Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 221

Chapter 221:

The restaurant had a lovely ambiance, and the hallway was nearly empty. Eileen and Phoebe, who had been dining on the first floor, headed upstairs. A waiter approached them quickly.

“Hello, how can I assist you two?” he asked.

Phoebe smiled warmly. “We saw a friend and wanted to say hi,” she explained.

The waiter raised an eyebrow, glancing at the nearly empty hallway. It was clear their friend had to be in one of the private rooms.

“I’m sorry,” the waiter replied. “But our private rooms on the second floor are strictly reserved. We can’t let anyone in without permission. Maybe you can ask your friend to come downstairs to see you?”

Eileen tugged at Phoebe’s arm. “Let’s leave,” she whispered.

Even if Bryan was indeed up there, he was probably there for work.

“Alright, we’re leaving.” Phoebe didn’t argue and turned to go.

After a few steps, Eileen felt Phoebe’s grip on her arm loosen. Without turning around, she heard Phoebe yelp and stumble.

Phoebe had accidentally opened the door to a private room, catching herself by grabbing the door frame. Inside, smoke hung in the air as people chatted and drank. The man at the head of the table, with dark eyes and a cigarette in his hand, looked over at them.

His black shirt gave him a charming appearance. His relaxed posture tensed slightly when he made eye contact with Eileen through the open door.

Next to him, a young woman in her twenties, dressed in a light dress that gave her an innocent look, was dabbing a wet spot on his chest with a napkin. The sudden opening of the door startled her, causing the napkin to fall from her hands.

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Phoebe quickly spoke up, “Sorry, I lost my balance. Oh, isn’t this Mr. Dawson? What a pleasant surprise!”

The waiter’s mouth twitched. A pleasant surprise? Clearly, what Phoebe had done was intentional.

“Apologies, everyone; they…” The waiter hesitated, glancing uneasily at the assembled guests in the private room.

Phoebe’s mention of Bryan had made the others realize she was there for him, prompting them to subtly signal the waiter to leave.

“Do you know them, Mr. Dawson?” the young woman next to Bryan asked, withdrawing her hand cautiously.

his cigarette and was ready to stand when someone else stepped in

you doing here?” Zola

notice that not only Zola, but also Denzel, Jacob, and several others were in

are our friends, Mr. Myers,” Zola introduced Eileen and Phoebe, her words intentionally

a twinge of discomfort at seeing the young woman beside Bryan. Still, she maintained her composure, allowing Zola to label them simply

staff and thought we’d

Phoebe. “Look, Mr. Dawson didn’t bring

considered suggesting that Phoebe stay too, but knowing her unpredictable nature,

do stay,” Zola said, pointing to a vacant seat next to

who hadn’t said a word since her arrival. She wondered if he felt guilty. His silence made her think he probably didn’t

about to speak, she heard Bryan address the young woman beside him in a firm tone,

clear and resonant, filled the

on his face. “So you’re Mr. Dawson’s girlfriend. I apologize for the impoliteness,” he hurriedly said. “Dora,

was next to Bernard’s. However, Dora, who had chosen to sit beside Bryan

couldn’t tear her eyes away from her, reluctantly moving

Bryan’s direction. Bryan’s introduction had left her blushing, making her

taking her seat next to Bryan, Eileen avoided making direct eye

please take good care of Eileen. I’ll head back downstairs now,” Phoebe announced before leaving the

arrived with fresh cutlery for Eileen, and after a brief, polite exchange with Bernard, the table’s focus returned to their

to attract Bernard’s investment. Although Denzel had initiated the partnership, Bryan’s

Bernard primarily engaged with Bryan, his voice tinged with respect and admiration. Initially, Bernard had admired Bryan for being part of the Dawson family, but as their discussion unfolded, it became clear that Bryan was not merely riding on his family’s influence. In fact, it was Bryan who

with her favorite food. Noticing this, Bernard smiled warmly. “Mr. Dawson, you’re indeed exceptional. You’re not only

a modest nod before turning his

gaze seldom met his, occasionally drifting over to Dora. A thought flickered across Bryan’s mind, and a subtle

you do for a

providing lessons to students

a moment, then laughed lightly. “Oh, you’re a tutor? I

to Bernard and added, “Dad, we should invest in Mr. Dawson’s project.

to diffuse the slight tension. “Bernard’s decision to invest will hinge on the project’s

to make judgments based on

lighten the mood. “Dora, you’re still young, and your father needs to be cautious about making decisions for you. You never know

settled on Eileen, who sat calmly beside Bryan. She seemed unbothered by Dora’s

a keen eye for people. I value her insights,” Bernard said, casting a meaningful

felt warmth envelop her hand; Bryan was holding it. His strong, defined fingers gently played with her slender ones while his steady gaze remained focused

family is admirable,” Bryan remarked.