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 playfully 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 playful pinch on her waist as a form of punishment.

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

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

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

“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. surveillance. 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 you company; why are you getting upset?”

He could see through her lie with clarity.

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

telltale sign.

This was her biggest flaw.

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 discomfort 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, glancing 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 particularly 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 explanations 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 Class.

“I understand now. Thank you.”

“Really?”

“I’m not stupid,” Eileen retorted.

Eric flipped through the pages from the back and found a similar 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 escalated 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 to come to the study, Vera relayed.

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 the company’s affairs during his absence. “Do you have anything

you want to say to me about these?”

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

accept any punishment that comes 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 plan. “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 planning 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. lately? 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-

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