with satisfaction and turned back to Eileen. “You see, Ms. Curtis, our relationship is strengthening. So, about tutoring Brooks…”

linked to the Myers family, which could possibly offer her some assistance.

Dora, both pale and uneasy, and hesitated. “Isn’t

an investment in my son’s education. If

her bag from the sofa, and reassured Nadia, “Don’t worry; you will definitely see a return on

happily, barely containing her excitement. “Please, Ms. Curtis, allow me to

she noticed Dora obstructing the way, gazing intently at Eileen. Nadia frowned, nudged Dora aside, and turned to Eileen

she could faintly see into the living room, where

Once she got home, she didn’t

in the project. Denzel was on his way to Bryan’s place with

where Eileen had prepared fruit to welcome them. They sat in the living

do, Eileen quietly headed upstairs and asked Nadia to send her Brooks’ grades. After checking them, Eileen felt a deep sense of regret for agreeing to tutor

her concerns about Brooks’ studies, Eileen had assumed he

for all his middle school subjects hadn’t even met the

was the only one who could help him, Eileen had taken it as a compliment to her skills. Now,

a month left, Brooks was more than a hundred points short of the score required for admission to

“I knew Brooks struggles academically, but we can unlock his potential. I’m just asking you to try your best to help him. Even if

“I’ll give it my

practice tests

then, Bryan and the others were wrapping up their discussion. Denzel started to pack up the preliminary contract, saying, “I’ll have everything set for the contract signing tomorrow. Mr.

this is going,” Jacob said, scratching his head as if still processing everything. “Why

projects always succeed. Even if Bernard is upset about

from the corner of the staircase, frowned. Was Zola blaming her for

side. Eileen walked over and stood beside him. Suddenly, Bryan wrapped his strong arm around her

eyes flickered briefly as she replied, “I

pinched her nose with his cool fingertips, showing

be modest. I heard from Bernard that Nadia practically begged you to tutor her son, and that’s what clinched his decision to invest in our project,” Denzel said, almost wanting to give Eileen a thumbs up as he recalled Bernard’s grudging demeanor. Bernard had been quite arrogant around them lately,

“beg” might be a stretch, Eileen figured it was probably Bernard’s way of maintaining his dignity. She chuckled and said, “It’s a surprise that the student who’s been

happened to be a man who always listened

Jacob said with a smile. “It looks like you’ve outshined Bryan;

laden with implication, he said,

late. I’ll