NovelOnlineChapter 1424: Bryan was still a bit angry, but the pleading look from Eileen broke down his defenses. With a resigned sigh, he relented.
Later that evening, Bryan, Eileen, and "Colby" were planning to meet at a seafood restaurant. ""Colby" had chosen the spot without much thought for Eileen's condition, given that she was pregnant.
But Eileen had insisted on coming anyway, eager for seafood she hadn't tasted in what felt like ages.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBryan, ever the careful one, made sure all the raw dishes were swapped for cooked ones.
By the t"Colby" arrived, the dishes had already been served. "Colby" was greeted with a table full of dishes. He slipped into the seat across from Eileen and Bryan, a flicker of surprise crossing his face.
"My apologies, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson. I'm late," the fake Colby said.
Bryan shrugged, raising an eyebrow. "So we started without you," he said.
"Colby" called the waiter and ordered a few signature dishes. Noticing the cooked seafood on the table, he requested the new dishes be prepared the sway.
Eileen's gaze flicked to "Colby", studying the subtle stiffness around his ears and nose, the faint scars on his cheeks partially obscured by his hair. Only a keen eye would notice such details.
With light makeup and a strategically placed hat, the changes would be imperceptible.
"Mrs. Dawson." The fake Colby raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Is the food not to your liking? Or am I more captivating than the cuisine? Why are you staring at me?" Your next tale lives on g V Ino vls,A bowl of peeled shrimp suddenly appeared before Eileen with a thud, blocking her view.
"What's wrong, Mr. Deleon?" Bryan's tone was icy. "Afraid of being looked at?" "Colby" chuckled, unfazed. “Not at all. I invited you both to discuss the Deleon Group's projects." "You mean the projects the Deleon Group stole," Eileen interjected.
"A regrettable mistake on our part," the fake Colby said. "Mr. Dawson, might we have a chance to make amends?" Bryan's response left no room for negotiation. "'Have your father speak with me.” Colby paused, considering. "1f he does, will there be a chance to change the situation?" "You talking tocertainly wouldn't change the situation, " Bryan replied, avoiding answering the question directly.
Colby nodded, but before he could respond, Bryan had already removed his disposable gloves and stood to leave. "Have your father arrange a meeting withanother day,” Bryan said, straightening his clothes. "Enjoy your rneal. We're done here." Eileen hastily swallowed the shrimp in her mouth, casting a longing glance at the remaining food.
Despite her doctor's warnings about seafood during pregnancy she had managed to eat quite a bit while waiting for "Colby".
As she donned her coat and reluctantly followed Bryan out, m "Colby" stood, nodding slightly. His gaze lingered on Eileen for a moment before he sat back down.
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