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 a

that, Huey sprang up, making an

Eileen curse

the end, Huey drove Eileen and Bailee to the hospital, although he didn’t accompany

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

being an assistant like Benjamin, also stopped at the

Bryan, Vivian lit up as she 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

attempted to loop her arm through Bryan’s, but her

behind

staying at the Dawson Mansion with my grandmother,” Bryan stated, sprawling

“What’s Stella’s take

just a bit. “The topic upsets her every

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 you trust him yet. With Eileen gone, I assumed you’d be swamped. But you even seem to have the free time on

the air, Bryan’s

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

sole purpose is only to assist me. My work

neutral, but the resolve in his

got a point. Next week, I’m coming with

said, his

the plush sofa, pulling out his phone

took a quick look at the screen. His

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

“Nice to meet you, Benjamin.

cross. How about we add each other on WhatsApp? Considering the ties between Mr. Warren and Mr. Dawson, it might

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

lingered, maintaining a professional

the DV Club here for their socials. They usually stay in this

of openness, Benjamin laid out the usual haunts and habits of Bryan and Kian’s informal

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

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? It’ll be a while before

“No, thank you. I don’t

stepping aside to enjoy a cigarette

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

through the contrasting natures of Kian and Bryan

refilling Bryan’s glass repeatedly until a bottle of

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

a semblance of sobriety beneath the

my

assistant is waiting outside for me,” Bryan said, his gaze detached as he rose, his coat in hand,

her. “Look after your brother. I’ve got

form, Vivian’s eyes darted from Kian’s

stepping out, instructed Raymond firmly, “Go inside

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