Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 224

Chapter 224:

Bernard cleared his throat several times, clearly frustrated, as he squinted at the caddy collecting the balls nearby. Zola stood up and walked over.

“It’s just a game. There’s no need for such a fuss. Dora is of high standing; she shouldn’t be the one picking up the balls.”

“Dora proposed this game, and I only joined under pressure. Now she’s lost, and somehow I’m the one making a fuss? Why didn’t you say this before the game?” Eileen glanced at Zola, unable to suppress her dislike for her.

Turning to Bernard and Dora, Eileen smiled and said, “Given Dora’s prestigious status, and since we’re all friends here, if she prefers not to pick up the balls, I won’t insist. Let’s just forget about the game.”

Eileen then loosened her hair and retied it into a ponytail. She seemed nonchalant, yet her words landed heavily, clearly affecting Bernard.

Eileen was always perceptive. From the moment she arrived today, it was apparent that Denzel, Jacob, and Bryan had reached their limits with the Myers family. Dora’s intentions were transparent, and Bernard’s complacency only added to the absurdity. They already knew that Bryan was not single. Even if he were, he wouldn’t choose to be with Dora for a project.

“I’m not being arrogant for not collecting the balls,” Dora retorted, clearly unwilling to do it. “You broke the rules by seeking Mr. Dawson’s help first.”

The group abandoned their game of golf and spent some time chatting before dispersing. As noon approached, it would have been customary for Bryan and his companions to invite the Myers family to lunch. However, no such invitations were extended. Bryan and the others quickly bid farewell as soon as they stepped off the golf course, watching as Bernard and Dora drove away.

Bernard’s face bore a look of discontent as he left with Dora.

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“Mr. Dawson, let’s grab something to eat,” Denzel suggested as they approached their cars.

Without a moment’s hesitation, Jacob flung the car door open and said, “Let’s go. Getting Bernard to invest in this project isn’t our only option anyway.”

“To the usual spot then,” Bryan declared, opening the car door for Eileen before sliding into the driver’s seat and driving off. Their usual spot was a well-known restaurant in Wist Land, which had become a regular meeting place for Denzel and Bryan since the inception of the project.

As the car merged with the traffic, Eileen caught a glimpse of Denzel’s and Jacob’s cars in the rearview mirror, following them. She turned her gaze to Bryan and said, “Are you certain? You’re not going to marry Dora just to secure this project, are you?”

“What’s gotten into you?” Bryan’s face darkened, and tension filled the car.

arched her eyebrows in amusement. “I just wanted to remind you of that. If you’re set on not marrying her, you can find someone else to invest in the project.

light, Bryan stopped the car

individuals here in Wist Land. I could introduce you

complications, but now wasn’t the right time to be picky. Eileen suspected Bryan’s prolonged negotiations

easy. This time, however, the project was entirely Bryan’s, complicating his efforts to

at the restaurant, where Denzel, familiar with the local cuisine of Wist Land, ordered several regional specialties. When the topic of the project surfaced, Denzel and Jacob

already devised a plan for this,” Bryan said, acknowledging

numerous influential individuals in Wist Land, so gathering sufficient funds shouldn’t be a problem,”

Curtis has an extensive network. I considered asking

cigarette to Bryan, who accepted it but didn’t

no need for formality between us,” Bryan stated. “She

exchanged knowing smiles at this declaration. Jacob felt a twinge of envy at how completely Eileen had Bryan under her

sentiment. “You two remind me of my

how long have you and your wife been married?” Eileen asked

the love between Denzel and his wife. He managed both to earn the family’s income and care for Adalina while his

been nearly twenty years,” Denzel replied, the eldest

Zola, who had been quiet, set down her fork and interjected, “Let’s talk about business.

and we all know what his daughter

are correct, but it’s too late to turn back now. Besides, Eileen

suggestion was swiftly dismissed by the group, prompting her to concede with

the meal, everyone went their separate ways. Eileen asked Bryan to drop her off at the education center, where she browsed the contact list of her clients on the receptionist’s

in investments had left a lasting impression on Eileen, and she had kept in touch

It was with a student named Brooks Myers, a junior high student who had been trying to book sessions with her for months. Despite informing the receptionist that she was no

make requests, the receptionist had simply stopped responding. Eileen pondered for a moment, a smile playing on her lips

other clients, she left the education center and got into the

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Brooks with an intensive tutoring program lasting a month and a half. He recently fell ill, and

tone were clear; her words conveyed deep concern about the possibility of Brooks not getting into a prestigious