Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 104 Chapter 104: "Since I know she's at Vicin Mall, finding her should be easy," Vivian said before heading back to her car. "Contact Benjamin. The Warren Group is connected to Vicin Mall. He probably knows the staff there. Tell him to look into it." The driver nodded and got back into the driver's seat to make the call. He dialed Benjamin's number and waited. Benjamin answered the call. After a moment's pause, he agreed to help before quickly ending the conversation. Vivian's act of secretly following Eileen to the Vicin Mall surprised Benjamin.

Holding the phone tightly, Benjamin thought of Eileen.

Just then, Kian cout of the office and said, "Get ready for the meeting." "Understood," Benjamin quickly pulled himself together and nodded, heading to the meeting room while sending a message to the manager of Vicin Mall as he walked.

Eileen welcomed her first customer of the day, a woman in her thirties looking for a dress for a banquet in two weeks that wasn't too showy.

"Could I try this dress on? It looks beautiful," the woman asked, picking out a sapphire dress.

Eileen quickly responded, "Of course!" As the woman got ready to try on the dress, Essie and Aniya cover at the stime. One reached for the dress while the other approached the customer.

"Miss, the fitting room is this way. Please follow us..." Updates always live at galnov_lsEileen quickly scooped the dress into her arms, avoiding Essie's attempt to grab it, and stopped Aniya, who was about to lead the woman to the fitting room.

"You two stay here; I'll take care of this customer," Eileen said.

The air thickened with tension among the three. Oblivious to the conflict, the woman simply paused before walking toward the fitting room.

Ignoring the sour expressions of Essie and Aniya, Eileen led the woman into the fitting area and shut the door behind them. She turned to the woman and handed her the dress. “The fitting room is right there. This dress zips up in the back. If you need any help, just letknow." The woman took the dress with a smile and went into the fitting room. She cout shortly after.

The woman's taste was excellent, and the style of the dress was appropriate for her age. The woman quickly decided to buy the dress.

Eileen used a tape measure to take the woman's measurements to customize a dress in the sstyle.

"It'll take at least five days to make the dress, at most seven. You can leave your number with me, and I'll call you as soon as it's ready," Eileen said.

She handed over her phone with a smile. The woman quickly added Eileen as a contact, settled her bill at the front desk, and left.

The dress was quite affordable, priced at just over thirty thousand. Eileen was used to handling such customers. She didn't plan on stealing regulars from Aniya and Essie. That would be out of line.

As Eileen worked to keep the customer engaged, Aniya and Essie saw Eileen as being too strategic. They worried Eileen would try to take their clients.

"It's just a reasonably priced dress. We were trying to help you out just now. There's no reason to be unappreciative," Aniya approached Eileen, giving her a scornful look.

Eileen replied with a smile, "You make a good point. Let's work together and help each other out from now on." Eileen's words were a gentle caution to Aniya and Essie; she knew what they were thinking.

If they weren't wary of her possibly stealing their customers, they could try and test her patience.

Aniya, left speechless, went back to stand by Essie.

They had more resources than Eileen, so they had little to gain from her.

If Eileen managed to attract one of their regular customers, Aniya and Essie would face significant losses.

"She's really clever. We should stay wary around her for now, then find a chance to give her a hard time..." Aniya and Essie whispered among themselves. Eileen, used to office politics, didn't worry too much about their words.

She leaned on her extensive experience to deal with any potential exploitation.

After work, Eileen left Vicin Mall at half-past eight in the evening.

The early winter night was freezing cold. Pulling her black coat tighter around her, she saw a black car pulling out of the parking lot.

It was Atley's car. Eileen quickly turned and walked the other way. That was when she noticed Jacob and Phoebe nearby.

Jacob stepped out of the car with a stern look, tossed away his cigarette, and said something to Phoebe before walking toward Eileen.

Phoebe, catching Jacob's look, paused, surprised, before following him.

"Mr. Meyer, Miss Burton," Eileen greeted them, her hands slightly red and her long hair tousled by the wind.

"Why are you following me?" Jacob turned around to see Phoebe trailing behind him and grumbled, "Head back by yourself. I'm not driving you htoday." Despite his words, Phoebe stepped up to Eileen and said, "You can tellyou work here." Eileen, glancing at the vast shopping mall, nodded in confirmation. "Actually, I do work here." Phoebe's face lit up as she said, “Interesting. Good luck then. I won't tell anyone where you work; don't worry." She waved to Eileen, shot a glance at Jacob, and walked away.

"Do you know her?" Jacob asked Eileen. “Why would she offer to cover for you?" Eileen explained briefly, "I just gave her a lift once. I'm not sure why she said that." Jacob motioned toward his car. “Con, I'll give you a ride." "Thanks, Mr. Meyer, but I prefer to take the bus," Eileen replied with a smile, readying to head out.

Jacob halted her retreat with a gentle insistence. "No need for such formality. The bus ride would take you at least two hours. I can drive you back in one. Plus, I pass by your house on my way hanyway." Eileen found it hard to decline his offer again and hesitantly climbed into Jacob's car, choosing to sit in the back seat.

Not far from them, Atley watched Eileen slip into Jacob's car, his hand thoughtfully stroking his chin. How did Eileen know Jacob was from the prestigious Meyer family? As the warmth from the car's heater surrounded her, Eileen's body, chilled from the cold, began to feel better. Jacob broke the silence as he drove. "It's really not convenient for you, commuting from your home. It's quite a distance. Have you thought about moving closer?" Eileen responded, “It's a bit of a trek, but I can manage the bus ride and get used to it. It's really okay." She was keenly aware that the rent in the nearby area was prohibitively expensive, at least five thousand dollars a month.

It was a figure way beyond what she could afford now.

Catching her eye in the rearview mirror, Jacob seemed to sense her predicament and offered, "Actually, a friend of mine moved abroad and left his apartment here. He's been looking for someone dependable to keep an eye on it during his absence. I think you're fit for the role. Think about it." Eileen found herself stealing a few more glances at Jacob as he drove. He seemed unfazed and serious. "Thank you for thinking of me, Mr. Meyer, but I'm happy where I am. You'll have to find someone else," Eileen said, turning him down.

She disliked owing anyone favors, and accepting Jacob's offer was something she could not afford. Hearing her refusal, Jacob sighed deeply. “It seems you don't seeas a friend, refusing to helpwith this. I owe a big favor to that friend and promised to help him find someone reliable to look after his house. If you don't accept the offer, I'll have to move in there myself. Sadly, it's too far from my work." He kept joking and talking throughout the drive, but Eileen stayed quiet.

When they arrived at Springvale Lane, Jacob stopped the car and rolled down the window, giving her a pleading look. "Eileen, please, can you dothis favor?" Looking at his expression, Eileen replied, "I just don't think it's right. I don't even know your friend." "It's fine. Just helpreturn the favor. You can take leave tomorrow morning, and I'll help move you into the apartment," Jacob said, then quickly rolled up the window and drove off, leaving Eileen no chance to reply. The thought of moving into an apartment made Eileen frown.

She walked into her room and changed into more comfortable shoes. Then, she went to the kitchen and grabbed a pack of instant noodles.

She had been living off instant noodles for weeks, and she was sick nemas sick of them now. Moving to a new The now.

apartment seemed like a chance for her to finally have the tto prepare a normal meal. After thinking it over, she decided to text Jacob to see if she really had to move the next morning.

Jacob replied firmly.

Before Bryan bought her the house, she had lived in an inexpensive suburban hthat was only six hundred dollars a month.

Bryan had visited that house before, but he never went inside.

After that, he had bought an apartment for her instead.

It had been nearly two years, and she had gotten used to her current place, feeling reluctant to leave.

She packed her things, sclothes and personal items, into a suitcase.

While packing, she wondered if she should tell Bryan about her moving into a new place.

Holding the marriage certificate, she hesitated for a while before slipping it into her suitcase. Then she went to bed.

She stayed awake all night, unsure whether she wanted to move.

Eileen had asked Charli for half a day off before going to bed.

The next morning, she received a simple "Okay" from Charli.

After reading the text, she heard Jacob knock on her door.

She quickly opened it, only to be surprised by the sight of Bryan standing behind Jacob.

Bryan looked like he hadn't slept well, with red eyes and a frosty expression.

"Mr. Meyer, Mr. Dawson," Eileen said, her voice uneasy as she greeted them.

Jacob stepped in first, his eyes scanning the apartment before stopping at the small suitcase by the door.

"Is that all your luggage?" he asked, his tone incredulous. He had already called a moving company.

"Yes," Eileen replied softly. "It includes work uniforms, a couple of outfits, and my personal items. I'mfonly going to look after your friend's place temporarily, not moving there permanently. I don't need much." She noticed Bryan's intense stare as if he was trying to figure out what she was thinking.

Jacob said, "I shouldn't have even called Mr. Dawson. It's unnecessary. I'll cancel the moving company now." He dialed a number on his phone and stepped outside. Eileen was now left with Bryan. She looked at him while he remained just outside the door.