Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 162

Chapter 162:

“Suit yourself then,” Bryan said briefly, already seated. His brief three words placed Hadlee in a tough spot, making it awkward for her to decide whether to sit or leave.

Gilbert was unsure whether to sit or stand alongside his sister. Bryan appeared unaffected by the tension. He grabbed a cigarette from Jacob, lit it, and gave Gilbert a casual glance. Jacob then also passed a cigarette to Gilbert, asking, “Mr. White, won’t you take a seat?”

This offered Gilbert a subtle way out. After a brief hesitation, Gilbert accepted the cigarette, sat down, and offered Bryan a polite smile. “Mr. Dawson, you’re certainly an impressive young man.”

“Sadly, your ability to judge people seems lacking.” Seeing Gilbert settle down, Hadlee became visibly upset. She, too, sat down, her anger boiling over so intensely that she interrupted Gilbert before he could finish his courteous remarks.

She said, “The lady beside you is despicable, flirting with men everywhere. I wouldn’t trust her to tie my shoes, yet you hold her in high regard!”

Instantly, Bryan’s expression turned stern, his eyes narrowing with annoyance. The fierce intensity of his stare made Hadlee stop, unable to continue. Observing this, Gilbert quickly said, “Mr. Dawson, please, don’t get upset. My sister may be blunt, but she’s not wrong. It’s not worth the discord between you and my nephew over Miss Curtis.”

He then gestured to Hadlee, who hurriedly pulled her phone from her purse. Yet, seeing Bryan’s darkened face, Hadlee didn’t dare to show him directly. Instead, she approached the spectators nearby, showing them the images.

“See! This woman has been engaging suggestively with my son and also involved with the Bryant family’s grandson. There’s Mr. Dawson, too. Notice her flirtatious words. I’ve heard she teaches…” Arthur had saved “Eileen” as “Baby” in his WhatsApp, clearly at her request, according to their chat.

Other parts of their chat were very explicit, including some revealing photos without her face visible. Eileen’s conversations with Emmett looked standard, mainly about his tutoring sessions, which were scheduled late at night. Additionally, there were photos taken by Emmett of Eileen sleeping.

Hadlee continued, “Mrs. Deleon said her son won’t even speak to her now because of this woman. He stays home all day. The last time he went out, he was soaked in the rain all night for her. Who knows where she was spending her time then?”

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After Hadlee finished speaking, people’s perceptions of Eileen shifted dramatically. Crude remarks and suspicions were thrown her way.

someone like her really be a positive role

lots of people. Maybe she uses that

Dawson fought Mr. Blake over her? He’s

Blake and the Bryant family’s son. She’s playing different roles. She must be just as deceitful

conversations between her and Emmett were innocent, yet everyone seemed to overreact. But

you think you’re fooling?” Since she couldn’t retaliate against Bryan for the hurt Arthur had endured, she directed her anger toward Eileen. If Bryan relented, she

and my son. We can put the past behind us, but don’t be fooled by her any longer. Take a look at these.” She set her phone on the table and slid

the contents, and showed it to Eileen. “Is this really you?” Noticing the

profile on the table. “The

because you say it is not you doesn’t make it true. Maybe you use

prove it? You can make accusations without proof, but I can’t defend myself without

upset Hadlee. But Eileen wasn’t done. “I’m aware of your son’s reputation. Scammers target the type who throw money around for fun, like your son. If you’re looking for justice, find out who really owns that WhatsApp

confusing accusations came from. Someone had been pretending to be her. Eileen thought

her messages with Emmett. They’re completely professional. Making such claims is unfair. Also, your son is fooled

The thought of Bryan being tricked by any

clearly deep in thought. Did he

that Eileen isn’t that type of person. The Blake family has mistaken their target,

it didn’t matter who vouched for whom. Ultimately, what Bryan believed was crucial. Everyone’s attention turned to Bryan as he held his cigarette, the ash lengthening, his expression

a puff. With the smoke swirling, his expression remained

elaborating, Bryan cut straight to the chase. “Let’s talk

aback, but Margery softly pulled at his sleeve, snapping him out of his daze. He nodded and said, “Alright. Let’s talk about

speak articulately. Meanwhile, Eileen was too distracted to follow his words. Phoebe guided Eileen to

crowd present, it wasn’t the moment for in-depth discussions. Bryan briefly outlined the project and