Chapter 148: Chapter 148

Chapter 148:

“It’s none of your business,” Emmett then moved ahead in silence. He had just looked up when he saw Eileen standing nearby.

Pausing, he asked, “Ms. Curtis, why are you here again?”

“Again?” Karla hurried, glancing between Emmett and Eileen.

“I didn’t come to the hospital for your…,” Eileen began.

But before Eileen could finish speaking, Karla interjected, “Then why are you here?”

She approached Eileen and asked, “Did you send him to the hospital? Did he run away home to see you yesterday? Why did you torture him like this? The doctor mentioned he was in the rain all night. His body is already weak. Do you know that?”

As Karla walked over, a gust of wind brushed Eileen’s face. Eileen looked at her coldly.

Taking a deep breath, Eileen responded, “He was lying outside my tutoring center. I took him to the hospital, paid the bill, and left. I don’t know anything else.”

It was around nine in the evening now, and the hospital corridors were silent. Karla’s raised voice had caused some patients to peek from their windows.

Several nurses gathered at the door, murmuring amongst themselves.

Eileen preferred not to cause a scene, especially since Ruby was also a patient here.

But Karla didn’t let her go. She exclaimed, “Stop lying! When I was checking my son out, the nurse said you claimed to be his girlfriend!”

“The nurse assumed that on her own. I never admitted it,” Eileen said, her expression tightening.

Fresh chapters are live at gαℓησv𝑒ℓs․com “I’m not interested in your excuses! Eileen, you’re not suitable for my son. I won’t let you marry him! If you don’t back off, I’ll make sure you can’t stay in Wist Land!” In a fit of anger, Karla threw her bag at Eileen.

Eileen dodged it easily, and the bag crashed into a nearby car, setting off its alarm.

“I have no intention of marrying your son!” Eileen’s eyes were cold as ice as she expressed her stance to Karla. Then, she turned to Emmett. “If you genuinely wish to avoid troubling me, please stop approaching me from now on. Your apologies will only cause more harm than good.”

She purposely made her point serious to ensure it was clear.

Then, she walked toward the inpatient department.

Emmett and Karla stood frozen, watching her leave.

“Why… Why did she go there?” Karla asked, bewildered.

Emmett had a sudden realization and said, “My mother is sick and is hospitalized here, which is why she visits the hospital every weekend.”

It dawned on him that Eileen wasn’t there for him at all.

He said to Karla, “Haven’t you realized that you’ve misunderstood her?”

Karla, still unyielding, retorted, “Whether I misunderstood her or not doesn’t matter. I just want you to end things with her. It’s better if she stays away from you. If she bothers you, I swear I will kill her!”

Emmett felt a headache and got into the car in frustration.

He suddenly realized that what Eileen had said made sense. By staying away, he would not cause her further trouble.

Once in the car, he remained silent, choosing not to engage with Karla.

Karla’s hostility toward Eileen wasn’t just because of her son; it was mainly because of Kian’s instructions.

Upon entering the hospital room, Eileen placed her bag on the sofa and immediately went to the bedside. She grasped Ruby’s hand, saying, “Mom, I’m here. Blink if you can hear me.”

Ruby blinked, showing a slight response, which brought joy to Eileen.

“Eileen, was that Mr. Bryant I saw downstairs earlier?” Bailee had seen him but wasn’t sure.

“Yes,” Eileen responded, standing up to look at Bailee.

“But he’s no longer with the education agency.”

The ward was silent, yet Karla’s harsh words still resonated in Eileen’s mind.

Perhaps due to a deep-seated calm, Eileen managed to maintain a composed expression.

Unable to contain her concern, Bailee blurted out, “Was that Mr. Bryant’s mother who was yelling at you earlier? Why was she so furious?”

“There’s been a small misunderstanding. We won’t see each other in the future, so it won’t happen again,” Eileen replied.

Eileen didn’t think Emmett was a stubborn person. She was confident he wouldn’t insist on apologizing after what had happened tonight. As long as Emmett stayed away, Karla wouldn’t have an opportunity to cause further issues for her.

“Eileen, if you find yourself in trouble, please let me know. Even if I can’t protect you, I can help you find a solution,” Bailee said.

Bailee didn’t want Eileen to face her problems alone.

Eileen gave a reassuring smile. “Okay.”

The two stood on opposite sides of the bed. Suddenly, Bailee released Ruby’s hand, walked around the bed, and guided Eileen to sit in a chair by the window.

“Why didn’t you tell me that Bryan has come to Wist Land?” Bailee asked Eileen.

“How…” Eileen was taken aback. “How did you find out about this?”

Bailee pouted and said, “First, you tell me what’s going on between you two. Then, I’ll explain how I found out about this.”

What indeed was going on between her and Bryan? This question left Eileen momentarily at a loss for words.

She hesitated briefly before saying, “At best, we’re old acquaintances now. He is probably upset because I called him a despicable person before leaving Onaland. But once he leaves here, he and I will have nothing to do with each other.”

“Has he been troubling you?” Bailee was concerned.

Eileen shook her head and said, “No, he hasn’t. Actually, he helped me a bit. But we didn’t interact much beyond that.”

Eileen and Bailee continued talking about Ruby’s condition for a while, then got ready for bed.

Since it was Saturday, Eileen stayed with Ruby and discussed with Denzel on the phone about having Milford and Adalina attend tutoring sessions together.

This arrangement would offer Milford and Adalina five classes a week at no extra charge. Eileen suggested Denzel weigh the advantages and disadvantages, but Denzel immediately agreed, and they decided to start the tutoring sessions on Monday.

On Sunday afternoon, Phoebe called Eileen, inviting her to a club in central Wist Land for some fun.

Jacob shouted over the phone that he was paying, telling Eileen that he wanted a gathering of old friends.

Hearing this, Eileen knew she couldn’t refuse.

Even after Jacob mentioned that Bryan would be there, she decided to attend, hoping to discuss her tutoring plans for Milford with Bryan.

She bid Bailee farewell and left the hospital.

By evening, around nine, the city center was alive with activity and cars zipping past.

The entrance of the high-end club was lined with luxury cars.

Eileen’s car didn’t stand out here, but she looked strikingly beautiful in her wool coat.

As she stepped out of her car, she drew many admiring glances.

Next to the club was a high-end beauty salon. Karla, just leaving the salon, spotted Eileen.

Karla instructed her driver to stop, took a photo of Eileen in front of the club, and sent it to Emmett with a message.

“Look at that! Do you think a decent woman would come to a place like this for fun? Maybe she’s here to meet a pimp!”

The gentle glow in the photographs softened Eileen’s features, enhancing her stunning beauty with a mesmerizing effect.

Emmett found himself captivated by Eileen’s photo for a moment.

Then, noticing the message from Karla, he quickly responded, “She’s not that type of person.”

This response infuriated Karla. Looking up, she noticed Eileen had been stopped by a man at the entrance of the club.

The young man was in a floral shirt, paired with black suit trousers. His slightly squinted eyes gave him a lewd look. As he moved closer to Eileen, he inhaled deeply twice.

Eileen, disgusted, took a few steps back and said, “Sir, please don’t get too close.”

“We’re all here for a good time. Don’t act like you’re not interested.” The young man took a couple of steps closer to Eileen, lifted an eyebrow, and asked, “Are you here alone? Would you like to join me in my private room?”

“No, I’m actually looking for a friend,” Eileen replied firmly.

Despite her cold response, the man didn’t walk away and seemed more intrigued. “Who are you looking for? Let me take you inside. This place is mine. You’re very attractive, and men will try to harass you. I can keep you safe.”

As he spoke, he reached out to touch Eileen’s shoulder, but Eileen quickly stepped aside.

Eileen’s patience was wearing thin. “No, thank you. If you’re trying to find a woman as your target, you should look elsewhere. I’m not interested!”

She then turned and made her way into the club.

The young man thought to follow her, but one of his associates reminded him, “Mr. Blake, your friends are almost here.”

Hearing this, the young man, Arthur Blake, watched Eileen walk away and instructed, “Find out which private room she goes into.”

He then grabbed a cigarette from his pocket and descended the stairs. Just as he lit the cigarette, someone approached him.

“Mr. Blake?” Karla stood before Arthur, holding her purse.

Arthur took a puff of his cigarette and recognized Karla. He said with a smile, “Mrs. Deleon, what a surprise to see you here.”

“I just finished at the salon next door.” Karla gestured to the nearby beauty salon.

The salon’s red sign illuminated Arthur’s handsome face.

He frowned slightly but said nothing.

Karla said, “I noticed you were hitting on the woman who just walked into the club. Thought I’d come over and talk to you.”

“Do you know her?” Arthur became interested.

“Yes, I know her well. She’s quite the flirt. If you run with her over, I’ll support you at your family’s company’s next shareholder meeting,” Karla said.

Karla owned shares in the Blake family’s business, and Arthur wasn’t the sole heir of his family. His claim to the Blake family’s wealth hinged on the number of allies he had within the company.

Arthur’s attention peaked immediately after hearing what Karla had said.

When Eileen came out of the elevator on the fifth floor, she saw Raymond standing at the door. “Hi, Raymond,” she greeted.

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