Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 68

Chapter 68:

Eileen’s complexion faded to a ghostly white as she bit her lip. Bryan’s hand clasped her wrist, causing her to wobble before regaining balance and returning to the room. He relaxed his hold, casually opening the top of his shirt.

Gloom shadowed his expression once more. He gazed at her and questioned, “Aside from money, is there anything you truly cherish?” A subtle tang of blood tinged the air from Eileen’s bitten lip, a testament to the ache she fought within. With effort, Eileen mustered a smile, heavy with irony. “Does it let you down, Mr. Dawson, to have an assistant of such character?”

“No,” Bryan sat down on the couch, shadows enveloping him. “Skilled professionally, and that’s what counts here. Personal virtues don’t matter.”

His words struck a deep blow to Eileen’s pride. She was unable to pinpoint what she had done wrong to offend Bryan. He was always the one who took the initiative to give her money. She had just asked him for money once.

Frozen in place, Eileen watched Bryan, motionless in the couch’s embrace. Neither of them dared to lock eyes, yet each was acutely aware of the other’s slightest movement. After a long while, Eileen moved and said, “It’s getting late. I’m going to take a shower.”

Feeling weary, she retreated to the solitude of the bathroom, shedding her attire. The moment the shower sprang to life, the door swung ajar. She watched Bryan take off his clothes. The allure of his well-toned skin and sculpted form was evident. He appeared a quiet force and pinned her against the chill of the wall.

His kiss was a fervent blend of tenderness and reproach. Exhausted from last night, Eileen repelled his advances with a firm push. “Not tonight,” she implored.

Bryan’s demeanor sharpened, his voice dripping with disdain. “Aren’t you here to earn? Don’t you want the money?” His words were like a slap on Eileen’s face.

Eileen’s resolve waned. She needed the money, but… Her eyes turned red, tears welling up. But Bryan didn’t seem to notice this; he nestled into the crook of her neck, lost in the allure of her. He had uncovered a gem, as Jacob had so plainly spoken.

Latest novels at gⱯlnσνe𝓁s․cøm

Eileen stood, the epitome of grace, her slender waist suggesting fragility. Her belly, devoid of excess, bore the softness of youth, a sensation Bryan found pleasing. Bryan was obsessed with her body, but he was not sure how he felt about her. It might have been because he had been sleeping with Eileen for a long time; the mere thought of her closeness to another kindled a wildfire of jealousy.

a fervor that whispered of becoming inseparable. She was off-limits to anyone else. The bathroom was small; Bryan’s adoration for Eileen was so fierce that he seemed unable to release her,

give him the satisfaction of hearing her voice. In a mischievous act, Bryan playfully nipped at her shoulder. Despite his gentleness, she let out an involuntary sound. The next second,

sprinted by, and dawn found Eileen sprawled on the bed, her arms limp beside her. Bryan had already gotten out of bed. He slipped into his clothes,

life’s labors, caressed her skin with surprising softness. Eileen was lost in the tenderness of his gaze. But the next second, the chill of

money do you want this time?” Bryan

frown betraying her discomfort. Her breath turned so fragile, threatening to vanish like mist. “Name your figure, or I shall—half a million dollars, would that suffice?” Bryan said, laying a card next

by others. I can provide the money, but you must

her? If it hadn’t been for the accident when he was

But after doing that, he still

light of the car came through the French window and reflected in the lifeless eyes of Eileen. Tears, the size of beans, absorbed silently by Eileen’s pillow, soaked through. The ache was hers to cradle. The sadness was hers to bear. At least Ruby’s impending medical

not facing the office or Bryan. At dawn, Eileen rose and set about erasing the remnants of the

dark reminders under her eyes, Eileen made her way to the hospital to visit Ruby.

two days. I’m

responded promptly, “Get Bailee to join us and bring cake here. Tell me, what present would bring you

isn’t what I yearn for. You’re free today. Let’s go out and find a restaurant to celebrate. Buy me some new clothes for me to

returns home, which always ignited genuine happiness in her—a stark contrast to the muted

Ruby

a dress for Ruby’s delicate frame. Clad in her new attire and leather flats, Ruby’s transformation was remarkable. Ruby, brimming with anticipation, shared her plans. “I’ve arranged for a cable and invited a couple of friends to join us for my birthday. Is that

smile. “Yes, your happiness is all that matters.”

at the eatery. “Huey’s heading that way for an errand—I hitched

with warm hospitality and escorted to the private room Ruby had reserved. Upon entering the room, Eileen met a stranger—a woman with an amiable aura. The woman

over and introduce yourself. Meet