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

apprehension. “You had no guarantees, yet a year ago, you had Miss Curtis and

concerned the

the type to covet the Dawson family’s wealth. If they hadn’t ended up together, Eileen

now that she’s involved with the Dawson family’s matters. If she manages to get through this challenging period, I will ensure she

Proper compensation was imperative, given the perilous

as Eileen left the hospital, she sent a message to Bryan, fearing he might become anxious and disrupt Jacob’s

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

advice, but just as she got

you come and keep a watchful eye on Phoebe for me?” Jacob said over the phone. His voice was muffled amidst the party chatter, signaling his presence at

happened?” Eileen

wine and is brooding in a corner. I’m genuinely concerned,” Jacob replied, worried not about Phoebe’s potential to disrupt the festivities but

the engagement party, she

the engagement party and promptly instructed the taxi driver to take her there. Even though she didn’t have an invitation, Jacob

and Beckett families epitomized prestige, evident in the grandeur 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 the space, showing them as a perfect couple with

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

corner, Phoebe had a case 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

the bottle from her and

mouth and inadvertently smearing her

come to this point. How could Eileen intervene?

time to talk with Jacob after

tipping her head back to

there’s this unwritten rule here. When a couple gets engaged, the guy’s supposed to prepare a house. After the engagement party, they’ll try living together before they get married. Tonight… they’re going to sleep with

had fallen out of practice in recent times. Either party could decline if they weren’t on board. So,

slew of better guys out there. I could easily find someone

grievances were

Whenever Phoebe’s voice rose, drawing eyes, Eileen offered an apologetic smile. Seeing that Phoebe showed no signs of stopping, Eileen had to intervene. “Are you really set on making a spectacle of yourself

drunk enough today to cause a scene here. Eileen urgently needed Phoebe to sober up

hit rock bottom, you can come to me, and I’ll throw you a bone out of respect for Jacob.’ And you know the kicker? Jacob actually

wasn’t just about Megan; it was