Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 169

Chapter 169:

From her position inside the car, Eileen observed Bryan as he circled to the front of the vehicle and climbed into the driver’s seat. No sooner had Bryan ignited the engine than Jacob hastened toward them and tapped on the window. Bryan responded by lowering the window halfway. Jacob smiled at Eileen before addressing Bryan in a subdued tone, “I’ll look after Phoebe tonight. Feel free to enjoy yourselves.”

“Is there anything else you’d like to add?” Bryan asked, his finger poised over the window switch, indicating his readiness to close the window. Jacob said, “Also, you don’t need to worry about the White family’s financial issues. I’ll handle the investigation. You’ve been putting in a lot of effort recently; it’s time for a break.” He then stepped back and waved goodbye to Eileen.

Though not in the mood, Eileen tried to smile at Jacob. However, before her smile fully materialized, Bryan had already closed the window. With a quick adjustment of the steering wheel, he drove off.

As they traveled in silence, Jacob’s mention of investigating the White family’s financial issues lingered in Eileen’s thoughts. It was peculiar for the White family to encounter such financial difficulties just after agreeing to collaborate with Bryan. Eileen pondered who would dare to challenge Bryan as she studied his focused expression.

“Have you been very busy lately?” she asked.

“Not really, but I’m definitely busier than you. After all, my nights aren’t spent at bars,” Bryan replied with a slight edge in his voice as he maneuvered the car past another vehicle.

“I… I’m an adult. My social life is hardly your concern,” Eileen retorted. She softened her tone slightly, adding, “Thank you for earlier. Just drop me off at the next intersection. I can get a taxi from there.” Her mind was made up; she would not go to his place with him.

“Your thanks seem somewhat insincere,” Bryan remarked, stopping the car at a red light and glancing her way. Eileen’s appearance was striking; her crossed legs, accentuated by the rising hem of her floral dress, revealed more than intended. Even though she had a lean frame, she had curves in all the right places.

As they neared the intersection, Eileen was about to remind him of her decision to go home. But to her surprise, he was already steering the car toward her place. The remainder of the drive was enveloped in silence until the vehicle halted near Eileen’s place.

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again as she reached for the door, only to find it locked. With deliberate calmness, Bryan lit a cigarette and cracked the window

responded curtly. They were both adults, and from their past encounters, Eileen knew that he was interested

of his relaxed posture as he leaned lazily against the window, smoke curling up from the cigarette in his

taken aback. Feeling a

“How much do you intend to give

pretense. So she intended to give him as little money as possible. Before she could

onto his lap. He then gently reminded

whispered. His voice was soft, yet he made no further moves, his hands steady on her waist. As

What do you

you visit bars while I’m away. What’s

visit with Phoebe, nothing more,” she clarified sincerely. In such a situation, lying would have only worsened matters. Bryan snorted, then spoke in a low, husky voice. “So, how will you make it up to

waist up to her head and pulled her into a kiss. Their lips met, mingling the residual smokiness of his cigarette with the sweet cherry flavor of her lipstick. Although the car was spacious, it still felt too cramped for them, especially with

Bryan said, his eyes lingering on Eileen. Seeing the transfer of her lipstick onto his lips, Eileen quickly grabbed a tissue and wiped it off. She then got off his lap, straightened her attire, opened the car

her for having unlocked the car door earlier, though she was oblivious to Bryan having noticed her discreet action. Bryan

home, her phone rang. It was Phoebe, calling with a

out of his window, smoking. He flicked ash from his cigarette and took another drag. Clearly, he felt the need to calm down

time, try to see things from my perspective before doing something like that.” Eileen believed she couldn’t possibly be with Bryan. She was deeply

you? Do you honestly believe your two hundred dollars could entice him to sell himself? There’s more you need to know. Jacob told me recently that Bryan’s feelings for Vivian had faded long ago. He only endured her company

with depression. She had assumed before that Stella was