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.

keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings below. She saw Milford shrug off

waistband, gave him an

restaurant’s offerings seemed to awaken a hearty appetite in both Milford

enough for three, but Milford and Barry

mood considerably. He waved the waiter

knew the lengths we’ve gone to, he’d be

in her voice. “It’s frustrating to help someone in secret. When he finally

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

twenty? He’s already an adult. Only a handful of years separate him from you. If he

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

widened in understanding as he caught Bryan’s meaningful glance

right.