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.

complied, stepping out of the car and navigating the crowd back to her

next move, one thing was clear—Vivian would pursue the truth

Lane, Eileen punched in the familiar passcode and paused, pondering how Bryan had managed to enter this morning. She had

let the idea go. After changing into her

the company, a testament to the recent scandal. Their boldness had waned in the face of the Warren family’s

Eileen sensed the shift in her colleagues’ stares—was it her tardiness that

which Eileen responded with a smile before proceeding

Bryan but also Vivian and Kian present—an unexpected gathering that caught her

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 words

nod and a gracious smile, Eileen acknowledged the Warrens. “Mr. Warren, Miss Warren, I injured my

a dimpled smile, responded warmly, “Despite your injury, you’re here. That’s commendable. You and Bryan can go ahead with your work; don’t mind me. I left the hospital against advice, and Kian is here to take me

eyes seemingly fixated on her despite his

the siblings’ watchful eyes. She had grabbed a random file, coming here to alert Bryan about Vivian’s suspicion, but now

perused it, eyeing his signature. “Let’s discuss this in the conference room shortly, and I’ll decide if it requires my final approval,”

collected the file. “Sure, Mr.

acknowledged Vivian and Kian with

the solitude of the corridor, her tension

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

it really her

reach heights with her looks and ability. It’s not tough

acknowledged the room with a nod, and made

the whispers resumed, one voice notably louder. “Did anyone else notice the hickeys on

Are you sure? But Judie mentioned

The rumor mill churned.

while. She then headed to the conference room early to prepare for the

shadows, creating a muted ambiance. She flicked on the air conditioning and crossed the room to turn

door swung open. Startled, Eileen collided with Bryan,

immediate. “Brought you back so soon?” he inquired, his fingers tenderly brushing against her nose,

acutely aware that the emptiness of the meeting room would soon be