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.

simply said, “Company cars are a perk only for

up, making an obscene

taillights made Eileen curse under

to the hospital, although

up at Kian’s planned meetup in the evening. Vivian and

like Benjamin,

What’s kept you hidden away all weekend? You’ve been like a ghost—no calls, no texts, nowhere to

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

trailed behind him, taking a

with my grandmother,” Bryan stated, sprawling on the sofa

a smile. “What’s Stella’s take on you and Vivian these

a bit. “The topic upsets

weekend? Let her spend more time with your grandmother. It might smooth things over,” Kian proposed, his eyes fixed on Bryan’s reactions. Then, quite abruptly, he asked, “Brought a new assistant today? I don’t think

inquiry hung in the air,

scarcely filled the room, and Kian could see Bryan

to assist me. My work efficiency plummets

look was neutral, but the resolve in his voice was

got a point. Next week, I’m coming with you to see your grandmother

his reply sharp and

settled back into the plush sofa, pulling out

felt his phone buzz; he took a quick look at the screen. His expression darkened

away his phone, he said to Raymond, “So, you’re stepping into Mr.

you, Benjamin. I’ve heard

Benjamin said, “In our field, it’s inevitable our paths will cross. How about we add

his point, he briefly flashed Eileen’s contact on his phone, an attempt to underscore the

caution lingered, maintaining

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

of openness, Benjamin laid out the usual haunts

time. “I appreciate the rundown. Eileen’s exit was rather sudden, and she left without

initiative to bring up the topic of Eileen, Benjamin glanced toward the private room. He gestured towards a

gently firm. “No, thank you.

stepping aside to enjoy a cigarette in

expected that after Benjamin finished smoking, he would continue

drifted instead through the contrasting natures of Kian and Bryan

room, Kian insisted on refilling Bryan’s glass repeatedly until a bottle of wine

side, joining in the merriment, and soon,

of sobriety

hesitantly, “Benjamin can drive my

said, his gaze detached as he rose, his coat in hand, his

instinct was to follow, but Jacob stopped her. “Look after your brother. I’ve got Bryan

those words, Jacob after Bryan’s retreating form, Vivian’s eyes darted from Kian’s slumped figure to the exit, stamping her foot

out, instructed Raymond firmly, “Go inside and

with you. He and Vivian are too eager