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?”

stepped forward to stand beside Bryan, meeting Maney’s gaze. Her lips parted,

warmth envelop her waist as Bryan wrapped his arms around her, pulling

faint scent of lemon from her mingling with the

instinctively on his

lips with his thumb,

asked, “Mr. Hamilton,

felt her ears heat up. Was he really suggesting escalating their intimacy

turned to Jonathan and said, “I think it’s just

simply arched an eyebrow, not saying

his mouth to clarify but hesitated, catching Bryan’s cold

look quieted

Onaland would

know, wary of Bryan’s influence, kept

position, reluctantly admitted defeat. With a smile, he turned to Maney. “Mr. Hamilton, please accept my apologies for the misunderstanding. I’m

I’ll arrange for a special vintage to

meaningful look before clapping Bryan on the shoulder

gathering, Kristi, drawn by the murmurs, approached

Maney reassured

and

actually believe that?” Kristi said instantly, her voice laced with conviction.

on Kristi’s shoulder as they moved

Kristi acknowledged Kian and Vivian

to the spot,

Kian’s arm with urgency. “Kian, did you catch what they were

face grew solemn, and he struggled to keep his emotions in check. Gently grasping Vivian’s hand, he replied, “I

need for further snooping. You need to find a way to make

edge of capturing the attention

private corner. Releasing her hand, she

medicine bottle and took out two pills from it. He gently opened Vivian’s

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

Vivian’s eyes were wild with distress. “I can’t let Eileen have Bryan’s baby. That baby

the glass down on the nearby steps, Vivian’s legs gave way, and she collapsed into his

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

thickens,” he murmured to himself, anticipation lighting his eyes. “This is turning out to be quite

placed his tuxedo jacket over Eileen’s shoulders and rested his hand gently on

floor, Eileen’s long hair tracing a graceful arc through

drifted away

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

are you thinking about?” Bryan’s voice, tinged with a hint

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

a genuine respect for Kristi and

weren’t deceiving them. She and Bryan

had hidden this

to focus on the most valuable aspects when collaborating. Personal relationships shouldn’t cloud professional judgments,” Bryan stated, reflecting his pragmatic

Bryan’s strategic choices. Yet, she felt discussing their personal affection

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