Thirty minutes later, Eileen boarded the car arranged by Mr. Kalmien, heading to the Oceanview Grand Hotel.

Upon reaching the door of the private room, Eileen learned from the steward that tonight was a family banquet.

"Is Jayden here too?" Eileen inquired, her desire to see him now entirely absent.

Misinterpreting her question, the steward chuckled, "Ms. Grandelle, rest assured, the young master will be here shortly."

Eileen pondered silently.

Is it still possible to leave now?

But the door behind her had already opened.

With no room for retreat, Eileen had no choice but to greet, "Grandfather."

"Ah!" The old man's face lit up with wrinkles unfolding as he saw Eileen, "Eileen is here! Quickly, come sit beside me, dear."

Eileen took her place beside her grandfather.

As she sat down, she noticed that no one had started eating yet.

They must be waiting for some important guests.

Seemingly reading Eileen's thoughts, Mr. Kalmien jovially remarked, "Tonight's celebration is mainly for the return of Jayden's uncle."

Although Rafael had requested to keep his return a secret, Grandfather trusted Eileen implicitly.

He believed she wouldn't speak out of turn.

It took Eileen a few seconds to recall.

Mr. Kalmien had another brother who, in his youth, ventured abroad and carved out a successful career for himself. Moreover, his son was rumored to be even more formidable; after assuming a position of power, the company became the largest in all of the Americas.

However, the man himself kept a low profile, never appearing in the media.

Thinking of meeting this legendary figure tonight, Eileen felt a slight sense of anticipation.

Just then, the door was pushed open once more.

Eileen eagerly looked over.

Upon seeing the newcomer, her gaze turned cold.

Jayden's smile froze on his face, his disdain evident in his eyes, "What are you doing here?!"

Concealing her hatred for him, Eileen replied expressionlessly, "Of course, I'm here to see Grandfather."

Jayden sneered.

Is she here to tattle on him?

He detested women like her, who had no talents of their own and only knew how to curry favor with their elders!

Unperturbed, he glanced around and asked, "Where's the Second Uncle?"

"He went out to take a call." Mr. Kalmien's gaze shifted between Jayden and Eileen, then he asked, "Your uncle is already married, Jayden. Don't you think it's time for you to..."

Eileen's heart skipped a beat, and she tightly gripped her dress.

"Grandfather..."

Jayden's voice drowned hers out, "It's entirely up to Grandfather."

Eileen was astonished. Jayden had always vehemently opposed marriage when Grandfather brought it up before.

He was willing to exploit even his own grandfather to get her kidney.

Eileen's fists clenched under the table.

Mr. Kalmien and Howell couldn't contain their delight. It was the first time Jayden had agreed, and fearing he might change his mind, they hurriedly asked Eileen, "Eileen, what do you think?"

Taking several deep breaths, Eileen suddenly calmed down.

Since he was unscrupulous, she couldn't blame herself for being disloyal.

She lowered her gaze and coyly said, "Grandfather, I... have no objections..."

The room echoed with Mr. Kalmien's hearty laughter, "Very well, after we return, I'll have someone set a date."

Jayden glanced at Eileen, speculating that she must be ecstatic inwardly.

Disgust grew stronger.

However, at that moment, Eileen hesitated, "Grandfather, I... have something else to say."

All eyes turned to her.

Biting her lip, Eileen seemed to make a difficult decision, "Since the decision to marry has been made, then... can Jayden handle the other women outside?"

She hastily added, "I'm not being petty. Men having multiple mistresses is a sign of prowess. I just don't want our marriage to be plagued with discord from the start."

Her words brought a stunned silence.

Jayden's handsome face turned crimson.

He only had Lori, but Eileen's words made it seem like he had a promiscuous private life!

Grandfather detested promiscuity among the younger generation.

She did this on purpose!

He frowned, "Do you have any evidence?"

He and Lori had been careful, together for over three years without anyone finding out.

Eileen blinked back tears, choking, "At first, I didn't believe it until I saw the videos. Jayden, I never expected you to have so many women outside."

Jayden sneered; this woman was getting too good at acting.

"If there's evidence, then show it."

Eileen cried even harder, "Jayden, I deleted those videos after watching them. After all, if I kept them, they would only be a constant reminder."

With that, Eileen bravely wiped away her tears, smiling positively, "Jayden, let's have a good life from now on. I won't bring this up again!"

Jayden's expression turned extremely ugly.

He had been fooled.

Eileen didn't have any videos at all.

But she knew that Grandfather trusted her implicitly; even without evidence, he would choose to believe her.

Sure enough.

After hearing her out, Grandfather angrily raised his cane, mercilessly striking Jayden's back, "You scoundrel! How could someone from the Kalmien family, a century-old dynasty, produce someone like you!"

Grandfather's cane was special; it made no sound when it struck, but even a light tap could cause flesh to split.

Jayden's back quickly became stained with blood.

His face twisted in pain, almost falling over.

Witnessing this scene, the old Eileen would have felt sorry for him, but now, she only thought he deserved it.

She looked up, meeting Jayden's angry gaze.

A faint smile curled her lips in the midst of his rage, as she reached out and grasped Grandfather's hand, "Grandfather, don't be angry. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have said these things."

Mr. Kalmien gasped for breath as he set down his cane, "Look at yourself, then look at Eileen. She has a better understanding of the situation! Go back and quickly resolve all your messy affairs, or I won't spare you!"

For the first time in his life, Jayden had been humiliated, and by the woman he despised the most.

Jayden was furious, but he had to bow his head, "Grandfather, I was wrong."

Everyone knew how much Grandfather doted on Eileen.

He had yet to become the true heir; he had to endure!

Mr. Kalmien finally calmed down, "From now on, you must treat Eileen well. Do you understand?"

As Jayden observed the smile playing at the corners of Eileen's lips, the tightening of his fists echoed.

A coldness settled in his heart.

Just wait, Eileen. After we're married, I'll show you what real suffering is.

Confronted with Jayden's glacial gaze, Eileen smiled serenely.

While she had been yielding, Jayden had been relentless.

In that case, she would, within her capabilities, impart some lessons upon him.

Wishing to pressure her into marriage?

Then let's see who prevails!

As the atmosphere eased, Howell quickly interjected, "Jayden, your second uncle hasn't returned yet. Go see if he got lost."

Jayden also had no desire to continue lingering, responding, "Grandfather, I'll go find my second uncle."

Mr. Kalmien waved his hand.

After all, he was his own grandson.

Considering that he had finally agreed to marriage, he didn't wish to argue with him any further.

As long as they lived well together in the future.

Observing this, Eileen also rose to her feet, stating, "Grandfather, I'm going to the restroom."

She wished to step outside for some fresh air.