Chapter 97 What It Means To Like Someone

Eileen used to be ruthless and willful, often leading the bullying of others. However, with the arrival of Elm, she gradually found herself isolated and oppressed, becoming the one

subjected to bullying.

Eileen acknowledged her wrongdoing. She couldn’t justify her past actions, nor could she find the words to explain.

Overall, this banquet was far from enjoyable.

Even if her connection with Yvette was only superficial, whether she leveraged her relationship to get close to Eric or played matchmaker for Yvette and Eric, using her departure from Eric and the Swan family to her advantage-none of it mattered.

Eileen still wanted to maintain this relationship.

As the sky darkened and the temperature dropped, her shawl was no longer sufficient to ward off the chill. Eileen had the Friedman family’s housekeeper fetch another bottle of safflower oil, which she used to massage her ankles. It took over half an hour for the swelling to finally subside.

At that moment, someone approached. “Miss, is this your phone?”

“Yes, it is. Could you please put it on the table for me? It’s rather inconvenient for me right

now.

The housekeeper noted, “Your phone has been ringing non-stop.”

“Got it.” Eileen’s dress lacked pockets, making it inconvenient to carry a phone. Typically, phones would be stored in the deposit box at the entrance when they arrived.

Eileen was curious about who would call her at this hour.

Wiping her hands, she picked up her phone just as the call came through again. She chose not to answer, allowing it to disconnect automatically.

More messages followed.

Why haven’t you gone back yet?

Is your foot feeling any better?

Do you

Fabian to pick you up?

the

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at the messages, Eileen felt nothing.

by the sender’s concern, for her, it felt as if she were constantly being observed.

him at any time or follow

had already left one by one. Yvette had only made a brief appearance, going upstairs and not

feet into her shoes as

crowd in the hall had mostly dispersed, and Jacqueline was seeing

Considering the gift, I won’t hold a grudge about what happened last time. But if you’re free,

high-end perfume of the year, its scent overpowering and somewhat discomforting. However, this perfume happened to be the birthday gift that Gavin had. chosen for Yvette-a limited edition for the year, with

as you’re pleased, Ms. Friedman,” he replied. Noticing

fine, Vera

have the time, feel free to join me for a meal.

right then! I’ll come find you

nodded slightly.

holding onto Eric’s hand, left the banquet hall with him.

bringing a quick chill. She wrapped herself tighter in the coat Eric had given her. “Eric… why

not to miss any trace of emotion

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well, with joy

couldn’t even fathom

in the car.” He opened the passenger

Eileen, who had just emerged from the

along. Eileen took each step with difficulty, supported by a housekeeper at her side.

circled around to the front of the car, settled into the driver’s seat, and awaited the start of

can head back,

careful on your

you,” Eileen replied with

coat remained in Alan’s car. Shivering in the cold wind, she hugged

figure appeared

an overcoat.

with surprised eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly. After a

was cursing in frustration, so I couldn’t resist coming back to check on her, and to my surprise, I found her shivering in the cold by the roadside.” His gentle amber

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