Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

The Dawson Mansion occupied a sprawling hillside, encompassing over five thousand square meters. At its iron gate, Vivian waited in her vehicle.

When Bryan and Eileen arrived at the gate, Bryan said,

“Stop the car.”

Without delay, Eileen steered the car to the roadside and parked. Bryan then opened the door and exited the car. Vivian, who was vibrant like a young girl, had been in the car ahead of them. She also disembarked and hurried toward Bryan.

“Bryan, I was too apprehensive to enter alone, so I waited for you here,” Vivian admitted.

For the first time, Eileen chose to remain inside the car. She observed through the window, noting Bryan’s face was turned away from her, his expression one of tenderness.

Bryan’s expression held indulgence toward Vivian. However, Eileen knew that his softness would evaporate once he was confronted with the truth.

At that moment, the iron gate began to open slowly, and the butler, Jarred, emerged.

“Miss Warren, welcome back. It’s been a while,” he greeted.

With a bright smile, Vivian responded,

“Yes, it has been a long time! But… we’ll see each other often soon!”

Jarred offered a courteous smile before turning his attention to Bryan.

“Sir, had you informed me of your arrival earlier, I could have been prepared. Your grandmother mentioned wanting to visit the church, and acting on a sudden impulse, she went there last night. Yet, here you are today.”

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Vivian’s smile faded at his words. Bryan furrowed his brow in response. Eileen, on the other hand, was still seated in the car, struggling to suppress her laughter.

Her amusement wasn’t sparked by the delay in exposing her identity. Rather, it was Stella’s deliberate avoidance of them and her overt revelation of this fact, designed to provoke their frustration, that Eileen found humorously ironic.

“When will Stella return?” Vivian asked, struggling to conceal her disappointment.

Jarred took a moment before responding,

“She didn’t mention a specific time, but she won’t return soon. She usually stays there for at least half a month. This time, she mentioned wanting to enjoy a few extra days of quiet.”

Stella had chosen to be absent this morning because she knew Bryan would come here with Vivian. Bryan’s parents had been living abroad for more than ten years. Their work kept them so busy that they only managed to come home once or twice a year. Stella had raised Bryan and valued him more than her own life. Eileen could understand why Stella would have hard feelings toward Vivian because of what had happened six years ago.

Yesterday, Eileen had been too concerned about the consequences of her identity being revealed to consider Stella’s feelings. How could Stella easily forgive Vivian?

out of the car and greeted

“Good morning, Jarred.”

her, his smile was more sincere than it had

days ago. She appreciated how hard you’ve been working for Mr. Dawson and reminded me to tell Mr. Dawson to treat

Bryan and Vivian were both looking at her. Now, it was clear that Stella valued Eileen,

Eileen regretted getting out of the car. She turned to Bryan, unsure of what to

is not here, let’s go back first,” Bryan suggested. He didn’t hold Eileen responsible; he knew Stella had done that deliberately.

“You should go back.”

Benz and got in,

go back. I want to go

before he turned, offered Jarred a

her farewells. Then,

of Bryan’s marriage, understanding it was primarily to please his grandmother. In the six years that followed, his wife had never been seen by them, making it clear the

Eileen was preparing coffee, some colleagues approached her,

boss about to change

has never actually had a wife before,” Eileen

All she could do was brace for the eventual revelation of her identity

mitigate his anger. Anticipating her inevitable dismissal, she valued each day that she could

saw

her

the conversation. Eileen, holding her coffee, took a sip amidst the chatter.

on our tasks. Remember,

identity never ceasing. There were even whispers about a plan to loosen Bryan’s tongue with alcohol at

enlighten them that no amount of alcohol would help because Bryan was oblivious to his wife’s identity himself. As

she found Vivian

greeted her with a warm smile, looking like she was in a good mood. Clearly, she hadn’t taken the butler’s earlier

you be with Mr. Dawson in his office?” Eileen

was usually situated in Bryan’s office, but it had been

call me Vivian. We’re about the same age, after all.” Vivian noticed Eileen’s hesitation

the other hand, was apprehensive because she was worried about what Vivian

quite temperamental. You’ve probably been scolded a lot by him over the years, right?” Vivian said, her

I’ve come to

testament to your competence,” Vivian remarked. “I’ve seen many male assistants, like my brother’s assistant, Benjamin. You seem to be better

sense of detachment in her eyes, and Vivian’s friendliness

always so tied up with work?” Despite Eileen’s

busy, not finishing work until around ten

his schedule with me?” Vivian asked, gesturing with her phone.

that Vivian’s reason for connecting on WhatsApp had been merely to access Bryan’s

but I’m not at liberty to

with me? Given our connection, I assure you,