Chapter 460:
Raymond quietly slipped away, taking the opportunity to follow her unnoticed after she exited the building.
The event wrapped up just after eleven, but Eileen had already left by nine.
On the drive back, Julioâs expression was dark, the weight of Brandonâs subtle threats from the evening clearly weighing on him.
The potential clients the Freguson Group had hoped to collaborate with exchanged only superficial greetings with him, hinting at potential setbacks for their projects.
âThe critical issue now is figuring out how Brandon managed to sway Mr. Watts and Mr. Wright,â Eileen said, trying to reassure him. âItâs not over until the project concludes. We canât predict the outcome just yet. Donât worry too much.â
Julio pinched the bridge of his nose, exhaling deeply as he sank back into his seat.
âWithout you all, Iâd be at my breaking point. The fate of the Freguson Group is tied to my chances of inheriting the Freguson fortune.â
His potential marriage to someone from the Harrison family also hung in the balance. Now, his relationship with Delores needed to remain a secret at all costs.
With Brandon now pressuring the Freguson Group, Julio felt besieged from all sides.
âMr. Freguson, remember, no successful journey is ever as smooth as it seems,â Eileen reminded him gently. âEven if you secure leadership of the Freguson family, other challenges will always arise.â
For example, could Delores keep the secret of the child for a lifetime? If the truth were exposed, it could devastate the Harrison familyâs reputation and likely lead to a messy divorceâanother complex issue to navigate.
The glittering lights from countless homes shimmered in Julioâs downcast eyes. He paused, then spoke with resolve. âWeâll take it one step at a time. If we donât make it, at least weâll know we tried everything. Thereâs no turning back for me now.â
Eileen thought to herself how Delores, too, must feel trapped at her own point of no return.
Explore the world of fiction at gⱯlnÏνðâsâ¤com âIâve gotten in touch with Delores, as you asked, Mr. Freguson,â Benjamin leaned in toward Eileen, his voice low. âIâm picking her up from the hospital tomorrow afternoon. Sheâs asked to see you.â
âTo see me?â Eileenâs tone was one of surprise, mixed with reluctance. She wasnât looking forward to the encounter. Deloresâs situation was heart-wrenching, stirring a deep sense of pity in Eileen that was hard to shake off, often leaving her emotionally drained.
âI understand. However, Iâll probably be late tomorrow afternoon,â Eileen said, her lunch plans with Bailee potentially extending indefinitely.
âThatâs fine,â Benjamin reassured her. âShe just needs to see you whenever you can make it. She can come to your place for the meeting.â
As Benjamin and Eileen discussed Delores, who was pregnant with Julioâs child, Julio felt increasingly sidelined. Thoughts of Delores flooded his mind, his anxiety growing. He adjusted his tie, shut his eyes, and feigned sleep.
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