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.

it was time for dinner deliveries, Roderick couldn’t quite figure

reserved by the Warren family. The intricately patterned carpet was immaculately clean. A door across the room was slightly

the crowd. Sporting a white shirt without a tie, Bryan exuded an effortless nonchalance. Yet,

chat hesitated, noting the aloofness of his demeanor, diverting their attention to Vivian instead.

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

save face. Vivian was young and naive back then.

scrutiny, Vivian felt happy in her heart. Bryan appeared to brush off their remarks, standing stoically near Vivian. Every so often, he would cast a sidelong glance at

interjected, breaking away from his family

instinctively moved to follow but was halted by Kian. “Miss Curtis, we’ve got quite the crowd today, and I could use your help with serving. Could

as she glanced toward Bryan. Bryan met her gaze, his brow

when he was presented with a gift box. “It’s Vivian’s birthday. You ought to give her a gift,” Kian said. “Didn’t want you to spend too much, so I took

a bit under the weather lately, you know, the nine-to-five grind. Look out for her. I will set the gift box on the coffee

you?” Kian said

raised. “This has nothing to do with her, and it’s none of your concern. I agreed to that one favor for you, but my condition is that Vivian doesn’t

the gift box and gave Kian a

as Judie entered, she caught sight

with two women of similar age. Rushing over,

with a smile, waving her

it?” Judie hurried forward, linking arms with Vivian. “Your birthday is a must-attend

Her attire didn’t quite impress them. Since

here?” Judie asked.

“She came with

at a private event with Mr. Dawson? Did she insist

distressed and teary-eyed, could it be that Eileen had had a spat with Bryan earlier and insisted

with Mr. Dawson earlier?” Megan Beckett, Vivian’s cousin from her uncle’s side, spoke

nodded, not saying

With her short hair and neutral appearance,

Warrens. Being two years younger and not as quick-witted, Phoebe had found

jealous that Bryan has such an attractive female assistant?” Megan probed, sensing Vivian’s

to respond, realizing an opportunity to be

company and assumed some of Eileen’s duties. Perhaps Eileen is apprehensive about her own position, trying to undermine Miss Warren, leveraging her seniority at Apex Group,”

Judie’s arm. “Don’t speak nonsense. It’s not Eileen’s fault,” she said, wearing a

in all this. But if it could secure Vivian’s support for her