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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, with

on her—Vivian, from the esteemed Warren family, seemed less appreciated than Eileen,

the Warren family

taxing than any physical task. As the evening wrapped up, she went to bring the car,

Benjamin standing by

she greeted him, appreciative

nodded, pointing at another car parked across from them. “Dinner’s over? I’ll head over

replied. She hesitated for a moment before adding, “Last time… Thank you for your help. Without it,

with confusion, but he quickly smiled. “I didn’t do much.

involvement had been limited to passing on a message to Bryan.

You helped

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

averted his gaze and stepped back. “You should head back now. I’m off to pick up

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

Benjamin’s brows furrowed as he climbed

to drop off Stella at

by the car, made small talk with Stella, her demeanor suggesting she had more

Vivian and Bryan’s relationship but hesitated, aware of the

Dawson Mansion. The butler was already

mansion itself was a testament to modern architecture, set

breeze created ripples that reflected the blue sky and clouds above.

years, Eileen was no stranger to the Dawson Mansion. Each visit

humble living quarters paled in comparison to even the homes of the Dawson

quickly approached

car, positioning herself beside Bryan and giving Stella a

further investigations, I will have no choice but to dismiss her,” Stella declared firmly as she climbed the steps, her voice strong despite her

expression darkened. “Grandma, what about that woman? What

the doorway, she spun around, took off a bracelet from her wrist, and flung it at Bryan. “You

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

bracelet struck his forehead with a sharp clang and

had given the throw considerable force, and a mark was

looked at Bryan with concern. Bryan

echoed. “The entire Dawson family is under my control. Can’t I keep you in line? Eileen, listen well. From now on,

silence as Stella was led into the house by

was still holding onto Bryan’s arm, she quickly let go and turned her attention to the bleeding

alright?” she

the wound, grimacing at the pain. “Let’s head back to the

two tissues,

back into the car, Bryan had managed a rough patch-up of his wound, his expression

the Dawson Mansion, gliding smoothly

Eileen. “Grandma