Chapter 139 I Don’t Know Him
She came from a difficult background. A year ago, her father’s gambling addiction led him to borrow money from a high-interest loan shark at the casino.
Unable to repay the debt, he saw her as a means of repayment and sold her to the underground club under Primas Plaza to work as a hostess.
She accompanied customers but did not sell herself. One time, a customer became aggressive and dragged her into a private room, attempting to force himself on her.
During her escape, she ran into Eric.
He helped her. Upon learning about her situation, he not only didn’t look down on her but also provided her with the opportunity to go back to school. At that time, she had already dropped out of school in order to earn money. Without Eric, she wouldn’t have the chance to study now.
Eileen was in her room packing her bags, preparing to leave the hotel. When she went to ch*ck out at the front desk, the receptionist informed her that, due to unforeseen circumstances, a snow avalanche had occurred on the mountain, burying the only road out.
The cable car was also out of operation, and there were widespread power outages due to multiple landslides.
The hotel was running on emergency power, which could only last for eight hours.
Emergency services were on-site for rescue operations, including those stranded in cable
cars.
Today was truly an unlucky day.
After encountering an unpleasant person, a series of unfortunate events followed.
She had no idea when the road would clear, and she didn’t bring many clothes with her.
Returning to the hotel room, Eileen opened the door.
Suddenly, a hand behind the door pulled her in. With a forceful push against the door, she found herself facing the person.
Eileen’s heart skipped a beat, but she maintained a calm demeanor, looking at the person with a composed expression. There was no need to pretend they were siblings now that they were alone.
Why are you here instead of spending time with your girlfriend? Aren’t you afraid she’ll get
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Earlier, when Eric had touched her, Lilian had given her a hostile look, as if she wanted to tear her apart.
Eileen didn’t want to be seen as a rival.
How does Eric know that this is my room?
Eric’s gaze fell on the suitcase she was carrying. His eyebrows slightly furrowed, and then his eyes met hers. It was as if he wanted to see through her. He raised his hand suddenly,
intending to touch her face. “Are you jealous, Eileen?”
Eileen didn’t let him succeed, turning her face slightly. She listened to his baseless accusations and merely smiled without saying a word.
Jealous because of him? What is he thinking?
Dragging her suitcase past him, she placed it aside.
She took out her phone and glanced at it, but there was no signal at all.
She couldn’t make any calls and could only wait for the road to clear before heading home.
That persistent gaze made it impossible for her to ignore. Eileen looked at him. “Why are you still here? I need to rest.”
“Don’t you want to ask me something?” Eric walked to her side.
“This is your personal matter, and I have no right to interfere.”
Eileen found it unbearable to share the same space with him, tormented by the thought that just a few hours ago, he might have been intimate with another woman.
Now that he was here, Eileen felt utterly disgusted.
Forget it. If he wants to stay, let him stay.
Remember to close the door when you leave.”
Eileen took out a book on healing psychology from her bag. The doctor had mentioned that she had mild depression. If medication didn’t help, reading more books could improve her mood.
Sitting on the sofa, she took off her shoes and placed the book on her lap. She then turned to the page she hadn’t finished before.
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After Eric left, Eileen could finally relax completely. It was impossible for her to calm down with him in the same space.
In less than half an hour, someone knocked on the door.
When Eileen opened it, it was a waiter delivering food from the restaurant-a variety of desserts and cakes.
This is from a gentleman who asked me to deliver it to you.”
Eileen spoke in an indifferent tone. “I’m sorry, but I don’t know any gentleman you’re referring to. Perhaps he has mistaken me for someone else.”
“It’s the gentleman who sat across from you today,” the waiter explained.
Eileen decisively said, “I don’t know him. Sorry, please take it back.”
As she was firm, the waiter didn’t bother her anymore.
Eileen closed the door and pressed the “Do Not Disturb” button along with the room’s light switch.
Two men were lounging on the twelfth-floor bar’s scenic terrace.
“I brought you out to enjoy the snow and relax, but you still have that face like someone owes you millions. What’s wrong?”
With his arm wrapped around his female companion, Zachary poured a cup of civet coffee for himself before pouring another cup for the person sitting across from him.
He picked up the cup and brought it to his nose, inhaling a faint, refreshing aroma that was rich and unrestrained.
He took a sip and then put it down.
“Why don’t I see the lady who came with you? Did you two have a disagreement?”
At this moment, a waiter approached. “Hello, Mr. Snow.”
Eric coldly uttered one word, “Speak.”
Looking at this imposing man, the waiter unintentionally spoke with a weak voice. The intimidating aura from him sent shivers down the waiter’s spine. “The desserts I was supposed to deliver to the young lady, she didn’t accept them. She said she didn’t know you.”
The man’s already gloomy expression now seemed to be frozen over with a layer of frost.
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Zachary had a knowing smile. “Bring the food here. We’ll deliver them personally later.”
Okay, please wait a moment.”
Soon, the waiter pushed a cart laden with desserts. Since there wasn’t enough space on the table meant only for coffee, the extras were placed to the side.
It was the first time Zachary saw Eric getting rejected. It seemed that there was only one person capable of doing so.
Zachary joked, “She’s getting smart, not eating anything of unknown origin. Didn’t you make up your mind? I thought you could last until the day Will died. I didn’t expect you to soften so quickly for her. Save it. What you’ve done can’t be undone. Is Eileen really worth all the trouble?”
A shadow darkened Eric’s eyes. “Mind your own business!” He uncrossed his legs and stood up, feeling irritated.
Indeed, Eileen dared not eat anything of unknown origin. Once bitten, twice shy. One lesson was enough.
After a brief nap, she woke up around five or six in the evening.
Eileen went to the restaurant for dinner and then relaxed in the hot spring.
Upon entering the room, she switched on the lights and was immediately startled to see the man sitting on the couch.
She distinctly remembered closing the door when she left. Without a room card, how did he get in?
This is my room, Eric! Who gave you permission to enter? Get out!”
In addition to him, there were also desserts placed on the coffee table in front of him.
Are these… the ones brought by the waiter?
“Come here!” His voice was icy cold, completely disregarding her words.
Driven by fear, Eileen instinctively took a step back.
She knew him all too well.
He was angry.
If it were in the past. Eileen didn’t know what he might do.
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