Chapter 122 If Only This Lasts Forever

Just as Eileen was about to leave the restroom, someone appeared.

Ms. Ellen!

Richard?

Eileen could tell from his approach that he had something to say to her.

“May I have a quick word with you?”

As expected!

The voice-activated lights illuminated the emergency exit, while the floor below remained.

dark.

Eileen hesitated before asking, “What is it, Richard?”

“Ms. Eileen, please take a look at this.”

Richard handed her a piece of paper. Eileen unfolded it and realized it was a psychological medical report indicating severe depression.

The report had been completed just over a week ago.

Eileen scrutinized the name column several times to confirm that it was Jasper’s.

Her heart skipped a beat. “W-what’s this?”

He seems perfectly normal in private and at school, as if nothing is wrong.

“As you’ve observed, Ms. Eileen, Mr. Smith hasn’t fully recovered from his illness. No matter how much we urge him to take his medication, he consistently declines, citing his busy work schedule. Mr. Smith also has a bad temper. Just a few days ago, he struck a shareholder who opposed his project proposal during the shareholders meeting. This type of incident has happened repeatedly. If this pattern continues, other shareholders may propose removing Mr. Smith from his position.”

Eileen asked, “So, Richard, what would you like me to do?”

He pleaded, “For the sake of the many times Mr. Smith has helped you, please persuade him to receive treatment. Right now, you’re the only one who can convince him.”

Eileen furrowed her brows and hesitated. “Richard, you’ve been by his side for so many years, and you haven’t been able to persuade him. I’ve only met him a few times…”

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you’re a smart woman. Mr. Smith has done so much for you;

to the school when he learned that you were in trouble. Mr. Smith explicitly instructed everyone not to disclose this to you, Unfortunately, I now find it necessary to share this with you.”

so much for me! What else has Jasper done in addition to all

Eileen returned to the private room and sat next to

lifted her head, her

well?” His voice was

her hand, and she could feel

your hands

of inexplicable sorrow flashed in Eric’s

from her seat, retrieved the bowl in front of him, and served him some vegetable soup. She had specifically

you being so kind to my brother, going as far as serving him soup? What about me?

could sense a burning gaze fixated on her. She pretended not

I wouldn’t dare to compete for favor with my brother. Jasper,

cheeky, Yvette.”

“Got it.”

“Try it and see if it’s cold. If it is, I’ll ask the kitchen to

and replied,

to look at the person beside her. “Mr. Snow, let me serve you some food. You should have more lentil stew. It’s great for your skin, and no one will know that you’re already over thirty years

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eating, let out a chuckle.

are

I wasn’t laughing. I got

up and try it to see if it’s cold. If

her head, a faint blush coloring her ears as she felt a hint of

what Richard had told her about Jasper.

depression medication had run out, and he

help to her, and for that, Eileen was immensely grateful.

bring herself to reject him, even if it was done in front

unique personality. She couldn’t simply continue being a puppet, yielding to his every

nine, Vera said, “Eric, I’m feeling a bit tired. I think I’ll head

late. Let’s go.” He sounded indifferent, yet his tone was colder than usual.

mind was completely elsewhere, lost in her

getting late, and you have classes tomorrow. Let me take you home.”

home. I came

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