<h4>Chapter 128: Arrogance</h4>


    Eric said with a smile as radiant as a blooming flower. "Alright, I’ll pick you up tonight. See you at our new ce!"


    Only then did Eric leisurely leave.


    Ey back on the bed, her heart racing wildly. That guy couldn’t even handle being apart from her for just one night?


    This must be what people call a crazy, passionate love, right?


    Ey on the bed, happiness surrounding her, yet her heart still felt uneasy.


    Sometimes, amidst her happiness, she would wonder about the future. What would Eric think of her when she grew old, when her figure changed...


    E recalled the middle-aged women she’d seen on the street and shivered. Better not to think about it. She got up and dawdled for nearly an hour, washing her face, brushing her teeth, and changing clothes. Looking in the mirror at her radiant face and fresh, tender lips, she felt her cheeks heat up.


    Even without a good night’s sleep, her skin remained smooth and tender. Perhaps this was the power of love?


    E left her room, instructing the maid to clean the sheets. When she arrived at the dining room, she found Eric loungingzily, with Brianna, Hannah, and Robert all waiting quietly for her.


    "E, why are you up sote? Are you feeling unwell?" Robegirlrt asked with concern. After all, she was the girl Mr. Nelson favored. How could he not pay extra attention?


    "No... I’m fine. I just had a nightmare... so I woke upte!" Feeling someone’s intense gaze, E stammered.


    "Even big sister has nightmares? Hehe, if you just settle down and behave, you won’t have any bad dreams," Hannahughed, her face full of mockery.


    E noticed that Hannah was particrly dressed up today. Her hair flowed down, and her whitece dress highlighted her figure perfectly.


    Her lips were painted with pink lipstick, and her eyebrows were carefully drawn. Previously, Hannah had been volunteering and never dressed so beautifully.


    Was she doing this because Eric was here?


    E smiled faintly. "Not at all, I haven’t been up to anything bad. At least when I see Mr. Taylor, I want to puke. Unlike big sister, who can still sit and talk business with him."


    E’s tactful words made Hannah’s face turn pale, her hands trembling.


    "Alright, alright. Mr. Nelson, let’s eat, everyone is hungry!" Brianna awkwardly tried to change the subject.


    Hannah’s face alternated between red and white. E’s words had undoubtedly reminded Eric of her dealings with Mr. Taylor!


    That little slut! She must make her suffer!


    Eric chuckled, his eyes slightly raised, revealing a hint of peach blossom-like charm. His face had a faint blush, adding to his seductive allure.


    Such a devilishly handsome man, even Brianna felt her heart flutter just looking at him.


    And Hannah, even more so. Her face blushed charmingly as she smiled seductively at Eric.


    "Mr. Nelson, I made this pizza myself. Please try it!" Hannah regained her graceful smile and quickly ced a slice of pizza in front of Eric.


    Eric nced at E, noticing her wrinkling her nose, which put him in a great mood. "Sorry, I don’t like this."


    Hannah forced a smile and silently took the pizza back.


    "E, I stayed in the guest room next to yoursst night. Why... did I hear some noises? Did you really have a nightmare?"


    Eric sipped his porridge, smiling wickedly.


    E’s face turned bright red. She red at Eric, "Yes... I had a nightmare. I must have screamed."


    "Is that so? But your voice sounded so excited, it didn’t really seem like a nightmare!" Eric teased, his wicked smile deepening.


    E nearly spat out her mouthful of porridge!


    This annoying man! He was deliberately picking on her!


    She pouted pitifully, "Mr. Nelson must have misheard!"


    "Haha, Mr. Nelson, my sister seems to have a bad habit of sleepwalking! One time I saw her, and it scared me half to death!" Hannahughed as she spoke. Brianna cast a faint nce at Hannah, knowing her daughter was trying to mislead Eric, hoping to draw his attention to herself.


    However, Eric acted as if he hadn’t heard, continuing to smile and gaze at E.


    Robert cleared his throat, "E, hurry up and eat. Mr. Nelson will take you to schoolter!"


    Robert was shrewd and could see that Eric was interested in his eldest daughter, so he hurried her along.


    E looked at Eric in surprise, "Wasn’t Mr. Nelson drunkst night? How can he take me to school?"is


    "Of course, Mr. Nelson was drunkst night, but not today. You silly girl!" Robertughed.


    Hannah’s face twitched awkwardly; this idea was Robert’s, so she couldn’t ruin it.


    E bit her lip, realizing she couldn’t escape the clutches of this devil even in the morning.


    Her heart felt a mix of sweetness and fear.


    She felt herself uncontrobly falling in love with him!


    "Your father is right, it’s on my way. Let me give you a lift!" Eric’s smile grew even more mischievous. E lowered her head as much as possible, her heart churning with mixed emotions.


    Hannah secretly gritted her teeth in anger. Why wasn’t it her that Mr. Nelson favored? Why did he choose that slut, E?


    After breakfast, E obediently got into Eric’s car, letting him drive her to school.


    Meanwhile, Brianna pulled her husband aside as he was about to leave, "Honey, there’s something I need to discuss with you."


    Robert stopped, and Brianna signaled for Hannah and the servants to leave. Once they were alone, she spoke in a low voice, "Honey, you’re letting them spend time together. If E really marries Eric, her shares will end up with him!"


    Robert sneered, "I don’t need your reminder; I’ve already thought of that. But Eric’s situation isn’t as good as you think! The Nelson family doesn’t really ept him. The old man’s chosen heir is Henry, not Eric! Moreover, the Carter Group is also eyeing E’s shares. I’ll let them fight it out, and then I’ll reap the benefits!"


    Brianna’s eyes widened in surprise. She hadn’t expected Robert to consider this angle, feeling both admiration and concern.


    "But... what if E quietly transfers her shares to Eric? You know Eric’s methods are far from ordinary!" Brianna whispered.


    Robertughed again, his tone even more dismissive, "A young kid like him can’t beat me. But I need to use Eric to expand the Davis Group’s business. As long as we coborate with the Nelson Group in the next few years, we’ll grow significantly. By then, Eric won’t be able to fight me for the shares."


    Brianna was stunned; she hadn’t expected Robert to be this confident.


    "Besides, E is so sensible and filial. If I ask, do you think she’d refuse? She’s already ced a painting worth thirty million dors in my study. To her, money is nothing. Also, her mother’s shares are less than what her grandmother left behind. If we have the Carter Group shares, she’ll willingly give me the Davis Group shares. Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’m off to work!"


    Robert saw Brianna was speechless, brushed off her hand, and strode out.


    Brianna felt empty, her eyes filled with disappointment and loss.


    In the business world, Robert’s tactics were nowhere near Eric’s, yet he was so confident. She was left speechless.