Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 45

Chapter 45:

Among the invitees was Stella, and she was the VIP guest.

Eileen caught sight of Bryan’s sour expression after he hung up the phone and knew Stella wouldn’t make it. “Is Stella back?” she inquired.

“Yeah,” Bryan said, exhaling deeply. “She returned a few days ago, under wraps. I only found out recently. But then she promptly left again. Mentioned something about needing to.”

Worry etched lines on Bryan’s forehead. Considering Stella’s age, all that traveling didn’t sit right with him. He was genuinely concerned.

Eileen pursed her lips, sensing Bryan’s worry that Stella might be avoiding Vivian. She remained silent for the rest of the ride.

In the quiet afternoon, Roderick headed home for a breather. But no matter how he mulled it over, he couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling gnawing at his heart. Ever since he had known Eileen, she had exuded strength, like she could take on the world solo. Yet, seeing her with swollen eyes at the crack of dawn, skipping breakfast until ten… something must have happened.

Seeing Judie putting on makeup, he queried, “Where are you off to?”

“It’s a friend’s birthday today. I won’t be back for dinner. You’re on your own,” Judie replied, selecting the fanciest dress and shoes from the closet.

“Got it,” Roderick nodded. But he couldn’t resist asking, “Has Eileen been going through a rough patch lately?”

Judie paused, turning to face him. “What do you mean?”

“I delivered breakfast to her this morning, ordered by Mr. Dawson. Saw her with puffy eyes, like she’d been crying. Has she been bullied or something?” Roderick inquired.

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Bullied? But wasn’t it Vivian who got embarrassed yesterday? Judie pursed her lips. No wonder Eileen managed to keep Bryan by her side for so long. Perhaps she had vented to Bryan last night.

“She’s alright. Who in the entire company would dare to bully her?” Judie retorted before leaving.

Roderick pondered for a moment and believed Judie. After all, Eileen was the CEO’s assistant. Who would even dare to bully her?

Could it be Bryan, then?

Roderick furrowed his brow, pondering. Eileen’s relationship with Bryan wasn’t something to boast about. Bryan seemed to be taking advantage of Eileen in this equation, yet he had spent the night at her place. He had even ordered breakfast for her.

was time for dinner deliveries, Roderick couldn’t quite figure it out. He set off to

waiter to the private room reserved by the Warren family. The intricately patterned carpet was immaculately

Sporting a white shirt without a tie, Bryan exuded an effortless nonchalance. Yet, everyone recognized him, their gazes brimming with

demeanor, diverting their attention to Vivian instead. “I knew it. Who else could snag Bryan for

Though, Bryan’s still got a wife for now. Guess we’ll have to wait

save face. Vivian was young and naive back then. Now

her heart. Bryan appeared to brush off their remarks, standing stoically near Vivian. Every so often,

breaking away from his

instinctively moved to follow but was halted by Kian. “Miss Curtis, we’ve got quite the crowd today, and

she glanced toward Bryan. Bryan met her gaze, his

in when he was presented with a gift box. “It’s Vivian’s birthday. You ought to give

“Nina’s been a bit under the weather lately, you know, the nine-to-five grind. Look out for

Eileen, don’t you?”

do with her, and it’s none of your concern. I agreed to that one

gift box and gave Kian a pat on the shoulder before making

party. Just as Judie entered, she caught sight of Eileen with the hotel manager. Silently, she made her way to the

with two women of similar age. Rushing

waving her

Judie hurried forward, linking arms with Vivian. “Your birthday is a must-attend for me. Just got held up a

Her attire didn’t quite impress them. Since when

she here?” Judie

nonchalantly. “She came with

furrowed her brow. “She’s just an assistant. What’s she doing at a private event

Roderick’s mention of Eileen looking distressed and teary-eyed, could it be that Eileen had had a spat with Bryan earlier and insisted on

she referring to the woman who arrived with Mr. Dawson earlier?” Megan Beckett, Vivian’s cousin from her uncle’s side, spoke up. She had noticed Eileen right away because of Eileen’s

not

Phoebe Burton, Vivian’s cousin from her aunt’s side. With her short hair and neutral

wishes, given their families’ reliance on the Warrens. Being two years younger and not as quick-witted, Phoebe had found herself overshadowed by Megan, who enjoyed more favor from Vivian. This disparity had led Phoebe to hate such gatherings, silently observing Megan’s

has such an attractive female assistant?” Megan

remained silent, glancing at Judie, who took a beat to respond, realizing an opportunity to be of

for Miss Warren to feel jealous. Miss Warren has recently joined the company and assumed some of Eileen’s duties. Perhaps Eileen is apprehensive about her

arm. “Don’t speak nonsense. It’s not Eileen’s fault,” she said, wearing a faint smile as if unperturbed by any perceived bullying from

It seemed like Vivian wanted her to play the villain in all this. But