Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Chapter 38:

The flourish of Bryan’s signature on the paper spoke volumes of confidence and grace. In Eileen’s eyes, his appeal extended beyond his looks to the elegant strokes of his writing. She gathered the papers, and with a swift retrieval of the pen, she spun around to leave the office, passing the documents to Karla. “Go ahead,” she urged.

“Thanks, Miss Curtis, you’re amazing!” Karla said in awe as she clutched the papers and dashed off.

Now, Eileen found herself facing Vivian. They exchanged a look, and a moment of uncertainty hung in the air. Eileen wrestled with the thought of offering advice on navigating such urgent matters without seeming boastful about her rapport with Bryan.

“Eileen, what do you say to dinner tonight? I’ve invited lots of people, and they’ll be going too,” Vivian said, her smile breaking through the silence.

“I’m swamped, maybe another time. You all go ahead,” Eileen said with a gentle nod, excusing herself to disappear back into her sea of work.

As time slipped by unnoticed, the evening pulled a veil over the sky. The neon lights outside flickered to life, bathing the room in a warm hue. A sudden burst of light from the overhead lamps jolted Eileen from her focus.

She looked surprised by the night that had crept up on her and turned her gaze towards the door. Bryan’s posture was casual, a stark contrast to the intense look he gave Eileen.

Vivian, seizing the moment, plucked the pen from Eileen’s grasp and nudged her to rise. “Time to head out. Don’t worry; the work can wait,” she said.

When Eileen came to her senses, they had already moved past Bryan.

Bryan closed the door to Eileen’s office. Eileen knew she couldn’t refuse now.

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“I’m off to fetch the car,” Bryan said, striding towards the elevator.

No sooner had Bryan’s footsteps faded than Vivian released her grip on Eileen. She walked over to Karla, engaging her in light conversation.

“What’s your preference for dinner? Pick anything—I’m eager to mingle with all our teams,” Vivian said.

“Anything’s fine with me,” Karla replied with a polite smile.

Eileen was lost in thought.

her had shifted; she pretended nothing had changed before Bryan. And then

lift, Eileen caught Vivian and Karla in hushed conversation. Colleagues from various departments joined them, all bound for

landed on Judie. Despite her tenure at the

the elevator, and her eyes met Eileen’s. The moment was tinged with discomfort before Judie masked

to curry favor with Vivian. However, after exchanging a few words with Judie and realizing her relatively low position and deliberate flattery, Vivian

Vivian, Judie didn’t warrant the investment

the group dispersed among the waiting vehicles, Judie found herself without a spot. Her eyes found Bryan’s Land Rover parked curbside, with Vivian the sole

more room in the car?” Judie inquired, hope lacing her

swept through the crack in the car window, sending a cascade of hair across Eileen’s face. She watched as Judie stood by the Land Rover, trying

a scoff from Eileen. Judie, ever the social climber,

without a

Judie’s features. Her

interrupting Mr. Dawson and Miss Warren’s private moment. Isn’t Miss Curtis your family? Her car

Judie made her way to Eileen’s vehicle, fumbling with the passenger door only to find it

the last

front passenger seat or the first row of the backseat. So, she had to oblige. She opened the rear door and

Land Rover, observed Judie settling into Eileen’s vehicle with a puzzled frown. “That

“Coming?” The chill in Bryan’s voice prompted her into action. She

followed Bryan in her

question, her voice tinged with curiosity. “Eileen, has anything happened between you and

Eileen replied

his secretary,

assists with various duties,”

Warren want to work in Apex Group all of a sudden?” Judie shifted closer, her

response was noncommittal. “That’s not for me to

this way. You ought to be more proactive, especially if Miss Warren has her suspicions. Imagine

a sudden stop, Eileen gave Judie a piercing look. “And

discomfort was palpable. Eileen’s stare seemed to constrict her very words. Eventually, Judie managed an uneasy smile and a shake of her head. “It’s

“Are you worried about me or worried about yourself? Afraid that I will fall

countenance dropped, and she was at a loss for words. Eileen continued, “Let’s be clear—Vivian isn’t someone you can

attention. Judie weakly defended her stance. “What’s the harm? Miss Warren is well-off and will be Bryan’s future wife. Isn’t it wise to

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