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.

explained, drawing a key from

secretary’s area

worked directly outside Bryan’s office to attend to him promptly, leaving the adjacent office vacant. Accepting the key, Eileen nodded. “Understood.” She paused, then ventured, “Was it you who covered

Bryan shot back. “Do you think Marcus

to inquire about whether he had also assisted Roderick with his release when Vivian entered, bringing in coffee. “I made you some coffee. Give it a try and let

tightened ever so slightly, his gaze becoming more intent. He turned to Eileen. “You can

fleeting look toward Vivian as she

she was settled into her new office in under five minutes. Her new workspace, though smaller than Bryan’s, shared the same minimalist

couldn’t help but comment, “Miss Curtis, your new office is

“It’s just a

five days, and her work had accumulated. Looking

urgent. We need it signed today. It’s for a resource order that’s hard to get. After it’s signed, we have to fax it to the supplier for confirmation and

still occupied by Vivian. “I’ll handle it later. You can go back to work

she’s hosting a dinner tonight. Are you coming?” Karla inquired, her enthusiasm evident. “We don’t know Miss Warren well, but it seems like

this, wondering why she and Vivian were considered close. She offered a

fell, though she quickly attempted to look on the bright side. “Miss Warren is really going out of her way this time. She’s invited a couple

list would easily include twenty to thirty people. It was clear Vivian

Bryan’s office, and Eileen finished organizing her workspace. She was on the verge of bringing the documents to

you have something for him?”

the document in her hand. “This needs

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

smile, Vivian’s eyes held a hint of caution and

“Please ensure

watching Eileen head back to her office. Just

She set the document down on her desk and stepped into the hallway to take

you’re our family’s pride. What’s this about you becoming his secretary?” Debby’s

there’s no need for concern. I’ll

you. Bryan might be decent, but remember, you’re putting yourself out there by being so forward,

action now, I risk losing Bryan forever. If you truly care about me,

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 to

herself buried under a mountain of documents, her

handling menial tasks like serving coffee and managing Bryan’s schedule. She didn’t assist with the significant

Eileen’s stress, with only twenty minutes left in the workday, Karla approached her