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.

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. Perhaps I could

the car

affluent individuals here in Wist Land. I could introduce you to some potential investors. But you’ll need more than one, which could complicate matters,” Eileen

right time to be picky. Eileen suspected Bryan’s prolonged negotiations with Bernard were likely related to issues concerning the Dawson family. Cutting ties with his father

Apex Group had made securing investors easy. This time, however, the project was entirely Bryan’s, complicating his efforts to establish it firmly. He hadn’t mentioned this matter to Eileen, and she hadn’t asked; she could only

Denzel, familiar with the local cuisine of Wist Land, ordered several regional specialties. When the topic of the project surfaced, Denzel

has already devised a plan for this,” Bryan

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

clapped his hands enthusiastically. “Ms. Curtis has an extensive network. I considered asking for her help before but

Denzel offered a cigarette to Bryan, who accepted it but didn’t light it, holding it between his

need for formality between us,” Bryan stated. “She and

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

sentiment. “You two remind me of my early days with my

long have you and your

family’s income and care for Adalina while his

twenty years,” Denzel replied, the eldest in

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

and we all know what his daughter wants,” Jacob

are correct, but it’s too late to turn

group, prompting her to concede with a smile. “You’re right. If you need

asked Bryan to drop her off at the education center, where she browsed the contact list of her clients on

lasting impression on Eileen, and she had kept in touch with them. She routinely sent them gifts during holidays, so reconnecting wouldn’t

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 longer taking one-on-one appointments, Brooks had persisted in trying to schedule meetings since the New

receptionist had replied that Eileen was unavailable, but as Brooks continued to make requests, the receptionist had simply stopped responding. Eileen pondered for a moment, a smile playing on her lips as she added Brooks’ appointment to

information of her other clients, she left the education center and got into the car,

am Eileen

hope you can help Brooks with an intensive tutoring program lasting a month and a half. He recently fell ill, and his grades have dropped significantly. If he doesn’t catch up quickly, he won’t be

deep concern about the possibility of Brooks