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.

Bryan’s gaze hardened, indicating his growing

had made a mistake. He exclaimed, “I can’t abandon you, Eileen! I can’t

performance!” Bryan’s remark

she found him looking utterly strange, as if he were a different person,

positioned themselves behind Bryan, their

security guards hesitated, unsure whether to

all awaited Bryan’s

Eileen away

her into his office. Once inside, he released his grip on her wrist, only

compelled to meet his gaze. As she raised her head, her

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

warm against her skin yet sending chills down her spine. Unable to hold back tears,

I never imagined you’d be foolish

her to meet his gaze. “What’s your price?”

bit her lower lip, struggling to find her voice under

say, “I’m not asking for any of your money. I never even

front of Bryan, who

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 provide you

Bryan’s words washed over

his feet,

toward the

as though smoking was his ultimate remedy,

tears fell onto the back of her scalded hand, yet she remained numb to the

fluttered, and she

been set

heavy with cigarette smoke as she approached Bryan. She noticed the pile of discarded cigarette butts next to his expensive

had been chain-smoking all this while. He seemed truly mad. If the Warren family

for disappointing you, Mr. Dawson. This is entirely my fault. You don’t owe me any

stern gaze upon her. “You’re suspended for the time being. We’ll

Suspended?

lifted her head, puzzled. She had expected

glanced down, his eyes settling on the blisters of different sizes that marred the

lips together tightly before finally

commanded, turning back to the

directive, Eileen turned and strode out of his office. A crowd still lingered

was being held back by guards. Seeing

Postpone the meeting by half an hour. You can release him,” Eileen commanded, authority intact despite her disheveled appearance.

guards released Roderick and

bag from her office amidst curious glances. She then entered the

believed she

top floor, it had swiftly circulated throughout the entire

from behind her desk. Expressionless,

and Roderick were greeted by the sun’s rays, yet an undeniable chill lingered in the air. Though she had her coat,

abruptly at the sight of two figures by