Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 301

Chapter 301:

Eileen’s loose down jacket hid her slightly swollen belly, yet she couldn’t shake the fear of being discovered. She clenched her hands inside her pockets and turned to walk in another direction before Bryan could catch up.

Bryan paused, his hold on the shopping cart briefly loosening as he watched her walk away, his gaze intense. He pressed his lips together, and a brief flash of coldness replaced the complexity in his eyes.

Bailee and Ruby snapped out of their daze and hurried to follow Eileen. They hadn’t expected Eileen to encounter Bryan, especially since she had been avoiding going out for some time. They trailed behind in silence, unsure of what to say.

They didn’t approach Eileen until she became lost in thought and stood still for a long time.

“Eileen, do you like this one?” Ruby followed her gaze to a baby carriage.

“No, Mom. I suddenly have a craving for your home cooking. Let’s pick up some ingredients and head back so that you can make me a meal,” Eileen replied.

Eileen seldom expressed a desire for something specific, so Ruby quickly agreed to buy the ingredients for a home-cooked meal.

At the checkout, the cashier scanned the items Bryan had chosen. Raymond rushed over to collect the purchases and handle the payment.

“Mr. Dawson, Julio’s sudden attempt to take over the Freguson Group has stirred quite a bit of public speculation. Someone could be behind him. The media has been dissecting the Freguson family’s situation and seems to think Julio might very well become our competitor.” Raymond had foreseen the possible challenges, so he immediately briefed Bryan.

He added, “The individual backing Julio is quite mysterious, known for their merciless approach and deep business acumen. We should not take them lightly. Mr. Dawson, do you intend to regain control of the business project from Zola?”

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If Bryan didn’t reclaim the project, the Apex Group stood a high chance of losing it.

After Raymond’s statement, there was silence for a while. Raymond glanced sideways and noticed Bryan had paused at the rest area near the supermarket’s exit.

In the corner of the rest area was a designated smoking zone. Bryan lit a cigarette, slipped a hand into his pocket, and casually watched the checkout area.

“Mr. Dawson?” Raymond was beginning to think Bryan was losing his mind. Sometimes, Bryan would logically weigh the advantages and disadvantages. However, at other times, his judgment seemed flawed. For instance, why choose now to take a smoke break?

Raymond approached Bryan and repeated his concerns.

smoke, he replied nonchalantly, “Let Zola keep the project. She will be the one to face the consequences

our reputation is at stake. How dare the Freguson Group attempt to snatch our most lucrative project?” Raymond pressed

through Zola now. If he loses the project, the disgrace is his alone. As for Apex

avoid all this,” Raymond said, hoping

walking arm-in-arm with Bailee

this supermarket every day, pretending

fearful of being overheard by Bryan. Bryan, however,

his cigarette and watched it extinguish for

time. When a business analyst was interviewed by the media, he suggested that someone must be supporting Julio

investigated Julio’s circle, analyzing everyone from his personal life to his professional contacts from his days as a lawyer. Yet, they were

puzzle was eventually buried when the Freguson Group got

strategy from Bryan’s perspective. She then forwarded the plan to Julio, who found it flawless. They spent several evenings on video calls, meticulously refining

competitive bidding, drawing attention from numerous media outlets and business moguls. Julio arrived early, flanked by two

between them. Julio took his seat with a nonchalant demeanor, awaiting the commencement of the

sir,” his subordinate replied,

half an hour until the bidding began. Julio decided to review the

his expression darkened. He cast a suspicious glance

smug smile and then turned his

the Freguson Group intended to bid. Without the ability to present his plan readily, Julio’s chance to lead the Freguson Group effectively would be jeopardized. Frustrated, Julio exited to

of Kaysen’s motives was to hinder his ability to bid.

the other end of

mean they wouldn’t have to worry about the Freguson Group for a long time. However, showing up posed the risk of her identity being revealed. She

the right rear tire. After you place

only solution Julio

added softly, “It’s alright. I won’t hold it against you if

from Apex Group there?”

alongside Zola, who was smartly dressed. It could have been Zola’s first time participating in such a

her, reclined casually in his

and Zola are present,” Julio said to Eileen. “I’ll be there in half an hour. Stall for

grabbed her laptop and headed downstairs, driving to the bidding venue. The festive season of Christmas had passed. Early spring brought warmth but also gusty winds that