Chapter 12
The video was taken a few days before Sophia’s birthday, Jacob asked Eloise where the best proposal location in Kingsbury was. At the time, she genuinely thought he was going to propose to her
She loved the rooftop care at Yarra Hotel. It often hosted all kinds of banquets and celebrations.
After work, Eloise purposely went there to gather footage to show Jacob.
But she coincidently ran into Sophia and her friends having coffee, which was how the ended up in the video.
Sophia said in a taunting voice, “I just heard you asking the hotel manager if they could bost a proposal banquet, is Jacob proposing to you?”
She scoffed. “You must be delusional. Wire don’t we make a bet? It will be ime birthday in a few days. Let’s see if Jacob proposes to me or
Eloise found Sophia’s words amusing
Jacob had already asked her about the proposal location. How could be possibily p propose to someone else? Even insolts had their limits, right?
She simply ignored Sophia and continued filming the faraway scenery.
Above her was the vast sky full of stars, and the city lights twinkled brightly in the distance. She’d see the person she loved most when she looked away. It was truly
Jomantic.
Sophia barged into the shot again and proceeded with her nonsense.
But as it turned out, Sophia’s confidence wasn’t misplaced. Rather, it was Eloise’s over–confidence that was truly laughable.
Eloise tucked her phone away and looked toward Jacob. He was staring blankly at the coffee table as if the video was still playing
He never imagined that Sophia would see him as nothing more than a pawn.
“All I did was po
post a photo. The fact that i didn’t upload this video was already me being lenient. So you better not take it for granted, “Eloise said coldly
Jacob remained frozen in place until Xavier gave him a pat on the shoulder.
“Jacob, you should past clarity things and clear Eloise’s name. Everything will be fine once you do.”
Jacobs lifted his head and gave Eloise a cold glase. Then, he leaned back on the couch and chuckded.
“So you thought I was going to propose to you?”
Eloise simply remained silent, staring at Jacob’s expression dripping with mockery
“Where did you get that confidence from?” He gave her another glance. “I always thought you were a realistic person, but it turns out you’re just delusional. Did you actually believe you could marry me and become Mrs. Kilboume?”
He scoffed. “Who do you think you are?”
Eloise shook her head. “I wanted to marry you because 1 loved you.”
Jacob anorted. “Do you really expect anyone to believe that?”
“I thought you would.”
Jacob grabbed a bottle of alcohol, twisted off the cap, and then took a few swigs. He looked at Eloise again, feeling a wave of emotions well up within him. Nonetheless, upon seeing how calm and unfazed Eloise was, he could only suppress it.
“Delete the video.”
Eloise took a deep breath and sat down on the couch. “Fine. But you have to clear my name and make sure that the hospital doesn’t suspend me.”
can lift your suspension, but I cannot clear your name.
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“Then there’s nothing to discuss. My account might be suspended, but I can always create a new rise find’s. Oh, someone even suggested that I send it
directly to the paparazzi.“
Jacob took another swig of alcohol. “You could try striking a deal with me, you know
“I don’t need to ”
“What about your parents‘ house? Are you just poruna give it up?”
Eloise staffered at his words. He just admitted that her parents‘ house was in his hands.
She said, slightly confused, “Back then, you and your family w were on bad terms and had no choice but to stay at my place. You told me you wanted to start a business and galus your family’s respect, so i wild in partits‘ house and helpeil you raise a million dollars.”
Jacob nodded. “I bought the house back a long time ago. I had planted to give it back to you.”
“Then why live you kept at Truna ne all these years?”
“Why?” Jacob pondered for a bit. “There’s no particular reason. I simply forgot about and didn’t have the mood.”
“Now that we’ve booken up, !
delete that video and stay out of the oull
- The house from me, you’ll have to give me something in retum, I only have one small request, which is for you to iments, just let the public oplation die duwa utsuwil”
Eloise let out a bitter laugh She had sarrificed her parents‘ house to help Jacobi build his career. Yet, now that he had become successful, he was using it against her.
Coming from the man she had been with for eight years, the betrayal cut evensdreper
Chapter 12
Eloise tookout her phone and deleted the video right in front of Jacob, She then retrieved the one million dollar cheque Sophia had given her and placed it in front of Jacob.
Jacob simply pushed it back to her, “I can’t give you the house just yet.”
“at you promised….
“I did promise to give it to you, but who knows whether you’ll start blabbering nonsense online once you get the house.”
“Then when??
“How about on Sophia and my wedding day? Consider it a wedding, favor.”
Eloter let out a cold laugh, “A wedding favor? How generousel you.”
“Don’t mention it ”
“So when are you getting manded? Have you set a date?”
Jacob nodded. “My family insists on having it sooner. It will be on September eh, about a month from now. It’s said to be a lucky day”
Eloise grabbed a bottle of white wine and twisted open the cap. She then leaned over and clinked it with the bottle in Jacob’s hand. “Congratulations.”
She then took a few large swigs and left with the bottle of wine in hand.
Noticing Eloise’s unusual demeanor, Xavier hurried after her. She didn’t leave the bar but simply sat down at the bar counter.
“Jack, go check on Jacob. 1’11 stay with Eloise”
Despite jack still being busy, he went to Jacob’s private room nonetheless,
Xavier took a seat beside Eloise and asked the bartender for a glass.
“Eloise, share some with me.” Xavier placed his glass in front of her.
Eloise glanced at Xavier and smiled at him. “I wanna get drunk tonight. ”
“What?”
“My heart hurts. It really hurts.….….
She was deeply hurt by the love she had once given.
Xavier pursed his lip and took back has glass. He then asked the bartender for another bottle of wine
“1’li drink with you.” Xavier picked up the wine bottle and clinked it with Eloise’s, “Here’s to your berakup. “
“Thank you
Just as Jack was helping Jacob out of the private room, he spotted Eloise swaying unsteadily toward the ext
Jack rushed over to steady her, then glanced at Xavier, who was slumped over the bar counter.
With a sigh, he realized he was going to have to escort all three of them home.
“By the way, Eloise, where are you staying now?”
“Cloudmere Residence.”
“Huh? Are you still staying with jacob?”
Eloise shook her head and pushed Jack away, making her way out alone.
“You’re drunk. I’ll take you home! Jackhurried after her.
“No need. Someone will pick me up”
As the cold wind blew, Eloise found herself feeling slightly more refreshed. Moments later, Benjamin pulled up in a Bentley. He swiftly got out and opened the
Just as the was about to get in, Jack pulled her back. “How could you just get into a stranger’s car?” he asked.
“Heisn’t a stranger. He’s Benjamin.”
Benjamin took out his phone and pulled out the message Eloise had sent him half an hour ago.
After confining that it was indeed from her, jack no longer held her back
He had assumed Eloise had called for a cab, so seeing a Bentley pull up certainly surprised him.
Inside the car, Eloise rubbed her stomach gently. Perhaps it was because she had too much to drink, but her stomach wasn’t feeling too good.
Just then, Benjamin handed her a flask filled with warm milk
“Mr. Huntington asked me to bring this for you. He said it should help soothe your stomach pain.”
Boise took a few sips and immediately felt better.
As the alcohol buzz began to Jade, Eloise suddenly remembered something.
Half an hour ago, she had texted Benjamin to come pick her up and also messaged William
Hertext to him read, “Let’s get married on September 6th.”
