Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 247

Chapter 247:

“Sign the contract?” Raymond hesitated, a bead of sweat forming on his brow. “Is it urgent? Perhaps we could postpone it until the evening?” Bryan lifted his gaze, his lips pressed into a tight line as his eyes bored into Raymond, sending a shiver down Raymond’s spine.

“Okay, I’ll contact Mr. Vance immediately.” Raymond retreated quickly, exiting the office.

After calling Denzel to tell him to bring the contract, Denzel could barely contain his joy that Bryan was willing to sign it. “If we delay any further, the project timeline will be thrown off, and we’ll be hit with penalties!” Denzel said.

Realizing the gravity of this business lunch, Raymond ended the call with Denzel and returned Eileen’s call. “Miss Curtis, Mr. Dawson has an extremely important business meeting at noon today, so he won’t be able to join you for lunch. Perhaps you guys could have dinner together?” he said to Eileen. Just moments ago, Raymond had claimed there were no pressing matters for Bryan, but after consulting him, he suddenly had a very important business lunch.

“I understand. Thank you,” Eileen replied before she hung up, her lips curving into a bitter smile.

A spark of anger flickered within her. Was Bryan being petty and avoiding her? It seemed unlike his character, yet his repeated evasions were a fact.

“Ms. Curtis!” The receptionist hurried over. “The Yates family called; they’re coming to make a payment and collect an invoice.”

“Okay, find out Mrs. Yates’ preferences and book us a restaurant. I’ll take her to lunch,” Eileen replied. As lunchtime neared, it was only polite for Eileen to extend such an invitation.

Eileen had secured three of the five students Bailee had found for tutoring. The Harrison family was clearly not giving Eileen a chance. Another family had said they would consider it but never followed up. Eileen suspected that opportunity had fallen through as well, given that family’s ties to the Harrison family.

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But with three students, she was still busy, and she didn’t dwell on it. Treating her current clients well was the priority.

At noon, Mrs. Yates arrived at the education center. Upon seeing Eileen, a radiant smile bloomed across her face as her eyes scanned the space behind Eileen.

“Is Bailee around?” Mrs. Yates asked.

“My sister has been unwell these past two days, resting at home,” Eileen explained. “When I visited your home last time, you asked about her as well. You seemed quite fond of her.”

Mrs. Yates made no attempt to hide her attitude toward Bailee. “Indeed, it is clear at a glance what a bright girl she is. I really do like her. It’s nothing serious with her health, I hope?”

The receptionist brought over a cup of coffee, and Eileen gestured for Mrs. Yates to help herself. “Convey your kind concern to Bailee. It’s nothing too serious; she’ll be back on her feet after a few days’ rest.”

Mrs. Yates took a sip of the coffee. She didn’t mention anything about business matters like payments or invoices, but she seemed quite interested in the educational institution.

With the lunch hour upon them and having left for lunch, Eileen seized the opportunity and said, “I’ve already made a reservation. Would you honor me by joining me for a meal?”

“Of course,” Mrs. Yates agreed readily, much to Eileen’s surprise, as she had expected the woman to politely decline at first.

up and drove

steaks. The receptionist had discovered that Mrs. Yates favored steak and

enough, Mrs. Yates’ face lit up at the sight of the restaurant. “This place requires a reservation. Did

couldn’t be certain you’d grace me with your presence. Opportunity

short haircut, and forthright personality, Mrs. Yates, nearing fifty,

orders, Mrs. Yates initiated the conversation.

very close,” Eileen replied candidly, having

a single-parent family? Apart from you and your

had so eagerly accepted the

Bailee seeing anyone?” Mrs.

I have a son a few years older than Bailee. He’s quite accomplished but has been so focused on work that he hasn’t found a girlfriend yet! Oh, I like

the private room, Mrs. Yates’ effusive praises for Bailee seemed endless. Eileen tried interjecting several times to

Mrs. Yates wanted to make Bailee and her son a couple. But she knew Bailee already had Huey by her side, and Bailee had mentioned that

Bailee’s contact information,” Mrs. Yates stated

that. “This is a matter best left for Bailee to handle herself. I

unfazed. “Don’t worry; I’m not narrow-minded. If Bailee doesn’t take a liking to my son, it must

you think so highly of Bailee,”

red wine—Mrs. Yates’

the meal. Before they could finish eating, Eileen excused herself to the restroom, taking

the crisp clink of

take her meal in the main hall. “Dawson,

well-defined hands cut into his steak as he conveyed an air of nonchalance. “There’s nothing inappropriate about dining here. We’ve covered everything; all that remains

resigned upon hearing that, the once

possibly agree to dine here? You simply don’t wish to be in

napkin. “Miss Freguson, I’ve

case, but Benita didn’t need

for it. If I can’t finish this meal,

shrugged nonchalantly. “As you

was already cleared, and he leaned back into the plush sofa, eyes downcast as he fiddled with

hadn’t called or even messaged

you’d be so kind as to put away your phone and grant me ten minutes of your undivided attention, I’ll

flash of distaste flickered across Bryan’s eyes, but he knew ten minutes was preferable to Benita dragging this out further. He tossed his phone casually onto the table and turned to gaze out the window,

seated by the window. Though the man across from Benita had his back turned, Eileen

black shirt only accentuated his distinguished

Bryan’s plate was empty while Benita had just begun eating, leisurely conversing about