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 the

shirt, tucked haphazardly into his waistband, gave him an

seemed to awaken a hearty appetite in both

ordered was enough for three, but Milford and Barry quickly

something that brightened Barry’s mood considerably. He waved

to relax slightly. “If Milford knew the lengths

“It’s frustrating to help someone in secret. When he finally decides to come

seems harsh. He’s still finding his way. We

years separate him from you. If he

would arrange that?” Jacob queried, reaching for a cigarette. But before

widened in understanding as he caught Bryan’s

“Ah, right.