Chapter 1201: Irritation

Chapter 1201: Irritation

However, no one was there to help him, so he could only rely on

himself. Preston took a deep breath, but before he could make any

move, he received a call from his landlord. Naturally, the landlord

informed him that he had to pack up and leave since he wouldn't be

renewing the lease. After all, with so many people watching the house,

it would be difficult to find a tenant if he continued to stay there.

Preston was extremely annoyed. These people were simply adding

insult to injury, and he really wanted to confront Ayan face-to-face and

fight him. However, Ayan had an even bigger move waiting for him.

After Ayan's live interview, Eileen also made an appearance.

Facing the camera, Eileen confessed that Preston had instructed her to

approach Ayan. Therefore, all those photos and rumors were fake. As

for the photo, who would bother guessing whether it was Ayan or if

Ayan had turned the tables on Preston?

This time, Preston truly lost, completely and utterly. From the

beginning, his apartment's door was surrounded by onlookers, and

gradually, it turned into people knocking on the door. After waiting for a

long time without any response, naturally, they became impatient and

started knocking to disturb him and make him come out. Once they

captured him on camera, it would be headline news-an irresistible

temptation that no one wanted to miss.

The door continued to be pounded, and Preston's mood became

increasingly irritable. At this point, he couldn't call the police because

these events were already enough for the authorities to hold him

responsible, especially regarding Louise's incident. That was a matter

of life, and Preston was well aware of it.

After weighing his options, Preston slid down the drainpipe from the

bathroom window on the first floor. He deliberately disguised himself

with a hat and sunglasses. He circled around the apartment building,

and a crowd had already gathered downstairs, including reporters, the

curious public, and some apartment residents spectating the scene.

Fortunately, his license plate hadn't been revealed; otherwise, he would

have had to leave by taxi now.

Preston smoothly drove away from the apartment, thinking that he had

fooled the media and the police, making everyone believe he was still

inside the apartment.

However, what he didn't know was that just as he left the apartment, a

commercial vehicle followed closely behind him.

Preston didn't have the spare mental energy to pay attention to the

vehicle behind him. He focused on driving and checking his phone. He

learned about Eileen's betrayal and couldn't help but curse, "Bitch!"

He was so angry that he unconsciously accelerated the car's speed.

Preston drove further and further away, gradually leaving the city center

of Hance City. The driver in the following car couldn't help but ask the

man in the passenger seat, his face stern, "Where is Preston going?"

The man in the passenger seat replied calmly, "Follow closely and

make sure he doesn't notice. I'll call Kian to report the situation.”

When Kian received the message, he immediately informed Ayan. Kian

asked, "Mr. Simpson, should we intercept him?"

"Not for now. Intercepting him at this moment won't make any

difference. Let's see where he's going. Right now, he's like a rat

crossing the street; he needs to find a place to stay."

"Are you suggesting that this place he's seeking shelter might be

related to what he intends to do?"

"There's a possibility, but it's not entirely accurate. So, let's take one

step at a time. Remember to remind our people not to let him discover

them, understood?"

“I understand.” Kian nodded and immediately made the necessary

arrangements.

Ayan also prepared to leave the police station because the live

broadcast had ended. However, as he was about to leave, a female

police officer approached him and said, "Mr. Simpson, Eileen wants to

see you."

Ayan nodded expressionlessly. It was indeed necessary to meet with

her.

Ayan followed the female police officer to the visitation room where

Eileen was being held. It had been almost two hours since they last met

here.

This time, Ayan took a seat, and Eileen's expression softened as she

looked at him. She gazed at Ayan and asked, "Ayan, I've done as you

said. Are you really going to drop the charges against me?"

“It's not about doing things according to my words, but about doing

things according to the truth,” Ayan corrected.

Eileen's face stiffened slightly, but she immediately nodded and agreed,

“Yes, we'll do things according to the truth.”

Ayan glanced at her calmly and his voice was somewhat subdued as

he said, "I will drop the charges against you, but for now, you can't

leave the police station.”

"Why can't I leave?" Eileen asked anxiously.

He replied, "This matter is not yet over. By not letting you leave, we are

actually protecting you indirectly. Who do you think Preston would

come after first in this situation? He's already been pushed to the edge.

His face is famous in Hance City. He's just one step away from venting

his anger on someone, and if you show up, aren't you worried that he

will come after you?"

Ayan stared at Eileen without a change in expression, his clear black

and white eyes fixed on her every move.

Eileen's initial reaction to these words was naturally one of surprise, but

then she said, "He shouldn't do anything to me. I did what I did just to

save myself."

"But if he really feels that way, won't you turn around and bite me

immediately? The intensity of this matter is even higher than you

imagine. That's why I can't let you leave here for now. Rest assured,

the police station is safe. They won't trouble you or do anything to you.

Being here is safer for you than following me!"

Ayan also needed to avoid suspicion. He had no intention of taking

Eileen away with him. He was keeping an eye on Preston, and perhaps

Preston had also arranged people to keep an eye on him. At this point,

he couldn't afford to give Preston any ammunition.

If he took Eileen away, it would be difficult to guarantee that someone

with ill intentions wouldn't capture the scene. Then all his efforts would

be in vain.

Ayan didn't hide the fact that he didn't trust Eileen at all, which also

stirred up Eileen's emotions. She said, "I really won't turn around and

bite you. At this point, I know very well what is more important. If I really

turn against you now, what about the next time? Will you let me go next

time?"

“I don't want to go through unnecessary trouble or take risks, so there's

no need to say more. Just stay here and rest. You haven't had a good

night's sleep. Later, someone will take you to freshen up and sleep

well. Once the heat of this matter subsides, I will personally send you

away."

Ayan's words left no room for negotiation. He had already made up his

mind, and Eileen had no choice but to comply.

She knew that saying anything more would be futile, so she simply

pursed her lips and remained silent.

As Ayan stood up to leave, she hesitantly and uneasily asked, "Ayan,

will you really let me go?"