Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 102

Chapter 102:

“You have seen Eileen, Bryan’s assistant, more times than I can count. She’s a real catch: kind, smart, and generous to a fault, yet he has exploited her kindness. She’s practically wilting under his thumb, and it’s downright maddening. You and I, we’re nothing like him. He’s sunk lower than any creature I know!”

Seated elsewhere, Bryan’s phone lay dormant next to his hand, its screen flickering to life unnoticed.

Bryan caught a glimpse of Huey’s messages, the edges of a chill smile forming on his face.

As he glanced at Huey, who was lost in a frenzy of texts trying to snitch, his smile twisted into a scowl.

“Ax, a guy like that should get under your skin just like he does mine. We can hatch a plan later, invite him over, and teach him a lesson. You’ll have my back, right?”

Huey sent about seven messages, each one a grumble of his gripes.

Then, he received a response: “Okay.”

Huey slammed his phone down with a flourish, casting a victorious look Bryan’s way.

Eileen and Bailee were both startled, turning to look at Huey with wide eyes.

“Trouble’s brewing for you. Just you wait,” Huey muttered.

Eileen’s eyes darted from Huey to Bryan, sensing the tension.

Huey was basking in his petty win, while Bryan sat there calmly.

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Eileen felt the air thick with unsaid words and could do nothing but nudge Huey, hinting at him to eat.

The feast before them was mostly Bryan’s handiwork, with Huey contributing but a dish or two.

Eileen savored Bryan’s cooking, relishing each bite more than the last.

As she finished, she leaned closer to whisper to Bryan, “This afternoon, we’re heading to the hospital. If you’re worn out, feel free to stay and rest, or you can head out.”

Bryan, changing into his spare suit, replied as he grabbed his coat and glanced back at his casual clothes left behind, “Make sure you bring my clothes next week to the Clarkson family’s house.”

“Sure thing,” Eileen responded with a nod.

Bryan was the first one to leave. Bailee watched him go and then turned to Eileen with a puzzled expression.

“Wait, Eileen, you don’t have a car now?” Bailee asked.

The vehicle Bryan had just taken was the one usually driven by Eileen, a company benefit for her role as the CEO’s assistant.

Now, her usual parking spot lay bare.

said, “Company cars are

Huey sprang up, making an

fading taillights made Eileen curse under her

to the hospital, although he didn’t accompany them

showed up at Kian’s planned meetup in the evening. Vivian and Jacob were already there, with

an assistant like Benjamin,

rose to her feet. “We’ve missed seeing you around. What’s kept you hidden away all weekend? You’ve been like a ghost—no calls, no texts, nowhere to be found,

attempted to loop her arm through Bryan’s, but her grasp slipped as

subtle frown, she trailed behind

the Dawson Mansion with my grandmother,” Bryan stated, sprawling on the sofa without

handed Bryan a glass of wine with a smile. “What’s Stella’s take on you and Vivian these

a bit. “The topic upsets her

his eyes fixed on Bryan’s reactions. Then, quite abruptly, he asked, “Brought a new assistant today? I don’t think you trust him yet. With

in the air,

room, and Kian could see Bryan

face Kian squarely, their gazes locked. “Her sole purpose is only to assist me. My work efficiency plummets

the

chimed in, “You’ve always been top-notch. But Kian’s got a point. Next week, I’m coming with you to see your grandmother at the Dawson

said, his

back into the plush sofa, pulling out his

he took a quick look at the

phone, he said to Raymond, “So, you’re

to meet you, Benjamin. I’ve heard about you

our field, it’s inevitable our paths will cross. How about we add each other on WhatsApp? Considering

Eileen’s contact on his

Raymond’s caution lingered, maintaining a

favor the DV Club here for their socials. They usually stay in this very room. Sometimes, they venture next door

openness, Benjamin laid out the usual haunts and habits of Bryan and

rundown. Eileen’s exit was rather sudden, and

Raymond take the initiative to bring up the topic of Eileen, Benjamin glanced toward the private room. He gestured towards a quiet spot nearby. “How about we go there for a smoke?

gently firm. “No, thank

aside to enjoy a cigarette in

had expected that after Benjamin finished smoking, he would continue talking about matters of

instead through the contrasting natures of

refilling Bryan’s glass repeatedly until a bottle

place by Bryan’s side, joining in the merriment, and

a semblance of sobriety beneath the light haze of

hesitantly, “Benjamin can drive my brother Bryan; let

Bryan said, his gaze detached as he rose, his coat in hand, his departure marked

was to follow, but Jacob stopped her. “Look after your

retreating form, Vivian’s eyes darted from Kian’s slumped figure to the

out, instructed Raymond firmly, “Go

can sleep with you. He and Vivian are too eager now. You can still stop the