Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen novel Chapter 5

Eileen took a quick glance at the room number, confirming she was on the right floor.

She turned around and suddenly decided to go back to Phyllis' room.

"Ah!" Phyllis, who was originally getting ready to get out of bed, suddenly dove back under the covers, hugging her head as if being scared, wrapping herself like a cocooned butterfly, refusing to let anyone see her hair.

Eileen walked into the bathroom, filling up a basin with water.

The cameraman asked with a hint of surprise, "What are you up to?"

Eileen walked outside with the basin and replied, "Don't worry, I'm not an impulsive person, and we're still live on air. I wouldn't dare to splash water randomly, would I?"

The cameraman relaxed a bit, figuring she was just trying to spook the guest.

However, two minutes later, Eileen stormed into Hubery's room. The room was still dark, and she just hurled a basin of water onto the cozy, warm bed.

Everyone on the crew was dumbfounded.

"Who?!" Hubery was startled awake.

Only then did Eileen lazily flip on the light.

Seeing the sudden appearance of Eileen, Hubery was shocked. Ever since the incident with Harlan, no matter how he tried, he couldn't get in touch with Eileen. He'd called the Lopez family, but they also said Eileen hadn't been back.

"You..." Hubery wanted to say something but noticing the crew filming, he suddenly understood, becoming even more shocked.

Had the organizers of this variety show also invited Eileen?

"Time to get up," Eileen said, holding the basin in one hand and leaning on the bed with the other, grinning at him, "Meet up downstairs at half past seven. If you're late, you'll miss the bus."

Having said that, she left with the crew.

The door closed again, and Hubery stared at his soaked bed and himself, frowning.

The next person to be drawn was the third, and the cameraman finally realized something, asking, "Did you get it wrong just now? Did you say meet downstairs at half past seven?"

"I just said seven o'clock," Eileen said, holding the third draw, expressionless as she headed to the next room. "Can't you remember the meeting time?"

"I think I also heard you say half past seven?" another crew member murmured, "Did I mishear?"

Eileen let out a chuckle, retorting, "You guys got up too early, still drowsy, huh? Maybe you should go wash your face and wake up a bit?"

The crew didn't speak again. Eileen sounded so confident. They must have misheard, since they did get up very early today.

Next, the other two guests were also woken up, leaving only one person.

Eileen looked at the name on the draw and found it was a famous veteran actor's name.

After swiping the card to enter the room, the person inside was indeed still asleep.

Eileen turned on the light, saying, "Kaleb, time to get up, the filming is about to start."

The person under the quilt moved, then stretched out an arm. He rolled over, covering his eyes with the back of his hand. Once he removed his hand, he looked displeased at the door.

Eileen froze for a moment.

She glanced at the sign in her hand; this was indeed Kaleb's room.

But why was Egbert on this bed?

Simultaneously, in the official live broadcast room with only a few people, sporadic comments appeared on the screen.

-[Egbert? Am I seeing things?]

-[Wow, Egbert, he's actually on this show!]

-[There was no news about him before, and the official didn't promote him. If I knew Egbert was here, I would've invited hundreds of friends from my WhatsApp group chat to watch!]

-[Did you guys get a screenshot of Egbert's exclusive morning photo?!]

-[I don't get it, why is Eileen here? Wasn't she shunned by everyone?]

In the hotel room.

A stern-faced man threw off the covers and got out of bed.

Dressed in dark pajamas, with icy eyes, he looked at the people around, "Don't you know how to knock?"

Eileen noticed his lips were pale and he looked unwell, possibly still having symptoms from last night's drinking?

She quickly reined in her thoughts, saying seriously, "Be downstairs by seven. Latecomers will have to get themselves to the first filming location."

The man's frown deepened.

-[Just seeing Egbert satisfies me! Darling, look at me!!]

-[Why is Eileen on this show? I really want to leave the live stream with her here but I want to see Egbert too. I feel so torn...]

In the hotel room, Eileen said sternly, "I have delivered the message, you have half an hour, get moving."

All five guests had been woken up. The crew instructed Eileen to grab her luggage and wait downstairs to see who came down first.

Eileen went downstairs, and as expected, Phyllis was the first one down, already with her makeup on.

Phyllis glanced at Eileen, having heard about her negative news. She didn't expect the crew to dare invite her. But for a show aiming for high ratings, it always needs a villain or two. The crew might have invited her specifically to play the villain. After all, being criticized is also a way to boost show popularity.

Thinking this, Phyllis went to find a place to sit.