Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 178

Chapter 178:

“I can’t go out now. Just tell me on the phone,” Bryan replied, his voice barely above a whisper, careful not to disturb Eileen’s sleep.

“You had me look into the White family’s finances, and the investment mess has been sorted, so why hole up at home? It’s late. Aren’t you up yet?” Jacob said, chiding Bryan.

“I was up all night. I need to sleep in,” Bryan mumbled, his voice low and raspy in the darkened room. The undertone of satisfaction in his voice was unmistakable to Jacob. He added, “You just don’t get it.”

Jacob paused, realization dawning on him. “Did you sleep with Eileen again last night? Stop taking advantage of her. You know, sooner or later, you’re going to…”

Bryan had been intimate with Eileen without admitting they were an item. Jacob was certain it would backfire eventually. But he cut himself off, choosing not to warn Bryan further. If Bryan truly won Eileen over and they ended up married, Jacob would be left without anyone on his side.

“I’m not taking advantage of her. We love each other. It’s all consensual,” Bryan replied, his arms tightening around Eileen, his heart swelling with affection.

“You love each other…” Jacob was at a loss for words.

Bryan’s smile widened. “Hasn’t Phoebe gone to meet you yet? Keep her away from Eileen’s place for now.”

It turned out Bryan had technically kicked Phoebe out of Eileen’s place. Jacob was puzzled.

you at the club at eight tonight. If you don’t show up, you will never learn about what happened to the White family’s

suddenly opened her eyes. Her curly lashes fluttered against his skin. Bryan relaxed his

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the night before asking them to be together echoing in her mind. She looked up at him, her eyes drawn

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Eileen was famished now. Shifting

to face him. With a dissatisfied expression, he inquired, “So I

the time,” Eileen replied. “Now that we’re together, do you want to stop doing that? Do you

disastrous attempts at cooking. She herself believed she was no chef. That was probably why Bryan always insisted on cooking himself after they made love the night before,

me for cooking for you?” Bryan said, looking

pecking his lips. As she started to pull away, he drew her closer, encircling her waist with

a soft moan in protest. She felt utterly drained now. Although they had indulged in all-night lovemaking before, Bryan had been different this time. He had urged her

her. He then slipped out of bed, rummaging through closets

keep them as keepsakes. Bryan eventually retrieved his clothes from a box in the corner, dressing himself while giving Eileen a look. Eileen felt compelled to offer an explanation. “I was worried others would see

bedroom door ajar, Eileen could hear the sounds of Bryan preparing the meal, the reality of the previous night sinking in. It hadn’t been a dream; they had become