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 it out. He set off to continue

followed Bryan into the hotel and was ushered by the waiter to the private room reserved by the Warren family. The intricately patterned carpet was immaculately clean. A

encircled by a throng of people. Bryan’s entrance injected a new energy into the crowd. Sporting a white shirt without a tie, Bryan exuded an effortless nonchalance. Yet, everyone recognized him,

of his demeanor, diverting their attention to

on the horizon. Though, Bryan’s still got a wife for

with that woman just to save face. Vivian was young and naive back then. Now that she’s back,

criticism and speculation. Despite the scrutiny, Vivian felt happy in her heart. Bryan appeared to brush off

come with me,” Kian interjected, breaking away from his family and

we’ve got quite the crowd today, and I could use your help with

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

ought to give her a gift,” Kian said. “Didn’t

weather lately, you know, the nine-to-five grind. Look out for her. I will set the gift box on the coffee table; I’ve

care about Eileen, don’t you?” Kian said

none of your concern. I agreed to that one favor for you,

he grabbed the gift box and gave Kian a pat on the shoulder before

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

in conversation with two women of

a smile, waving her hand. “Thought you weren’t

could I miss it?” Judie hurried forward, linking arms with Vivian. “Your birthday is a must-attend for me. Just got held up a bit due to

quite impress them. Since

she here?” Judie asked. She didn’t feel comfortable seeing

nonchalantly. “She

just an assistant. What’s she doing at

that Eileen had had a spat with

cousin from her uncle’s side, spoke up. She had noticed Eileen right away because of

nodded, not

side. With her short hair and neutral appearance, she seemed indifferent, though a flicker

to Vivian’s wishes, given their families’ reliance on the Warrens. Being two years younger and not as quick-witted, Phoebe had found herself overshadowed by

feeling jealous that Bryan has such an attractive female assistant?” Megan

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

has recently joined the 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

said, wearing a faint

in all this. But if it could secure Vivian’s support for her at work, she