Chapter 879:
âWhat? Who are you talking about?â
Gianna pointed at Bryan. âHe is Eileenâs cousin!â
âHe is Mr. Dawson!â Conroy growled. âWhat nonsense are you talking about? Have you met him before?â
The sounds of the fighting in the courtyard provided just enough cover for the conversation between Conroy and Gianna to continue unnoticed. Bryan gently clasped Eileenâs cold hands, patiently waiting for Conroy and Gianna to piece together the true nature of his relationship with Eileen.
However, Gianna and Conroy were far less astute than he had expected. They stared at Bryan and Eileen in bewilderment for what felt like an eternity. Then, with a bold leap in logic, Gianna said, âEileen, youâve probably known since childhood that youâre not your motherâs biological daughter. You must have secretly had an affair with your cousin. Considering your familyâs reputation, you wouldnât tell anyone about your childâs identity there, so you came to Alverton to live your life. Am I right?â
Conroy interrupted angrily, âGianna, thatâs Mr. Dawson! How could Mr. Dawson be Eileenâs cousin?â
âThen how could Eileen be involved with Mr. Dawson?â Gianna asked, her confusion deepening. They both turned to look at Eileen and Bryan, seeking answers.
Eileen finally spoke, her voice calm. âDo you think I might be his wife?â
âThatâs impossible!â Conroyâs response was immediate and absolute. âMr. Dawsonâs wife passed away long ago. I understand nowâheâs been pursuing you since his wifeâs death. Since you were heading to Alverton, he sent you here.â
Find magical tales on gαâηÏνððsâ¤cðð Upon hearing this, Eileen felt resigned.
Conroy continued, âMr. Dawson, there are many good women in the world. Eileenâs mother died from a mental illness, and she might have inherited it. Didnât you tell Jessica that the Dawson family wouldnât accept any woman with a genetic condition? Eileen is not worthy of you. Iâm sorry you had to witness our familyâs troubles today, but⦠I hope you wonât meddle too much in this matter.â
Without acknowledging Eileenâs reaction, Conroy gave what he thought was a sincere offer to Bryan.
âYou mentioned being interested in a project before. Our VQ Group is willing to give it to you. What do you think?â
Bryan placed his arm firmly around Eileenâs waist. His voice was calm but carried a cold edge as he spoke. âYou two arenât deaf, but you certainly arenât very perceptive. Allow me to clarify: Eileen is my legal wife. Sheâs the CEO and legal representative of EB Group, Apex Group, and Warren Group. Our daughterâs name is Gabriela Curtis. She has her motherâs last name.â
Conroy and Gianna were stunned, their gazes locked on Eileen, who was standing beside Bryan. Bryanâs words still rang in Eileenâs ears. He had spoken noticeably faster than usual, and to be honest, this rapid pace clashed with his usual detached and calm demeanor.
Eileen suspected that he had spoken quickly out of fear that she might interrupt him if he slowed down. After all, he had been waiting a long time for this opportunity to speak the truth.
âYou donât understand?â Noticing the bewildered expressions across from him, Bryan felt displeased. âThen let me put it another way. When you meet me, you always address me as Mr. Dawson and shower me with flattery, but to Eileen, Iâm just her husband who listens to everything she says.â
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