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.

inquiry broke the silence. “What brings you here?” He stood by the window, a silhouette

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

Bryan had to go

upon her, noting the unease she

“Anything else?” he asked.

head. “No, that’s all,” she responded. Since Jonathan’s matter had been settled, there was no need for her

eyes seemed to cloud over, probing for something unspoken.

been feeling aggrieved, so she almost lost

gave a nod, not

head not enough to shield her from the

to the elevator. She didn’t feel relieved

as soon as the elevator door closed, Bryan quickly walked over

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

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

eyes, she glimpsed a figure emerging from the car,

found herself swept up in

Bryan punched in the passcode to her door’s

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

she clasped her hands around his sturdy waist. He kissed her passionately, though he intended to consume her entirely. Yet, amidst his

yet Eileen found herself unable to resist him. The curtains hung half-open, inviting the moonlight inside. The ambiance was just right for romance. Bryan seemed eager, not even waiting

his slightly chilled fingers, revealing her delicate, alluring collarbone. Numerous

the interruption, he

the screen. Without a second thought, he turned his phone off and set it aside. Then,

porcelain, he whispered her name in

the early light of dawn spilled into the room that they allowed sleep to claim them.

and in high spirits, they faced the

with satisfaction as Eileen got

How about noodles for breakfast?

guilty about preparing this for Bryan, considering Huey had told her that her cooking was

expression softened, his response gentle. “That sounds

misread Bryan’s initial expression for discontent, yet he

her professional attire and taking out a

up the room, she busied herself with the house and prepared noodles for them

appetite was apparent, the

this, said, “I will try to improve my

do that,” Bryan reassured her, polishing off his portion before attending

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

a sense of tension palpable in the air.

of the story were Bryan and Vivian, captured in photographs that chronicled his

rumors had swirled about a rekindled romance between Vivian and Bryan, suggesting

delved deeper, charting Vivian’s steps since her return. It exposed her daily meetings with Bryan and her taking on the role of Bryan’s secretary. Accusations of her undignified pursuit of

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