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 you, Eileen! I can’t simply walk

a performance!” Bryan’s remark

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

positioned

Roderick, the security

all awaited Bryan’s

Eileen away to his office before anyone could

office. Once inside, he released his grip

to meet his gaze. As she raised

Are you resorting to theatrics? Are you just planning to

breath warm against her skin yet sending chills down her spine. Unable

sneer, Bryan said, “I thought you were clever. I never

chin, compelling her to meet his gaze. “What’s your price?” he

to find her voice

not asking for any of your money. I never

in front of Bryan,

seemed like he hadn’t truly heard her. He said coldly, “Do you really think you can survive in Onaland after crossing me? Allow me to offer a suggestion. How about becoming my secret lover for life? As long as you

as Bryan’s words

at his feet, her long hair obscuring

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

was as though smoking was his ultimate remedy, providing a

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

a long while, her tearful eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly rose

had been set up by Judie, she acknowledged her role in the situation, realizing

as she approached Bryan. She noticed the pile of discarded cigarette butts next to

the Warren family caught wind of this debacle, it could further delay his

Dawson. This is entirely my

give you a dime,” Bryan interjected coldly. He turned, fixing a stern gaze upon her. “You’re suspended for the time being. We’ll discuss your resignation after my grandmother’s

Suspended?

her head, puzzled. She had expected immediate

his eyes settling on the blisters of different sizes that marred the back of

pressed his lips together tightly before finally looking

the situation outside,” he commanded, turning back

out of his

by guards. Seeing Eileen emerge, he hung his

You can release him,” Eileen commanded, authority intact despite her disheveled appearance. The senior

released Roderick and retreated

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

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

floor, it had swiftly circulated throughout the entire building during Eileen’s time with

Eileen from behind her desk. Expressionless, Eileen

rays, yet an undeniable chill lingered in the air. Though she had her coat, Eileen’s foul mood prevented

the sight of two figures by