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.

window, keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings below. She saw

into his waistband, gave

seemed to awaken a hearty appetite in both Milford

three, but Milford

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

to relax slightly. “If Milford knew the lengths we’ve gone

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

“That seems harsh. He’s

Only a handful of years separate him from you. If he continued to do this,

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

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

right.