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.

the crowd back to her own vehicle. As she departed, she noticed the

Vivian’s next move, one thing was

Eileen punched in the familiar passcode and paused, pondering how Bryan had managed to enter

let the idea go. After

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

her colleagues’

coworkers, to which Eileen responded with a smile before proceeding to Bryan’s office with

but also Vivian and Kian present—an unexpected

and composure made it seem

gracious smile, Eileen acknowledged the Warrens. “Mr. Warren, Miss

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

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

aware of the siblings’ watchful eyes. She had grabbed a random file, coming here to alert Bryan about Vivian’s suspicion, but now that Vivian and Kian were here, she couldn’t do that anymore. And Bryan had already signed the

the conference room shortly, and I’ll decide if it requires my final approval,” he

collected the file. “Sure, Mr.

with a nod as

the corridor,

pondered Bryan’s astute perception, silently thankful for his tactful reaction. Eileen rose to fetch herself some toffee from the pantry. Approaching, she caught

really her

often reach heights with her looks and ability.

Eileen filled her cup, acknowledged the room with

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

But Judie

The rumor mill churned.

Eileen rested for a short while. She then headed to the conference room

She flicked on the air conditioning and crossed the room to

open. Startled, Eileen collided with Bryan, her

immediate. “Brought you back so soon?” he inquired, his

cast a glance at the door, acutely aware that the emptiness of the meeting room would soon