Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 194

Chapter 194:

Although the Dawson family seemed glamorous on the surface, those in the know avoided getting involved with them. Noble families might outwardly flatter the Dawsons, but none were willing to marry their daughters into the family, fearing potential troubles. Even Stella was hesitant to see Eileen take risks. If Bryan failed, he would be in a dangerous situation. After all, even his own father would turn on him.

“Mrs. Dawson, that’s not what I meant. This matter is very important. Please let me think it over carefully,” Eileen said. She saw the sadness in Stella’s eyes but didn’t agree right away out of sympathy. She needed to consider the consequences carefully. While she was prepared to take risks for Bryan’s sake, she hesitated when it involved her child.

Having a child might secure Bryan’s position in the Dawson family, but it wouldn’t eliminate his enemies, putting the child in constant danger. It wasn’t something Eileen could overlook.

“Take all the time you need,” Stella reassured, her smile reappearing. “I’ll arrange for the driver to take you home.”

Eileen declined, shaking her head. “I’ll catch a taxi. Take care of yourself, Mrs. Dawson.”

Stella acquiesced, deciding not to press further, deeming it best to avoid unnecessary complications.

Exiting the ward, Eileen spotted Jarred at the end of the hallway. He hurried toward her as their eyes met.

“Miss Curtis, have you concluded your discussion?” he inquired.

Eileen nodded. “No need for formalities, Jarred. You can just call me Eileen.”

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“That wouldn’t be proper,” Jarred responded with a smile, politely declining. He escorted Eileen to the elevator before returning to Stella’s ward.

Stella lay lost in thought on the bed. Hearing the door, she stirred slightly, turning her gaze toward it.

“Eileen’s left?” she inquired.

Jarred nodded. “Yes.”

Stella sighed, a hint of relief washing over her features. “Despite all the twists and turns, they haven’t let me down. One of my concerns has been alleviated. Now, I only wish to see Bryan assume his place in the Dawson family before I can rest in peace.”

“Madam, were you not certain from the start that Mr. Dawson and Miss Curtis would end up together?” Jarred asked, surprised.

was a gamble,”

chill of apprehension. “You had no guarantees, yet a year ago,

concerned the entire Dawson

Dawson family’s wealth. If they hadn’t ended up together, Eileen would

family’s matters. If she manages to get through this

compensation was imperative,

message to Bryan, fearing he might become anxious and disrupt Jacob’s engagement

to her message, assuring her he would return promptly after the party and advising

as she got into a taxi, she

Phoebe for me?” Jacob said over the phone. His voice was muffled

What happened?”

red wine and is brooding in a corner. I’m genuinely concerned,” Jacob replied, worried

If she disrupted the engagement party, she would face repercussions from the esteemed Beckett and Meyer

taxi driver to take her there. Even though she didn’t have an invitation, Jacob had informed the security at the entrance about her

of the engagement affair. The entire hotel was brimming with guests for the event, and at the entrance of the hall, a photo of Megan and Jacob adorned

formal attire and suits. Clad in a down jacket and jeans, she went unnoticed as people mistook

of wine stashed under the table at her feet. She deviated from the norm of sipping from glasses, opting instead to drink directly from the bottle. She took a sip, the red liquid trickling down the corner of her lips. Despite her pricey attire, she

some napkins from a nearby table and approached Phoebe, gently taking the bottle from her and dabbing her mouth. “Quit it with the drinks. I’ll take you back now,” Eileen

I resist?” Phoebe snatched the napkins from Eileen’s hand, hastily scrubbing her mouth and inadvertently smearing her lipstick. “I need to keep drinking. I even brought a

she glimpsed Jacob amidst the crowd, visibly concerned for Phoebe. Two people who liked each other had come to this point. How could Eileen intervene? She couldn’t encourage Jacob to rethink his engagement, nor could she convince Phoebe to cause a

should find some time to talk with Jacob after this engagement

fell silent, tipping her head back to

gets engaged, the guy’s supposed to prepare a house. After

“high-society rule,” though it had fallen out of practice in recent times. Either party could decline if

of better guys out there. I could easily find someone who’d treat me

grievances were fueled by

a spectacle of yourself today? You were once well-known in Onaland’s social circles. Many people still recognize you. Even if you’ve cut

enough to have flown in from Wist Land overnight. So, she could easily get drunk enough today to cause a scene here. Eileen urgently needed Phoebe to sober up

me just now? ‘If you ever hit rock bottom, you can come to me, and I’ll throw you a bone out

why Phoebe was so emotional. It wasn’t just about Megan; it was