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

that, Huey sprang up, making an obscene

taillights made Eileen curse under

Eileen and Bailee to the hospital, although he didn’t

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

being an assistant like Benjamin,

around. What’s kept you hidden away all weekend? You’ve been like a

loop her arm through Bryan’s,

trailed behind

grandmother,” Bryan stated, sprawling on the sofa

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

forehead creased just a bit. “The

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 Eileen gone, I assumed you’d be swamped. But you even seem to have the free time on the weekend to stay

inquiry hung in the air,

scarcely filled the room, and Kian could see Bryan only in

turned to face Kian squarely, their gazes locked. “Her sole purpose is only to assist me. My work efficiency plummets without her. Then what good am I as

neutral, but the resolve in his voice

“You’ve always been top-notch. But Kian’s got a point. Next

depends,” Bryan said, his

back into the plush sofa, pulling out his phone

phone buzz; he took a quick look at the screen. His

“So, you’re stepping into Mr. Dawson’s world as

politely. “Nice to meet you, Benjamin.

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

on his phone, an attempt to underscore the practicality of the

lingered, maintaining a

their socials.

the usual haunts and habits

the rundown. Eileen’s exit was rather sudden, and she left without passing on something as crucial

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? It’ll be a while before they

gently firm. “No,

aside to enjoy a

finished smoking, he would continue talking

conversation drifted instead through the contrasting natures of

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

Bryan’s side, joining in

maintained a semblance of sobriety beneath the light haze

can drive my brother

his gaze detached as he

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

after Bryan’s retreating form, Vivian’s eyes darted from Kian’s

instructed Raymond firmly, “Go inside and take Kian

he? Trying to get you drunk so that Vivian can sleep with you. He and Vivian are too eager now. You