Chapter 123


    Chapter 123 You Were Never Like This Before


    forgot. I’ll definitely bring it next time.”


    Eileen got into Jasper’s car. The air conditioning inside wasn’t too cold. She still had her coat draped


    over her. It was a bitte when she headed back. Eileen leaned against the car seat, already asleep


    with her eyes closed.


    Seeing this through the rearview mirror, Fabian dimmed the lights inside the car. It was so quiet that her


    shallow breathing could be heard clearly.


    Jasper took out a nket he had prepared and gently covered her. Eileen adjusted her posture


    comfortably. Feeling the movement, she slowly opened her eyes. Her vision was a bit blurry until she


    recognized the familiar face.


    “Sorry for waking you up,” he said gently.


    Eileen nced down at the nket on her body, shaking her head slightly in a sleepy state. “I’m fine.


    Have we arrived?”


    “It will take a little while. Keep sleeping. I’ll wake you when we arrive.”


    “Mm-hmm.” Eileen was about to go back to sleep when she suddenly felt a warm hand pulling her


    closer. Half of her body leaned against Jasper’s, her head resting on his shoulder.


    Eileen’s heart skipped a beat.


    Her mind instantly cleared.


    The position was intimate, appearing to outsiders like a couple deeply in love.


    Nevertheless, Eileen couldn’t bring herself to push him away and had to let him hold her. She actually


    didn’t like it.


    She couldn’t exin why; it just felt a bit strange.


    Is it because things are moving too fast? Maybe that’s it!


    Eileen was a bit slow to warm up, and she felt things were progressing unusually fast.


    Eric had arrived before them and should’ve gone up by now.


    Eileen had arrived at Euphoria Condominium quitete, so the car was moving at a slow pace that


    even an adult running could easily catch up.


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    elow the condominium building, Eileen said, I can go up by myself as it’s alreadyte. You should head


    back quickly! Remember to call me when you get home!”


    Jasper responded with a light smile. “Okay”


    Eileen was actually quite smart and knew what he was thinking. She had seen through his cos today


    Jasper didn’t push his luck further. After saying goodbye, he watched her figure disappear before


    leaving.


    Eileen took the elevator upstairs. When she got home, Sharon was cleaning the kitchen. She stopped


    when she heard the sound.


    “Why are you back sote?”


    Feeling tired, Eileen changed into a pair of cotton slippers at the entrance. “I fell asleep and waited


    downstairs for a bit.”


    Sharon held a cup of hot milk and handed it over with a heating pad. “I bought this today. Stick it on, it’ll


    keep you warm. You’re still on your period. Remember to wear more and don’t catch a cold.”


    “I know.” Eileen picked up the milk and took a sip..


    Sharon asked again, “Why didn’t Mr. Snow and Verae back with you?”


    “They had something to do and didn’te with me. Sharon, you don’t need to wait for them either.


    You should rest soon.”


    “Okay, you should remember to rest early too.”


    She nodded.


    Eileen took off her suit and put it aside. After finishing the milk, she went to the room to grab clean


    clothes and take a shower.


    Half an hourter, she came out of the bathroom and wiped her hair with a dry towel. She was about to


    go back to her room when her phone started vibrating. It was a call from Jasper.


    Eileen paused in her actions, quietly watching as the call was automatically ended. She withdrew her


    gaze and sat on the edge of the bed, feeling a heaviness in her heart as if someone was slowly piling


    stones on her chest.


    In truth, she had numerous opportunities to reject Jasper’s advances. Tonight, she had nned to


    rify things with him. However, she hadn’t expected Richard to disclose his illness to her.


    If this were to continue, she feared it would only cause him greater harm in the end.


    thought, Eileen decided to send him a message. Sorry, I was taking a shower and


    phone ringing


    lied Can I hear your voice? Just say goodnight to me.


    minuteter, in a room where the lights remained off, Jasper received the phone call.


    Her clear voice echoed, “Have you reached home?”


    “Min-himin.”


    There was a moment of silence on the phone.


    Neither knew what to say.


    Eileen broke the silence. “I-I asked Richard, and he said you’ve been taking your medicine on time


    recently. Have you been feeling any bettertely?”


    “I feel better now.”


    “If you’re feeling unwell, remember to go to the hospital promptly.”


    “Okay.”


    Outside, Richard heard the phone ring in the room with the medicine and a ss of water in his hands.


    He paused at the door, not wanting to interrupt.


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    After waiting for about four to five minutes, the call ended.


    The call ended. Richard finally turned on a dim bedsidemp and walked over.


    “Was that Ms. Eileen?”


    Jasper turned around, his voice slow. “Yes, it was her. Did you tell her everything about me?”


    Richard denied, “It was Ms. Eileen who asked me about it. I just informed her briefly about the situation.


    She really cares about you. She isn’t doing well at home. For her sake, you have to take care of


    yourself, persuade the shareholders, and secure your position to save Ms. Eileen.”


    “You’re right…” Jasper turned around and looked at the brightly lit street. His gaze deepened. “The only


    way to gain power and bring her back to me is to gainplete control of Smith Corporation.”


    He wouldn’t be powerless knowing that she was being mistreated.


    The incident at the shareholders’ meeting had already attracted dissatisfaction from most of


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    Ahareholders. His current position might be unstable,


    wasn’tpletely resolved, how could those people truly submit to him?


    Mr Jasper why not heed Ms. Eileen’s advice and take your medicine on time to recover from your


    illness?


    After taking his medicine, Jasper quickly fell asleep.


    He also heard her say goodnight.


    In the middle of the night, Eileen felt a bit thirsty. She went to the kitchen to pour herself some water,


    but it was already cold. She had no choice but to boil some more, mixing the cold and hot water


    together. Holding the cup of water, she prepared to return to her room.


    Suddenly, the sound of the door opening caught her attention. Vera was the first to enter, her eyes


    slightly red as if she had been crying.


    “Vera, can we discuss this tomorrow?”


    No matter how much trouble Vera caused, Eric always had endless patience tofort her.


    Eric stepped into the house and closed the door.


    Eileen quickly hid behind the refrigerator.


    “Eric, are you serious about being with Yvette? You promised me that you would never abandon me. If I


    have to watch you be with someone else, then you shouldn’t have brought me back in the first ce.”


    Eric responded, “Vera, you know I don’t appreciate this behavior from you.”


    “Eric, this isn’t like you! You’ve never acted this way before!”


    Hearing that he disliked her behavior made Vera upset.


    Tears were always a woman’s most powerful weapon.


    Hearing Vera’s cries, Eileen already knew what Eric would do next.


    As she had expected, Eric walked up to Vera and embraced her, their reflection visible in the ck


    tiles…


    Simultaneously, he cast a sharp gaze towards a corner.


    uldn’t have tofort you every time. Vera, this is thest


    den was buries in Ene’s chest, tears wetting his shirt. Her voice was broken and filled sorrow as she


    spoke


    ve been through so many years together, and I’ve never left your side. You promised you wouldn’t


    leave me, Eric. Please don’t fall for someone else! If you abandon me, what should I


    Eric and Vera grew up together in the orphanage, experiencing so much together. Their bond was


    extraordinary.


    However, Eric’s ambitions surpassed what their shared history could fulfill.


    He now had everything he desired. If initially, all he wanted was the Swan family, now there was Yvette.


    Eric couldn’t give up the power and status in front of him. Compared to the Friedman family, the Swan


    family was insignificant.


    While some might not be swayed by money, no one would reject power. With authority, one could


    control capital, just as he did in his previous life, using every means to gain control of the Smith family.


    “Vera, I never intended to break my promise to you. I won’t leave you.”


    With a few words, Ericforted Vera.


    After wiping away her tears, he escorted her back to her room.


    Upon hearing the sound of the door closing, Eileen decided to wait until he had left before returning.


    Just as she was about to take a step, the man silently appeared in front of her. Her heart skipped a


    beat as she met Eric’s cold and terrifying gaze.


    “Did you


    find our conversation interesting?” The overwhelming pressure bore down on her.


    Eileen couldn’t help but tighten her grip on the now cold water in her hand. Calmly, she averted her


    gaze and exined, “I just came out to pour some water. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop. Your private


    matters have nothing to do with me, and I won’t spread rumors.”


    Eileen took a step forward but was abruptly pulled back by Eric, who harshly threw her


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    him feeling dissatisfied, Sharon and Vera were at home. Eileen didn’t believe ild do anything to her


    watched the water cup from her hand and forcefully ced it on the nearby counter. gave her a cold


    and fierce look. “So you enjoy ying these little games!”.


    I don’t understand what you’re talking about. Let go! I want to go back to rest.”


    In the next second, he grabbed her wrist and dragged her out of the door, all the way to the exit of a


    safety passage at the end of the corridor. Eileen shook him off forcefully.


    She didn’t know what had gotten into Eric.


    It was nearly midnight, and she was only wearing a thin cotton nightgown. The freezing temperature


    made her shiver.


    Even Will never dragged her out of the house in the middle of the night.


    “What are you doing? It’s past midnight!” She crossed her arms, feeling the cold wind seeping into her


    dress.


    Eric gripped her cheek with one hand, his eyes fierce as he pinned her against the wall. “Have I been


    too kind to youtely, huh?”


    “Kind? Do you not know what the word ‘kind’ means, Eric? I never wanted you toe to dinner today.


    You insisted oning. If you really like Vera, you shouldn’t have given Yvette a chance to get close to


    you. Clearly, you’re just too greedy! Mm…”,


    It hurts!


    He increased the force, and her facial bones were slightly sore.


    “So, you want to have a secret meeting with him? Hmm?”


    Eileen winced in pain, closing her eyes momentarily.


    “I really don’t know why he woulde over. If you think today’s events caused you trouble, I


    apologize, and you canpletely ignore me. Just like before, you’re wee to turn a blind eye to


    me. Don’t take your frustrations out on me just because you can’t handle your own personal affairs.”


    Should I say he’s too ruthless, or should I say he’s petty? It’s just a meal. He knows the reason clearly!