Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 57

Chapter 57:

Benjamin told Bryan where Jonathan’s ward was and then said, “Jonathan’s relationship with you is bad. He will only make things difficult for Eileen.”

Bryan fixed Benjamin with a probing stare, asking, “Are you close with her?”

Benjamin hesitated, cleared his throat, and finally added, “We used to be college classmates. I owe her a favor. That’s all.”

Bryan lifted his eyebrows slightly, and a shadow crossed his eyes. “You are quite reliable.”

Benjamin sensed an unusual shift in the conversation.

Though he couldn’t quite identify what was happening, he said, “Mr. Dawson, I will leave now.”

“Okay,” Bryan responded. After Benjamin departed, Bryan stared at the VIP ward, his gaze fixed on a brightly lit window.

He understood that the real threat to Eileen was not Jonathan, but Kian.

Pulling out his phone, he noticed several news alerts and messages from company executives.

Yet, there was no message from Eileen. Was she preparing to confront Jonathan directly?

Early the next morning, after only a few hours of sleep, Eileen appeared worn. She walked downstairs and heard some noise outside her door. She opened the door and saw Bailee.

Bailee was sitting with breakfast in hand. Upon hearing the door open, she quickly stood up and approached Eileen.

“Eileen, I made breakfast for you,” Bailee said.

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Bailee’s cautious and remorseful expression reminded Eileen of her past self.

Eileen moved aside, letting Bailee enter. “You didn’t need to make breakfast and bring it over. I could just have something simple on the way.”

Bailee unpacked the breakfast and set the dishes on the table. “Just eating something simple isn’t nutritious. Anyway, I’m not working right now, and I don’t mind waking up early.”

Bailee was clearly trying to atone for her past mistakes, which Eileen noticed immediately.

Eileen said, “Just this once. If you’re free this morning, go look for a job. With your educational background, it shouldn’t be difficult. Don’t worry too much about the salary. The most important thing is to find something you enjoy.”

Eileen couldn’t fault Bailee for working for the Warren Group despite knowing her history with Vivian before; after all, Bailee had wanted to work there for the money.

In the stark simplicity of the kitchen, Bailee’s casual attire and somber demeanor made her appear quite pitiful.

After a moment, she lifted her gaze to meet Eileen’s and nodded firmly. “Eileen, I won’t cause you any more trouble. I will look for a job!”

handed her some food. “Eat up.

the bus myself. No need for you to drive me

It was

because Bryan had been staying at the hospital to accompany Vivian. She

thoughts. She made a cup of coffee in the pantry and

desk, where she had worked. Vivian’s little decorations still adorned

uninviting, yet it had been motivation for

drink it. After clarifying her thoughts,

finally decided what to do. With a clear

placed a report on Kian’s desk.

in his chair, looked

Benjamin replied, briefly scanning the resignation letters on the desk. “Today

where she is and what she is

Benjamin nodded. “Understood.”

and quickly tracked down Bailee’s whereabouts. Within an hour, he

job today. She graduated from a prestigious university, and two companies have already scheduled interviews with her,” Benjamin

new job should be easy. She could probably find a

going to

contract dispute with

executing such orders still made him uneasy. He frowned, the image of Eileen involuntarily flashing

stepping out of Kian’s office, he made the necessary calls, relaying the

himself in a mental tug-of-war over whether to inform Eileen

already talked with Bryan for Eileen the night before, which, in his view, settled the favor he

phone, picked up his documents, and focused on his tasks, choosing to

potential jobs, began shopping for ingredients to

optimism was short-lived. Calls began to come in from the companies with which she had scheduled interviews, each informing her that the positions were now filled

was to confront Kian, she knew any aggressive

ten minutes, tears gradually streaming down her face. She had envisioned supporting Eileen after graduation, but now, she had inadvertently caused

from behind. His approach was marked by a warm smile, which quickly vanished when he noticed her tears. “Why are you crying? Did someone hurt

Bailee’s tears flowed more

I can’t seem to help, and I just

drew the attention

them and guided Bailee out of the

with her, and

left on

scratch of his head, Huey admitted, “My family’s been pressuring me a lot. I had to ask her to pretend

their actions for Bailee. She knew all too well how Ruby could be.

Is it her boss, Bryan?” Huey inquired with caution. “Did

up again.

filled the car as

company teambuilding trip

if he should