Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 39

Chapter 39:

Bryan raised an eyebrow, puzzled by Eileen’s words. Her eyes, indifferent yet filled with stubbornness, made it difficult for him to look elsewhere.

“I mean, I get to see Miss Warren every day now. You must be quite happy,” Eileen said.

Instantly, Bryan’s expression turned sour. It dawned on him that perhaps her dissatisfaction stemmed from not being able to see Huey, the man she fancied, daily. Silence enveloped them as they stood there, facing each other until Judie and Vivian approached from a short distance.

As they drew closer, they could see Eileen and Bryan clearly. The warm, orange glow from the light above bathed Eileen and Bryan, creating a cozy atmosphere. Judie cast a warm glance at Vivian.

Vivian’s expression soured, but she soon composed herself. She smiled and stepped forward. “Bryan, you should really smoke less; it’s not good for you. Plus, we’re here to enjoy dinner together. Stop discussing work issues with Eileen; work can wait,” she said. Following her suggestion, Bryan extinguished his cigarette and disposed of it properly.

“Alright,” he said, then excused himself toward the restroom. The faint scent of tobacco lingered behind him.

“Miss Warren, I’ll go back to the private room,” Eileen said, choosing to leave as well. Their mutual indifference gave Vivian the impression that she had interrupted them.

“Miss Warren, you okay?” Judie approached Vivian, noticing her stillness.

Vivian sniffed before turning her gaze to Judie. “What’s your relationship with Eileen?” she asked.

“She’s my husband’s sister,” Judie replied, blinking in surprise.

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“You must be aware of Eileen’s relationship with Bryan, correct?” Vivian’s tone was light, more curious than accusatory.

Judie hesitated, uncertain. Was Vivian merely guessing, or did she truly know something?

“Don’t lie to me. I’m aware of everything,” Vivian stated firmly. “But it doesn’t bother me that Bryan only sees her as a tool to satisfy his needs.”

Judie inhaled deeply, shocked by Vivian’s calm demeanor.

“My parents disapprove of Bryan and me being together right now, so he’s holding off on intimacy. Once we’re married, Eileen will be out of the picture,” Vivian said, a smug smile crossing her face. She then looked directly at Judie, concern flickering in her eyes. “However, I’m slightly worried Eileen might not want to let go of him.”

chance against Miss Warren?” Judie spoke hastily, then immediately regretted her words. She clamped a hand over her mouth, scanning the area to ensure their conversation remained private. Only

you speak of her in

closely with Eileen. “Eileen grew up with her stepmother from a young age. After the divorce, my mother-in-law took my husband but left Eileen with her father and the woman who

anticipated such a complex backstory for Eileen. Judie continued, “Thus, you shouldn’t underestimate her, Miss Warren. Her upbringing wasn’t influenced by the

“Stay alert? Bryan and I aren’t married yet. It wouldn’t be right for me to

criticisms of Eileen at that point, waiting to see Vivian’s response. After all, if Eileen were to falter, who would she

topic and head back,” Vivian proposed, offering a

restrained herself just in time, Vivian had already gleaned some insight from

they sat at a distance from each other, their occasional

Could you do me

down. He removed the hair tie from his

her back

of emotions playing across his face. From the corner of her eye, Eileen

and Miss Warren seem so well-matched, a perfect

the couple,” echoed another

background make her the only suitable match for Mr. Dawson,” someone commented as the group lavished praise upon

both Bryan and Eileen betrayed their discomfort. The mood shifted palpably, charged with tension. Vivian, sensing the change, turned to Bryan. She noticed a coolness in his eyes despite

Did he truly care about Eileen that much? He wouldn’t even help

their bond. She continued, “Your expression might lead us to think you’re

off about the atmosphere. Bryan glanced toward

was directed at Judie, making Judie feel suddenly uneasy, her

if the media caught wind of Mr. Dawson and Miss Warren’s relationship,

Group’s stock value. After listening to Eileen’s words, the

hair on her own. Silence enveloped the

stay until the end. Throughout the dinner, Vivian managed to

clear that his estranged wife’s absence over the years did little

with no one questioning her relationship with Bryan. To them, Eileen was all about her job. Judie, aiming to put some distance between herself and Eileen, chose to take a taxi home

approached Bryan. “Mr. Dawson, since you’ve had a drink, do you

interjected. “I haven’t had any alcohol. I’ll

decision, wished them a safe drive. “Alright then, Miss Warren, take

as she was about to leave. At that moment, a Ferrari pulled up. Kian stepped out, his black trousers and