Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 13

Chapter 13:

“He did,” Eileen confirmed. “Jonathan was provoking him over the Apex Group’s prime project.”

Kian looked skeptical. “And what sparked Bryan’s reaction? What did Jonathan say?”

Taking a moment to gather her thoughts, Eileen met Kian’s gaze squarely. “Truthfully, it wasn’t monumental. Jonathan couldn’t handle being outdone by Mr. Dawson and took a jab at me to try and regain some pride. Mr. Dawson intervened before he could go further. Perhaps the alcohol played a part.”

Kian probed further, “So you’re saying Bryan did that because he drank too much?”

Eileen replied, “The tension between Mr. Dawson and Jonathan is a constant undercurrent. It could have been Mr. Dawson’s mood or just Jonathan pushing buttons. Mr. Dawson standing up for me was the right thing to do; after all, I’m his subordinate. If I get bullied, it’ll reflect poorly on him.”

Feeling her stance was reasonable and unshaken by Kian’s inquisition, Eileen held her ground.

Kian gave a short laugh. “Fair point. Just keep a low profile in future incidents. It’s best not to complicate things for Bryan, especially with the Muellers involved.”

“I’ll remember that, Mr. Warren,” Eileen said, casting her gaze downwards.

With Kian gone, Eileen arranged a hotel lunch for Vivian and Bryan before deciding on a simple takeout meal for herself.

Eileen finished the meal and, without realizing it, succumbed to slumber at her desk, a testament to her recent sleepless nights.

It wasn’t until Vivian called out to her that Eileen jolted awake.

Lɒtєѕτ ϲнαρτєrs ιn g𝒶l𝑛ovєls.𝓒𝓸𝓶

Eileen’s eyes fluttered open, landing on Vivian sitting beside her.

Vivian’s expression held concern. “You’ve been looking exhausted lately. It’s not like you to sleep on the job.” She pointed to Bryan’s office and continued, “If Bryan sees you asleep at work, there’ll be consequences.”

Aware of Bryan’s policy against workplace lethargy, Eileen massaged her forehead. “My apologies, Miss Warren. It seems I nodded off.”

Vivian’s voice was gentle yet firm. “Come on, refresh yourself in the washroom. I’ll accompany you.”

Not fully awake, Eileen was led by Vivian to the shared washroom.

sound of running water, office gossip

Curtis, such an accomplished

mingle with the affluent; another to entangle herself with

as Mr. Dawson’s assistant? It places her in a

of the morning’s stares suddenly clicking into place. Was it because of this kind of gossip? Had Judie ignored

should do now, spreading rumors during work?” Vivian’s voice cut sharply through the chatter, her presence commanding immediate attention.

their boss. Being caught in idle talk by her was no small matter, especially since Eileen was on friendly terms with her.

someone else,” words stumbled out

the office. The source is unclear,”

were just casually chatting. No need

me who exactly you heard it from. I’ll find out who started

first, but she claimed she saw hickeys on Eileen earlier today,

mention of hickeys was a brief lapse into

clothing, even though she was fully buttoned. Bryan had left a hickey just above her collarbone

seeing Eileen’s expression, Vivian realized Eileen indeed had hickeys on her. In defense, Vivian spoke up. “Being unmarried, it’s quite ordinary for her to be in a relationship or live with her boyfriend. Besides, how could

fell into

of you talking about this again,

group of people left, leaving only Vivian

the

correct? Do you have a

smile,

seemed to think otherwise when I inquired about

Eileen said. “I don’t talk about my

boyfriend must be quite a catch, right? Let’s go out for

managed to say, “I’d

request was of little importance.

off guard for a second, hesitated before answering, “What would

home after work and pick him up in the morning,” Vivian said with a comforting pat on

that Vivian got close to her because of her position

I’ll keep you updated on that,” Eileen

align. We could be out enjoying a drink instead of