Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen novel Chapter 20

-[I really like Phyllis. Finally, someone's standing up to Eileen. I've been itching to jump into the screen and give her a piece of my mind. What’s with her arrogance and rudeness.]

-[Why didn't they give Kenley a mask? Do you know how many fans Kenley has overseas? So narrow-minded.]

-[Phyllis was just trying to defend her friend. She didn't mean to provoke Kenley. Okay, for the sake of you standing up for Kenley, we, Kenley's fans, will let you off the hook for now.]

"Stop talking nonsense, Phyllis!" Bblythe chided sternly.

She knew Phyllis had been holding grudges against Eileen. But this was the first time Phyllis publicly confronted Eileen. Not for herself, but for Kenley.

Bblythe frowned, glancing over at Kenley, who was sitting on the couch with a helpless, bitter smile on his face. She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Kenley's attitude was a bit off today.

Josiah quickly intervened to defuse the situation.

Eileen's cold eyes scanned over Phyllis. After a while, she pulled out a mask and handed it over.

"You could've given it to me earlier." Phyllis rushed over to take it.

But Eileen swiftly withdrew her hand. Phyllis, who had run over for nothing, snapped, "Are you messing with me?"

Eileen turned to Kenley. "What, did you break your legs or arms? Can't you come and get it yourself?"

Kenley looked at Eileen with an innocent and aggrieved expression.

-[Eileen is really sick.]

-[I'm so annoyed by Eileen now.]

-[Why does Kenley have to put up with this from Eileen? Can't the production team kick her out!]

Phyllis' sentiments echoed the comments exactly. She shouted, "I just like helping Kenley with things, why are you so nosy! Are you giving me the mask or not!"

Eileen gave Phyllis an annoyed glance. In the end, she threw the mask at her.

Phyllis caught the mask and hurried back to Kenley with an eager expression.

"Thank you," said Kenley gently. Phyllis' face turned red instantly.

Before long, they all got on the bus. Eileen initially sat alone in the last row of the bus, but Egbert strode on and sat next to her after he boarded.

As the bus started moving, the others chatted leisurely.

Egbert suddenly started, "Do you know where Phyllis went last night?"

Eileen was taken aback and looked at him.

"She was led to the back stairs by him," Egbert said. The "him" referring to Kenley.

Eileen frowned. "Women in love have no brains."

Egbert chuckled softly.

"What are you laughing at?" Eileen asked.

"I just don't think that's love," Egbert replied.

"Eileen, don't stoop to her level." Bblythe tried to intervene.

But Phyllis snatched the money, counted the amount, and declared, "Everyone can sleep in until ten tomorrow. We'll start our activities in the afternoon. I won't wake everyone up so early like her. We're here to enjoy ourselves, and I respect everyone's sleep."

Eileen chuckled, nodding lazily. "Suit yourself."

Phyllis, holding the money, ran off to the guys' room to share the good news.

Once Phyllis left, Bblythe pulled Eileen aside, looking bitter. "She's just a little girl. Don't be mad."

The more Bblythe spent time with Eileen, the more she realized how strong Eileen's organizing and coordinating abilities were. Among them, only Eileen could control the situation. Seven people travelled together, each with their own personalities and temperaments, but Eileen could manage everyone, ensuring the show went smoothly.

Being able to do that was a great merit in itself.

Bblythe had no clue what was going on with Phyllis; all she knew was not to piss off Eileen.

"I'm not mad, if she wants to kick up a fuss, let her. I don't give a toss." Eileen said, grabbing her towel and toothbrush, and heading straight into the bathroom to freshen up.

She seemed completely indifferent to the whole thing. Bblythe stood outside the closed bathroom door, sighing deeply.

— [I kinda wanna give Eileen a piece of my mind. But then I remember what happened with Hubery on the first day.]

— [Phyllis wouldn't just burn money for no reason, would she? She saw what happened to Hubery.]

— [I'm on Phyllis' side. Kenley's taken enough today, and he's just a temporary guest, a visitor. But look at him, after a day out, he's been run ragged. It's enough to make me wanna cry.]

— [I feel for Kenley too. He's injured. You guys should be kinder to him. Isn't that just basic decency?]