Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 147

Chapter 147:

“What do you mean?” Denzel shook his head, a puzzled frown on his face. “But I do feel like something is off.”

“It’s Mr. Dawson. Will he let someone he barely knows give him a ride home?” Ryann said. “And I’m betting Dawson is at tonight’s dinner for Ms. Curtis. Those two have a rather unique relationship!”

Denzel paused, uncertainty clouding his features, then asked, “Why’s that?”

“Didn’t you notice how Mr. Dawson took his eyes off Ms. Curtis? It was like he was glued to her,” Ryann said as she ushered Denzel inside.

Denzel took the towel offered by a servant and gently dried Ryann’s face. “What are you getting at?”

“I bet it was Ms. Curtis who left that mark on Mr. Dawson’s wrist!” Ryann’s tone grew impatient yet explanatory. “Ms. Curtis is Mr. Dawson’s woman, Denzel. Don’t try to get close to her.”

“So, sending that invite wasn’t a mix-up? You meant to bring Mr. Dawson and Ms. Curtis together tonight?” Denzel’s voice carried a hint of realization.

Ryann nodded, her impatience evident as she reiterated her point to Denzel, who finally seemed to grasp the full picture.

The soft patter of misty rain drummed against the car windows. There was only silence inside the car.

Eileen drove as quickly as she could, eager to get Bryan and Milford home.

Upon reaching the gates of the villa, she opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted as Milford flung open the car door and dashed out. Her eyes widened in surprise, following Milford’s retreat. Then, she turned to look at Bryan, who remained seated beside her.

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Eileen started to say something, then turned to watch Milford.

Milford hurried to the door, leaving her alone in the car with Bryan.

Eileen wondered why Bryan hadn’t exited the car yet.

She stole a glance at him, then quickly averted her eyes.

“Mr. Dawson, we’ve arrived,” she said.

“So? Are you trying to avoid me or something?” Bryan turned and leaned casually against the door, adjusting his posture to face her.

Eileen offered an awkward smile and shook her head.

“Of course not, I just—”

“That’s good. Because avoiding me isn’t an option,” Bryan interjected, smirking as he adjusted his tie.

Yet, he made no move to leave the car.

Eileen had been waiting for a long time, and yet Bryan remained seated in the car. “It’s still drizzling. There’s an umbrella in the trunk. I’ll grab it for you,” she eventually said.

It seemed worthwhile to hand him the umbrella and send him on his way.

“You’re lying,” Bryan countered abruptly.

At his words, Eileen stopped her move to unbuckle her seatbelt.

She turned to face him and retorted, “I’m not lying. I did this for your sake; I wanted to give you the umbrella because I didn’t want you to get soaked, Mr. Dawson.”

to keep your distance, yet you want to hand me your umbrella, perhaps hoping I’d have to return

Eileen, irritated, grabbed a pack of tissues and threw it at him. “You’re shameless! I’m not going to hand

whatever she could lay her hands on at him, but he was already stepping out of the car, moving so swiftly that everything

illuminated his tall form momentarily before dimming, the rain enveloping him

posture radiated sheer arrogance. Eileen could imagine the smug smile plastered across his

time she got home. Coming from the driver’s seat to the back, she popped the trunk open and grabbed

the Vance family’s place longer than intended, and, to be courteous, had silenced

home, she noticed her phone was flooded with missed calls. Some

was at the coffee shop near the

told her that if she didn’t go see him, he

Eileen finally reached her, Phoebe’s voice

you?” Eileen didn’t beat

okay? Bye…” Phoebe rushed through her words

several

Phoebe arrived: “Don’t worry;

telling her

outside, and Eileen was

alert the police if she didn’t hear from her by morning.

the messages from Emmett five hours ago, but after some thought, she

believed Emmett had probably left

midnight, the rain

as Eileen lay in bed, weariness swept over her, and

the alarm sounded, she shut it off and

matters to handle over the next two days, so she wouldn’t be returning

pry into Phoebe’s private matters. She simply cautioned Phoebe

refreshed herself, and headed

entrance. She hastily parked her car,

“Is he—?”

breathing.

it’s time to

a path for her. “Curtis, look! Someone’s

and spotted Emmett on the ground, soaked to the skin and

had lost all color, and his

her bag down without caring about

up at the crowd and called out, “Could someone

immediately, and it arrived within ten minutes.

the doctor informed Eileen, “He’s very weak. He caught a cold and fever. Looks like he was in

loss for words. Had Emmett been waiting for

doctor asked. “We need to do a comprehensive check-up. If you agree,

head.

inform his relatives immediately!” the

Then, the doctor left.

of footsteps resonated through the hallway. Occasionally,

on her phone

she had been removed as

start the basic

proceeded to pay for Emmett’s hospital

bill, Eileen was informed by the doctor that Emmett had regained consciousness but was refusing a thorough check-up. They had moved him

ward, Eileen saw Emmett trying to rise from his bed, the nurse struggling to restrain

She gestured to Eileen and

Emmett caught sight of Eileen, he fell silent