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.

of running water, office gossip

to Miss Curtis, such an accomplished figure,”

one thing to mingle with the affluent;

her in a different orbit

the weight of the morning’s stares suddenly clicking into place. Was it because of this kind of gossip? Had Judie ignored her warnings and let things

rumors during work?” Vivian’s voice cut sharply through the chatter, her presence commanding

caught in idle talk by her was no small

someone else,” words stumbled out of one employee, the evident

the talk of the office. The source is

just casually chatting. No

who exactly you heard it from.

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

mention of hickeys was a

and self-consciously adjusted her clothing, even though she was fully buttoned. Bryan had left a hickey just above her collarbone last night. She wondered if it had been glimpsed when she

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,

crowd fell

of this. If I catch wind of you talking

the group of people left, leaving

privacy of the restroom, Vivian

Do you have a boyfriend

a restrained smile, Eileen

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

said. “I don’t talk about my personal matters

must be quite a catch,

say, “I’d love

wash her hands. “Eileen, upon reflection, my earlier request was of little importance. However,

guard for a second, hesitated before

after work and pick him up in the morning,” Vivian said with a comforting pat on Eileen’s shoulder. “And remember, if the rumor mill starts again or if you face any form of harassment, come straight

got close to her because of her

you updated on that,” Eileen responded, her guilt towards Vivian

a shame our schedules hardly align. We could be out enjoying a drink instead

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