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

fading taillights made Eileen curse under her

and Bailee to the hospital,

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

like Benjamin, also

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

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

a subtle frown, she trailed behind him, taking a seat

staying at the Dawson Mansion with my grandmother,”

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

just a bit. “The topic

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

the air, Bryan’s gaze

scarcely filled the room, and

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 the CEO

the resolve in his

mood, chimed in, “You’ve always been top-notch. But Kian’s got a point. Next week, I’m coming with you

said, his reply sharp

pulling out his phone to send a

his phone buzz; he took a quick look at

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

you, Benjamin.

our paths will cross. How about we add each other on WhatsApp? Considering

his phone, an

lingered,

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 and habits of

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

bring up the topic of Eileen, Benjamin glanced toward the private room. He gestured towards a quiet spot nearby. “How about

was gently firm. “No, thank you.

stepping aside to enjoy

he would continue talking about matters

instead through the contrasting natures of Kian and Bryan

Kian insisted on refilling Bryan’s glass repeatedly until a

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

however, maintained a semblance of sobriety beneath

“Benjamin can drive my brother Bryan; let me escort you

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

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

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

out, instructed Raymond firmly, “Go inside and take Kian

you drunk so that Vivian can sleep with you. He and Vivian are too eager now. You can still stop the situation from