Chapter 160


    Chapter 160 Keep You Company


    “Oh That night, why didn’t you ask Jasper if you were unsure? Did you really not understand. or were


    you pretending not to know? Hm?” He yfully pinched her chin, holding her gaze with narrowed eyes.


    “Or is it that you simply didn’t want your brother to teach you?”


    He followed it with a yful pinch on her waist as a form of punishment.


    Eileen winced in pain, the area where he had pinched her waistst time still not fully healed. Despite


    the passing days, he continued to bring up old issues.


    “You’ve misunderstood; that question is beyond the sybus.”


    “Is that so? Then show it to me.”


    Eileen rolled her eyes, her tone gradually growing impatient. “Eric, this is really annoying. Can’t you


    give me some personal space? Don’t make me feel like a prisoner under constant. surveince. Don’t


    you have anything else to do?”


    “Wouldn’t it be better for you to go find Vera?” she snapped.


    Eric


    gave a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes as he remarked, “This isn’t about Vera. I came here to


    keep youpany; why are you getting upset?”


    He could see through her lie with rity.


    From childhood, she found pleasure in telling lies. When she lied, avoiding direct eye contact was her


    telltale sign.


    This was her biggest w.


    Eileen observed the sudden frostiness in Eric’s eyes. Every time they were alone, especially when Vera


    was mentioned, Eric’s gaze would turn icy.


    Just like it did now.


    Eileen acknowledged that, even though Eric might not openly harm her while at home, the future


    remained uncertain. Eric was the kind of person who held grudges and sought retaliation, a man with


    both a dark and petty side.


    Engaging in an argument with him yielded no advantage.


    Suppressing the difort deep within, Eileen said, “Then let go of me.”


    The man indeed released his grip, allowing her to take a seat at the table. She smoothed out the


    wrinkles in her clothes and retrieved the workbook given by Jacob, flipping it open to the


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    designated page.


    It’s this question, she indicated with her finger.


    Eric extracted a pencil from her pencil case, ncing at the topic. A university-level calculus question?”


    He picked up the textbook, inspected the cover of the Olympiad Math workbook. and remarked. This


    kind of advanced workbook isn’t suitable for you”


    Eileen recalled that Eric’s educational background wasn’t particrly luigh.


    She knew he relied entirely on his self-taught understanding. However, the extent of his capabilities


    remained uncertain, as he always kept himself deeply hidden.


    “Whether it’s suitable or not is not your decision. All that matters is that I like it, Eileen


    asserted.


    Silently, the man set down the book and engaged in a profound discussion of the topic with


    her.


    His exnations were detailed without unnecessary verbosity, enabling Eileen to immediately grasp


    the concept.


    All I can acknowledge is Eric’s remarkable abilities. Father’s high regard for him is justified. It’s no


    surprise how Vera’s grades are skyrocketing, and she even made it into the Olympiad Math ss.


    “I understand now. Thank you.”


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    “Really?”


    “I’m not stupid,” Eileen retorted.


    Eric flipped through the pages from the back and found a simr topic, pointing at it. “Try the same


    algorithm we just used.”


    Despite marrying Eileen, he never respected her throughout their marriage. This time, she couldn’t


    allow him to continue looking down on her.


    In less than five minutes, Eileen efficiently solved the problem.


    “Not bad. Looks like you’re not entirely stupid.”


    His hand gently brushed her hair, causing Eileen’s nerves to instantly tense up. With a slightly


    embarrassed tone, she said, “You go on with your own tasks! I can handle this myself.


    “I’ll watch you. Solve the rest.”


    “But I like being alone…”


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    The way be looked at bry was unbearable


    She was afraid of him being by her side


    Just as the tension between them escted Vers vonce echoed from the corridor In the next moment,


    she was standing outside the door


    What is it Eric inquired


    Mr Swan wants you toe to the study, Vera ryed.


    Understood.”


    For Eileen, it felt like she had encountered her savior.


    After Eric and Vera left. Eileen promptly closed the room door and locked it from the inside.


    Within the study, Will surveyed his expansive estate through the floor-to-ceiling window.


    “Father.”


    Turning around, he inquired about thepany’s affairs during his absence. “Do you have anything


    you want to say to me about these?”


    The incident in Peach Fishing Vige was due to my negligence. I didn’t protect her, and I’m willing to


    ept any punishment thates my way,” Eric admitted, dropping his head.


    “Did you find out who was the mastermind behind it?”


    “They were all Bruce’s men. We took over his territory before, pulled some strings, and got him sent to


    prison. After two years in prison, he’s out and targeting Eileen.”


    Will, speaking casually, suggested a n. “Just like before, we should send him back to where he


    came from. If needed, inform the Smith family. It’s better if they handle it, so we don’t have to get our


    hands dirty.”


    “Understood.”


    “Getting a foothold in the capital and securing one’s position isn’t easy. We need to support Eileen


    more, ideally ensuring her smooth marriage into the Smith family. That way, when you take over, you


    won’t have any worries.”


    “Yes, Father.” Eric’s eyes, dark as obsidian, glinted


    “Don’t just focus on Eileen’s matters. Take care of your own affairs. And with the Friedman


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    family, get a handle on trai


    “Re-rassured, Father I won’t let you down”


    “You may get


    “Yes”


    Also, keep your mustresses in check; don’t let them interfere with your business.”


    After leaving the study, Eric spotted Vera eavesdropping at the door


    With an intense frown, he grabbed Vera’s wrist and dragged her out to the second-floor balcony


    Who said you could cavesdrop outside the study? Did you think he wouldn’t notice you?”


    Vera gazed at him with sadness in her eyes. “If I hadn’t overheard, would you have kept it a secret from


    me, Eric? That you’re nning to be with Yvette? But you made a promise… You promised you


    wouldn’t abandon me!”


    “You know very well that I care about you!” Her voice was filled with intensity, tears streaming down her


    face in sorrow.


    “Vera, these are not matters you should be concerned about! Have you forgotten what I’ve told you?


    Keep quiet when you’re at the Swan residence. Have I been too lenient with you.tely? Is that why


    you don’t understand the rules? You better forget everything that just happened! Do we understand


    each other?” the man reprimanded.


    Vera argued, “Eileen has Mr. Swan, Jasper, and Elm who are always by her side. But who do I have on


    my side? I only have you, and now you don’t even want me. Why should I listen to you? I hate you,


    Eric!”


    Heartbroken, the girl ran away.


    Eileen, holding a piece of bread and a cup of hot milk, stood at the entrance of the first-floor staircase,


    trying not to eavesdrop, but the loud noises made it difficult to ignore.


    Fortunately, Vera ran upstairs.


    As Eileen quietly climbed the stairs with a piece of bread in her mouth, her gaze met a pair of pitch-


    ck leather shoes. Her heart skipped a beat as she looked up.