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.

grip around her waist slightly, then let go, his expression tinged with mild dissatisfaction. “You’re too thin. You need to eat

and averted her gaze, worried he might see the longing in her eyes ignited by his kiss.

work at Apex Group. You can decide on a suitable position for her,” Bryan

for Bryan to see

his offer, Eileen asked, “Why would you help us?

questions before but never

her directly, Bryan simply stated, “It’s a matter of

man of principle. Given that Eileen worked for him, he felt a degree of

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

continued to kiss her, and she found herself enveloped in his tenderness. The frequent closeness had

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,

bit her slightly. Her eyes, hazy

narrowed eyes. He said nothing, but his kisses

room. The morning sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting

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

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

you still want your job or not?”

smile fading. She quickly

at her desk. The sound of

sharply, “Why are you

notes,” Eileen responded and started to

to block her. “Why would it take so long? Is Bryan also

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

bitch! Do you really think I can’t

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

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

tone was sharp, causing Megan to recoil on the other end. “Vivian,

was just pissed off 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

like Mr. Dawson to

I might be able to change his schedule.

instantly, desperate to secure Bryan’s attendance at the

know why the schedule for the evening had abruptly changed;

Eileen had to inform the client about the adjustment to Bryan’s schedule. By five o’clock, she was

Bryan. Eileen stepped out, opened the car door for them, and watched as Vivian, ignoring her, slid into the backseat with Bryan, chatting and

back behind the wheel and started the car, the sound of Vivian’s laughter and conversation filling the space during the

family’s anniversary wasn’t at a hotel but at a picturesque lakeside spot in the western suburbs. Though all guests were business figures, the Beckett family strictly

Guests clustered in small groups, engaging in lively