Meeting You Was Fate novel Chapter 748

Shaun didn't do that on purpose. After all, who forgets something on purpose? It was just that his memory prowess couldn't catch up to his old age. Maybe it was because of age, or was it because of him working tirelessly? Whatever it was, it had caused him to lose a lot of memories.

"Don't beat around the bush with me!" Shaun said without giving it much thought.

"You should call it quits with this business. You aren't fit for it. Yes, you aren't even a qualified father!" Eve mocked while squinting her eyes.

Just then, something snapped inside Shaun. He stood still like a mountain, for even his chest didn't move.

"I'm indeed... an unqualified father. I have made a lot of mistakes over the years, but I regretted none but one. Raising you while making sure you lacked nothing was my biggest mistake. Raising you into a spoiled princess was my biggest mistake. If I could correct just one mistake: I would correct you. Just look at yourself. How can you dress like that and still parade around in a bar?"

Hearing that didn't bring shame to Eve. It brought anger instead. She clenched her fists so tight that her fingernails dug into her flesh. It was painful, but was it as painful as the pain in her heart?

Her father, no, her biological father, just called her a spoiled princess. Ha-ha! "Dad, am I such a bad girl in your eyes?" Eve asked with betrayal evident in her voice.

After a few seconds of hesitation, Shaun frowned and replied, "As your father, I hope you can be better than everyone else. But you have been acting weird these past few days. Instead of going to a spa or salon, you are frequenting shady bars. Eve, you have to start thinking about the future. You are unmarried, and if such scandalous facts become common knowledge, who would be willing to marry you?"

"I just went there a few times. Is it that big of a deal? Ha-ha! Moreover, I don't really care about being single because the man I love sees me as nothing more than a friend." Each and every word of Eve brought the unpleasant smell of wine along with it. Her emotions stirred because of her father's words, and she couldn't stop herself from arguing.

"When did you become so wicked and heartless? What did you do to Adrian?" Shaun was no longer controlling his voice. He shouted while saying each and every word in a clear but crisp manner.

Upon hearing her father's question, Eve's face turned pale with fear. She didn't dare to breathe loudly and stayed silent.

'Does he know about that? No, if he knew about that, he would have already shouted till the high heavens. Judging from his words, he isn't aware of the details.' Eve was evaluating her options.

"Why am I wicked? I didn't do anything to Adrian. I even bought him a cup of milk tea, and this is what I get in return?" Eve gritted her teeth and refused to admit the truth. She pinched her palm so hard that her long nails pierced into her flesh. She was at a point where only pain could distract her mind and ease her inner turmoil.

"Only a cup of milk tea and not more, right? But is this the real, God's honest truth? Are you sure you aren't just making up stories? Eve, I really wished that you had nothing to do with Adrian's condition. But that nervous look on your face has long since betrayed you. Just tell me the truth: what have you done to Adrian?" Shaun shouted while closing in on Eve.

Hearing her father's precise inference, Eve couldn't help but tremble. She began taking deep breaths in efforts to control her emotions. After calming herself down, she said, "Dad, I really don't know what you are talking about."

"You are still refuse to admit it? Okay. From today onward, I am cutting off your finances. You must move back with me by tomorrow and live there till I see fit! You're not allowed to go outside! And who is this Ouyang character anyway?" Shaun bellowed as his face became pitch black from anger.

Eve got nervous and quivered a little. Shaun finding out the truth wasn't within her expectations. She was trembling from fear now, but she calmed down soon and said, "Ouyang is my personal physician."

"And when did personal physicians begin earning five million a month? Are you sure that it isn't just a cover for something illegal?" Shaun growled as he looked at Eve in suspicion. Obviously, he didn't believe a single word that came out of Eve's mouth.

"I am willing to give him five million dollars a month!"

"You aren't allowed to see him from now one. Cut all contact with that doctor," Shaun ordered in a cold and stern tone while keeping a straight face.

Eve felt like she was on the brink of mental collapse. She wondered who had filled her father's ears with her misdeeds. Before today, Shaun had never cared about her private life. But for some reason, today, he had even dug up her connection with Doctor Ouyang.

Truth be told, some part of Eve's mind was always against asking Ouyang to research and develop bacterial poisons. She feared that one day, if Ouyang rated her out, then she would be more dead than alive.

"No, I won't move back. I'm a grown-up now. You can take back my bank card if you like!" Eve said, pouting her lips.

"You don't want to come back home? So, where are you planning on living?" Shaun shouted, irritated beyond measure.

"I'm free to live wherever I want. Besides, that isn't my home, but your house." Eve sneered as she lifted the corners of her mouth. A feeling of unspeakable bitterness surged in her heart.

Shaun's heart sank as he looked at Eve, feeling crestfallen and disappointed.

"That's where you grew up. Why isn't that your home?" Shaun asked, disappointed, albeit a bit curious.

"You don't even know what day it is today. And yet you think I would accept that house as my home? I won't go back; I live here. You needn't worry about me!" Eve said with firm determination.

Shaun could no longer handle her effrontery. He raised his hand and was about to slap her.

While his hand was mid-air, he stopped and looked at his daughter's stubborn appearance.

In a flash, Shaun realized in utter shame that he was just reaping what he sowed. He spoiled Eve so much that he had to face her arrogant and stubborn self now.

Since Eve was his only offspring, he always believed that spoiling her a little wouldn't be all that bad. And, so he had spoiled. All that spoiling led her to do something truly bad and unforgivable!

Although Nathan didn't warn him personally, Fred's words were no different than his own. And those words were nothing but a final warning from Nathan.

"Ever since you came, you have been asking me what day it is today. It's your birthday, isn't it?" Shaun asked before he recalled his ex-wife and Eve's birthday.

"Yeah, today is my birthday, Dad," Eve replied in a cold tone while sneering.

Even though the smile on her face looked magnificent, it was just a smile lacking sincerity. An awkward and fake smile was all she had.

Shaun once again regretted spoiling her. He still remembered the innocent days of her childhood. Had he disciplined her correctly, then she wouldn't have turned out this way. Shaun, all of a sudden, asked, "Eve... when is my birthday?"