Chapter 825:
The back door of the luxury car swung open, and Bryan took Gabriela from Raymond, gesturing for him to take the wheel.
He then secured Gabriela in her safety seat on the right and turned to Eileen, who was twirling a strand of her hair.
Before he could speak, Eileen said, âEverett is so unattractive and very arrogant. Rhett claims he has a business mind, but I saw no evidence of it.â
âYouâve observed quite a bit,â Bryan responded nonchalantly, hinting that she had paid enough attention to Everett to assess his business skills.
As the carâs partition sealed off the space in the back seat, Raymond started the car.
Eileenâs voice, now shielded within the confines of the back seat, carried a tone of frank observation. âItâs clear from Everettâs lack of savvy that he canât hold a candle to you in business. He wouldnât stand a chance against even the slightest bit of your expertise.â
Bryan, amused by her attempt at flattery, let out a dismissive chuckle. âReally? Anything else of note?â
âWe barely exchanged words. The conversation fell flat quickly,â Eileen replied. She reflected for a moment before continuing. âConroyâs eagerness to arrange this meeting just shows his desperation to marry me off. I doubt heâll back down easily.â
Tonightâs experience had been embarrassing for Eileen, having to entertain the idea of another suitor in her husbandâs presence. Though internally she might have found an odd thrill in the situation, she didnât dare show it.
Nevertheless, Bryanâs intervention today likely meant Conroy would hold back on any direct approaches for the time being. Still, Eileen knew Conroy was more astute than she gave him credit for.
On the other end, Rhett, picking up on the tension, asked, âMr. Finch, what exactly is the nature of Mr. Dawsonâs relationship with your daughter? Does he have any romantic interest in her?â
Recalling Bryanâs sharp remark about Everett and his action of escorting Eileen out swiftly, Rhett found the situation suspicious. It was challenging for him to dismiss the possibility of a deeper connection between Bryan and Eileen.
Conroy quickly replied, âWell⦠Rhett, youâre overthinking things. Itâs probably because Mr. Dawson and my daughter both came from Onaland that theyâve seemed to click so quickly. But let me be clear, I appreciate your sonâs merits. I think he is a good match for my daughter. Iâll speak with my daughter about this.â
Though he harbored doubts in his heart, he didnât say it. After all, he lacked full insight into Bryan and Eileenâs relationship and was wary of offending Rhett.
After a few polite exchanges, Conroy and Rhett parted ways.
Conroy returned home and couldnât sleep all night.
The next morning, he summoned Eileen to his office. He fixed a serious gaze on her. âEileen, I need the truth. What exactly is your relationship with Mr. Dawson?â
âHeâs my boss,â Eileen responded. âAnd Iâm a live-in nanny for his daughter.â
Conroyâs expression hardened. âItâs not that simple!â he said, slamming his hand on the desk.
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