Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 12

Chapter 12:

Eileen harbored a wish to gently alert Vivian about Bryan’s infidelity. But the woman in the car had no one but her.

“Place your faith in Mr. Dawson. It’s best to address your concerns with him directly,” Eileen said.

Confronted with Vivian’s troubled eyes, Eileen found herself evading the truth.

Vivian exhaled a burdened sigh. “He’s not being honest with me. Even if that wasn’t him in the elevator, he’s concealing something. This morning’s message had me rushing from the hospital to confront him at Oak Villas, but he was not there. His absence from home and the office left too many questions.”

Vivian’s car seats were made of leather, emanating warmth for the people sitting on them. But Eileen felt the chill of anxiety instead, her composure teetering on the edge as Vivian’s unsuspecting trust weighed heavily on her.

Eileen eventually suggested, “Miss Warren, it’s best to seek clarity directly from Mr. Dawson. Speculating won’t do any good.”

Vivian’s expression was a tangle of hurt and determination. “You know what he is like. If he intends to keep secrets, they’ll remain hidden. My asking will only serve to tip him off or, worse, provoke his anger over my distrust. The risk of confrontation is too great.”

Silence hung heavy as Eileen grappled for the right words to reply. Outside, an argument unfolded, granting Eileen a moment’s reprieve as she feigned interest in the disturbance.

Vivian, growing impatient for a response, pressed the horn to scatter the quarreling duo.

Before Eileen could gather her thoughts, Vivian’s plea was earnest. “Eileen, I’m at my wit’s end. You’re all I’ve got. Having been abroad for so long has left me with no friends. Please, you’re the only friend I can rely on now.” Her voice lowered to a whisper. “My brother cannot know about this, or Bryan will face his wrath.”

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“What do you want me to do to help you?” Eileen asked.

“Keep tabs on him for me. His comings and goings after he returns each day. Tell me,” Vivian said.

Eileen’s heart sank. Despite the turmoil within, her reply was firm: “My days are already consumed by work with Mr. Dawson. To take on such a task would be daunting. Besides, if he finds out about this, my career will surely end.”

Vivian’s posture deflated, her hope dissolving. After a while, she conceded defeat. “You can leave now. I need space to think,” she said.

car and navigating the crowd back to her own vehicle.

thing was clear—Vivian would pursue the truth on

had managed to enter this

considering a change, but eventually let the idea go. After changing into her business attire, she headed for

disguises fooling no one, lingered outside the company, a testament to the recent scandal. Their boldness had waned in the face of

her colleagues’ stares—was it her tardiness that drew

responded with a smile before proceeding to Bryan’s office with a

inside to find not just Bryan but also Vivian and Kian present—an unexpected gathering that caught her off

today?” Vivian’s tone was casual, her demeanor vastly changed from the morning’s earlier despair. Her poise and composure made it seem like her earlier doubts about Bryan had vanished, her

the Warrens. “Mr. Warren, Miss Warren, I injured my leg. Mr. Dawson’s approval for

can go ahead

noticed Kian’s intense stare, his dark eyes seemingly fixated on her despite

approached Bryan’s desk, aware of the siblings’ watchful eyes. She had grabbed a random file, coming here to alert Bryan

the conference room shortly, and I’ll decide if it requires

collected the file.

with a nod as she

the solitude of the corridor, her tension

thankful for his tactful reaction. Eileen rose to fetch herself some toffee from the pantry. Approaching, she caught

really her

with her looks and ability. It’s not

Eileen filled her cup, acknowledged the room

of earshot, the whispers resumed, one voice notably louder.

sure? But Judie mentioned

The rumor mill churned.

desk, coffee in hand, Eileen rested for a short while. She then headed to

She flicked on the air conditioning and crossed the room to

swung open. Startled, Eileen collided with Bryan, her nose hitting his

concern was immediate. “Brought you back so soon?” he inquired, his fingers tenderly

a glance at the door, acutely aware that the emptiness of the meeting room would soon be breached. As she tried to put some space between them, Bryan’s grip on her waist remained