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. “Get in.”

in Egbert’s car, but she had no idea what

hand, she opened the lid and was stunned by the pyramid–shaped clock

“This clock…”

the driver’s seat proudly said, “Ms. Lopez, Mr. Reed saw that you liked

the assistant, and

immediately clammed

holding the clock, turned to look at Egbert. His good–looking eyes were particularly bright in the dim car. He was casually leaning against the leather seat, his

back” As she spoke, she began to rummage through her

man frowned.

is 300 dollars, right? Let me check my balance…” When she

she looked up, cautiously asking, “Can I pay

silently, his face slightly displeased. “I don’t need

must pay you back, I’m not the kind of person who takes advantage of others. How about this, I’ll pay you in three installments,

paying back. Egbert watched her thoughtfully for a while, then suddenly took out his phone.

“What’s up?”

his head and

quickly said, “What are you trying

contact. It will be easier to get in touch with you

it through, Eileen agreed that it made sense, as

It was just that she only had

to meet him again to pay him back, Eileen didn’t think too much about it and just gave Egbert her contact information. After

“What’s wrong

tears of bitterness rolling down her cheeks. She was too poor. The money Ophelia

to the entrance

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