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.

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.

of running water, office gossip permeated

Miss Curtis, such an accomplished figure,”

mingle with the affluent;

Dawson’s assistant? It places her in a different orbit

suddenly clicking into place. Was it because of this kind of

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

caught in idle talk by her was no small matter, especially since Eileen

from someone else,” words stumbled out of one employee,

the office. The source is unclear,”

we were just casually chatting. No

you heard it from. I’ll find out

was Charity from finance. She was skeptical at first, but she claimed she saw hickeys on Eileen earlier today, which seemed

mention of hickeys was a brief lapse into silence, her eyes

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

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 you spread such

crowd fell

wind of you talking about this again, there will

that, the group of people left, leaving only Vivian and

the privacy of the restroom, Vivian sought

correct? Do you have a

smile, Eileen

Bryan seemed to think otherwise when I

expected,” Eileen said. “I don’t talk about my personal

be quite a catch, right? Let’s go

to say,

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

guard for a second, hesitated before answering, “What

on Eileen’s

her position as Bryan’s assistant. Vivian was essentially

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

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

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