Chapter 168


    Chapter 168 A Bank Card


    Eileen was in her room, secretly sketching. She had to do it covertly as her father


    disapproved. She locked the door to ensure her privacy.


    After half an hour of drawing, a sudden knock on the door startled Eileen. She quickly put away her


    sketchbook and went to answer it.


    Seeing the person outside, Eileen asked coldly, “What do you want?”


    Eric told her, “Come down for dinner.”


    Eileen replied. “Got it, I’ll change my clothes ande down.”


    Just as she was about to close the door, something blocked it. Eileen saw a foot wedged in the door


    gap. “What are you trying to do?” she asked.


    “Won’t you invite me in?” he asked with a smirk.


    “You’re crazy. It’s time for dinner. Why would you want toe in?”


    Seeing his intense gaze. Eileen felt uneasy but reluctantly said, “Fine, do as you wish.”


    Releasing her grip on the doorknob, she turned around and went to the wardrobe. Taking our her usual


    cashmere long skirt, she put it on along with leggings since the house was heated. It wouldn’t be too


    cold. She walked into the bathroom to change. She didn’t forget to tie her long hair into a bun with a ha


    tie, letting a few strands fall around her ears.


    Eric sat at his desk, tapping his leg rhythmically. There was a workbook on hisp, and he was flipping


    through it, page by page.


    Seeing him so engrossed, she secretly rolled her eyes. She couldn’t understand what was so


    interesting about it, thinking he was just pretending.


    Today, Eric wore a light-colored sweater, exuding a mature aura. His well-defined facial features were


    cold and stern, with a touch of masculinity. His eyes were like deep ck holes. hiding countless


    secrets.


    People like him were skilled at concealing their hypocrisy and desires.


    In the capital circle, Eileen had attended gatherings before and met handsome men, including


    professional models and somewhat famous actors.


    Compared to them, Eric was not outstanding, but he had a unique temperament.


    Once one locked eyes


    with him, one could tell that he had experienced a lot.


    He emitted a fierce aura that surpassed many others. In his presence, people unconsciously felt


    inferior.


    His mere presence could send shivers down one’s spine.


    Yet, despite being such a person, he remained calm andposed, handling everything with case and


    grace.


    Even though many women knew Eric was not a good man and was extremely dangerous, they were


    still eager to be with him.


    She was one of them.


    Former mistresses who had been with Eric in her past life found it difficult to break free once entangled


    with him.


    However, in this life, before Vera got into trouble, Eileen rarely saw many women around him, except


    for Lilian, whom she had encounteredst time.


    In her understanding, Lilian should be his first woman.


    But Lilian was already dead. He must know about it.


    She wondered if he was upset now that his girlfriend of one year was dead.


    Well, Eric was ruthless, never allowing anything to disturb hisposure. He always handled things


    with ease.


    Out of the corner of his eye, the man saw her emerge to sit at the vanity, a pair of pearl earrings in her


    hand. He wondered what she was daydreaming about. Suddenly, Eileen’s fingers loosened, and the


    earrings fell to her feet. As she bent down to pick them. up, Eric moved faster, picking them up before


    she could.


    “Thank you,” she said as she reached for the earrings, but instead of giving them to her, Eric helped


    her put them on.


    She froze in ce, not daring to move.


    “What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed.” Eric stood beside her, his tall figure shielding


    her from the ring sunlight.


    “It’s nothing.”


    “The other one…”


    Eileen hastily stood up. “No need, I can do it myself. I’ll go down first.”


    “Eileen! Eric!” Vera’s voice echoed as she quickly appeared at the door. “Eric, you’re so slow! I’m


    already done. Let’s go


    eat!”


    Vera had never been to Eileen’s room before and curiously looked around. The room was spacious and


    luxurious.


    “You guys go ahead. I’m almost ready. I just need to change my shoes.”


    Eileen walked over to the shoe rack, slipping on a pair of t ke cashmere shoes. They were warm


    and could also be worn as slippers.


    Downstairs, Will had already sat on the couch in the hall. Several mary gift envelopes were ced


    on the tea table.


    Following their family tradition, on the first day of the New Year, Eileen had to greet Will in order.


    Will did not have many rules when facing Eric, but he was strict with Eileen.


    As for Vera…


    She wasn’t adopted by Will but was still part of the family. Therefore, she wasn’t obligated to follow the


    Swan family’s rules.


    Eileen bowed to Will. “I wish you good health and happiness in the new year, Father.”


    “Get up!” Will handed over a thick envelope.


    Eileen epted it with both hands. The weight inside indicated there was at least ten thousand. “Thank


    you, Father.” Eileen showed a genuine smile.


    After she received Will’s mary gift, Eric took out another envelope from his suit pocket. “This is for


    you.”


    “No need. Father has already given me money. Eric, it’s not easy for you to make money,” Eileen said.


    “I’ve given Vera hers.”


    Eileen nced at Vera.


    Vera smiled and said, “ept it. Eric is pretty generous!”


    Eileen reached out to take the envelope, but Eric didn’t release his grip on it. “What about your


    blessings?”


    Eileen raised her eyebrows slightly. “May you live a long life and find


    your true love soon.


    Chapter 168 A Bank Card


    Hopefully, you’ll get me a sister-inw soon so that Father will get to hold his grandchild


    next year.”


    After she finished speaking, she unceremoniously withdrew her hand.


    Ignoring him, she turned around and left without a word.


    Touching the envelope, she felt something hard inside. It didn’t seem like cash and was more like a


    card,


    After finishing her meal. Eileen returned to her room.


    She opened Will’s envelope and counted at least ten thousand inside.


    As for Eric’s…..


    Eileen tipped it over, and out came a bank card.


    What does he mean?


    Disgusted, she threw it aside.


    She couldn’t bear to use any of the money he earned.


    Eileen powered on her fully charged phone and nced at the messages she had received.


    She noticed a New Year’s greeting from Jasper that had been sent exactly at midnight.


    By that time, she was already asleep.


    Eileen immediately responded to him: “Happy New Year.”


    Just as she sent the message, he called.


    The sudden vibration startled Eileen.


    Eileen calmly answered the call.


    “Did you just wake up?” His exhausted voice resonated through the phone.


    Eileen replied, “No, my phone ran out of batteryst night, and I just saw your message after turning it


    on. How about you? Haven’t you rested?”


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