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.

She will be the one to

have to think about the Apex Group! It’s more than just business; our reputation is at stake. How dare the Freguson Group

our reputation that valuable? Everyone knows Brandon manages Apex Group through Zola now. If he loses the project, the disgrace is his alone. As for Apex Group, it doesn’t concern me. Someone might place the company above everything

to avoid all this,” Raymond said, hoping to persuade Bryan, but he was

was walking arm-in-arm with Bailee

this supermarket every day, pretending to shop, just hoping to bump into

by Bryan. Bryan, however, wasn’t paying attention to

and watched it extinguish for a moment. After a long

the headlines for some time. When a business analyst was interviewed

investigated Julio’s circle, analyzing everyone from his personal life to his professional contacts from his days as a

buried when the Freguson Group got involved in the new

crafted a strategy from Bryan’s perspective. She then forwarded the plan to Julio, who found it flawless.

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

Julio’s gaze immediately met Kaysen’s across the room. A brief, intense spark flared between them. Julio took his seat with a nonchalant demeanor,

replied, signaling

later, there was still half an hour until the bidding began. Julio decided to review the plan on his laptop. However,

his expression darkened. He cast a

and then

present his plan readily, Julio’s chance to lead the Freguson Group

you’ll need to take a risk” Julio said, suspecting one of Kaysen’s motives was to hinder his ability to bid. The main

end of the line, Eileen remained

the Freguson Group for a long time. However, showing up posed the risk of her identity being revealed. She didn’t fully trust anyone to keep her collaboration with

I’ll leave the car key on the right rear tire. After you place the laptop in

was the only solution Julio could think

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

Apex Group there?”

In the front row, Bryan sat with a composed and distinguished air, alongside Zola, who was smartly dressed. It

beside her, reclined casually

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

Early spring brought warmth but also gusty winds