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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,

from the esteemed Warren family, seemed less appreciated than

the members of the Warren family found themselves puzzled,

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

she noticed Benjamin standing by the

she greeted him,

from them. “Dinner’s

a moment before adding, “Last time… Thank you for

didn’t do much. Just hope you’re not

message to Bryan. The decisions that followed

“Of course not. You helped

she might have been ensnared

uneasy as he caught the sincerity in Eileen’s eyes, sparking twinges of guilt. He averted his gaze and stepped

rolled down the

brows furrowed as he climbed into his own

at the Dawson Mansion before accompanying Bryan

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

hesitated, aware of the potential repercussions. With

Dawson Mansion. The

mansion itself was a testament to modern

split between manicured lawns and the tranquil expanse of a lake, where the breeze created ripples that

to the Dawson Mansion. Each visit underscored the stark contrast in their social

humble living quarters paled in comparison to even

and the butler quickly approached

herself beside Bryan

to 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 doing is wasting her

around, took off a bracelet from her wrist, and flung it at Bryan. “You scoundrel, are you trying to

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

with a

considerable force, and a mark was quickly forming on Bryan’s forehead,

concern. Bryan shook his

Can’t I keep you in line? Eileen, listen well. From now on, you are to follow my commands. If he

as Stella was led into the house by the

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

you alright?” she

wound, grimacing at

retrieved two tissues, and pressed

car, Bryan had managed a rough

the Dawson

the silence, Bryan glanced at Eileen. “Grandma seems