Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 51

Chapter 51:

“Benjamin took you there to negotiate the contract, but he didn’t even enter the room, leaving you alone with them. That wasn’t business; it was putting you in a difficult situation,” Eileen said.

Bailee’s belief about the waiter only highlighted her naivety.

Bailee’s face tightened as she contemplated her next words. After a pause, she said, “Eileen, I promise to protect myself. If I can earn such a high salary just by drinking a little, I think it’s worth it.”

She didn’t want Eileen to bear all the hardship alone. Compared to what Eileen had endured with Bryan, drinking a bit seemed minor.

“What if I hadn’t been there yesterday? Have you thought about what might have happened?” Eileen asked.

Bailee was at a loss for words.

Eileen continued, “This was just a warning from Kian; he informed me of your location beforehand. But if this happens again, he will not give me the opportunity to rescue you.”

She was gently suggesting that it might be safer for Bailee to leave the Warren Group.

She felt a twinge of guilt; after all, Bailee was targeted because of her. Her expression grew troubled, reflecting the complexity of her emotions.

Bailee exhaled deeply, then smiled. “Eileen, don’t be upset. I can resign. I never really liked the Warren Group anyway. It’s just a shame to lose such a high salary. But it’s okay!”

For a moment, Eileen considered the possibility of bringing Bailee to work at the Apex Group. However, she quickly shelved the idea, knowing she might need to leave Apex Group at any moment.

Bailee added, “It’s all my fault. I didn’t think everything through at the start. I was focused solely on the high salary at the Warren Group. But if I end up making less after I switch jobs, don’t be upset if I start asking you for money!”

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Bailee was trying to lighten the mood and alleviate some of Eileen’s guilt.

Eileen chuckled, touched by Bailee’s words. “Well, the contract was signed yesterday, so I don’t think they’ll give you too much trouble if you resign now. Let’s go; I’ll drive you there.”

Eileen drove Bailee to the Warren Group. She waited until she saw Bailee safely enter the building before leaving. Then she headed to the Apex Group. Eileen needed the meeting record from the previous night for an assessment, but Vivian hadn’t arrived yet, so Eileen went directly to Bryan’s office to retrieve it.

As soon as she entered, a strong arm wrapped around her waist. The familiar scent of Bryan filled her senses. Her back was pressed against his chest, and before she could turn around, he kissed her earlobe.

She involuntarily tensed up. “You didn’t go home last night?” she asked.

“I couldn’t wait to see you,” Bryan replied passionately, his words making Eileen’s thoughts whirl.

She had resolved just days ago to keep a distance from him, but all her efforts seemed to melt away under his touch.

expression tinged with mild dissatisfaction. “You’re too thin. You need to

gaze, worried he might see the longing in her eyes ignited by his kiss. It would be mortifying if he realized how much she was

Group. You can decide on a

to see that

would you help us? Aren’t you concerned that

questions before but never

was no different. Instead of answering her directly, Bryan simply stated, “It’s a matter of

Eileen worked for

and Eileen understood this. She wasn’t entirely pleased by the rationale, but neither

tenderness. The frequent closeness had allowed her to witness

crossed her mind. Should she have a serious talk with him, telling him everything? Even though Vivian was his beloved, she was the one who had been intimate with him and was his wife. Given his adherence to principles, perhaps there was a possibility

her slightly. Her eyes, hazy

He said nothing, but

suit ended up discarded on the floor as romance filled the air of the room. The morning sunlight

lounge. Eileen followed, her ears still

meeting record. Noticing his furrowed brows and the stern set of his

her. “Do you still want your

She

at her desk. The sound of the door caught Vivian’s attention, and she looked up at

Vivian stood and asked sharply, “Why are you

to collect the meeting notes,” Eileen responded and started

“Why would it take so long? Is Bryan

She had been waiting for a long time. Realizing that Eileen and Bryan

as she said, “Eileen, you’re such a bitch!

Bryan,” Eileen replied, preferring not to engage further with Vivian’s accusations. She brushed past Vivian and

away. At that moment, her phone rang on her desk. She snatched

to recoil on the other end.

just pissed off by Eileen,” Vivian responded, holding back the details about Eileen being alone with

Dawson to attend. Can you

think, then said, “He’s booked tonight, but I might be able to change his schedule. You’ll have to do

instantly, desperate to secure

had abruptly changed; Bryan was now slated to attend the

set, Eileen had to inform the client about the adjustment to Bryan’s schedule. By five o’clock, she was downstairs, having fetched the car, waiting for

out, opened the car door for them, and watched as Vivian, ignoring her, slid into the backseat

closing the door, Eileen got back behind the wheel and started the car, the sound

hotel but at a picturesque lakeside spot in the western suburbs. Though all guests were business

was cheerful. Guests clustered in small groups, engaging in lively conversations over