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, Julio’s expression was dark, the weight of Brandon’s 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.
“The critical issue now is figuring out how Brandon managed to sway Mr. Watts and Mr. Wright,” Eileen said, trying to reassure him. “It’s not over until the project concludes. We can’t predict the outcome just yet. Don’t worry too much.”
Julio pinched the bridge of his nose, exhaling deeply as he sank back into his seat.
“Without you all, I’d be at my breaking point. The fate of the Freguson Group is tied to my chances of inheriting the Freguson fortune.”
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.
“Mr. Freguson, remember, no successful journey is ever as smooth as it seems,” Eileen reminded him gently. “Even if you secure leadership of the Freguson family, other challenges will always arise.”
For example, could Delores keep the secret of the child for a lifetime? If the truth were exposed, it could devastate the Harrison family’s reputation and likely lead to a messy divorce—another complex issue to navigate.
The glittering lights from countless homes shimmered in Julio’s downcast eyes. He paused, then spoke with resolve. “We’ll take it one step at a time. If we don’t make it, at least we’ll know we tried everything. There’s no turning back for me now.”
Eileen thought to herself how Delores, too, must feel trapped at her own point of no return.
“I’ve gotten in touch with Delores, as you asked, Mr. Freguson,” Benjamin leaned in toward Eileen, his voice low. “I’m picking her up from the hospital tomorrow afternoon. She’s asked to see you.”
“To see me?” Eileen’s tone was one of surprise, mixed with reluctance. She wasn’t looking forward to the encounter. Delores’s situation was heart-wrenching, stirring a deep sense of pity in Eileen that was hard to shake off, often leaving her emotionally drained.
“I understand. However, I’ll probably be late tomorrow afternoon,” Eileen said, her lunch plans with Bailee potentially extending indefinitely.
“That’s fine,” Benjamin reassured her. “She just needs to see you whenever you can make it. She can come to your place for the meeting.”
As Benjamin and Eileen discussed Delores, who was pregnant with Julio’s child, Julio felt increasingly sidelined. Thoughts of Delores flooded his mind, his anxiety growing. He adjusted his tie, shut his eyes, and feigned sleep.