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Chapter 79

Chapter 79:

Standing next to Vivian, Eileen found herself stealing glances at Bryan.

His relaxed posture contrasted with the cool detachment in his eyes, a cigarette casually held between his fingers.

At Stella’s comment, he raised an eyebrow, took a drag, and then snuffed out the cigarette, tossing it into the trash.

Vivian cast a quick, timid look at Bryan and then quickly looked away. “I’ll pick something Bryan likes,” she murmured, her voice barely audible over the din of the gathering.

Eileen, her ears ringing and thoughts swirling, didn’t hear what Vivian had said.

She busied herself with the menu, taking orders and ensuring the waiter was prompt in serving the table. After that, she surveyed the occupants around the circular table before settling into a corner near Bryan, ready for any directions he might give.

Debby said, “Mrs. Dawson, please, at your age, you shouldn’t be bustling about. It would be best for you to stay home. Considering Bryan’s parents live abroad all year, you do have the responsibility of overseeing the Dawson family’s affairs.”

Holding Stella’s hand, she smiled as if cueing Stella to address the topic of Bryan divorcing his wife and marrying Vivian.

Stella, looking over at Bryan, scoffed, “Your point is valid. Without me overseeing things, Bryan might lose his way.”

It seemed she was missing the subtle cues Debby was trying to convey about hastening Vivian’s acceptance into the Dawson family.

Despite Debby’s efforts, Stella skillfully changed the subject each time it veered too close to that sensitive topic.

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Eileen remained on her feet throughout the meal.

“Eileen, come and pour coffee for Mrs. Warren,” Stella called out suddenly.

Eileen quickly approached Bryan, taking the coffee pot nearby.

Their eyes met briefly, causing her to swiftly look away as she moved to Debby’s side to pour the coffee. She then served Fergus and Kian.

Debby noted, “It seems Bryan is quite fond of this assistant of his. She’s always by his side.”

Hearing this, Eileen paused while pouring Kian’s coffee, spilling a few drops. She quickly wiped the mess with a tissue. “Sorry.”

Stella frowned at the mishap. “Really careless. If you upset our guests, it could cost you,” she cautioned.

“Yes, Mrs. Dawson,” Eileen responded quickly, placing the coffee pot down and stepping back.

Stella turned to Debby and explained, “She’s a senior special assistant. Her duties are extensive, and she’s on call day and night. Her salary reflects that. Honestly, her reliability is what I value most. She is always accountable for her errors, and if you’re dissatisfied, you have every right to reprimand her. She wouldn’t dare respond with insolence. That’s a virtue in my book. We’ve had no issues with her over the years. She has been nothing but compliant…”

Her tone was strict as she discussed Eileen, yet she acknowledged her contributions. In fact, she portrayed Eileen as a valuable member of her team.

stood quietly in the corner,

was not lost on her—Vivian, from the esteemed Warren family, seemed less appreciated than Eileen, the diligent

of the Warren family found themselves puzzled,

any physical task. As the

she noticed Benjamin standing by

him, appreciative of

parked across from

before adding, “Last time… Thank you for your help. Without it, Jonathan wouldn’t

smiled. “I didn’t do much. Just hope

limited to passing on a message to Bryan. The decisions that followed were

“Of course not. You

intervention, she might have

caught the sincerity in Eileen’s eyes, sparking twinges of guilt. He averted his gaze and stepped back. “You should head back now. I’m off to pick up

got into her car, rolled down the window to nod at Benjamin, and then

as he climbed

drop off Stella at the Dawson Mansion

car, made small talk with Stella, her demeanor suggesting she

and Bryan’s relationship but hesitated, aware of the potential repercussions. With a

blended into traffic, making its way to the Dawson Mansion. The butler was already

was a testament to modern architecture,

lake, where the breeze created ripples that reflected the blue

no stranger to the Dawson Mansion. Each visit underscored the stark contrast in their social

own humble living quarters paled in comparison to even the homes of the Dawson family’s

the butler quickly approached

out of the car, positioning herself beside Bryan and giving

have no choice but to dismiss her,” Stella declared firmly as she climbed the

woman? What you are doing is wasting her

off a bracelet from her

in the air, hurtled towards Bryan. Eileen instinctively moved to protect him, but he quickly stepped in front of her to

his forehead with a sharp clang and

anger had given the throw considerable force, and a mark

Bryan with concern. Bryan shook his

is under my control. Can’t I keep you in line? Eileen, listen well. From now on, you are to follow my commands. If he attempts any maneuvers behind my

as Stella was led

her attention to the bleeding wound, her mind racing with

she asked

instinctively touched the wound, grimacing at the

then opened the passenger door, retrieved two tissues, and pressed them against the

got back into the car, Bryan had managed a rough patch-up of his wound, his expression returning to its usual

Dawson Mansion, gliding smoothly

“Grandma seems to