Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen

Chapter 164

Chapter 164

The thermal box was stuffed with grilled chicken wings.

Eileen walked over, glanced at the box, then at Egbert. “Where’s Aaron?” she asked.

Egbert didn’t answer, he just opened the box.

Instantly, the aroma filled the office.

Eileen swallowed hard, her mouth practically watering. But she remembered she was a woman of principle. “Don’t think you can tempt me with food. I won’t falter!” she declared.

Five minutes later.

Eileen held a chicken wing, gnawing until every bit of meat was gone, even chewing the bone before tossing the remains into the trash.

Egbert handed her a napkin, helping wipe the grease from her lips. “Take your time,” he said.

Eileen let him wipe her mouth, baring her teeth in protest. “I’m a woman of principle! I’m still mad at you!”

“Uh-huh,” Egbert responded softly, holding a straw-filled cup of juice to her lips. “Freshly squeezed.”

Eileen took a big gulp.

Tart and sweet. Yum!

She ate chicken wings and sipped juice until more than half of the box was gone. Finally, she looked up at Egbert. “Will there be more tomorrow?”

Egbert paused, then smiled. “As long as you want it.”

Eileen was pleased but feigning anger she taunted, “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t save any for me?”

“Indeed,” Egbert got up.

He took a dry towel from Eileen’s washbasin, standing behind her, drying her damp hair as he said, “But I couldn’t bear it.”

“Bear what?” Eileen turned to ask.

“I couldn’t bear disappointing you,” Egbert looked into her eyes.

Eileen was stunned.

office fell silent.

at

expression remained the same. He just looked

continuing to gnaw at

finishing the wings and juice, Eileen got up to wash

picked up her washbasin. “I’m

you,” Egbert said

Eileen’s frown deepened.

down before blurting out, “Egbert, you’ve been acting

chuckled. “How

extra sweet and attentive.

deepened. “What?” he asked

something, are you?!” Eileen

Egbert was speechless.

that was a real possibility!

she grabbed Egbert’s collar, threatening, “You’re not actually

breath, his eyes

hiding from me? Say it!” Eileen urged.

holding Eileen’s hand that was clutching

for a moment, then slowly said, “There is indeed something I haven’t told you.”

narrowed her eyes.

“I…”

the office, Aaron stood holding a set of keys, a puzzled look on his face as he watched them.

Eileen froze at Aaron’s appearance.

With the boss around, she let go, stepping aside and lowering

checking the office doors

it when

her head. She looked at Egbert, then Eileen, recalling

man and a woman standing close, holding hands…

she ventured, “Were you two…

mortified, quickly denying, “No! We

box on

would you eat in my office?”

Eileen know? She shot Egbert a

mistake,” Egbert

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