Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 70

Chapter 70:

After bidding Ruby and Winona farewell, Eileen turned to Huey. “Where are you headed? Could you give Bailee a ride?”

“‘No problem, I can give you a ride back too,” Huey said, patting his chest, feeling a sense of relief. “Thanks for today. If you ever need to explain this situation to anyone, just blame me!”

Eileen smiled. “I’ll take the bus, but you could give Bailee a lift. I also need to thank you for taking good care of Bailee.”

Bailee stepped closer to Eileen, gently grasping her arm, a wave of empathy washing over her as she noticed Eileen’s apparent weight.

“Don’t mention it. By the way, were you surprised when I transferred you the money the other day?” Huey said.

Eileen looked at Bailee and nodded. “Yes, I was surprised. Bailee later told me it was her advance salary from you. I wouldn’t have accepted it otherwise. Please make sure she is well taken care of when she starts working for you.”

Hearing such formal words, Huey felt a bit awkward. He scratched his head and said, “My car’s over there. I’ll leave with Bailee now.”

Bailee released Eileen’s arm and waved. “Bye, Eileen.”

Eileen remained motionless for a moment, waving back as she watched Bailee climb into Huey’s car and drive away.

She then let out a long sigh of relief and turned to leave. Suddenly, she stopped upon noticing several figures under the restaurant’s lights.

Harlan approached her first, with Jacob close on his heels. Bryan, bringing up the rear, sauntered with his hands in his pockets and his suit jacket carelessly hanging over his shoulders.

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Eileen’s face lost its color. She pressed her lips together and looked away from Bryan.

“Ms. Curtis, what a coincidence to see you here!” Harlan said. Unfamiliar with Eileen’s family dynamics, he felt perplexed after overhearing Eileen’s conversation with Huey. He wondered if Huey was Eileen’s husband but hesitated to ask further.

Bryan, who had heard Eileen’s conversation with Huey, stood a short distance away. His expression was unreadable as he idly kicked a small stone, choosing to remain silent.

Eileen, managing a smile, nodded slightly to Harlan. “What a coincidence to see you all here. Are you here for dinner too?”

Jacob approached, smiling. “Indeed! Mr. Clarkson invited Bryan specifically to discuss matters concerning you. I just happened to join them.”

“Matters about Eileen?” Harlan’s frown deepened. He quickly realized they were discussing her tutoring Aaron.

shifted to Bryan, concerned he might be upset that she was using her private time for a part-time

extra income. Besides, tutoring was much better

assured, I won’t let my work

was actually tutoring Harlan’s son,

on Eileen. A

I wouldn’t ask this of you if he

about Ms. Curtis earning extra money outside her main job, but I have no other option. Let’s compromise: allow Ms. Curtis to earn this additional income, and in exchange, I’ll ensure you get a bigger slice of the profits in our

shifted his gaze away from Eileen,

tightened, and

and Harlan were puzzled by Bryan’s reaction and looked at

a hand on Harlan’s shoulder. “Mr. Clarkson, I can speak for Bryan. You can be assured

that, Meyer. Thank you!” Harlan responded, visibly

studies with Eileen before

returning, noticed Bryan still lingering on

foot of the stairs, Eileen stood bathed in the soft light of the street lamps, her long hair flowing over her shoulders. Her silhouette was striking, and her eyes held a faint trace of sadness

you dining with your boyfriend just now? If so, why did you talk to him

and replied, “Huey and I are not in a relationship.

as he ascended the stairs, casually placing his arm on Bryan’s shoulder. He wasn’t quite tall enough, so he stood on his tiptoes. “A misunderstanding.

Jacob’s arm, which nearly caused Jacob to lose

Mr. Meyer, have you drunk? Do you need a ride home?” Eileen

steadied himself and shot a glance

and Eileen. He spoke in a deep voice, “Don’t worry about it. You

to tickle her lips. She tucked her hair behind her ear

Eileen turned to head for the bus station, Bryan’s voice halted her. “You

his hand. In his open

to him, took the

rolled out of the parking lot. Through the car window, Eileen wasn’t sure if her eyes deceived her,

horn to signal

fading glow of the tail

“If you really want to be with Eileen, I’m all for it. She’s

Jacob

did you ask me to meet you?” Bryan’s voice was icy, sending a shiver

managed a strained smile. “I helped you look

Bryan’s gaze sharpened.