Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 99 He Will Not Answer

Eileen delicately held her pen, lost in thought about her upcoming dinner with Eric….

Yvette pleaded once again, “Eileen, please come with me! Otherwise, I won’t know what to talk about with him, and it will be so awkward! You’re his sister, and with you there, the atmosphere will be much more relaxed. How about this? If you agree to come with me, I’ll help you get into the Olympiad Math team.”

Ring…

The class bell rang.

Eileen replied, “Let me think about it! My brother is usually very busy. I’m not sure if he has any free time.”

Yvette reassured her happily, “Don’t worry. If I ask him, he won’t dare not show Let’s leave it at that for now. Join us for dinner tonight. I’m heading back first!”

The look in Yvette’s eyes revealed an undeniable fondness and admiration for Eric.

Eileen stared blankly at the test paper on the table. Her mind was empty, and she did not know what she was thinking. Suddenly, she felt something hit her back, snapping her back to reality. Turning around, Eileen saw that it was a book from her desk mate behind her that had fallen. Eileen bent down, picked it up for him, and handed it back after dusting it off.

“Why are you so nosy!” Hector’s tone was a bit harsh.

Eileen slightly furrowed her brows and remained silent..

After finishing four morning classes, Eileen was once again dragged by Yvette to the cafeteria. for lunch..

Eileen ate slowly and deliberately. In the past, she usually brought meals prepared by Sharon and rarely ate in the cafeteria. She picked a few of her favorite dishes, but they tasted bland. in her mouth. Even so, Eileen forced herself to eat a little, although not much.

Yvette seemed obsessed with Eric and kept sending messages on her phone. “Why isn’t he replying? What would he usually be doing at this time, Eileen? It’s already noon. He should be taking his lunch break!”

to wipe her mouth. Tm not sure about his work at the company. But I guess my brother should be in a meeting at this time. Let’s eat quickly. It won’t

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was sitting at the head of the table, listening to the summary reports from various departments. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his forearms. His well-defined fingers twirled his signing pen in his hand. His sharp gaze was deep and mysterious, exuding a chilling aura. As he

trembled because of his gaze. “Yes, yes,

“Continue.”

go back and

been following his lead. Each half-hour meeting would take the senior management a week to digest. Hardly anyone

air inside the room felt stuffy. Loosening two buttons on his shirt, he was halfway through the presentation when suddenly, a phone on the conference table started

up his phone and glanced at the incoming number. There were no

the message box again, he found a dozen

switched the

kicked a stone at her feet. “What on earth is he doing? He hasn’t replied for so long. Even a big meeting should have ended by now. Eileen, give me your

said softly, “He won’t answer.

try? Come on! Let me

reluctantly handed over her phone. In truth, she didn’t want to be part of their dinner. If she could play matchmaker for them,

ear while anxiously twirling a strand of hair with her fingers. To her surprise, after only a few seconds, a

voice, and her heart sank a bit. “It’s not your sister. It’s me!” she

I help you

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tone of the voice had suddenly become cold. It

or did you not see the message I sent you? Weren’t we supposed to go out for a

have you. finished your meeting? The

slight nod while Gavin was reporting the upcoming work tasks on the side. One after

are we

hint of apology as she said, “You haven’t eaten yet? Then you should eat first! Have you finished work? I’ll come find you with Eileen tonight! We

“All right.”