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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 a

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

Warren family found themselves puzzled, trying to grasp Stella’s underlying

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

noticed Benjamin standing by

here, too,” she greeted him,

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

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

flickered with confusion, but he quickly smiled. “I didn’t do much. Just hope you’re not

on a message to Bryan. The decisions that followed

You helped out, and I’m grateful for

she

twinges of guilt. He averted his gaze and stepped back.

She got into her car, rolled down the window to nod at

her leave, Benjamin’s brows furrowed as

at the Dawson Mansion before accompanying Bryan to the

talk with

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

to the Dawson Mansion.

was a testament to modern architecture, set

breeze created ripples that reflected the blue

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

quarters paled in comparison to even the homes of

butler quickly approached to open the door and help

positioning herself beside Bryan

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

“Grandma, what about that woman? What you are doing

off a bracelet from her wrist, and flung

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

his forehead with a sharp clang and dropped to the

given the throw considerable force, and a

at Bryan with concern. Bryan

still laden with anger, echoed. “The entire Dawson family 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

stood in shocked silence as Stella was

go and turned her attention to the bleeding wound, her mind racing with the gravity

she asked

the wound, grimacing at the

two tissues, and pressed them

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,

silence, Bryan glanced at Eileen. “Grandma seems to have taken a liking