Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 250

Chapter 250:

Jacob enjoyed teasing people with his remarks.

Bryan glared at Jacob, and a shiver ran down Jacob’s spine. Gathering his decorum, he said, “Perfect timing. I’m back to watch you two argue. It would be no fun if you’ve already made up.”

Before Jacob could say more, Bryan threw a pillow toward him. Jacob caught it swiftly and grinned at Bryan. “So, what’s the fight about? Tell me so I won’t mess up the same way.” Jacob believed that Bryan must have been the one who had provoked Eileen, given her usual patience. He was curious to know what Bryan had done to make Eileen so angry. It had to be something pretty bad.

“It’s not my fault,” Bryan said, frustrated, thinking about the needle-pricked condoms he had discovered in his drawer.

“Not a chance,” Jacob replied firmly. “Your mouth is sharper than Eileen’s, and you’re the more emotional one.” Bryan was momentarily at a loss for words.

Noticing Bryan’s gloomy expression, Jacob tried to console him. “You’re more emotional because you care a lot.”

“Enough. If you don’t drink with me, just leave,” Bryan said sharply. He emptied the glass on the table in one go. Seeing Bryan’s downcast mood, Jacob stopped talking and secretly texted Raymond. It seemed like they were in for a fight of heavy drinking, and they would need Raymond to give them a ride home.

Thirty minutes later, Raymond rushed into the private room, wrinkling his nose at the strong smell of cigarettes and alcohol. “Mr. Meyer, why did you come back just to drink with Dawson?” Raymond asked, sounding annoyed about working late.

“I didn’t plan this. Bryan called me out to drink with him because he and Eileen had a fight,” Jacob quickly explained.

Raymond paused for a second before saying, “I find it hard to believe. Ms. Curtis asked Mr. Dawson to grab lunch, but Mr. Dawson was tied up with work all afternoon. How could he have found time to argue with her?”

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Hearing that, Bryan stopped drinking abruptly, fixing Raymond with a sharp look. “What did you just say? Who asked Bryan to lunch today?”

“I suggested canceling the not-so-important lunch because Ms. Curtis wanted to grab a bite with you, but you were in a rush to sign the agreement, and I told Ms. Curtis you had something urgent to handle…” Raymond’s voice trailed off as he noticed Bryan’s expression darken.

Jacob got up, making his way over to Raymond. He draped an arm around his shoulder, giving him a firm pat. He quipped, “Raymond, you’re on thin ice now. Let me help you out. Look up a cemetery online and tell your family to prepare for the worst.” With that, he let go of Raymond.

Raymond glanced at Bryan, who was still seated on the sofa. Without another word, Raymond flung the door open and swiftly left.

Bryan recalled his encounter with Eileen at noon. So, Eileen had believed he had refused to eat lunch with her and opted to eat with Benita?

“Well,” Jacob settled onto the couch, “this whole mix-up needs fixing, and you better get on it now. Otherwise, I might seriously lose respect for you.”

Bryan pressed his lips together, eyeing his phone on the table. After a moment’s hesitation, he reached for it, his fingers hovering over the screen uncertainly. Eventually, he paused with Eileen’s number on the phone screen.

“Let me help with this.” Jacob tapped the screen with his finger, initiating the call.

A sudden tightness gripped Bryan’s throat, but he didn’t end the call. He thought about what he should say if the call connected. Regardless of who was right or wrong about the condoms, he needed to sort out the matter from the afternoon first. If she didn’t believe him, he would go straight to her and explain everything face to face.

up his mind, he cleared

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stared at the screen, uncertainty clouding his

Jacob leaned closer, asking, “Did you hang up? Let this misunderstanding linger; it’ll

“Her phone’s off. Maybe its battery is dead.” Eileen had her phone off. Besides a dead battery, Bryan couldn’t think of any other

“How could that

He nudged Bryan’s arm and suggested,

chat window with Eileen, thinking about what he should say

retyped, his fingers

over. “Send her a emoji. Let’s

aback and shot a glance at Jacob. He wanted to tell Jacob there was no way that Eileen had blocked him, but he pressed his lips into a thin line, unable to say that. “You don’t believe me?” Jacob let out a

dialed Eileen’s number using his own

of an eye, the call connected, and Eileen quickly

“Who’s this?” she asked.

got back from West Land. I’m now at the D.V Club.

a brief pause, Eileen asked,

bad state. At noon, he…” Jacob wanted to explain the matter for Bryan. But before he could finish,

she hung

sound of disconnection

exited the interface and put away his phone, his tone somber. “Bryan,

seethed with irritation. Had Eileen really blocked

on; enjoy your drink. I’ll step out for some fresh air,” Jacob said, giving Bryan’s shoulder a pat before

embarrassed. Despite the gravity of the

out of the room, Jacob met

now.” Jacob said, offering Raymond a cigarette. “Looks like Eileen has blocked your ass.

“I don’t find this funny

was just

of humor,” Jacob said, unimpressed. He then dialed Phoebe’s number. Once connected, he told

were

up now. I need to talk to Eileen and ask her about

bother. When I spoke to Eileen earlier, she was in tears. No point calling her. Why don’t you fly over

found it hard to believe.

now. Get me a flight to

“And remember to

Jacob had managed to persuade Phoebe to come to Onaland and helped

that, he strolled back into the

cold, showing