Chapter 31

[Oh my God, Eileen has totally lost her marbles]

-ILOL I’m dying Egbert is like the internet’s darling, adored worldwide! Why on earth would he be jealous of you?]

– [Am I the only one wondering if Eileen has actually fallen for those online trolls? I’m rolling on the floor!]

-I can’t take it anymore. I don’t care what the haters say I’m declaring myself a fan of this wicked woman‘]

The live stream was cut off abruptly as everyone was about to set off.

The crew sent everyone to the airport, and on the plane, Eileen conked out. When the plane landed, while everyone else was still dilly–dallying, she was already bright–eyed and bushy–tailed.

Back home, it was already two in the morning

The airport was hushed, but the cars that picked up people were already there. No one came for Eileen. She grabbed her luggage only to find everyone else had already left.

Donning a face mask, she went to wait for a cab.

A minute later, with no taxi in sight, a sleek black BMW pulled up in front of her.

Eileen was dumbfounded, staring at the BMW. The back window slid down, and Egbert, cool as a cucumber, appeared in her line of sight. “Get in.”

Eileen glanced at Egbert in the car and politely waved him off. “No need, I can hall a cab.”

Egbert furrowed his brows, “I need to talk to you”

“You need to talk to me?” Eileen was puzzled, what could they possibly have to discuss in private?

was serious.

had no idea what Egbert’s “talk” was about

square gift box in her hand, she opened the lid and was stunned by the pyramid–shaped clock

“This clock…”

Lopez, Mr. Reed saw that you liked this and immediately texted me to buy it. Do

shot a glance at the assistant, and mildly rebuked, “Hold

assistant immediately clammed up.

in the dim car. He was casually leaning against the leather seat, his expression indifferent, looking

“I’ll pay you back” As she spoke, she began to rummage through her wallet.

frowned. “No need.”

my balance…” When she saw that she only had 50 dollars left in her wallet, Eileen

looked up, cautiously

at her silently, his face slightly displeased. “I

I’m not the kind of person who takes advantage of others. How about this, I’ll pay you in three installments, no, six, no, twelve installments, and give you the money back.

Egbert watched her thoughtfully for a while, then suddenly took out

“What’s up?”

and

are you trying to do?”

be easier to get in touch with you if

it made sense, as she still had to pay him back.

over a year. It was just that she only had so much money at the moment She planned to pay him the rest in one go once she

just gave Egbert her contact information. After giving Egbert 25 dollars, Egbert looked up at Eileen, who was on the verge

“What’s

at the little money left in her wallet, tears of bitterness rolling down her cheeks. She was too poor. The

assistant drove to the entrance

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