Chapter 193

Chapter 193 He Can Always Bring Her Back

Eric gave her a deep, mysterious look, his eyes resembling a bottomless abyss.

For some unknown reason, despite the long time they had spent together, Vera always felt insecure

around him.

Even when they were together, it seemed like she never truly understood him..

Apart from holding hands, they had never even shared a simple kiss.

Vera often wondered if she was being too eager.

Eric had always treated her like a sister, never moving beyond their past relationshi

Eric went to the front desk to pay the bill, then left the barbecue restaurant.

This time, instead of returning to Euphoria Condominium, they went to the Swan resi

Vera sat there, looking at the grand mansion. “Eric, aren’t we going home?”

Ever since Vera returned from abroad, she had never been fond of Undella Mansion, especially the

way Will looked at her.

“Do you not like it here?”

“Not at all.” Vera shook her head.

However, Eric noticed the hesitation on her face.

“Did something happen? You can tell me.”

Eric’s gaze seemed as if it could see right through her.

Vera seemed flustered as she lowered her gaze. She quickly grabbed her skirt and said, “It’s nothing,

Eric. You’re overthinking it.” After she finished speaking, she leaned forward and quickly kissed Eric on

the cheek. Her cheeks flushed pink, similar to that of a young girl’s shy blush. “Goodnight, Eric. I’m

going in first.”

Vera opened the car door and, as if she had done something wrong, hurriedly ran off.

Despite the lingering warmth left by Vera’s kiss on his cheek, Eric’s expression remained cool. and

detached.

Vera dashed into the hall, spotting Elsie who was still awake. She greeted her and then hurried up the

stairs.

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Vera had returned, so he had also returned.

Eric walked in with an air of icy aloofness, one hand in his pocket. He placed the keys he was holding

in the entryway. His gloomy eyes briefly met Elsie’s in the kitchen before quickly looking away.

“Back from your date with your girlfriend?” Elsie was dressed in a purple nightgown, her cleavage

visible through the thin fabric, along with her sensuous curves. It was obvious that she was wearing

nothing underneath her nightgown, her fair skin faintly visible. Holding at

of water, she walked out of the kitchen.

cup

He could tell from Eric’s mood that something was wrong. “What’s wrong? Are you upset? Did she

reject you?”

“No, instead…” Elsie suddenly walked over, thrusting the cup of water into his hand. water was still

warm. On the edge of the clear glass, a lipstick mark was visible. “You

her at all!”

Eric stared intently at her. “So? What do you want to say?”

Elsie chuckled. “After all these years, Eric, I know you too well. If you truly liked Vera. definitely wouldn’t

act like this. You’re such a possessive person. If you truly liked Ve would have gone mad when she

returned from abroad, hanging out with a bunch o How could you pretend not to notice? And… that

sugar baby you’ve been keeping fo. year… Anyone who isn’t blind can see who she takes after. Eric…

Do you want me to continue?”

Elsie’s face was filled with a playful smile, her eyebrows slightly raised, exuding an enticing.

charm.

But Eric didn’t confirm Elsie’s remark about him liking Eileen, nor did he deny it.

Elsie tried to discern something from the depths of his eyes, but he hid it too well. She couldn’t see

anything at all, only feeling her own heart filled with sorrow,

“Jealous?” Eric moved past her to place the water glass on the table. He then pulled a handkerchief

from his suit pocket, wiping his hands as if they had been soiled by something. After he was done

wiping, he tossed it onto the table.

Elsie curled her lips into a smile. “Indeed! If the man I’ve set my sights on doesn’t want to be with me.

I’m definitely going to be jealous.”

Eric’s eyes were cold as he gave her a sidelong glance. “So, after all these years by my side, is this all

you’ve observed? It’s a shame that I prefer someone pure.”

With a few casual words, a wave of sorrow suddenly swept through Else’s eyes. Her heart arhed.

Those words were like reopening a scabbed wound, causing it to bleed profusely.

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Indeed, she had been tainted for a long time now and was go

“Stop looking at me like that. It’s disgusting.”

The words were originally from Eileen. He never thought there would come a day when he would

repeat them to someone else.

It actually made him feel somewhat amused.

Even if Eileen went to the Smith family, he had hundreds of ways to bring her back.

“Eric, don’t forget, we are the same kind of people. No matter how well you protect Vera, if

stay with she finds out about everything you’ve done in the past, do you think she would still you? And

what about Eileen… If she knew that you’ve gone to great lengths to infiltrate the Swan family, for the

sole purpose of bringing about their ruin, don’t you think she would the Smith family to crush you?”

Eric replied, “Let her try. We’ll see who dies first!”

The next day was the weekend.

Eric had agreed to go on an amusement park date with Vera.

The scene of the two on a date was secretly captured, and the photos were laid out of one in front of

Will.

Looking at these photos, Will felt a lump in his chest, almost fainting. Elsie helped h down on a chair,

gently rubbing his back to soothe him. “Will,” she said, “Eric is not a child anymore. They’ve grown up

together since they were little. It’s perfectly normal for childhood friends to develop feelings for each

other.”

“Get out of my sight!”

Elsie was driven out of the study.

Will immediately made a call to the office. “From now on, let him personally handle all projects related

to the Friedman Group.”

Gavin, who was at the other end of the line, replied, “Yes, Mr. Swan.”

Although Eric was now in charge of Caerulus Corporation, Will still maintained control of the company.

While at the amusement park, Eric received a call from Gavin, but he decided to ignore it.

Vera had just gotten off the bus, wearing Eric’s scarf around her neck and holding an ice. cream in her

hand. As she overheard the conversation on the phone, Vera had a vague sense

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of what was happening.

Eric spoke a few words before ending the call.

Vera said with a tinge of guilt, “Did I interrupt your work? If so, Eric, maybe we should go

back.”

“No need to worry about it,” Eric replied, turning off his phone. “What would you like to do

next?”

“Do you really plan on spending the entire day with me, Eric?”

“Have I ever broken a promise to you?”

“Eric, I love you so much.” Vera’s lips were covered in ice cream. Due to the height dif she stood on

tiptoes and quickly kissed Eric’s cheek. “Let’s go ride… the Ferris wheel!’