Chapter 423:
âHaving my goddaughter with you really bothers me!â Josue grumbled. He pressed further, âCan you really bring yourself to take her out? Sheâs been stuck at home for so long; itâs unbearable to even think about.â
His voice carried a mix of frustration and concern as he gently tapped Eileenâs shoulder and suggested, âI could take her out, you know.â
Eileen was at a loss for words.
She couldnât deny that a small part of her was tempted by the idea, though her excitement was mild at best.
The realization that Gabriela could hardly ever join them in public outings tugged at Eileenâs heartstrings.
During the drive back, Eileen stayed quiet, her mind preoccupied with one troubling thoughtâthe issues with the Dawson family required urgent attention.
In truth, Brandon lacked a business acumen, and now Zola was in charge of the Apex Group.
Eileen recalled the obstacle Zola had placed in her path regarding the acquisition of Trentonâs club, and her lips pressed into a thin line.
As the car rolled to a stop, neither she nor Bryan made a move to exit.
Leaning against the car door, Eileen turned to him and asked, âWhoâs our next target?â
Without hesitation, Bryan replied, âZola.â
More content now at gⱯlηÏvâ¯ðsâ¤com Eileen raised an eyebrow. âOkay, Iâll take care of it!â
Zola had always been a thorn in their side and seemed likely to remain one.
âThank you,â Bryan said, then raised his hand, drawing Eileen closer and planting a soft kiss on her forehead. âIf you run into any problems, just go to Raymond. Heâs my right-hand man. Since Iâve put him in your charge, remember to give me credit if he does well.â
He gave the tip of her nose a gentle pinch, his expression a mix of warning and frustration. âGot it?â
Eileen, tickled by the gesture, held back a giggle and whispered, âGot it.â
Though Eileen was prepared to confront Zola, she planned to wait for the right moment without causing unnecessary conflict.
Unexpectedly, that moment arrived sooner than she anticipated.
She was scheduled to meet Trenton to finalize the acquisition contract. The agreement was close, so she attended the meeting alone.
Trenton was efficient, and they completed the signing in just a few minutes. However, out of courtesy, they continued their meal together.
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