Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen

Chapter 22

“Rent a car?”

Everyone turned to look at Phylls.

Bblythe voiced his disagreement, “Renting a car is too expensive”

“It’s not that pricey, actually. The hotel arranged it for us. We’re guests, so they gave us a discount.” It was clear that Phyllis had picked up this money–saving tip from Eileen, to rent cars directly through the hotel.

It’s only twelve bucks, including pick–up and drop–off”

Was twelve dollars not expensive?

After dinner, Bblythe whispered to Eileen, “How much would it cost if we took a bus instead?”

Eileen replied, “Two dollars”

Bblythe was even more heartbroken. But since they had already agreed to let Phyllis be the leader, there was no going back.

The next day was generally harmonious, except for the fact that Phyllis gave extra attention to Kenley, which made the others a bit uncomfortable. However, considering that Kenley was indeed injured, no one said anything.

Back at the hotel in the evening, they had to pay for the next day’s room.

Bblythe accompanied Phyllis to make the payment.

When they got to the front desk, Phyllis went through her pockets, but couldn’t find any money.

“What’s wrong?” Bblythe asked.

Phyllis looked upset. “I might have left it in the room, Bblythe, could you wait here for a bit?” She then dashed off upstairs.

After taking a shower, Eileen came out to find Phyllis turning the room upside down. She asked with a stern face, “What are you doing?”

Phyllis replied anxiously. “I can’t find my wallet, have you seen it?”

Eileen frowned. “Didn’t you put it in that black backpack?”

“I’ve checked, it’s not there.” Phyllis‘ face turned red as she bit her lip. “Could you help me look for it? I can’t find it.”

Eileen pursed her lips but eventually bent down to help her search.

After waiting for nearly twenty minutes without any news from Phyllis, Bblythe went upstairs to see what was happening. Upon reaching the top, she saw everyone huddled at the girls‘ room door, all looking for something

“What’s going on?”

Josiah said with a grim face, “Phyllis can’t find her wallet.”

“She lost her money?” Bblythe asked.

This question seemed to touch a nerve, and the room fell into a brief silence. Phyllis, who was sitting on the floor rummaging through her suitcase. suddenly burst into tears.

Bblythe hurried over and comforted her.

With tears streaming down her face, Phyllis sobbed. “I don’t know where I put it. I clearly remember putting it in my bag. How could it be gone….

“I remember, Hubery suddenly said. “When Kenley said he was thirsty, and you went to buy him a drink, I think you might’ve left your wallet on the

counter?”

Phyllis immediately stood up and dashed out.

“Phyllis, where are you going at this hour!” Bblythe chased after her.

Josiah, worried about their safety, followed suit.

In the room, the few remaining people stayed silent for a moment. Hubery got up from the floor and returned to his room, followed by Kenley Egbert didn’t leave, he lazily leaned against the balcony door, squinting at Eileen who was sitting on the bed, and asked, “If the wallet is lost, what would you

do?”

Eileen glanced at him and replied, “She’s the team leader, if she lost her wallet, it’s her problem. What does it have to do with me?”

The comments online were bustling.

-Eileen is so selfish]

–[Is this what you call selfish? Can you be reasonable? Phyllis lost her wallet, and everyone has to suffer, and you have the nerve to call Eileen selfish?

-I don’t understand why there was a problem with Eileen being the team leader. Why did they have to change? When she was the leader, everyone was doing just fine Now they switch leaders, and within a day, there’s already a problem.]

–[I wanted to say something this morning when Phyllis ordered a luxurious breakfast for Kenley Is she trying to imitate Hubery? A meal doesn’t make you posh‘] Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

-They changed the leader because Kenley got injured and Eileen didn’t take care of him. Now we have Phyllis, and it’s unbearable. I’m here to watch a travel show, not a drama! Now the money is gone, they have to check out tomorrow morning, abd they don’t even have a place to stay!]

“Are you really not planning to help her?” Egbert asked calmly while looking at Eileen. “Can you really let it go?”

Eileen retorted, “Am I her mother? Why should I care about her?”

Egbert said indifferently. Well, you do whatever you want.”

After more than an hour, Phyllis and the other two returned, and as expected, they were unable to find the wallet. Phyllis‘ eyes were red from crying.

A while later, Phyllis‘ phone rang. She picked up the call, and after crying and speaking for a bit, she turned to Bblythe and said, “Bblythe, I need to step

out for a while.”

“Is that a call from the show’s crew?” Bblythe asked.

Everyone thought it was a call from the crew. With such a big incident, the crew would definitely intervene. They might even provide some compensation for the lost money as it was an accident.

Phyllis vaguely replied, “Hmm” and then she left.

Bblythe felt a little relieved and headed to the bathroom for a shower.

Eileen tossed and turned on the bed for a while, then finally got up and walked out. With Phyllis‘ negotiation skills, the likelihood of a successful negotiation with the crew was slim. Eileen, with a stern face, headed straight for the elevator.

However, when she got to the fire escape stairwell, she suddenly heard a woman’s gasp from inside. She paused, looking at the door.

“Kenley, stop it… let go of me…

“Baby, don’t be afraid. There’s no one here.”

“Kenley Kenley… don’t… don’t… don’t…”

Eileen’s eyes hardened, and she immediately reached out to push the door. But her wrist was grabbed mid–air.

Eileen turned to see that Egbert had somehow come out of the boys‘ room. The door was open, and light seeped out from inside.

The moment Phyllis‘ cry started inside, it was as if someone had clamped a hand over her mouth, turning all her screams into whimpers.

Eileen glared at Egbert. “Let me go.”

Egbert shot back, “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t interfere?”

Eileen’s expression suddenly shifted. “So, you’re hoping I’d stay out of this. Have you been up to the same shenanigans as Kenley?”

Ignoring the sudden pallor on Egbert’s face, she lifted her foot and kicked straight at the stairwell door!