Female Novel
Chapter 943: Peak
Chapter 943: Peak
However, due to a lack of concrete evidence and relying solely on Sean's words, the police had no
choice but to accept Louise's family's proposal to drop the case against Preston.
Even the online community was powerless in this situation; it was solely in the hands of Louise's family.
This news caused quite a stir in Hance City, but the commotion couldn't significantly affect Preston.
Sean saw this news and grew extremely anxious, unsure of what to do, so he quickly contacted Kian.
He asked Kian, "Kian, is Preston safe now? Otherwise, why would Louise's family suddenly withdraw
the case?"
"He's bribed Louise's family, which is why they agreed to drop the case. That's also why I initially asked
you to provide any evidence you had. But now, it's too late; the situation is already settled," Kian
responded coldly.
Sean was disheartened because he had essentially betrayed Preston. If Preston managed to make a
comeback, wouldn't he seek revenge against himself?
Kian didn't pay much attention to Sean, only advising him, "If you're worried about Preston retaliating
against you, consider leaving Hancefor a while."
Kian didn't elaborate further; after all, his relationship with Sean had always been one of mutual utility.
Recent events had clearly favored Preston, causing the atmosphere around Ayan to grow heavy. As a
result, Kian didn't dare report Sean's situation to Ayan and could only handle it on his own.
At Simpson Group, Ayan sat in his office, his expression aloof. He appeared lost in thought, his eyes
reflecting a distant coldness. After a while, he picked up his phone and dialed a series of numbers.
When the call was answered, he spoke, "Where are you?"
The other party seemed surprised by Ayan's question, hesitating for a few seconds before responding
in a calm voice, "In a hotel room. Ayan, why did you suddenly call me?"
"Wasn't it you who asked Kian to inform me, wanting to meet and discuss something?" Ayan asked
indifferently, "Or are you currently unavailable?"
Eileen quickly denied, "Of course not. I just thought you were busy with work and didn't want to bother
you. The truth is, I don't really have anything important. I've been idle every day, but I can't keep doing
that. I want to invest my time in work, but my agent and my former company have completely cut ties
with me. So, I'm not sure what to do now."
Eileen's reputation had been utterly tarnished before. Though she had brought it upon herself, she had
never once questioned if it was her fault. Instead, she was fixated on how to restore her career. She
still wanted to face the public, to stand at the pinnacle of the show business. She relished being in the
spotlight, feeling like a dazzling diamond.
After careful consideration over the past few days, she had come to realize that, so far, only Ayan could
help her. If she wanted to reclaim her career, she would have to listen to Ayan's instructions, follow his
arrangements.
She said softly, "Ayan, would you be willing to help me?"
Ayan, of course, wouldn't give a direct answer to that question. He responded with a cold tone, "Since
you're at the hotel, come downstairs. I'll have Kian pick you up. Come to Simpson Group, and we can
talk?"
Eileen asked, "To Simpson Group? Won't that cause any trouble for you?"
"Trouble for me? What kind of trouble could it possibly cause me?"
"Wouldn't Camille misunderstand? After all, she misunderstood last time, so..."
"That's something I should worry about," Ayan casually reminded, silencing Eileen.
Ayan immediately instructed Kian to pick up Eileen. At the same time, he told Kian, "After picking her
up, have the hotel staff open her room and install a pinhole camera at the door. Be discreet, don't leave
any traces."
Ayan didn't explain why he was doing this, but Kian understood the reason behind it.
Kian promptly went to the hotel to fetch Eileen. By the time he arrived, Eileen had already come
downstairs and was waiting by the entrance. Though there were no obvious irregularities, Kian still took
note. Thus, when Eileen got into the car, he casually asked, "Miss Khan, why did you come down so
quickly? Didn't you wait for a while?"
The distance from Simpson Group to the hotel wasn't far, and Ayan had decided last minute to have
Eileen come to Simpson Group. Judging by Eileen's attire and appearance, she couldn't have gotten
ready that quickly, even though Kian was a man, he had a rough idea of how much time basic makeup
required.
So, Eileen coming down so soon raised Kian's suspicions.
Eileen's expression remained calm, without much emotion. She didn't seem nervous either, just offering
a faint smile as she replied, "Ayan called, and I got ready immediately. Since you came all the way here
to pick me up, I didn't want to keep you waiting any longer."
Kian hurriedly said, "Miss Khan, you're too kind. You're Mr. Simpson's guest, so it's only natural that I
wait for you."
Eileen merely smiled gently and remained silent.
The twenty-minute car ride brought Eileen to Simpson Group.
Kian led her to the elevator and took her to Ayan's office without any interruptions. He gestured for her
to take a seat on the sofa and said,
"Miss Khan, please have a seat."novelbin
Eileen nodded and said, "Thank you."
Inside the office, Ayan faced the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing outside. When he heard the sound of
footsteps, he turned to look, his gaze falling on Eileen. She returned the gaze, her voice gentle as she
asked, "Ayan, did you call me here for something specific?"
Ayan gestured toward the nearby sofa, inviting Eileen to sit as he said, "Regarding Preston, you must
have seen the news online, right?"
Eileen nodded, "Yes, I know."
"Do you have anything you want to say?" he asked with indifference.
Eileen couldn't quite understand his question. There was a hint of surprise in her eyes as her voice
grew uncertain, "Ayan, I don't understand what you mean. Are you suspecting me?"
"I haven't said anything yet. Why are you getting nervous? Has he come to Hance to find you?" Ayan
chuckled lightly. His deep eyes held a faint smile that was somewhat overwhelming, making it hard to
meet his gaze for too long.
After he finished speaking, he continued to fix his gaze on her, unwavering for even a second. This
direct scrutiny caused Eileen's heart to race, and she softly bit her lip, her voice light as she said,
"Ayan, I don't understand what you're talking about. How could he possibly dare to come to Hance
when the police is pursuing him? What you're suggesting is impossible."
She tried to maintain her composure and even managed to smile, but Ayan's reaction remained
unchanged. He still looked at her the same way, and he spoke in a low voice, "So, since you returned
to Hance, you haven't contacted him at all?"