Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 179

Chapter 179:

He smiled softly, then turned to hang up his apron and headed for the bathroom. Every dish on the table was among Eileen’s favorites. Starving, she savored each bite.

After Bryan showered, he came back and took a seat beside Eileen. He peeled a boiled egg and gently placed it on her plate. “Will you head over to the educational agency later?” he inquired.

“Yes,” Eileen responded, nodding. “I need to get two presentations ready. Tonight, I’m tutoring at the Vance’s.”

Bryan’s brow furrowed slightly. “I’ll give you a ride.”

Eileen seemed preoccupied, likely absorbed in the day’s schedule. Bryan realized they probably wouldn’t see each other again until tonight. Eileen bit into the egg and uttered through her mouthful, “No, thanks. I’ll drive myself and get back on my own tonight.”

She liked doing things on her own; it was more convenient. Before they were together, she had managed her daily commute alone. Now that they were together, she preferred maintaining that independence.

However, Bryan felt differently. He wished he could dismiss Raymond and bring Eileen back to work as his special assistant now. That way, they could spend time together, easily catching glimpses of each other throughout the day.

“Let me drive you,” he insisted, his tone firm.

Eileen eventually conceded. “Okay, but let’s keep it lowkey. I don’t want everyone to know we’re together so soon.”

were aware that Bryan was dating a home tutor,

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for Jacob, it’s up to you whether or not you want to let others in

was not yet ready for public revelation. But he would not keep Eileen waiting too long. He ate little, spending most of the time

off at work. He tried calling Jacob in the afternoon but couldn’t get through. So he drove straight to Jacob’s

swearing as he approached. “Who the hell is bothering me now?” Jacob grumbled, clutching the waistband of his pants, his torso bare and a fresh scratch visible on his neck. Scattered from the porch to the stairs were high heels, a dress, and lingerie. They were clearly signs

Jacob had been up to. Cutting to the chase, Bryan said, “If you want to continue

the door frame instead of going inside. His

“Weren’t we supposed

to the Vance’s house and wouldn’t be back until

as he clenched his jaw. “Kian is the one who’s been messing with the White family’s finances. Benjamin has been here

“I see. Enjoy yourselves then,” he said, turning away to leave. He strode back to his car, and after buckling up, he dialed Raymond’s

going on with the Warren family,” he

Raymond sounded taken aback. “We’re in Wist Land now. Why investigate the Warren

cut the back talk. Do

replied hastily. He hung up the phone, his mind swirling with confusion. An uneasy feeling settled in his gut. Somehow, he felt he might be fired soon, although he couldn’t think of anything he had

started preparing her presentations. It typically took her half an hour to put together one, and today, she managed to record two back-to-back. After finishing, she glanced at her phone and noticed a message from Bryan that had come in forty minutes

to Vance’s tonight? I’ll pick you

texted him back to let him know. Barely two seconds after sending her