Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 70 Chapter 70: After bidding Ruby and Winona farewell, Eileen turned to Huey. "Where are you headed? Could you give Bailee a ride?" "'No problem, I can give you a ride back too," Huey said, patting his chest, feeling a sense of relief. "Thanks for today. If you ever need to explain this situation to anyone, just blme!" Eileen smiled. "I'll take the bus, but you could give Bailee a lift. I also need to thank you for taking good care of Bailee." Bailee stepped closer to Eileen, gently grasping her arm, a wave of empathy washing over her as she noticed Eileen's apparent weight.

"Don't mention it. By the way, were you surprised when I transferred you the money the other day?" Huey said. Eileen looked at Bailee and nodded. "Yes, I was surprised. Bailee later toldit was her advance salary from you. I wouldn't have accepted it otherwise. Please make sure she is well taken care of when she starts working for you." Hearing such formal words, Huey felt a bit awkward. He scratched his head and said, "My car's over there. I'll leave with Bailee now." Bailee released Eileen's arm and waved. "Bye, Eileen." Eileen remained motionless for a moment, waving back as she watched Bailee climb into Huey's car and drive away.

She then let out a long sigh of relief and turned to leave. Suddenly, she stopped upon noticing several figures under the restaurant's lights.

Harlan approached her first, with Jacob close on his heels. Bryan, bringing up the rear, sauntered with his hands in his pockets and his suit jacket carelessly hanging over his shoulders.

galnov☐☐☐☐ brings magic to life Eileen's face lost its color. She pressed her lips together and looked away from Bryan.

"Ms. Curtis, what a coincidence to see you here!” Harlan said. Unfamiliar with Eileen's family dynamics, he felt perplexed after overhearing Eileen's conversation with Huey. He wondered if Huey was Eileen's husband but hesitated to ask further.

Bryan, who had heard Eileen's conversation with Huey, stood a short distance away. His expression was unreadable as he idly kicked a small stone, choosing to remain silent.

Eileen, managing a smile, nodded slightly to Harlan. "What a coincidence to see you all here. Are you here for dinner too?" Jacob approached, smiling. "Indeed! Mr. Clarkson invited Bryan specifically to discuss matters concerning you. I just happened to join them." "Matters about Eileen?" Harlan's frown deepened. He quickly realized they were discussing her tutoring Aaron. Subconsciously, her gaze shifted to Bryan, concerned he might be upset that she was using her private tfor a part-tjob.

She knew Bryan was aware of her need for extra income. Besides, tutoring was much better than selling herself for money.

Sarcasm seeped into Eileen's tone, her smile stiffening slightly. "Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Dawson, I can rest assured, I won't let my work fall behind, and I'll make sure Aaron's studies are taken care of promptly. His education and my duties will both remain intact." Bryan now realized Eileen was actually tutoring Harlan's son, Aaron.

At that moment, he turned, and his eyes landed on Eileen. A night breeze made her shirt cling to her, highlighting her slender figure.

Harlan said, "I'm just worried about you overextending yourself. Aaron really benefits from your tutoring. I wouldn't ask this of you if he didn't. If you were to fall ill, Mr. Dawson would blme, and Aaron would suffer from missing his tutoring." After a pause, Harlan turned to Bryan and said, "Mr. Dawson, I realize you might not be thrilled about Ms. Curtis earning extra money outside her main job, but I have no other option. Let's compromise: allow Ms. Curtis to earn this additional income, and in exchange, I'll ensure you get a bigger slice of the profits in our next deal." Bryan shifted his gaze away from Eileen, lost in thought.

His lips tightened, and he remained silent.

Both Eileen and Harlan were puzzled by Bryan's reaction and looked at him, seeking clarification.

Jacob stepped forward, placing a hand on Harlan's shoulder. "Mr. Clarkson, I can speak for Bryan. You can be assured that Ms. Curtis will continue to tutor your son." "I'm relieved to hear that, Meyer. Thank you!" Harlan responded, visibly relaxed.

Harlan then discussed Aaron's studies with Eileen before departing.

Jacob escorted Harlan away and, upon returning, noticed Bryan still lingering on the steps, staring down at a small stone by his feet.

At the foot of the stairs, Eileen stood bathed in the soft light of the street lamps, her long hair flowing over her shoulders. Her silhouette was striking, and her eyes held a faint trace of sadness as she looked up at Bryan.

"Eileen, were you dining with your boyfriend just now? If so, why did you talk to him so formally? It doesn't seem like you two," Jacob said.

Caught off guard, Eileen smiled at Jacob and replied, "Huey and I are not in a relationship. You misunderstood." Jacob said as he ascended the stairs, casually placing his arm on Bryan's shoulder. He wasn't quite tall enough, so he stood on his tiptoes. "A misunderstanding. I see." Bryan shifted, quickly shrugging off Jacob's arm, which nearly caused Jacob to lose his balance on the steps. "Mr. Dawson, Mr. Meyer, have you drunk? Do you need a ride home?" Eileen asked, maintaining a professional tone.

Jacob steadied himself and shot a glance at Bryan.

Bryan descended the steps, closing the distance between himself and Eileen. He spoke in a deep voice, “Don't worry about it. You can head back." A night breeze brushed against Eileen's face, causing strands of her hair to tickle her lips. She tucked her hair behind her ear and nodded.

As Eileen turned to head for the bus station, Bryan's voice halted her. “You can drive my car." Bryan extended his hand. In his open palm rested the car keys.

Eileen turned to him, took the keys, and left the parking lot.

The car rolled out of the parking lot. Through the car window, Eileen wasn't sure if her eyes deceived her, but she saw Bryan look somewhat guilty.

She just honked the horn to signal Bryan and drove away.

The fading glow of the tail lights lingered in Bryan's vision.

Jacob nudged Bryan, grinning. "If you really want to be with Eileen, I'm all for it. She's definitely a step up from Vivian." Bryan pushed Jacob into the corner.

"Why did you askto meet you?" Bryan's voice was icy, sending a shiver through Jacob.

Jacob managed a strained smile. "I helped you look into Eileen's background, seeing how differently you treat her." Bryan's gaze sharpened.

Towering over Jacob, his daunting stature made Jacob's knees weak.

Gathering his courage, Jacob shoved Bryan and used this chance to walk out of the corner. "I'm trying to help you win Eileen's heart. If you keep this up, I'm out!" Bryan leaned against the wall, watching Jacob with a calm demeanor. "Enough with the . Just tellwhat you've found out."

"Eileen's in a tough spot. Her dad died when she was young, and her mom's always in the hospital with a disease ye that can't be cured. I was digging deeper when I uncovered something alarming and had to tell you right away!" Jacob said. Jacob looked around nervously, lowering his voice. "Kian has made a move! I told you to protect Eileen, but you wouldn't listen!" Bryan's eyes turned cold. "Get to the point." As Bryan's patience thinned, Jacob spilled everything about Kian's scheme, including how he had bribed the hospital to increase the cost of the medication Ruby was using.

With each revelation, Bryan's expression darkened.

Looking at Bryan's expression, Jacob said, “It seems like Eileen didn't tell you about this. I can't imagine how much she has suffered in silence. When I found out Kian was targeting her, I looked deeper and discovered she's been tutoring to make extra money. I also found out that Kian has blacklisted Bailee, making it impossible for her to get a job!" Beneath the moonlight, Bryan looked up, his jaw tightening.

Jacob continued, "Eileen's a good person. I don't know why you're so taken with Vivian. Maybe it's tfor you to think about whom you should be with." He crossed his legs. "If you really like Vivian, maybe you should stay away from Eileen. She won't be able to handle the pressure from the Warren family or your grandmother." As he spoke, a sudden kick jolted his leg. He looked up to see Bryan standing beside him.

"Get up and go home," Bryan stated flatly before turning and walking towards the parking lot.

Jacob sprang to his feet and hurried after Bryan. Just as he was about to speak, Bryan said, "I's not what you think betweenand Vivian. There are other reasons. Don't worry, I'll take care of the situation with Kian." Realizing that Bryan intended to protect Eileen, Jacob felt a rush of excitement.

He broke into a grin and said, "If you end up marrying Vivian, I'll gift you two thousand dollars. But if you choose Eileen, I'll bump it up to two hundred thousand!" Bryan stopped in his tracks and turned to face Jacob. "So you knew that Harlan ctoto talk about Eileen tutoring his son?"