Chapter 10
Chapter 10 Suspicions
Upon entering the mansion, Eileen encountered Sharon, who had just finished tidying up the kitchen.
“Oh, you’re back, Ms. Eileen. I’ve stored the cake in the fridge. Would you like a slice now?” Sharon
dried her hands on a towel, facing Eileen. Weary from a day’s work, Eileen sank into the couch and
gesturedzily. “I could use a nap first. I’ll grab a pieceter.” However, Sharon eximed, “Ms. Eileen,
your clothes got messy from baking just now. You’re going to soil the couch. Please head to your room
and change first.” Eileen reclined on the sofa and replied mischievously, “No chance, I’m so exhausted.
Let me rest for a bit.” “No, this is getting out of hand!” Sharon was on the verge of pulling her up when
Eileen yfully rolled down onto the carpet. She whined, “It’s my birthday today, Sharon.” Just then,
the door swung open, prompting Eileen to turn around. She immediately furrowed her brow at the
unexpected intruder. Didn’t he head out with Vera? Why is he back so soon? In the foyer, Eric gripped
his car key, with Vera trailing closely, head lowered, intentionally avoiding eye contact with Eileen.
Sharon greeted with a gentle smile, “Back already, Mr. Snow?” Eric nodded. “Mypany called for an
urgent meeting. I’m here to grab some documents. Let Vera hang around here for a bit. I’ll be back to
pick her upter.” Eileen promptly rose, attempting to straighten her clothes, only to realize the futility
due to the baking-rted smudges. Instead, she raised her gaze, meeting Eric’s eyes. Eric quickly
scanned her appearance before inquiring, “Why are you all dirty?” Eileen bit her lip before breaking into
a radiant smile. “I got a little messy while baking earlier. Eric, Vera, would you like to try my cake?”
Vera, who had kept her head lowered, suddenly lifted her gaze and stared at Eileen in disbelief. She
then turned to Eric with a questioning expression. Even Sharon sensed that something was off with
Eileen. Eileen had never shown any particr fondness for Vera. It was already a notable act of
kindness for her to refrain from bullying Vera. So why, Vera wondered, would Eileen offer her cake
now? Sharon hesitated before finally asking, “M-Ms. Eileen, are you feeling unwell today?” Eileen
replied calmly, “No, I feel fine. I won’t be able to finish such a huge cake, so what’s the issue with
sharing?” Eric, too, found himself surprised, struggling to discern Eileen’s true motive. After a moment
of thought, he expressed, “Thank you, but there’s no need. I’m heading out after grabbing my
documents, and Vera isn’t particrly fond of sweets.” “Oh, all right then.” Eileen appeared
disappointed, but deep down, she was secretly delighted. She had only extended the offer out of
courtesy, never intending to share the cake with them. After a moment’s reflection, Eric suggested, “I
didn’t have anything prepared for your birthday today. How about I pick up your favorite strawberry
mousse cake after my meeting?” Eileen shed him an appreciative smile and nodded. “Sure. Thank
you, Eric.” Suddenly realizing, Sharon eximed, “Oh, I forgot about the stew I was cooking. You three
carry on chatting.” With that, she rushed into the kitchen, leaving Eileen, Eric, and Vera in a slightly
awkward silence. Eileen’s gaze darted between Eric and Vera. Sensing the tension, she turned to the
man, saying, “I’ll go get changed first.” She wasn’t particrly keen on facing Eric, as remnants of the
past lingered, making her ufortable around him. Eric furrowed his brow, observing her hasty
departure. Eileen appeared changed from her usual self. Previously, witnessing Eric and Vera together
would trigger intense jealousy in her. However, that day, her demeanor had noticeably shifted. Has she
truly given up on me?
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Upon entering the mansion, Eileen encountered Sharon, who had just finished tidying up the kitchen.
“Oh, you’re back, Ms. Eileen. I’ve stored the cake in the fridge. Would you like a slice now?” Sharon
dried her hands on a towel, facing Eileen. Weary from a day’s work, Eileen sank into the couch and
gesturedzily. “I could use a nap first. I’ll grab a pieceter.” However, Sharon eximed, “Ms. Eileen,
your clothes got messy from baking just now. You’re going to soil the couch. Please head to your room
and change first.” Eileen reclined on the sofa and replied mischievously, “No chance, I’m so exhausted.
Let me rest for a bit.” “No, this is getting out of hand!” Sharon was on the verge of pulling her up when
Eileen yfully rolled down onto the carpet. She whined, “It’s my birthday today, Sharon.” Just then,
the door swung open, prompting Eileen to turn around. She immediately furrowed her brow at the
unexpected intruder. Didn’t he head out with Vera? Why is he back so soon? In the foyer, Eric gripped
his car key, with Vera trailing closely, head lowered, intentionally avoiding eye contact with Eileen.
Sharon greeted with a gentle smile, “Back already, Mr. Snow?” Eric nodded. “Mypany called for an
urgent meeting. I’m here to grab some documents. Let Vera hang around here for a bit. I’ll be back to
pick her upter.” Eileen promptly rose, attempting to straighten her clothes, only to realize the futility
due to the baking-rted smudges. Instead, she raised her gaze, meeting Eric’s eyes. Eric quickly
scanned her appearance before inquiring, “Why are you all dirty?” Eileen bit her lip before breaking into
a radiant smile. “I got a little messy while baking earlier. Eric, Vera, would you like to try my cake?”
Vera, who had kept her head lowered, suddenly lifted her gaze and stared at Eileen in disbelief. She
then turned to Eric with a questioning expression. Even Sharon sensed that something was off with
Eileen. Eileen had never shown any particr fondness for Vera. It was already a notable act of
kindness for her to refrain from bullying Vera. So why, Vera wondered, would Eileen offer her cake
now? Sharon hesitated before finally asking, “M-Ms. Eileen, are you feeling unwell today?” Eileen
replied calmly, “No, I feel fine. I won’t be able to finish such a huge cake, so what’s the issue with
sharing?” Eric, too, found himself surprised, struggling to discern Eileen’s true motive. After a moment
of thought, he expressed, “Thank you, but there’s no need. I’m heading out after grabbing my
documents, and Vera isn’t particrly fond of sweets.” “Oh, all right then.” Eileen appeared
disappointed, but deep down, she was secretly delighted. She had only extended the offer out of
courtesy, never intending to share the cake with them. After a moment’s reflection, Eric suggested, “I
didn’t have anything prepared for your birthday today. How about I pick up your favorite strawberry
mousse cake after my meeting?” Eileen shed him an appreciative smile and nodded. “Sure. Thank
you, Eric.” Suddenly realizing, Sharon eximed, “Oh, I forgot about the stew I was cooking. You three
carry on chatting.” With that, she rushed into the kitchen, leaving Eileen, Eric, and Vera in a slightly
awkward silence. Eileen’s gaze darted between Eric and Vera. Sensing the tension, she turned to the
man, saying, “I’ll go get changed first.” She wasn’t particrly keen on facing Eric, as remnants of the
past lingered, making her ufortable around him. Eric furrowed his brow, observing her hasty
departure. Eileen appeared changed from her usual self. Previously, witnessing Eric and Vera together
would trigger intense jealousy in her. However, that day, her demeanor had noticeably shifted. Has she
truly given up on me?