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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it locked. With deliberate calmness, Bryan lit a cigarette and cracked the window open. Turning to face her, he asked, “Are you really going

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

say to me?” Her clear eyes captured the reflection of his relaxed posture as he leaned lazily against the window, smoke curling up from the cigarette in his hand. He massaged the bridge of his nose, revealing the fatigue etched on

pause, taking a puff from his cigarette. Eileen was taken aback. Feeling a mix of annoyance and amusement,

darkened. “How much do you

Eileen stated. The transaction was nothing but a pretense. So she intended to give him as little money as possible. Before she could think further, Bryan had already snatched

unbuckled her seatbelt. With a firm grasp, he pulled her onto his lap. He then gently reminded her, “Lower your head.” Eileen instinctively complied, her head coming close to his, avoiding

His voice was soft, yet he made no further moves, his hands steady on

What do you mean?” Eileen’s pulse

on her waist tightened. In a magnetic voice, he said, “When we were together, you were all I had. But now, you visit bars while I’m

In such a situation, lying would have only worsened matters. Bryan snorted, then spoke in a low, husky voice. “So, how will you

promptly. Bryan frowned. He slid his hands from her 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 the lights from the nearby buildings

her breath. “I dislike outstanding debts. This kiss is enough to cover the fifty dollars you owe me,” 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 door,

small sense of triumph washed over her for having unlocked the car door earlier, though she was oblivious to Bryan having noticed her discreet action.

rang. It was Phoebe, calling with a reminder. “Make sure to collect your bra from

outside. Bryan was leaning his arm out of his window, smoking. He flicked ash from his cigarette and took another drag. Clearly, he felt the need

sofa and lowered her voice. “Quit joking around. Phoebe, next time, try to see things from my perspective before doing something like that.” Eileen believed

you is obvious. Consider this: why would he pick the project in Wist Land if not for 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 because of his agreement with Kian, made to support

impacted Eileen, rendering her momentarily without words. She was aware of Vivian’s struggles with depression. She had assumed before that Stella was the main obstacle in Bryan and Vivian’s relationship, which had caused Vivian’s depression. But it turned out that Vivian’s depression predated her return to the country and that Bryan’s involvement with Vivian was merely a facade to aid her