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.

mind, he

you dialed is

stared at the screen, uncertainty

closer, asking, “Did you hang up? Let

dead.” Eileen had her

“How could that happen

He nudged Bryan’s arm and suggested, “Send her a

He opened the chat window with Eileen, thinking about what

his fingers hesitating

on. What’s taking so long?” Jacob’s impatience boiled over. “Send her a emoji. Let’s see if she has blocked

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

Jacob swiftly dialed Eileen’s number using

an eye, the call connected, and

“Who’s this?” she asked.

a triumphant glance at Bryan. “Just got back from West Land.

Eileen asked, “Is Bryan

state. At noon, he…” Jacob wanted to

that, she hung up the

fell silent, the sound of disconnection

interface and put away his phone, his tone somber. “Bryan, the situation is a bit

Had

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

friendship, Jacob had rarely seen Bryan this embarrassed. Despite the gravity of the

of the room, Jacob met Raymond’s concerned

move elsewhere. I can’t risk Bryan hearing me laugh now.” Jacob said, offering Raymond a cigarette. “Looks like Eileen has blocked your ass. You can

he heard this, Raymond cried, “I don’t find this funny at

was just one meal. Why had it become so that Eileen

boring. I need someone with a sense of humor,” Jacob said, unimpressed. He then dialed Phoebe’s number. Once connected, he told

were on the verge

“I’ll hang up now. I need to

in tears. No point calling her. Why don’t you fly over tonight? That way,

found it hard to believe. Clearly, this matter was more serious than she had

her mind. “Alright, I’ll pack now. Get me a flight to Onaland tonight and send me Eileen’s address. I’ll go

nodded. “And remember

persuade Phoebe to come to Onaland

strolled back into the room,

was cold, showing he wasn’t fooled by