Chapter 781:
Back when Dalores had been with him, she hadnât had much money. Now, with a child, it would be a miracle if she didnât starve to death. How could she possibly afford a villa?
âIâm willing to trade shares in the Ferguson Group for information on her whereabouts,â Julio said, his tone now shifting to a more businesslike one.
Hearing this, Eileen firmly decided to support Dalores. âJulio, not everyone is driven by money. I might work for you, but your issues with Dalores are personal. I wonât get involved.â
She neither aided Daloresâ escape nor disclosed her location to Julio; that was all she could do.
After stating her position, Eileen ended the call. Looking at Dalores, who was sweating despite the chilly air, she said, âJulio came here a few days ago. He knows youâre in this city. Thatâs all I can share.â
âThank you,â Dalores replied.
Julioâs call had come at the right moment, relieving Eileen of the decision on whether to tell Dalores about his presence here. Eileen put away her phone and advised, âTake care of yourself.â
Dalores suddenly stopped Eileen. âEileen, weâre friends, arenât we? I know I might not deserve to call you a friend, but Iâm not asking for your help, just some guidance.â
What should she do? How could she evade Julioâs relentless pursuit? With Kinsey, she was merely someone he collaborated with. She doubted whether Kinsey would choose to defend her in front of Julio.
She was aware that Julio was after the baby. Surrendering the child might free her from Julio, but the baby was her entire world. The turmoil was evident on her face, and Eileen understood her dilemma with just a glance.
Freshly uploaded on gαâηÏvððsâ¤com âAs a mother, I understand how hard it is to part with your child. But Julio is fixated on getting the baby. If you want to sever ties with him completely, you need to find a way to make him give up the baby. The specifics of how, though, youâll need to figure that out yourself,â Eileen said. She found it hard to remain indifferent. She empathized deeply with Dalores as a mother. Without her child, Dalores would be devastated.
Dalores thought for a moment, then nodded. âI understand. Thank you, Eileen.â
âI have to go now. You should head back,â Eileen said. She felt she didnât deserve Daloresâ gratitude, but at the same time, she felt guilty toward Julio. Caught in the middle, she didnât know if she had done the right thing.
She returned with Gabriela just as the hotel car arrived. Waiters swiftly disembarked, carrying trays directly to Conroyâs villa. The door opened, but the waiters obstructed Eileenâs view. She couldnât clearly see the woman inside, but she could just make out that the woman was dressed in a dark red gown with long hair, looking very sexy. Once the waiters had placed the dishes inside, they departed. Eileen took her time walking back home. Two minutes later, her phone suddenly pinged with messages.
She unlocked her phone and saw several photos sent by the hotel manager. She had requested the hotel staff to snap a few pictures of the woman as they entered. The cold quickly numbed her fingers as she handled her phone. She scooped up Gabriela and rushed back to the villa, settling by the heater to examine the photos.
âDamn it!â she muttered, flinging her phone onto the sofa.
Who would wear a face mask in broad daylight, especially an algae mask that covered everything but the eyes and mouth? Eileen couldnât see the womanâs face at all in the photos. And that meal had cost her a substantial sum!
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