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

establishment that offered great steaks. The receptionist had discovered that Mrs. Yates favored steak and similar fare when dining

restaurant. “This place requires a

smile, “Though I couldn’t be certain you’d grace me with your presence. Opportunity favors the

her full figure, tidy short haircut, and forthright personality, Mrs. Yates, nearing

and after placing their orders, Mrs. Yates initiated the conversation. “Ms. Curtis, are

my stepmother’s daughter, but we’re very close,” Eileen replied candidly, having never concealed her

Bailee comes from a single-parent family? Apart from you and

realizing why Mrs. Yates had so eagerly accepted the lunch invitation. Was it because of

Bailee seeing anyone?” Mrs. Yates asked

He’s quite accomplished but has been so focused on work that he hasn’t found a

Bailee seemed endless. Eileen tried interjecting several times

a couple. But she knew Bailee already had Huey by her side, and Bailee had mentioned that

already given my son Bailee’s

upon hearing that. “This is a matter best left for Bailee to handle herself. I hope if the outcome is unfavorable, you’ll

for the bad outcome. Mrs. Yates seemed unfazed. “Don’t worry; I’m not narrow-minded. If Bailee doesn’t take a liking to my son, it must be because of my

you think so highly of Bailee,”

of red wine—Mrs. Yates’ favorite—while

savored every bite of the meal. Before they could finish eating, Eileen excused herself to the restroom, taking the opportunity

the crisp clink of cutlery only

accustomed to the privacy of secluded dining rooms, was less than pleased at having to take her meal in the main hall. “Dawson, do you think it’s appropriate for us

he conveyed an air of nonchalance. “There’s nothing inappropriate about

resigned upon hearing that, the once mouthwatering steak now

could you possibly agree to dine here? You simply don’t

punctuated the taut silence before he dabbed his mouth with a napkin. “Miss Freguson, I’ve afforded

case,

won’t fall for it. If I can’t finish this meal,

nonchalantly. “As

he leaned back into the plush sofa, eyes

called or even messaged

be so kind as to put away your phone and grant me ten minutes of your undivided

flickered across Bryan’s eyes, but he knew ten minutes was preferable to Benita dragging this out further.

Benita seated by the window. Though the man across from Benita had his back turned, Eileen recognized him at a glance. It

shirt only accentuated his distinguished aloofness in the midday

while Benita had just