Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 1382:

Upstairs, Eileen’s mind whirred with possibilities. She leaned back, fixing Jacob with a steady gaze. “Call your assistant now. Insist on the original price for the contract.”

Jacob nodded, swiftly dialing the number.

Within minutes, Barry’s phone rang. As he answered, his face fell, his disappointment evident.

Milford murmured something, and Barry visibly steeled himself.

Jacob observed the scene below, a hint of admiration in his voice. “Milford’s a tough nut to crack. Only Eileen could outmaneuver him.”

He then gestured for a waiter to reset their table. As chairs were pulled out and menus presented, Eileen and the others began to order.

Milford and Barry also settled in, diving into their meal while continuing their discussion.

the window, keeping a watchful eye on

shirt, tucked haphazardly into his waistband,

allure of the restaurant’s offerings seemed to awaken a hearty appetite in

had ordered was enough for three, but Milford and

something that brightened Barry’s mood considerably. He waved the waiter over, ordering more

this, Eileen allowed herself to relax slightly. “If Milford knew the lengths

in her voice. “It’s frustrating to help someone in secret. When he finally decides to come back to us, I will definitely get

sip of water before saying, “That seems harsh. He’s still finding his way. We shouldn’t risk

“At twenty? He’s already an adult. Only a handful of years separate him from you. If he continued to do this, he’d likely

Jacob queried, reaching for a cigarette. But before he could light it, Bryan snatched

a moment. Then, his eyes widened in understanding as he caught Bryan’s meaningful

right. No more