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?”

stand beside Bryan, meeting Maney’s gaze.

her waist as Bryan wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. Then, he leaned closer and

lips met, the faint scent of lemon from her mingling with the rich fragrance of

instinctively on

parted, Bryan tenderly wiped her glistening lips with

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

evidence? As Bryan’s words hung in the air, Eileen felt her ears heat up. Was he really suggesting escalating their intimacy

noticeably. He turned to Jonathan and said, “I think it’s just a

simply arched an

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

sharp look

all, this was Bayside City. Anyone in Onaland would be

of Bryan’s influence, kept their

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

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

look before clapping Bryan on the shoulder

Kristi, drawn by the murmurs, approached Maney swiftly.

nothing serious,” Maney

Bryan and

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

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

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

rooted to the

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

face grew solemn, and he struggled to keep his emotions in check. Gently grasping Vivian’s hand, he replied, “I can’t

no need for further snooping. You need to find a way to make Eileen end the pregnancy. I cannot tolerate her having Bryan’s child! It’s bad enough

voice teetered on the edge of capturing

corner. Releasing her hand, she began to pace, her head bowed,

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

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

Vivian’s eyes were wild with distress. “I can’t let Eileen

the nearby steps, Vivian’s legs gave way, and

scooped her up and carried her away from the

them, Jonathan had watched the whole scene. After a moment of stunned silence, a slow smile crept across his face. “The plot thickens,” he murmured to himself,

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

moved together across the dance floor, Eileen’s long hair tracing a graceful arc through the

gaze frequently drifted away from Bryan,

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

voice, tinged with a hint of dissatisfaction, floated down

nothing serious. It just felt quite risky earlier. If Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were to learn about our actual relationship, I think they’d be deeply

respect for Kristi and Maney,

they weren’t deceiving them. She and

this

most valuable aspects when collaborating. Personal relationships shouldn’t cloud professional judgments,” Bryan stated, reflecting

her own value in Bryan’s strategic choices.

his shoulder easing. Her hand gently drifted to rest on his