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.

hardened, indicating his growing displeasure with the

now dawned on Roderick that he had made a mistake. He exclaimed,

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

strange, as if he

positioned themselves behind

Roderick, the security guards hesitated, unsure

They all

hesitation, Bryan stepped forward, whisking Eileen away to

he released his grip

found herself compelled to meet his gaze. As she raised her head, her tears flowed

“Do you need money that badly? Just name your price. Are you resorting to theatrics? Are you

sending chills down her spine. Unable to hold back tears, Eileen

were clever. I never imagined you’d be foolish

meet his gaze. “What’s your price?” he demanded. “How much do you think

her lower lip, struggling to find her voice under his

any of your

in front of Bryan, who

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

Bryan’s words washed over

collapsed at his feet, her long hair obscuring

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

as though smoking was his

the back of her scalded hand,

fluttered, and she

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

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

mad. If the Warren family caught wind of this

“I apologize for disappointing you, Mr. Dawson. This is entirely my fault. You don’t owe me any compensation. I’ll write

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

Suspended?

puzzled. She had

settling on the blisters of different sizes that marred the back

his lips together tightly before finally

outside,” he commanded, turning

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

held back by guards. Seeing Eileen emerge,

him,” Eileen commanded, authority intact

security guards released Roderick

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

chatter. Eileen believed she

it had swiftly circulated throughout

from behind her desk. Expressionless, Eileen made her way towards the door with Roderick, Bryan’s icy gaze weighing heavily on her

sun’s rays, yet an undeniable chill lingered in the air. Though she had her coat,

she halted abruptly at the sight of two figures by