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.

his grip around her waist slightly, then let go, his expression tinged with

longing in her eyes ignited by his kiss. It

work at Apex Group. You can decide on a suitable position

take long for Bryan to see that

help

similar questions before but never received a straightforward

time was no different. Instead of answering her directly,

principle. Given that Eileen worked for

his staff, and Eileen understood this. She wasn’t entirely pleased by the rationale,

in his tenderness. The frequent closeness had allowed her to witness sides

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

Bryan bit her slightly. Her

narrowed eyes. He said nothing, but his

discarded on the floor as romance filled the air of the room. The morning sunlight streamed through the gaps in

from the lounge. Eileen followed, her ears still red but now hidden by the strands

meeting record. Noticing his furrowed brows and the stern set of his features, she couldn’t

her. “Do you still

smile fading. She

she noticed Vivian sitting absentmindedly at her desk. The sound

stood and asked sharply, “Why are you

collect the meeting notes,” Eileen responded and started to walk

“Why would it take so long?

hadn’t arrived yet. She had been waiting for a long time. Realizing that Eileen and

“Eileen, you’re such a bitch!

you’re unable to handle it; it’s Bryan,” Eileen replied, preferring not to engage further with Vivian’s accusations. She brushed

At that moment, her phone rang on her desk. She snatched it up and

was sharp, causing Megan to recoil on the other

by Eileen,” Vivian responded, holding back the details about Eileen being alone with Bryan, as admitting that would be too embarrassing. She quickly changed the subject by

like Mr. Dawson to attend. Can you help me with it?”

booked tonight, but I might be able to change his schedule. You’ll have to do something for me

agreed instantly, desperate to secure Bryan’s attendance at

schedule for the evening had abruptly changed; Bryan was now slated to attend the

schedule. By five o’clock, she was downstairs, having fetched

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

the car, the sound of Vivian’s laughter and conversation filling the space

spot in the western suburbs. Though all guests were business figures, the Beckett

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