Chapter 58

Chapter 58:

A gust of cold wind swept through the corridor, cutting to Eileen’s core.

She composed herself and continued on her path, only to collide with an unexpected figure.

Before she could utter an apology, the man’s fierce demeanor halted her words. “Eileen!”

Surprised to encounter Jonathan, who was now not in his hospital attire, Eileen wondered if he had been discharged already.

“Mr. Mueller, why are you—” she began.

But Jonathan cut her off with a heated glare. “Save it, Eileen. You never cease to amaze!”

Noticing the evident sarcasm in his tone, Eileen was momentarily lost for words.

Jonathan’s anger was palpable as he said, “I’ll let you off this time, but don’t think you’ll live in peace after this! Remember, you won’t find peace after meddling in Kian’s and Bryan’s affairs.”

A sly grin then broke through his scowl, as if a new scheme had dawned on him. “You’re all tangled up in complications. I’ll make sure to add a few knots of my own. Kian will see I’m not someone he could use as a pawn.”

With that, Jonathan briskly moved past Eileen and disappeared into the elevator.

Eileen turned, catching the last glimpse of Jonathan’s retreating figure in the elevator, his anger evident.

Even after the doors clicked shut, Eileen remained motionless, Jonathan’s words echoing in her mind.

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“I’ll let you off this time…”

He had chosen not to retaliate against Bailee this time?

Lost in thought, the sudden noise of a door disrupted the silence, drawing Eileen’s gaze. It was Bryan exiting the ward.

In his hand, he held a beer, taking a sip with an ease that seemed at odds with the hospital setting.

Their eyes met, locking in a wordless exchange.

After a while, Eileen approached. “Why are you drinking in the hospital, Mr. Dawson?”

Bryan responded with a nonchalant lift of his eyebrow. “Is there a rule against it?” He took another swig, clearly indifferent to the hospital’s usual decorum.

He looked a little annoyed. Eileen speculated it might be because he was concerned about Vivian’s prolonged hospital stay.

She suddenly didn’t know what to say now.

stood by the

you about the senior executives’ meeting at nine tomorrow, which can

to go to the

her, noting the unease she

“Anything else?” he asked.

“No, that’s all,” she responded. Since Jonathan’s matter had been settled, there was no need for her to mention it in front

eyes seemed to cloud over, probing

had been feeling aggrieved, so she almost lost control of her emotions upon hearing

composed herself and gave a nod,

her bowed head not enough to shield her from

and wearily made her way to the

Bryan quickly walked over and pressed the

road, Eileen’s drive was brisk, the night breeze playing with her hair through the window’s

of her neighborhood. But the tranquility was pierced by the sudden blaze of headlights

emerging from the car,

she found herself swept

the passcode to her door’s lock, whisking her into the dimly lit house

he then trailed his lips down her cheeks, causing her skin to flush

of tobacco and alcohol from his breath instantly surrounded Eileen. Leaning against the wall, she clasped her hands around his sturdy waist. He kissed her passionately,

suddenly, yet Eileen found herself unable to resist him. The curtains hung half-open, inviting the moonlight inside. The ambiance

by the door, he unbuttoned her shirt with his slightly chilled fingers, revealing her delicate, alluring

phone suddenly rang in his pocket. Despite the interruption, he continued kissing her lips as he

turned his phone off and set it aside. Then, he shifted his focus back to

she were fragile porcelain, he whispered

into the room that they allowed sleep to claim them. Their slumber was brief, interrupted by Eileen’s alarm clock. Despite the short sleep, they felt

high spirits, they faced

on one elbow, Bryan watched with

some clothes. How about noodles for breakfast? Would that be alright?” Eileen

Bryan, considering Huey had told her that

slightly. Then, his expression softened, his response gentle. “That

misread Bryan’s initial expression for discontent,

slipped away to dress for the day, choosing her professional attire and taking out a suit Bryan

the room, she busied herself with the house and

appetite was apparent,

this, said, “I will try

her, polishing off his

this, Eileen also finished hers quickly. Then, they headed to the Apex Group, managing to

air. A newspaper lay on the table, its headlines casting a shadow over

captured in photographs that

Vivian

return. It exposed her daily meetings with Bryan and her taking on the role of Bryan’s

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