Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 75

Chapter 75:

Jonathan regarded Bryan with an air of arrogance, their faces mere inches apart.

The tension between them was no secret, and a palpable awkward silence descended as onlookers watched the scene.

Not too far away, Kian’s brow furrowed in concern at the sight, feeling a strong impulse to step in, yet Vivian stopped him.

“‘Bryan will manage. It’s Eileen who’s truly in a difficult situation here. Let’s just sit back and watch,” she said.

From the moment Jonathan arrived, his intense focus had been on Eileen.

With the situation around them, Vivian believed Bryan wouldn’t confront Jonathan to defend Eileen.

She surmised that Eileen was about to suffer.

Convinced that their current spot didn’t offer the best perspective, Vivian guided Kian to a more elevated position, ensuring they had a clear view over the crowd to watch the unfolding drama.

Bryan appeared unperturbed as he squinted at Jonathan and said, “Hello, Mr. Mueller.”

Clearly, he didn’t regard Jonathan with much concern.

Eileen felt uneasy because most of the people present were aware that her relationship with Bryan was a facade.

No one else dared to expose this or offend Bryan. But Jonathan didn’t care about this.

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Even though Bryan was known to have a strong connection with Maney, the Hamilton family was famous for their integrity and disdain for deceit.

If Eileen and Bryan’s real relationship was exposed here today, the friendship they had built with Maney and his wife based on trust would crumble.

“Long time no see, Eileen.” Jonathan leaned in slightly as he greeted Eileen, his eyes carrying a clear threat as he subtly raised his eyebrows.

Bryan stepped in front of Eileen, acting as a barrier against Jonathan’s imposing stare.

“‘Don’t be defensive, Mr. Dawson,” Jonathan said as he straightened and adopted an innocent expression before the onlookers, “She is just your assistant, isn’t she? She’s not your wife. Why do you seem so upset? I just wanted to say hello to her.”

Eileen, standing behind Bryan’s formidable presence, pressed her lips together slightly. Her anxiety peaked, causing her fingers to nervously clasp.

Suddenly, a disturbance nearby drew her attention. The crowd parted like a wave, revealing the tall figure of Maney.

Dressed in a blue tuxedo with golden accents and sporting gold-rimmed glasses that sat neatly on his nose, his curious eyes scanned the unfolding drama.

His demeanor was a stark contrast to the cheerful facade he had displayed just the night before. He asked Jonathan, “What do you mean by that? Are you implying they are actually a couple?”

“‘Yeah, they’re not a couple,” Jonathan replied coolly, his voice carrying a tone of blunt honesty. “Eileen is simply Bryan’s special assistant, nothing more.”

Jonathan then took a few steps back, positioning himself as a mere observer.

Maney, with a mix of disbelief and irritation coloring his expression, confronted Bryan directly. “Bryan, is this true? Are you and Eileen not actually a couple?”

remain in the shadows, stepped forward to stand beside Bryan, meeting Maney’s gaze. Her lips

his arms

of lemon from her mingling with the rich fragrance of wine

tightened instinctively on

they parted, Bryan tenderly wiped her glistening lips with his thumb,

Maney, he asked, “Mr. Hamilton, do you need more evidence

heat up. Was he really suggesting escalating

relaxed noticeably. He turned to Jonathan and

simply arched an

opened his mouth to clarify but

look

would be privy to the gossip surrounding Aryan

of Bryan’s influence, kept their lips

he turned to Maney. “Mr. Hamilton, please accept my apologies for the misunderstanding. I’m not

continue your discussion. I’ll arrange for a special vintage to be brought up—the one from the year my wife

before clapping Bryan on the shoulder

outskirts of the gathering, Kristi, drawn by

serious,” Maney reassured her

said Bryan and Eileen aren’t

laced with conviction. “Eileen’s

deeply, Maney placed a reassuring hand on Kristi’s shoulder as they moved toward the

they navigated through the crowd, Kristi acknowledged Kian and Vivian

stood rooted to the spot, visibly

left, Vivian whirled around and clutched Kian’s arm with urgency. “Kian, did you catch what they were just

keep his emotions in check. Gently grasping Vivian’s hand, he replied, “I

the air. “If even Maney and his wife are talking about it, then it must be true! There’s no need for further

voice teetered on the edge of capturing the attention

her hand,

pills from it. He gently opened Vivian’s mouth, placed the pills inside, and helped her swallow them with

of the liquid dribbled down Vivian’s chin, staining her dress, her hair

were wild with distress. “I can’t

nearby steps, Vivian’s legs gave way, and

hesitation, Kian scooped her up and carried her away from the prying eyes

stunned silence, a slow smile crept across his face. “The plot thickens,” he murmured to himself, anticipation lighting his eyes. “This is turning out to be quite

commenced, Bryan carefully placed his tuxedo jacket over

together across the dance floor, Eileen’s long hair

frequently drifted away from Bryan,

the absence of Vivian and Kian and assumed they had probably left after they

Bryan’s voice, tinged with a

small, reassuring smile. “Oh, nothing serious. It just felt quite risky earlier. If Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were

for Kristi and Maney, particularly drawn

them. She and Bryan were indeed

had hidden this from

seen as inappropriate. It’s crucial to focus on the most valuable aspects when collaborating. Personal relationships shouldn’t cloud professional judgments,” Bryan stated, reflecting his pragmatic approach to business, always aimed at optimizing

pondering her own value in Bryan’s strategic

a soft chuckle, her grip on his shoulder easing. Her hand gently drifted to rest on his chest