Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 89

Chapter 89:

Judie bit her lip, the struggle in her gaze evident.

To Vivian, Judie was not useful anymore.

It seemed her only pleasure was to flaunt in front of Judie. After chatting for a while, Vivian asked the others to leave. This gave Judie a chance to speak with Vivian.

“Ms. Warren, what joyous news! It’s all over town—Mr. Dawson’s grandmother has forgiven you. Seems your wedding with Mr. Dawson is on the horizon!” Judie said.

Vivian beamed. “Bryan’s grandmother has forgiven me long ago. She just stalled because of the Dawson family’s reputation. After all, I had left Bryan before. But now, it’s all good.”

“That’s good to hear,” Judie responded with haste. “But what are you going to do with Eileen?”

Hearing Eileen’s name, Vivian’s grin held a triumph. “She’s nothing but Bryan’s toy. She certainly can’t remain by Bryan’s side, not on my watch! I don’t think I’ll even let her stay in Onaland.”

A thrill raced through Judie. “Incredible! Just two days ago, Eileen told me to resign by the end of this month. She’s got to be riled up, seeing how close I am to you.”

Judie just wanted to make Vivian angrier at Eileen.

Her crafty words hit their mark.

Vivian questioned, “What will happen if you stay? Can she actually do anything?”

“Ms. Warren, everyone’s bound to slip up at work, big or small. She could simply use that as a reason to fire you. It’s difficult to predict,” Judie replied.

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While Eileen had the power to fire someone in the company, Vivian, a secretary, wasn’t granted the authority to countermand such decisions.

Thus, securing Judie’s position within the firm was anything but easy for Vivian.

Vivian thought about seeking Bryan’s assistance, yet she doubted his willingness to help her.

The idea of pleading directly with Bryan had never crossed Judie’s mind. She just focused on winning Vivian’s favor, a strategy to fortify her own standing.

“Ms. Warren, did the thought ever cross your mind that Eileen might stir trouble at Mr. Dawson’s grandmother’s birthday bash, ruining your plans?” Judie asked.

The mere suggestion caused Vivian to stiffen. The precarious secret of the pregnancy, if unveiled by Eileen, threatened to shatter her carefully laid plans.

“She has to be out of Onaland before the birthday celebration,” Vivian said with a firm resolve.

Judie nodded in earnest agreement. “Absolutely! If her ties with Mr. Dawson come to light, she’ll have no choice but to leave the company and Onaland, too. Mr. Dawson will certainly cast her aside to preserve his own image.”

were convincing, and Vivian agreed with

the realization that Judie was manipulating her lingered at the

step in. Should Bryan get wind of any meddling, it would only strain my relationship with him. As long as my relationship with him doesn’t change, I’ll have the power to

was caught off-guard,

That’s the easy part. Promotions, raises—they’ll care about your husband’s job situation; we can fix that, too. Before you

as the midday sun, striking a chord with Judie’s deepest

could Judie refuse such

adrenaline faded, she realized that the situation

wrath was roused, she would be cornered without an

her options, she reached for her

there’s trouble brewing. Eileen and Mr. Dawson might be on the outs, and

this early. She saw this storm coming. But there’s a silver lining.

with Bryan leaving, where does that leave her? Not only will she be left with nothing, but she

darker. “That man is a jerk! I’ll call Eileen and ask her

“She’s been wronged, with no parents to support her. You’re her brother. It’s on you to fight for her, not to question her about these matters. Listen, why don’t you take

you suggesting?” Roderick shot back. “Facing Mr. Dawson could only spell disaster. And if it turns

way out regardless, her reputation shouldn’t be a concern. I’ll get you into the company to talk to Mr. Dawson… Just steer clear

conflicted, unable to

Eileen’s best interest. She’s got too big of a heart, always putting others first. Can you really just watch and do nothing as her

for her,” Roderick replied. Once the call ended, Roderick made his way directly to the Apex

office was a vista of grays and blacks,

watched

he interjected, “Have

voice, paired with a creased brow, betrayed

set aside the paperwork. “Yeah. But it won’t

not well, perhaps you should head home. I feel bad watching you

leniency,

his side. Once the quarterly report was settled, Eileen asked, “Is there

retrieved some cold medicine from his desk and suggested, “Take one. Then have some

expression uncertain. Resting in his private space

was firm. “Rest now.

upset her?” Eileen had wanted to ask this question countless times, and today, she

on Bryan as he reclined in his seat and narrowed his eyes. “I’ll tell

with a reluctant nod. “Alright, I’ll take the medicine.

some time, and we’ll have a talk in the future,” Bryan said, shifting the conversation away from his

further talk hung in the air. What could he possibly mean, if not a reminder to

into a half-smile. “Should you wish to talk

pondered whether he would desire her company once her true identity came to

with confusion. Despite the long look, the message behind