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.

pretended nothing had changed before Bryan. And then it dawned on Eileen—the hidden luggage. Had Vivian found out

Karla in hushed conversation. Colleagues from various departments joined them, all bound for

gaze landed on Judie. Despite her tenure at the company,

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

unfolding, recognizing Judie’s efforts to curry favor with Vivian. However, after exchanging a few words with Judie and

Judie didn’t warrant the investment of

a spot. Her eyes found Bryan’s Land Rover parked curbside, with Vivian the sole occupant amid the

in the car?” Judie inquired, hope lacing

caught the exchange. A gust swept through the crack in the car window, sending a cascade of

sight coaxed a scoff from Eileen. Judie, ever the social climber, seemed to have

Vivian said without a hint of guilt, leaving Judie

features. Her manager, quick to

Isn’t Miss Curtis your family? Her

nod, Judie made her way to Eileen’s vehicle, fumbling with

in the last row,”

was the company’s car, and she knew Bryan would usually sit in the front passenger seat or the first row of the backseat. So, she

a puzzled frown.

in Bryan’s voice prompted her into action. She

Bryan in her

curiosity.

Eileen replied

Miss Warren taking over as his secretary, does that change things

with various duties,” Eileen responded, her

all of a sudden?” Judie shifted closer,

was noncommittal. “That’s not

can’t keep on this way. You ought to be more proactive, especially if Miss Warren has her

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

Judie managed an uneasy smile and

me or worried about yourself? Afraid that I will fall out of favor? So you’re trying to suck up to Vivian?” She read

she was at a loss for words. Eileen continued,

of Vivian’s 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 be

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