Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 93

Chapter 93:

Stella was canvassing the Warren family for their thoughts.

The lively hall fell silent, as if a spell had been cast, freezing everyone in place.

Eileen glanced at Bryan, his jaw clenched, a storm brewing behind his eyes.

Who would have guessed Stella’s announcement wasn’t about giving her blessing to Vivian and Bryan’s relationship, but to declare Vivian as her granddaughter, effectively making Vivian Bryan’s sister?

Eileen, mirroring the astonishment of the others, looked at Stella in disbelief.

The shock reverberated through the Warren family, leaving them momentarily speechless.

Stella chuckled and added, “I’ve already had the lawyer draft up an agreement for the division of assets once Vivian becomes my granddaughter. If you all agree, we can sign it right away.”

“Mrs. Dawson!” Vivian’s outburst startled the room as she rose to her feet, trying to take off the bracelet on her wrist. “I don’t want to be your granddaughter; I want to be your granddaughter-in-law! Bryan and I share genuine love. Why won’t you give us your blessing?”

Despite her efforts, the bracelet clung to her wrist, leaving it reddened and sore.

Debby intervened quickly, saying, “Take it easy, Vivian. You’ll hurt yourself.”

Fergus, his frustration evident, fixed a stern gaze on Stella. “Mrs. Dawson, this involves the bond between Bryan and Vivian. Your refusal to bless their union will stain my family’s honor!”

Stella’s voice was firm. “You’re wrong. How does granting Vivian the status of my granddaughter bring shame? I’m actually safeguarding your family’s dignity.”

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Standing up, she strode purposefully to Bryan’s side.

“Bryan, step forward,” she commanded.

Eileen tensed up, observing Bryan’s demeanor as he stepped forward.

“My grandson is already married,” Stella declared, her tone firm. “If Vivian continues like this, she’ll be seen as the mistress. Am I not protecting her reputation now? Or do you truly wish for her to be a home-wrecker and join our Dawson family in such a manner?”

Stella’s gaze softened as she looked at Vivian. “You’re a good girl, raised with proper values by the Warren family. Insisting on breaking up a family is tempting fate.”

With a sigh, Stella touched the bracelet that had resisted Vivian’s attempts. “Accept it; you’re not meant to be a mistress in this lifetime.”

Eileen observed Stella’s expression, a mix of kindness and manipulation, realizing the depth of Stella’s reluctance.

She couldn’t help but feel lucky for how effortlessly she had married Bryan.

However, divorcing him seemed like a formidable task, and Eileen felt emotionally drained from being caught in the middle of this mess.

Dawson? Are you willing to gamble with Bryan’s lifelong happiness? He doesn’t

said to Stella, “Vivian might have been

tarnished by her. If not for the long-standing friendship between

evident that Stella was showing respect to the Warren family now. If the Warren family didn’t appreciate her efforts, she saw no reason

wiped them away, too distraught

expression also darkened with

be denied. The bond between Vivian and Bryan cannot

tucked in his pockets, his unwavering gaze

the determination in Bryan’s eyes, a silent acknowledgment of his intention to proceed with the divorce.

or defiantly face the consequences, it seemed inevitable that Bryan and Vivian would find a way to be together, undeterred by the repercussions on their families’

“Let’s be honest; Bryan’s wife is just an ordinary person, and you’re shielding her because

carried

the hall, with everyone avoiding eye contact, their unease tangible as they hesitated to

convincing argument. She realized that her survival against Vivian had only been possible because of her position as

rely on Bryan’s protection to make it

about her secret identity as Bryan’s wife? Alone and unsupported, she seemed like nothing more than a pawn in

stance, then I’ll make mine clear!” Stella declared, her eyes sharp and resolute. “I intend to pave the way

was hinting that if Vivian continued to challenge her, she wouldn’t

Vivian? Being labeled as a mistress would only bring shame

Warren family. If Vivian could marry into the Dawson family in the end, perhaps it would be worth

if

firm. “I may not have many years left, but Bryan still

paled at the

Hopelessness washed over her.

to speak, but Stella cut him off with a cold

a sense of helplessness clouding his features, and

the scene quietly, trying to blend

to see this?” Jacob asked, his voice barely

smirk playing on his lips. “Want

puzzled. “Bet? What is there to

the Dawson family, but Vivian can’t,” Jacob said, crossing his arms

“There’s no need to bet. You’ve

she was already part of the

taken aback by her

aside and whispering, “I’m with you,

asked, “What do you

for you to

by Phoebe’s

then reached into her bag and rummaged around for a while before producing some

recognized the buttons from one of her shirts, torn off by Bryan and left inside his

for them but had found