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.

Huey tapped out

Baker, the

the screen remained silent, devoid

to the hospital that afternoon, keeping Ruby and Bailee company. Later, she

yet strong, prompting Eileen to reflect on Judie’s early days at the company. Judie had always been complaining, entirely different from Bailee. Thanks to Eileen, Judie had secured her position

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have you had anything to eat?” Eileen eventually asked,

No appetite. The free lunch was more

“I’ll whip up something

and Bryan didn’t say anything to

find her stride in the kitchen. However,

“Noodles again?” Bryan said.

had been over a few times, and noodles were always on the

to cook noodles!” Eileen confessed with a touch

a simple yet

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

unexpectedly, causing her to cough violently, tears springing

her emotional

that something I

said nothing, his dark eyes holding hers in a steady

the right words. “At work, you’re my superior; outside of it, we should be on equal footing. I expect you not to leverage your position over me. I respect your

issues separate had always been a gray area for Eileen, but she recognized that the blend of

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

entrusted to Roderick for delivery. But Roderick had lost it. The contract’s value was

just said he’s your brother. It has created quite the puzzle, and it landed on my desk,”

pressing on her. “Are we addressing this

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

final payment,” Bryan said, turning the matter back to her. He finished his meal

to reply, their proximity led to an unexpected 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

couldn’t ignore Roderick’s financial mishap, yet her conscience urged her to do something about it. Her childhood memories surfaced, with a Roderick echoed

to the sanctuary of the second floor. She quickly showered,

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