Chapter 446:
âAfter giving it some thought, I believe Benjamin should handle the housing arrangements,â Julio said, shifting the focus. âItâs more fitting for a man to take care of a woman in this situation. As for you, itâs a different story.â
Eileen had her own share of troubles, and with so many eyes always on her, she knew that if anyone discovered she was taking care of a pregnant woman, the rumors would spread quickly.
Julioâs support for Daloresâ university education hadnât been a secret, and this connection wouldnât withstand scrutiny.
âAlright, Iâll discuss it with him,â Eileen agreed. They then covered a few work-related matters before she left.
When Eileen relayed Julioâs decision to Benjamin, he accepted it without hesitation.
Unable to contain her curiosity, Eileen asked, âDonât you have any thoughts on the path Julioâs choosing?â
âSome people value love more than their lives, while others donât,â Benjamin replied, pausing for emphasis. âPersonally, I prioritize my career over my love life. If I hadnât, you and I wouldnât be in this situation.â
Benjamin had often regretted not resigning from his position as Kianâs assistant to pursue Eileen in Wist Land.
His fear of losing both his job and his chance with her meant that he valued his professional future more than his love life.
âJulioâs situation is far more complicated. Heâs managed to take over the Freguson Group, but his position within the family is still fragile. He needs the Harrison familyâs support and canât afford to alienate them.â
Step into a new world at gαâηÏνðâsâ¤cøm Benjaminâs words eased the weight on Eileenâs heart.
âItâs natural to feel sympathy as a woman, but you canât get involved. In the future, try to distance yourself from Dalores. Leave this matter to me.â
Eileen nodded in agreement. âThank you. Iâll leave it to you then. Itâs going to be a tough task. If you encounter any issues, address them directly with Julio.â
That evening, as Eileen arrived home and parked, her phone rang. It was Roderick.
âEileen, I found a place this afternoon. The rentâs nearly settled, and it used to be a small restaurant, so I can save on renovation costsâ¦â
Roderickâs excitement was palpable as he explained that the preparations for the noodle restaurant would take at most two weeks.
His quiet surroundings suggested he was calling from a discreet location.
âJudie and I have it all planned out. Sheâll work as the cashier. Since Mom doesnât want to work, sheâll handle the cleaning. Iâll keep an eye on her daily to ensure she doesnât slack offâ¦â
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