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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.

who stood quietly in the corner, with

the esteemed Warren family, seemed less

Warren family found themselves

The intricate conversations at dinner were more taxing than any physical task. As the evening wrapped up, she went to bring the car, unlocking

noticed Benjamin standing by the

greeted him,

across from them. “Dinner’s over? I’ll

Eileen replied. She hesitated for a moment before adding, “Last time… Thank you for your help. Without it, Jonathan wouldn’t have

but he quickly smiled. “I didn’t do much. Just hope you’re not upset

on a message

not. You helped out, and I’m grateful

was sincere. Without Benjamin’s intervention, she might have been ensnared by Jonathan’s

in Eileen’s eyes, sparking twinges of guilt. He averted his gaze and

down the window to nod at Benjamin,

leave, Benjamin’s brows furrowed as he climbed into his

next task was to drop off Stella at the Dawson Mansion before accompanying Bryan to

made small talk with Stella, her demeanor suggesting she had more to

topic of Vivian and Bryan’s relationship but hesitated, aware of the potential repercussions. With a reluctant wavering, she finally

the Dawson Mansion. The butler was already outside, directing

itself was a testament to modern architecture,

a lake, where the breeze created ripples that reflected

Bryan for years, Eileen was no stranger to the Dawson Mansion. Each visit underscored the stark contrast in their

in comparison to even

parked, and the butler quickly approached to open the door and

positioning herself beside Bryan and giving Stella a respectful

assign Eileen any further investigations, I will have no choice but to dismiss her,” Stella declared firmly as she climbed

about that woman? What you are

Stella reached the doorway, she spun around, took off a bracelet from her

bracelet, a flash of silver in the air, hurtled towards Bryan. Eileen instinctively moved to protect him, but he quickly stepped

forehead with a sharp clang and

the throw considerable force, and a mark was quickly forming on

at Bryan with concern. Bryan

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 back, you must step in, or you

shocked silence as Stella was led into the house by

go and turned her attention to

you alright?” she asked Bryan,

and instinctively touched the wound, grimacing at the

door, retrieved two tissues,

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

of the Dawson Mansion,

Bryan glanced at Eileen. “Grandma