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Chapter 157

Chapter 157

Chapter 157:

Eileen furrowed her brows. “I’ve been out of the loop working as an assistant for quite some time. I’m not sure I can be of much help.”

“That’s alright,” Raymond replied, smiling. “There’s just that one project in Wist Land needing attention. Mr. Dawson should be able to handle it himself. You just focus on his day-to-day needs.”

Standing by the expansive floor-to-ceiling window, Bryan drew slowly on his cigarette. His lips curled into a faint smile, though his eyes remained serious. He even said to Eileen earnestly, “Thank you.” Somehow, Eileen followed Bryan out of the hospital just like that.

Once they were settled in his car, Bryan turned to her. “So, are you moving in with me, or am I supposed to go to your place?” It was then that it hit Eileen. She had unwittingly been dragged into something more complicated than she had thought.

She said, “Wait, you’re Milford’s temporary guardian. It’s your responsibility to arrange care for him while he’s injured. But why should I owe Raymond a favor?” Why would she step in for Raymond to look after Bryan?

Bryan raised an eyebrow, acknowledging her point with a serious nod. “Given your current state of mind, returning as an assistant might not be the best fit.” His words hinted at calling her foolish, yet he quickly covered it with an excuse. “But remember, Arthur took Milford away because of you.”

So, she was indebted to Milford. Had Raymond not stepped in, she would have been running to the hospital daily. That meant Raymond was taking care of Milford on her behalf, right? Something about this felt off, but Eileen couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

“So, where are we going?” Bryan asked, his voice laced with impatience.

“My place is out of the question. It’s cramped, and I’m living with Phoebe and Bailee,” Eileen replied. There was a room for each of them, leaving no space for Bryan.

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Starting the engine, Bryan steered towards Eileen’s place. “Looks like small isn’t to your liking.” Eileen was at a loss for words.

“Pack your things first. My place is big and convenient,” Bryan suggested, his tone laden with implication.

packed a couple of outfits, arrived at Bryan’s expansive residence. She reiterated that her stay was only temporary, just until Milford was out of the hospital. However, her firm declarations lost their weight as soon as she stepped into the opulent Pianoforte Villas. Bryan’s every

set her luggage down in a

For the first time, Eileen also recognized the dismal quality of her spaghetti. Perhaps her lack of practice was to blame, since

to Milford and Adalina. Let me know

a playful look in his eyes, his

of doing anything on your own. There shouldn’t be anything urgent. So please, let me work in peace,” Eileen answered, leaving him in the hallway as she retreated to her room to work

and Milford. By a little after nine, she had finished her tasks. Yet, she remained seated at her computer,

sent a message in the group chat. Although Milford’s phone was broken, she was aware that he had an old backup he could resort to. Both Milford and Adalina quickly replied with a simple “OK.” Around thirty minutes later, they both sent

quick grasp of the material. It wasn’t even ten o’clock yet, and they were already done… It seemed a bit early. It would probably be best

reading Milford’s message, Adalina immediately inquired

letting them preview the new course. He couldn’t help but send her a voice message. “Ms. Curtis, is it really necessary to push us this hard? It’s

evening now. It was a late hour for Milford and Adalina since they were both in

ever the advocate for health, often advised her to rest early and avoid late nights. But now, here they were, embroiled in

probing left Eileen scrambling for a response. Pressing on with the lesson seemed insensitive. She could only reply, “I’m just concerned that if you take a break for a few days, you might forget everything we’ve covered so

a new lesson now.” Eileen was at a loss for

them finish early today. Come upstairs and assist me with a meeting.” The wording and tone

remained dumbfounded for a few moments, unable to understand what was happening until Milford sent a message. “Ms. Curtis, we’ll take a break. You go and

quickly opened Bryan’s profile and scrolled through their chat history, which consisted mostly

breath to steady her nerves, she turned off her computer and headed upstairs. She intended to go to the study, but she found only the bedroom door slightly open, leaking soft light into

on the door twice. “Come in.” Bryan’s crisp response came as his gaze met hers. He nodded towards

begun. There were voices coming from Bryan’s computer. Eileen settled into the chair. Bryan had prepared a notebook

was a shareholders’ meeting, the voices familiar as those of the Apex Group’s shareholders. “We believe that if

this. Five hundred million

of millions, is better than risking more and losing it all. We simply can’t

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