Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 13

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.

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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.

running water, office gossip permeated

up to Miss Curtis, such an accomplished

thing to mingle with the affluent; another

places her in

clicking into place. Was it because of this

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

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

Warren, we just overheard this from someone else,” words stumbled out of

talk of the office. The source

No need to take our

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

from finance. She was skeptical at first, but she claimed she saw hickeys on Eileen

of hickeys was a brief lapse into silence,

of Vivian’s gaze and self-consciously adjusted her clothing, even though she was fully buttoned. Bryan had left a hickey just above her collarbone last

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 you

fell

of you talking about this again, there

group of people left, leaving only Vivian

privacy of the

was I correct? Do you have a boyfriend

a restrained smile, Eileen replied,

her brow. “But Bryan seemed to think otherwise when I

Eileen said. “I don’t

Your boyfriend must be quite a catch, right?

to say, “I’d love

turned to wash her hands. “Eileen, upon reflection, my earlier request was

for a second, hesitated before

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

to her because of her position as Bryan’s assistant. Vivian

Warren. I’ll keep you updated on that,” Eileen responded, her guilt towards

shame our schedules hardly align. We could be out enjoying

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