Chapter 89 Mercy

“Vera, please go upstairs and rest for a while.”

Vera glanced at Eric, then at Eileen, “Eric, Eileen just had a fright. Please don’t intimidate. her.”

Vera didn’t like it when Eric was alone with Eileen. Sometimes, she couldn’t help but wonder if Eric truly had feelings for her.

If he doesn’t like me, then what about the things he said to me?

Vera had never truly heard Eric express his affection for her.

This made her feel incredibly insecure.

Vera went up the stairs. Seeing the tense atmosphere, Mary stammered, “Sh-Should I leave as well?”

Eric shot her a sharp, icy glance, which frightened Mary so much that she immediately turned around and ran away.

Until there were only two people left in the living room.

An oppressive chill hung in the air, so heavy that it left Eileen struggling to breathe.

“Do my words mean nothing to you?” Eric approached her steadily, emitting a chilling aura. Even without looking at him, Eileen could sense the expression on his face in that moment.

His demeanor was a stark contrast to when Jasper had shown concern for her just a moment. ago. He was in complete control of his emotions, like a demon who had just emerged from

hell.

“I haven’t forgotten, Eileen nervously wiped the cold sweat from her palms, too uneasy to meet his gaze. She further explained, “Richard came to pick me up today. I couldn’t refuse him. I took this opportunity to clarify things with him. Eric, what more do you want from me? I’ve done everything you asked. What else do you expect me to do?”

“Look up,” his voice was commanding, issuing orders.

Eileen lifted her head, staring into his dark, piercing eyes. There was an intimidating aura

about him.

Eric chuckled lightly. “Do you know where your biggest flaw lies, Eileen? I don’t appreciate it when you lie to me!”

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an eye, he knew her inside and out. He knew what

to pour out her heart, but when the words reached her lips, she could only manage

was about to go up the stairs when Eric’s voice stopped her once again. “It’s not yet. midnight. Come

two chairs. He sat in one, legs crossed, watching her with a calm and composed demeanor.

didn’t understand. What does he want to

She didn’t move.

for an invitation?” he asked

made her way over and

Sharon the most? If you don’t eat the food on the table today, it will

in disbelief. The food on the table had already gone cold, and with her sensitive stomach, she

you trying to make

Eric was well aware of

behave, there will be

should do. Whether you believe it or not, there’s no possibility between him and me. Neither you nor Jasper, from now on, will I ever fall for

to the dining table. With a forceful shove, Eileen found herself sprawled on the cold marble floor. As she tried to get up, a hand clamped around her delicate neck. “Didn’t I tell

almost believed he would truly harm her. His grip tightened. The

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not

on her, relishing the pleasure

to hear her cry and beg for mercy, but there was none of that, not

this state. Eric’s frustration grew more

matter? Can’t even beg for mercy now?”

truly wanted to harm

it here.

he wanted her to

in Eileen’s eyes, shimmering like pearls. The tears that had gathered soon fell, painting a picture of pitiful vulnerability. She resembled a delicate flower ravaged by the rain, its petals torn and scattered. Anyone who saw

away forcefully. “Even if I die, I will never beg you for mercy

it was unfair that fate still allowed him to live.

become a

will take you to hell

Eileen truly wanted to be a part of the Smith family, Eric was

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