Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen novel Chapter 296

Hobson, Sylvia, and Calvert exchanged a series of perplexed glances, their faces a collage of question marks.

Eileen, standing off to the side, eyed Egbert with a growing suspicion, feeling more and more certain that he was involved in the whole kissing thing.

As soon as they got home, Eileen burst through the front door, grabbed Egbert by his shirt collar, and slammed him against the door, her voice a low growl. "Did you do this?"

Egbert, ever the cool head, gently grasped her wrists, his tone laced with resignation. "Why would you think it has anything to do with me?"

Eileen shoved his hands away, her teeth clenched in frustration. "I should have known! Pretend spouses, my foot! Who asks for a kiss out of the blue? It must have been you! Just keep lying to me, Egbert! One of these days, I'll be done with you for good!"

With a sigh meant to soothe, Egbert replied, "I really don't know what you're talking about."

Eileen wasn't buying it.

"But the photographer was hired by the show's producers. Why would he listen to me?"

Hmm? That made Eileen pause. That did make sense.

The production team would have their own set of rules. Even if Egbert wanted to mix business with pleasure, he couldn't just sidestep the director to talk directly to the photographer.

And the director wouldn't propose such ludicrous requests as a kiss. They oversaw a huge operation, their professionalism and leadership beyond reproach. Why on earth would they start meddling in the guests' interactions?

Could the photographer be the real issue? Eileen rubbed her chin, lost in thought.

At that moment, Rolls Royce, the family cat, woke up from its nap on the couch. Shaking its fur, it meowed plaintively, trying to make its way over to Eileen but, in a clumsy misstep, its paw hit the remote control, inadvertently turning on the TV.

They had fallen asleep with the TV tuned to the entertainment news channel, and now, as it flicked back on, the screen was filled with the day's latest gossip.

An upbeat presenter with a pixie cut enthusiastically reported the latest viral sensation.

"Today at noon, the much-anticipated hit show 'Romantic Revelations' finally premiered on the Ivybrook Entertainment Network. The show is a major highlight of this year's entertainment calendar, boasting a star-studded cast and endless intrigue. Not only did they invite two leading men and a leading lady to anchor the show, but they also brought in Eileen, the breakout star who's been all over social media lately. After the premiere, Eileen herself joined in on the live chat, engaging with viewers in real-time..."

The presenter's words were punctuated by images of Eileen’s comments flashing on the screen.

The presenter chuckled. "We've censored parts of the messages due to language and privacy concerns, but it's clear that Eileen accidentally used Egbert's phone to post these comments. She expressed immediate regret for her actions and clarified the situation promptly.

Interestingly enough, just ten minutes after Eileen's clarifying message, Egbert's studio team posted a second statement on Twitter."

Next to the presenter, a screenshot of the Twitter trending topic appeared.

The comments section was visible, and the top trending comment was from a user with a verified account named "I'll eat my hat if E&E isn't real."

The user commented: [Is there really anyone out there who doesn't know? Egbert and Eileen have been using couple avatars for centuries! Surely, nobody thinks they're a fake couple anymore, right?]

Following this screenshot, another appeared, showing the user's Twitter profile.

The verified user was none other than the director and showrunner of 'Romantic Revelations.'

The presenter continued, "The director himself has entered the fray with such a bold statement. Let's see what the audience has to say about this development."

The screen then filled with various colorful comments from the audience.

— [If your account's been hacked, we'll call the cops for you.]

— [They say they're a couple? I don't buy it! How could I know if those accounts are really theirs? Prove it by adding me.]

— [That director is obviously a fake, no way it's the real deal.]