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

accomplished figure,” someone

thing to mingle with the affluent; another to

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

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

you should do now, spreading rumors during work?” Vivian’s voice cut

their boss. Being caught in idle talk by her was no small

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

of the office. The source is unclear,” another

chatting. No need to take

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

finance. She was skeptical at first, but she claimed she saw hickeys on Eileen earlier today, which seemed to lend credence

the mention of hickeys was a brief lapse into

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 bent down to

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

crowd fell into

wind of you talking about this again,

of people left,

of the restroom,

was I correct? Do you have a

a restrained smile, Eileen replied,

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

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

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

to say, “I’d love

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

second, hesitated before answering, “What would

every day when you drop Bryan off at home 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 to me. I won’t let you be

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

I’ll keep you updated on that,” Eileen

hardly align. We could be out enjoying

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