Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 37

Chapter 37:

“The house was originally hers. When she gives it to me, it’s out of kindness, not duty. I ought to repay her regardless,” Roderick said.

Judie, clearly frustrated, let out a sigh. “Will you even pay her back? You haven’t taken care of the house yet, and now you’ve lost even more money. Why are you still talking about paying her back? Let me tell you something. If you don’t secure a house soon, I’m leaving you!”

Judie’s words sparked a quick response from Roderick. “I’ll get the house, I swear. Don’t talk about divorce so easily like that,” he said.

Though abandonment wasn’t a new concept for Roderick, the fallout from his split made him crave stability.

Stability above all else. His achievements might have been modest, but he was no stranger to hard work. Despite losing his job as a courier, there were always options like food delivery or labor work available.

After ending the call, unease gnawed at Eileen. With both Apex Group and Fulcrum Group standing firm, the eighty million final payment was out of the question. There was no way Roderick would be released like that. Even with Judie’s network, a few tens of thousands would barely make a dent in such a significant deficit.

But Roderick had indeed been released. This puzzled Eileen. Restless, she spent the night turning over in bed, clueless.

Come dawn, a message from Bryan arrived, asking her to pick him up. She quickly had her breakfast and headed out. Bryan was waiting at their usual spot, and together they made their way to the office. As they emerged from the elevator, they couldn’t help but notice Vivian occupying Eileen’s desk, her makeup flawless, donned in a light pink dress. Her smile broadened at the sight of Bryan, though it faltered upon laying eyes on Eileen.

“I thought you were off for a week. What brings you back so early?” Vivian asked Eileen.

Eileen eyed the desk taken over by Vivian. “The office is swamped, and I can’t afford to waste time on minor issues,” Eileen responded with a level of respect.

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Bryan’s eyebrow lifted at the mention of minor issues, a slight smile touching his lips.

“I see,” Vivian replied, her smile subtle. She approached Eileen, linking arms with her. “Now that we’re colleagues, I’m here to assist with your tasks. However, my primary duty is to ensure Bryan’s needs are met, so you’ll be relocating to another desk.”

Her gaze drifted to the secretary’s office, aware of the many eyes on them. “Perhaps you could move to a desk in the back office?” she suggested.

Bryan spoke up before Eileen had the chance to reply, casting a brief, unreadable glance at her. “I already have a plan for her new location. Concentrate on your responsibilities.” He then said to Eileen, “Come with me.” He led the way to his office.

Eileen freed herself from Vivian’s hold. “I’ll head in first,” she stated, following Bryan.

Vivian, left outside, pressed her lips together tightly in frustration.

Inside the office, Eileen faced Bryan, who was removing his suit jacket to hang it over his chair before taking a seat.

me; Vivian will handle everything else,” Bryan explained, drawing a key from a drawer and placing

the entire secretary’s area and was meant

promptly, leaving the adjacent office vacant. Accepting the key, Eileen nodded. “Understood.” She paused, then ventured, “Was

Bryan shot back.

you some coffee. Give it a try and let me know if it’s better than last time’s,” Vivian said,

becoming more intent. He turned to Eileen.

she left. The resolve in Vivian’s eyes was unmistakable to

was settled into her new office in under five

had helped her move, couldn’t help but comment, “Miss Curtis,

her desk, responded without much thought, “It’s just a place to work. It doesn’t

been in the office for five days, and her work had accumulated. Looking at Karla,

signed today. It’s for a resource order that’s hard to get.

handle it later. You can go

know

pondered this, wondering why she and Vivian were considered close. She offered a wry smile, shaking her head. “Given the

on the bright side. “Miss Warren is really going out of her way this time. She’s invited a couple of senior team members from each department. It’ll be quite the gathering; it probably won’t

the company with its numerous departments, Vivian’s invitation list would easily include twenty to thirty people. It was clear Vivian was making an effort to foster

finished organizing her workspace. She was on the verge of bringing the documents

something for him?” Vivian

document in her hand.

said, “You can hand it to me. I’ll take care of these smaller tasks from

her smile, Vivian’s eyes held a hint

smile. “Please ensure it is

to her office. Just then, Vivian’s

mother, Debby Warren. She set the document down on her desk and

What’s this about you becoming his secretary?” Debby’s discovery of Vivian’s

her. “Mom, there’s no need for concern. I’ll decide what I want

be decent, but remember, you’re putting yourself out there by

Bryan forever. If you truly care about me, Mom, please let me follow my

words, Vivian ended the call, yet the warmth and concern in Debby’s voice echoed in her thoughts, starkly contrasting with Bryan’s distant demeanor. A tear slipped down her cheek. She was convinced Bryan belonged to her. He must be, she reasoned, too upset

found herself buried under a mountain of

coffee and managing Bryan’s schedule. She

only twenty minutes left in the workday, Karla approached