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 displeasure

had made a mistake. He exclaimed,

a performance!” Bryan’s remark shattered Eileen’s

face him, she found him looking utterly strange, as

batons in hand, and positioned

defending Roderick, the security guards hesitated, unsure whether to

Dawson…” They all awaited Bryan’s

stepped forward, whisking Eileen away to his office

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

she raised her

that badly? Just name your price. Are you resorting to

yet sending chills down her spine. Unable to hold back tears, Eileen couldn’t utter

a sneer, Bryan said, “I thought you were clever. I never imagined you’d be foolish enough to pull a stunt like

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

struggling to find her

say, “I’m not asking for any of your money. I never even considered it. Roderick was misled

explanation seemed futile in front of Bryan, who was

“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 satisfy me and behave, I’m willing to keep you indefinitely. I can provide you with whatever

as Bryan’s words

grip, and Eileen collapsed at his feet, her long hair obscuring most of her

of cigarettes from his pocket and strode toward the French window. With a flick of his lighter, he ignited a

his ultimate remedy, providing

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

eyelashes fluttered, and

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

as she approached Bryan. She noticed the pile

He seemed truly mad. If the Warren family caught wind of this debacle, it could further delay his marriage to

you, Mr. Dawson. This is entirely my fault. You don’t

gaze upon her. “You’re suspended for the time being. We’ll discuss your resignation after my grandmother’s

Suspended?

head, puzzled. She

blisters of

pressed his lips together

commanded, turning back to

strode out of his office. A crowd

back by guards. Seeing

an hour. You can release him,” Eileen commanded, authority intact despite her disheveled appearance. The senior executives all went into the meeting room

guards released Roderick and

her office amidst curious glances. She then entered the

Eileen believed she

circulated throughout the entire building during Eileen’s time with Bryan in

the receptionist stole a glance at Eileen from behind her desk. Expressionless, Eileen made her way towards the door with Roderick, Bryan’s icy

an undeniable chill lingered in the air. Though she had

sight of two figures by