Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 92

Chapter 92

Chapter 92:

Eileen endured a full day tethered to IV drips and medication, with Bailee constantly urging her to stay hydrated.

The medication likely lulled her into sleep for the better part of the day.

The following morning, she slipped into the professional outfit Bailee had selected for her.

That was when the realization hit her—she was heading to the banquet to meet Bryan, destined once more to confront his icy stare and dismissive glances.

“Eileen, your clothes seem looser,” Bailee remarked, pulling at the skirt’s hem, now spacious enough to slide an arm through.

Eileen spun around, fetched a safety pin from her bag, and quickly secured her skirt. “It’s fine; I’ll adjust it. You two have neglected your work for two days to be here. You can head back to work now. If you’re still worried, come back and check on me this evening.”

She exited the hospital ward, her lipstick lending her a hint of robustness despite her frailty.

The bandage wrapped around her hand contrasted sharply with her otherwise polished demeanor.

The venue for Stella’s birthday celebration was a hotel owned by Apex, which had been completely reserved for the event.

A plush red carpet unfurled from the entrance, extending all the way to the curb, greeting the arriving guests.

The guest list was short, yet it comprised exclusively influential figures.

The banquet was scheduled to start at ten in the morning, and Eileen made her entrance an hour early.

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As she stepped out of the taxi, she walked the red carpet to the entrance, where the staff promptly welcomed her. “Morning, Ms. Curtis!”

Eileen acknowledged them with a nod, feeling a twinge of…

Of unease, and proceeded inside. “There,” she expected.

Stella had already taken her place.

The grand hall was alive with festive decorations, all tailored to Stella’s taste and orchestrated by Eileen herself.

Stella occupied the central chair, with Bryan beside her, his back to the entrance, lounging in his seat with a casual lean.

He seemed engrossed in something Stella was saying, his head slightly bowed.

“Eileen, are you no longer interested in your job? You’ve even arrived later than Bryan,” Stella’s voice carried a note of clear dissatisfaction as she observed Eileen’s arrival.

Eileen noticed Bryan’s frame tense momentarily before he relaxed again.

Approaching his side, she offered a slight nod to Stella, saying, “I apologize for the late arrival.”

Stella noticed the bandages on Eileen’s hand, her expression tightening. “Injured? That explains the leave request.”

Eileen hesitated, wondering if Bryan had shared that information with Stella or if Stella had pieced it together herself.

Since Bryan remained silent, Eileen didn’t clarify about that. “Yes, I needed some time to recover after I got scalded.”

for you today. You can stay since you’ve already made it here.”

slightly lowered, maintaining an air of

this, Eileen felt a twinge

a frown as she nudged Bryan lightly. “Go, take Eileen to the entrance to

Bryan, one hand casually

Stella with a

the double wooden doors boasted intricate carvings, each flanked

wall, a lit cigarette dangling from his lips, expertly blowing smoke rings

asked me to help out today, Mr. Dawson. I’m aware I’m on suspension, and I won’t be at the company tomorrow,” Eileen stated, keeping

you to come here, right?” Bryan’s voice carried a

message about him. Then again, the message had

that Eileen would be that bold

gaze to meet Bryan’s, trying to decipher

Bryan chose not to elaborate. He continued to smoke, the swirling smoke veiling his features and adding

almost feel the icy aura that surrounded him as the smoke danced

to arrive, Eileen composed herself, standing slightly

guests with his characteristic

to which he responded with polite gratitude, though his face remained impassive, showing no

were among the last to arrive. Jacob raised his eyebrows at Eileen as he entered, a silent acknowledgment of her

to come was the

coordinating dark

a delicate pink with a black

momentarily darkened at the sight of Eileen, but she quickly

attendees accounted for, Bryan ushered

that Vivian and Kian

good that you’re here, Eileen. I want you to witness firsthand as Mrs. Dawson acknowledges me. Tomorrow, I’ll make sure your suspension

had finally outmaneuvered Eileen, releasing much of her pent-up

Her gaze shifted to Bryan ahead, who seemed to catch the tense atmosphere and

a casual flick of his fingers, Bryan looked back at Eileen. “Go

turned to

the kitchen was running smoothly, Eileen made

around Stella, all

positioned herself slightly behind Bryan, noticing a cluster of young

delivered a series of

her stood Phoebe, her short

Eileen a smile while

snort and turning his gaze away, hinting at some unspoken tension between them. Eileen, standing quietly behind Bryan, could only speculate about

said, “Mrs. Dawson, it’s nearly lunchtime. You mentioned some big news you wanted to

shifted to Bryan

moment, Eileen’s gaze dropped even lower. For the elders, the prospect of Ewan and Vivian uniting was a cause for celebration,

nudged Vivian forward, who, despite blushing, shot a frustrated look at Megan before reaching out to

observing this, smiled warmly and

Stella, Vivian cast a

Vivian called

Vivian!” Stella’s voice carried a warm tone, a pleasant first

with festivity as people

filled with anticipation for this moment, cast a look at Bryan and said, “Actually, Vivian is quite well-behaved, though

hinted at past grievances, seemingly accusing Bryan of his

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