Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 28

Chapter 28:

Huey was ready to sit, but Eileen gently held him back.

“We’re just dropping by for a quick greeting. Don’t let us interrupt your dinner. We’ll leave now,” Eileen said.

Bryan’s response was even, betraying no sentiment.

“Not at all. It seems we’re the ones disturbing you two.”

Eileen couldn’t quite read Bryan; his expression was calm.

Huey caught on to Eileen’s unease. “Indeed. Eileen rarely takes a break from work, and it’s unusual for her to share a meal like this with me,” he said with a subtle glance toward Eileen. “As she’s under your wing at work, I trust she’s in good hands, Mr. Dawson. I appreciate it.”

Bryan’s eyes lingered on Eileen’s departing form, his gaze intense.

Without looking back, Eileen descended to retrieve her belongings, her pace steady. She was ready to settle the bill, but Huey was one step ahead, having already paid.

To her astonishment, Huey had also settled the bill for Bryan and his companions.

“There was no need for you to cover their meal,” Eileen said, her words tinged with disbelief. She couldn’t understand Huey’s intentions.

“It’s just good manners,” Huey said, downplaying the act, though internally, he was quite satisfied with the subtle power play. Paying the bill was a move that, in his mind, would unsettle Bryan and subtly redress any imbalance in their dynamics—a small victory for Eileen’s honor.

“Eileen, Apex is still not on my contact list,” Huey mentioned again, his tone reflecting a tinge of frustration. “Think you could set up a dinner with him for me?”

Eileen mulled over the unpredictable nature of the situation. It was probably best to keep Bryan’s identity as Apex a secret from Huey.

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“We’ll see about that, but his schedule is pretty packed,” she replied cautiously.

With the flowers now settled in her car, Eileen offered Huey a farewell wave and left.

Huey, a little deflated, headed back to his vehicle and scrolled through his phone. Suddenly, a spark of excitement flickered across his face; Apex had accepted his friend request—his ID was ‘VAX,’ just like his ID in the game.

tapped

Huey Baker, the founder of the

eagerness, the screen remained

Bailee company. Later, she dropped Bailee off at home, listening as Bailee shared

on Judie’s early days at the company. Judie had always been

Then, she noticed someone. There he was—Bryan, a silent silhouette against the soft glow of the room, engrossed in his laptop’s light. His presence, so unexpected, caused Eileen

anything to eat?” Eileen eventually asked, breaking

“Not really. No appetite. The free lunch was more than

chuckle nearly escaped Eileen. “I’ll

and Bryan didn’t say anything to explain his presence here. They also didn’t

the initial surprise of Bryan’s presence, Eileen managed to find her stride in the kitchen. However, Bryan’s reaction to the

“Noodles again?” Bryan said.

a few times, and noodles were always on the

how to cook noodles!” Eileen

simple

ready to begin their meal. Then, out of the blue, Bryan

Eileen unexpectedly, causing her to cough violently, tears springing to her

unfazed by her emotional turbulence, passed her a

something I should report to you, Mr.

his dark eyes holding hers in a steady

we should be on equal footing. I expect you not to leverage your position over me. I respect your private life with Vivian, and I

gray area for Eileen, but she recognized that

stance. “Impressive,” he remarked before casually sliding a document

significant deal with another provincial company, the contract entrusted to Roderick for delivery. But Roderick had lost it. The contract’s value was immense, with a final payment contingent on its successful conclusion.

She just said he’s your brother. It has created quite the

financial stakes pressing on her. “Are we addressing this with our business or personal hats on?”

can stretch in either realm.” Her gaze was steady, a

re-sign the contract, and secure the final payment,” Bryan said, turning the matter back to her. He finished his meal and approached her, his stance strategically close. “Let’s set off early. I’ll go there to handle the cooperation while you

collision, her nose brushing against his face. She was surprised he

glanced at the table. “I’m off for a shower. Clean this up, then join me

with a Roderick

taken care of, Eileen exited the kitchen. Bryan had already retreated to the sanctuary of the second floor. She quickly