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.

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

shirt, tucked haphazardly into his waistband, gave him

to awaken

enough for three, but Milford and Barry

He waved the waiter over, ordering more food with newfound

knew the lengths we’ve gone to,

head, frustration evident in her voice. “It’s frustrating to help someone in secret. When he finally decides to come back

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

him from you. If he continued to do this, he’d

would arrange that?” Jacob queried, reaching for a cigarette. But before he could light it, Bryan snatched it away, tossing

moment. Then, his eyes widened in understanding as he

said, “Ah, right. No more