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 window, a silhouette against the

you about the senior executives’ meeting at

to go to the

upon her, noting the unease she couldn’t

“Anything else?” he asked.

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

probing for something

been feeling aggrieved, so she almost lost control of

and gave a nod, not wanting

between them, her bowed head not enough to shield her from the

her departure, she turned and wearily made her way to the elevator. She didn’t feel relieved until the elevator door

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

road, Eileen’s drive was brisk, the night breeze playing with

she stepped out into the calm of her neighborhood. But the tranquility was pierced by the sudden blaze of headlights from

glimpsed a figure emerging from the car,

herself

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

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

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

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

the door, he unbuttoned her shirt with his

suddenly rang in his pocket. Despite the interruption,

phone off and set it aside. Then, he

her gently, as if she were fragile porcelain, he whispered her

it wasn’t until the early light of dawn spilled into the room that they allowed sleep to claim them. Their slumber was brief, interrupted by Eileen’s alarm clock. Despite the

and in high spirits, they faced the

on one elbow, Bryan watched with

noodles for breakfast? Would that

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

softened, his response gentle. “That sounds

Bryan’s initial expression for discontent, yet he surprised her

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

up the room, she busied herself with the house and

soon, his gaze affectionately fixed on her. His appetite was apparent, the noodles disappearing quickly, though he had a slight frown on

this, said, “I will try to improve

her, polishing off his portion before

the Apex Group, managing to arrive just as the meeting

present, a sense of tension palpable in the air. A newspaper lay on the table, its headlines casting a shadow over the

Bryan and Vivian, captured in photographs

Vivian and Bryan, suggesting his

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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