Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 52

Chapter 52:

Soren’s profound love for his wife made Bryan feel something, and there was only one thought in his mind.

Bryan excused himself and navigated through the crowd. He spotted Eileen in a quiet corner.

The light from her phone illuminated her face, showing her focused expression. She frowned as she stared intently at the screen.

Bryan approached with a smile but halted a few steps away from her.

Eileen was absorbed in her game, meticulously scrolling through each character with her slender fingers.

“Why can’t I remember these?” she murmured to herself.

Upon seeing this, Bryan’s demeanor shifted. The warmth on his face vanished, replaced by a subtle hint of harshness.

Ultimately, he remained silent. He tightened his grip on his glass, turned, and walked away.

Eileen was unaware of what had happened. After some time, she still struggled to recall the game characters, feeling disheartened as the day of distancing herself from Huey seemed far away.

Her eyes were sore and dry. She put away her phone and walked along the lakeside path, feeling the cool night breeze and observing the reflections in the water.

As she relaxed, her thoughts lightened. The idea of having an honest conversation with Bryan and revealing her true identity resurfaced.

Once this idea took hold, it was hard to dismiss. She repeatedly mulled over the feasibility of this plan.

This was a huge risk for her. She would be leveraging her intimate relationship with Bryan in order to replace Vivian in his heart.

Even after contemplating this matter, she was still uncertain of where to begin. She wasn’t even sure how Bryan would feel about this, nor was she certain of how to handle things thereafter.

All of a sudden, Vivian appeared, standing in front of her. “Eileen,” she said.

Vivian wore a shiny gold dress that sparkled under the radiant lights, making her look like a princess. Eileen frowned slightly and said, “Miss Warren.”

“Do you know why I insisted on bringing Bryan here today?” asked Vivian.

Eileen responded, her expression cautious.

A mocking gleam appeared in Vivian’s eyes as she said, “Because I want you to understand where you stand in Bryan’s heart compared to me.”

widened with confusion. Before she could gather her thoughts, Vivian grabbed her hands. They stood

never wanted to take your job from you. I

continued. Before finishing her words, she

and the lake’s water was icy cold. The freezing water rushed into Eileen’s body through her mouth and nose as

made their way through, stepping ahead of the rest. Seeing Eileen’s pale face and the helplessness in her eyes, Bryan felt a pang in his heart. He quickly shed his suit jacket, ready to

said. Before Bryan could react,

Vivian struggling in the water. After pausing to think, he jumped

causing her brain to throb with pain. Through her haze, she

body’s tension

was pulled onto the shore. She sat on the

appeared slightly red. She watched Vivian, who was now the center of attention

blanket, yet she still trembled in Bryan’s arms,

thought I’d never

now,” Bryan responded, his

noticing Eileen, smirked and said loudly, “Look at how much Mr. Dawson cares about you, Vivian. He didn’t hesitate to save you, ignoring his assistant. If not for

as he glanced through the crowd and spotted Eileen alone, her

leave Vivian, but she clung tightly to

“Bryan, don’t be upset with Eileen. I just wanted to tell her that we canceled tonight’s networking dinner because Mr. Gibson is here. If she can’t be at tomorrow’s collaboration meeting, I will

her to the bone and leaving her too numb to

that Vivian would use such tactics to demonstrate that Bryan didn’t care

worlds apart. She had always known her place. Yet, why was her heart still

can an assistant be

Stuart, intimidated by

at a disadvantage on their turf,

assistant is too cunning. After being with you for so long, she still doesn’t know her place. She overlooked her position with Megan, but now she even dares

choosing

bounds. How can she

Mr. Dawson’s assistant, she remains just that—an assistant. Perhaps she got carried away thinking she could equate herself with

the ground, Bryan looked down at Vivian in his arms with a cold gaze, causing Vivian

moment, he turned his attention to Eileen, his voice devoid of emotion. “Come here and explain. Why are you just standing

her clothing. Was he actually giving her a chance to

what Vivian had claimed. Kian gave Eileen a look and said, “Since Bryan is asking you to explain, go ahead. That way, no one can accuse us

at the thinly veiled threat. However,

was worried about Miss Warren taking my position, both of us falling into the water was accidental. I

favor Vivian would continue to do so anyway, regardless of Eileen’s explanation. By

is cold. We should get Vivian to the