Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 226

Chapter 226:

Down the stairs came Milford, his steps quick and brimming with rage. He marched up to Eileen, his anger palpable. “Did Zola give you money to deal with those people’s demands?”

Eileen was taken aback by the sudden question. “What?”

“Isn’t it clear?” Zola had also come downstairs, her voice sharp. “Half a million. I used it to fix your problem! Think about the mess you’ve gotten yourself into. And watch your tone when you talk to me!”

Eileen finally caught on to what they were arguing about. “Miss Murray, didn’t you say we should keep this a secret?”

Eileen had received a WhatsApp message from Zola earlier instructing her to keep the matter confidential. So, she hadn’t mentioned anything to Milford.

Zola took a deep breath, feeling a twinge of guilt. “I’m sorry. I just mentioned it because Milford and I were having an argument. I couldn’t help but bring it up.”

“So, did she really pay up?” Milford questioned again, his voice laced with disbelief.

“Yeah, she did. Legally, she’s your guardian. Even if we wanted to take those people to court, she’d have to step in,” Eileen replied, looking at Milford. “But I hadn’t expected she’d hand over the cash like that.”

Milford turned to glare at Zola. “So you were just being foolish. Are you trying to impress me by throwing money around? Do you believe that paying half a million will earn you favor in my eyes? If you’re so dissatisfied with that, why don’t you trade my life for that amount of money? Otherwise, quit ordering me around!”

“Zola’s your sister, and Eileen’s your tutor,” Bryan said in a cold voice. “Is this how you speak to them?”

With those words, Bryan silenced Milford. His grumpy demeanor was affecting not just Zola, but also Eileen.

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Eileen had promised Zola to keep the debt under wraps, so Milford had thought Eileen had sorted everything out and felt thankful towards her. Now, it seemed as though Eileen was taking undeserved credit in front of Milford.

“Regardless of who did what, the main thing is that it’s all sorted out now. Zola’s your sister, and she deserves to be kept in the loop regarding your matters. Sure, she might have dealt with it foolishly, but she was still trying to help.”

After speaking, Bryan gestured for Eileen to join him at the dinner table. “Let’s eat,” he said.

Without a word, Milford took a seat, ensuring he kept his distance from Zola, quietly digging into his meal. In no time, he finished and headed upstairs, clearly still angry.

the tension hung heavily in the

spoke softly, “I’m

response caught everyone off guard. “From now on, don’t come here unless necessary.” He believed Milford’s irritation stemmed from Zola’s presence, and now

Zola was taken aback.

not dwell on that. Tonight is meant for celebration, right?” Denzel chimed in, attempting to lighten

followed suit, trying to smooth things

up, Bryan saw the guests off. Eileen, eager to talk,

pushed the door open just as Milford glanced her way. Spotting Eileen, he let

some milk?” Eileen offered,

nuisance. Isn’t it better

Eileen

on his bedside table, Eileen took a seat nearby. “You might feel like a nuisance, but that’s no reason to be so hard on yourself.

locking onto Eileen with determination. “I’m done with Zola. I want to cut

be serious,” Eileen responded earnestly. “You’re still young. Zola’s love for you might feel heavy now, but you’ll understand its value as

declared, “Her actions towards me aren’t out of love; they’re driven by hatred. She wishes she could

momentarily taken aback by the weight of his words and the determination in his eyes. Milford reclined, cocooning himself in the blanket. “I’m still too young. I can’t shake off her guardianship until I turn eighteen. But mark my words, the moment I turn eighteen, I won’t let her be my

you’re not mad anymore?” Eileen asked gently. She watched him, interpreting his earlier outburst as merely a vent. “About

Milford interjected. “She tells you to keep quiet, then spills the beans to me. What

Though she didn’t particularly like Zola, she couldn’t pinpoint why. Zola had never directly wronged her and had

it to yourself. She’s your sister, and airing

it wouldn’t be at me; it’d be because you know I’m right!” Milford shot back, his eyes wide with conviction, having seen

“Stop talking nonsense. It’s late; put the book down and

that, Eileen turned and walked back to the bedroom just as Bryan emerged from the bathroom. Wrapped

Eileen, Bryan raised his eyebrows slightly and

still listens to me. I just can’t understand why he always gets so worked up around Zola.” Eileen lingered by the door, uncertain of her

with the towel. He tossed it over his shoulder

with his arm enveloping her waist. A shiver ran down her spine as the

he asked. His clean, slender fingers brushed her cheek, tucking away stray strands of hair as he leaned

this really gratitude? It felt more like repaying a kindness with a grudge, considering how many sleepless nights they had endured recently due