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.

watchful eye on the proceedings below.

shirt, tucked haphazardly into his waistband, gave

allure of the restaurant’s offerings seemed to awaken a

they had ordered was enough for three,

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

allowed herself to relax slightly. “If Milford knew the lengths we’ve gone to, he’d be livid,”

to help someone in secret. When he finally decides to come back to us, I will definitely

saying, “That seems harsh. He’s still finding his way. We

handful of years separate him from you. If he continued to do this, he’d

a cigarette. But before he could light it, Bryan snatched

moment. Then, his eyes widened

“Ah, right. No more