Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 90

Chapter 90:

Eileen’s world shattered into fragments as Roderick’s bombshell words echoed. Her heart raced, and her breath caught in her throat, freezing her in disbelief.

The others all turned to look at her and Bryan, their expressions a mix of shock and curiosity.

Eileen, usually composed, now stood ghostly pale, drained of all color, while Bryan’s countenance darkened with a stormy intensity.

Speech failed them both, leaving the accusation hanging in the air, unanswered. It seemed to everyone that what Roderick had said was true.

Seizing the moment amidst the stunned onlookers, Roderick wriggled free from their grasp, rising to his feet. His eyes met Bryan’s cold gaze.

With an uneasy swallow, Roderick hesitated to confront the looming figure before him. “You… You can’t abandon Eileen like this!”

Bryan’s response was a disdainful snort, his lips curling in a mockery of laughter.

Beside him, Eileen flinched, hearing the grinding of teeth that spoke volumes of Bryan’s suppressed fury.

“And what, pray tell, do you propose?” Bryan’s voice was icy, his words sharp with barely contained wrath.

Stammering, Roderick pressed on, his determination warring with trepidation. “You must compensate her! She has been with you for so many years. What about her future? She—”

“Enough!” Eileen’s interjection was a desperate plea, her frustration reaching a breaking point.

As all eyes turned to her, she felt the weight of their scrutiny, suffocating her with a sense of vulnerability.

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But the worst of all was the indifference of Bryan; his gaze averted, his silence a dagger to her wounded pride.

Eileen cast her gaze downward, unable to bear the potential sarcasm and disdain etched on Bryan’s face.

With trembling resolve, she pushed Roderick toward the door. “Leave!”

“But Eileen, he promised to make it right! You heard him, didn’t you? I can’t just leave you here. What if he goes back on his word once I’m gone?” Roderick’s concern for Eileen’s well-being was evident, especially as he glanced nervously at Bryan’s darkened face.

Turning to the bystanders for support, he shouted, “You all heard him! He said he’d compensate her!”

“Leave now!” Unable to compel him to go, Eileen’s urgency escalated into a shout, her usually composed voice now strained and high-pitched.

Tears streamed down her cheeks, a silent testament to her anguish.

Though she couldn’t see Roderick’s expression, she sensed his retreat, cowed by her resolve.

“Eileen,” his voice wavered, his confusion palpable. “Did I… Did I do wrong? But Judie does have a point. You can’t simply allow him to walk away without compensating her.”

So, it was Judie stirring up trouble once more. Wiping away her tears, Eileen’s tone turned resolute. “I won’t repeat myself! Leave now!”

The escalating commotion had drawn a crowd, prompting someone to call the security guards. The sound of rapid footsteps grew louder as they approached.

indicating his growing displeasure with

made a mistake. He exclaimed, “I can’t abandon

performance!” Bryan’s remark shattered

as if he were a different person, his eyes cold and

and positioned themselves

Roderick, the security guards hesitated,

Dawson…” They all awaited

away to

his office. Once inside, he released his

his gaze. As she raised her head, her tears flowed

your price. Are you resorting to theatrics? Are you just planning to leave me

his breath warm against her skin yet sending chills down her

thought you were clever. I never imagined you’d be foolish enough to pull a

hand slid to tightly grip her chin, compelling her to meet his

bit her lower lip, struggling to find her voice under

asking for any of your money. I never even considered it.

in front of Bryan, who

after crossing me? Allow me to offer a suggestion. How about becoming my secret lover for life? As long as you satisfy me and behave, I’m willing to keep you indefinitely. I can

drained as Bryan’s

collapsed at his feet, her long hair obscuring most of her

composure, Bryan took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and strode toward the French window. With a flick of his lighter,

his ultimate remedy, providing

back of her scalded hand, yet she

her tearful eyelashes fluttered,

explanation was futile. Bryan wouldn’t listen. Despite the fact that she had been set up by Judie, she acknowledged her role in the situation, realizing that things had escalated beyond

she approached Bryan. She noticed the pile of discarded cigarette

chain-smoking all this while. He seemed truly mad. If the Warren family caught wind of this debacle, it

entirely my fault. You don’t owe me any compensation. I’ll write

Bryan interjected coldly. He turned, fixing a stern gaze upon her. “You’re suspended for the time being. We’ll discuss your resignation

Suspended?

puzzled. She

the blisters of different sizes that

together tightly before finally

situation outside,” he commanded,

directive, Eileen turned and strode out of his

Seeing Eileen emerge, he

intact despite her disheveled appearance. The senior executives all went into the meeting room while others

released

her bag from her office amidst curious glances.

elevator doors shut, the previously quiet office erupted with chatter. Eileen believed she could

floor, it had swiftly circulated throughout the entire building during

behind her desk. Expressionless, Eileen made her way towards

by the sun’s rays, yet an undeniable chill lingered in the air. Though

halted abruptly at the sight of two