Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 71

Chapter 71:

But Jacob had remained silent throughout the meal, observing quietly as Bryan’s expressions grew increasingly gloomy while conversing with Harlan, misinterpreting everything. Thinking of this, Bryan’s expression darkened.

Seeing this, Jacob swiftly got into the car, locking the front door and cautiously lowering the window a little as he said, “Sit in the back. I’ll drive you home.”

Bryan, standing motionless, suddenly wore a smile, adjusting his tie and lifting his eyebrows as he looked at Jacob.

With a click, Jacob promptly opened the door for the passenger seat, afraid that Bryan would beat him up if he didn’t do that.

Once in the car, Bryan remained silent, leaning back against the seat and staring at the passing scenery. His eyes held a frosty, unforgiving gaze.

Despite Jacob’s silence, he was keenly aware of Bryan’s seriousness now.

It seemed there was about to be quite a show.

Outside the apartment, as Eileen parked the car, she hesitated before exiting. She gently ran her fingertips over the car key, feeling the lingering warmth left behind by Bryan.

She knew his mood could shift unpredictably, and she could sense the difference between his good and bad days.

Lost in her thoughts, she pondered the surreal feeling of his occasional kindness, almost like a dream.

After much consideration, she realized that knowing her place might ease some of her sadness.

With her decision made, she opened the car door and stepped out. She washed up and went to bed early.

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The next morning, upon waking, she noticed a message from Bryan sent half an hour prior, requesting a ride to work from Oak Villas.

For a moment, it felt like everything had returned to normal.

At exactly seven-thirty, Eileen set off for Oak Villas, arriving promptly. By seven-forty, she had picked up Bryan, and they were en route to the company.

Glancing at the rearview mirror, Eileen noticed Bryan’s posture—legs slightly apart, hands resting on his knees as he sat upright.

He was looking at the scenery outside, seemingly the same as before.

Turning her focus back to the road ahead, Eileen was unaware that Bryan had turned his attention to her. Through the mirror, he could only see her full lips.

At a crossroads, Eileen licked her lips and took a deep breath, causing Bryan’s heart to flutter.

In the parking lot, Eileen happened to run into Vivian and Kian. Seeing Bryan and Eileen arrive together, Vivian noticeably tightened her grip on the strap of her bag.

Upon stepping out of the car, Eileen nodded in greeting to Kian. Bryan had already opened the door and was leisurely strolling over, one hand casually tucked in his pocket.

“Bryan, why did Eileen drive you here today?” Vivian couldn’t help but ask.

shot Vivian a cold glare. “Is there

Vivian speechless, a lump forming in

go upstairs with Bryan; I’m leaving now,” Kian

Eileen and Vivian,

Eileen couldn’t help but glance worriedly at

elevator, gesturing for

replied, turning

a worried look with Kian, but Kian reassured her, “Go ahead. It’s been

briefly, Vivian

vast parking lot, silence

his pocket, Bryan headed towards a corner, followed by Kian at a leisurely

lit a cigarette, smoke rings escaping from his lips, failing to conceal

voice, “What’s wrong? You want to defend Eileen

before he could finish his sentence. Kian stumbled

looked up at Bryan in shock. “Did you just hit

harm her,” Bryan said, the pent-up anger of the night finally

pleading eyes, and the mix of grievance and stubbornness in her expression had haunted

the tears and redness around her eyes from that night in the

his voice thickening unconsciously. “Eileen is just your assistant. She can’t even compare to

smirked. “Do you need me to spell it out

face turned pale, and a tingling sensation spread from the corner of his mouth. He reached to touch it, emitting a soft hiss

said in a gentler tone, “You know that I can’t let anything harm

determination. “If something like that occurs again, I won’t hesitate

the cigarette onto the ground and forcefully stepped on it,

stood side by side. They were using Bryan’s exclusive elevator, so no one joined them during the

all the medical funds for your mother, Eileen?” Vivian

your concern, Warren. I’ve managed to gather all the medical fees for

prostituting yourself to Bryan! You’re just a shameless woman. I am fully aware that you’re using the excuse of being Bryan’s assistant to seduce him! If you’re interested, I can introduce you to numerous other wealthy men. Given your appearance, making about a

arrogant expression displayed both disdain and

ensure that I earn enough money by spending a few more nights with Mr. Dawson. I appreciate you providing another reason for me to sleep

mouth twisted with anger as she raised her

before Vivian’s blow could land, Eileen skillfully grabbed Vivian’s wrist and slowly closed the

the chilly elevator wall,

on me, you will be

voice remained steady, yet it carried a subtle but potent undertone

her

Eileen released Vivian’s

chair, pinching the bridge of her nose in an

she should

current animosity towards her, Eileen saw

by Vivian, exchanging words

later, the internal line rang, and

and stepped into Bryan’s

spacious office had a solemn atmosphere. Bryan sat upright at his desk, casually playing