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?”

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

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

lemon from her

fingers tightened instinctively on

parted, Bryan tenderly wiped her glistening lips with

Hamilton, do you need more evidence of our

words hung in the air, Eileen felt her ears heat up. Was he really suggesting escalating their intimacy

Jonathan and said, “I think it’s just a

arched an

mouth to clarify but

sharp look quieted

all, this was Bayside City. Anyone in Onaland would be privy to the gossip surrounding Aryan

of Bryan’s influence, kept their lips

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

graciously. “Please, continue your discussion. I’ll arrange for a special vintage to be brought up—the one from the year my wife and I got

meaningful look before clapping Bryan on

Kristi, drawn by

serious,” Maney reassured

said Bryan and Eileen aren’t

voice laced with conviction. “Eileen’s pregnancy surely settles any doubts about

on Kristi’s shoulder

navigated through the crowd, Kristi acknowledged Kian and Vivian with a subtle, yet

rooted to the

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

he struggled to keep his emotions in check. Gently grasping Vivian’s

“If even Maney and his wife are talking about it, then it must be true! There’s no need for further snooping. You need to find a way to make Eileen end the

edge of capturing the attention of

her hand, she began to pace, her head

Vivian’s bag, Kian extracted a white medicine bottle and took out two pills from it. He gently

the liquid dribbled down Vivian’s chin, staining her

were wild with distress. “I can’t let Eileen have

the glass down on the nearby steps, Vivian’s

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

watched the whole scene. After a moment of 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 the spectacle.

jacket over Eileen’s shoulders and

dance floor, Eileen’s long hair tracing a graceful

away from Bryan, scanning

noted the absence of Vivian and Kian and

voice, tinged with a hint of

“Oh, nothing serious. It just felt quite risky earlier. If Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were to learn about our

respect for Kristi and Maney, particularly drawn to Kristi’s straightforwardness and

truth, they weren’t deceiving them. She and Bryan were indeed a

had hidden this

often seen as inappropriate. It’s crucial to focus on the most valuable aspects when collaborating. Personal relationships shouldn’t

own value in Bryan’s strategic choices. Yet, she felt discussing their personal

let out a soft chuckle, her grip on his shoulder easing. Her hand gently drifted to rest on his chest as they continued