Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 204

Chapter 204:

Bryan leaned back on the sofa, his tone cold as ice. “You and I had no relationship to speak of a year ago.”

It had been a year since Vivian’s outburst at the hospital, which led to Bryan terminating his agreement with Kian. That decision had caused Vivian’s condition to worsen upon discovering the truth. Since that incident, Kian had not reached out to Bryan again. Now, Kian’s words felt like hollow threats.

“Okay, I see. I hope you won’t regret your actions today,” Kian replied, anger flashing across his face, a mix of shock and indignation at Bryan’s merciless stance.

With that, Kian stormed out, leaving the room in tense silence. The others stood up, wanting to say something, but none followed him out.

Bryan remained seated, seemingly unaffected by the confrontation.

“Bryan, Kian is right. He can help you—” Zola began, but Bryan interjected sharply, “Help me with what? To repair my relationship with my father, or to fight him decisively? The core of the issue isn’t here. Don’t be naive.”

He gestured for Eileen to sit down and turned his gaze to Jacob. “Didn’t you ask us to mediate? You can continue your argument with Phoebe now.”

The room fell quiet, the tension thickening the air.

Jacob broke the silence by slamming his foot on the coffee table, fury lighting up his face. “Phoebe Burton, this isn’t over! Just two hundred and fifty dollars? Who do you think you’re fooling? Today, I’ll settle this by sleeping with you. I’m offering you two hundred and fifty-one dollars!” he shouted, rolling up his sleeves and charging toward Phoebe.

She swiftly dodged and fled, and the chase ensued amidst the room’s scattered furniture.

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Eileen felt Bryan’s hand on her waist and turned to find him watching the commotion between Phoebe and Jacob with a playful grin. The dim light in the room cast soft shadows over him, his black shirt partially unbuttoned, adding to his allure.

As Eileen nestled closer into his hold, he tightened his grip slightly, his eyes lingering on her face, a mixture of amusement and admiration dancing in his gaze.

After that, their attention shifted to Jacob, who triumphantly hoisted Phoebe onto his shoulder as if claiming victory. “I’m off to spend some money. Two hundred and fifty-one dollars!” he announced with a grin.

Phoebe smacked his back hard, scoffing, “Two hundred and fifty-one dollars for only three minutes? Such a waste!”

Jacob scowled, lightly tapping her back as he retorted, “Nonsense!”

With that, he marched out of the room, still carrying Phoebe.

Zola rose from her seat, slipping her hand into her pocket. “I might as well leave, too. You couples have been parading your affection all evening. Bryan, give me a ride home.”

Bryan and Eileen stood up together, his arm firmly around her waist. Zola trailed behind them, her eyes sharp, observing their every move.

arm and hold his hand instead. Zola watched this shift with keen interest, her

backseat alongside Zola. Zola

Zola had something to say to her, but

waved goodbye from the sidewalk,

slightly taken

an ordinary car parked outside the villa near the security booth. She recalled that it had been trailing them

the tinted windows, Zola could make out a woman struggling with the

washing over her face, before quickly ducking down to attempt

out, or I’ll call the

lips tightly pressed together. “Why call the police? I’m not doing anything

a stern

vehemently denying the accusation.

you here? Don’t say you live here. It doesn’t

biting her lip in a mix of shame

don’t come clean, I’m calling the police right now.” Zola’s hand moved towards her phone,

quickly withdrew her hand, feeling embarrassed. “I just need to speak with Eileen. She’s been ignoring my calls and messages,” June explained, desperation evident

court date and the threat

looking for Eileen? Tell me what’s

is suing me…” She detailed the events leading up to her current predicament, tears streaming

can help you with that. The evidence against you is irrefutable, and there’s no way around it unless you plan to resort to unethical means to threaten Eileen into dropping the lawsuit. You’re on your own. I won’t do anything to harm

her back, her hands buried deep in her pockets,

anger. Zola had said she could help her—how could she just walk away like

her mind, something suddenly dawned on June, and

her hands gripping his collar

you tell me about the rift with your family?” Eileen asked, concern knitting

Brandon had only made things difficult for Bryan within the Dawson family. Now, with public

resonated against Eileen’s touch as he wrapped his arms around her waist. “You don’t care about me enough to ask,” he retorted, mirroring her

and tightened her grip, her expression firm. “Enough teasing. What are

income. Supporting you, or even myself, will be impossible,” Bryan replied, his

current project had launched successfully and was on track. But for future

you moving forward,” Eileen assured him

Bryan responded, “Well, I guess

Aren’t you going to the company tomorrow?” Eileen attempted to shift in his embrace but found herself unable to move. Suddenly, she realized their position was quite awkward; she was perched on Bryan’s

her gently. “I’ll drive

thanks. I’d rather drive myself. It’s more convenient,” Eileen replied, having grown accustomed to handling things on her