Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 231

Chapter 231:

Lydia continued to smile. “Do you know how to respect your elders?”

“Mrs. Dawson, it seems you are quite familiar with these moral concepts,” Eileen responded, her voice steady. “How can you expect respect from others when you don’t show them any?” The smile vanished from Lydia’s face. She knew that Eileen had once been a special assistant and now served as a family tutor. Lydia had presumed that Eileen, after becoming accustomed to such humble roles, would not dare to stand up against her. She had thought Eileen would only feel embarrassed and frustrated when confronted with challenges. She had believed that if things got too difficult, Eileen would probably seek comfort in Bryan’s embrace, weeping.

Yet, Lydia had not anticipated Eileen’s articulate and assertive response.

“Is this the woman you want to marry?” Brandon set his fork down on the table with a thud, looking sternly at Bryan. “She clearly lacks manners!”

“And what might the manners of the Dawson family entail?” Eileen challenged. “Does it include elders insulting or belittling the younger ones at will?”

This time, Brandon did not allow Eileen the opportunity to continue. “You have no right to speak here,” he said.

Stella snorted coldly. “She has no right? I am your mother! How dare you show such disrespect in my presence?”

“Mom!” Brandon’s voice showed clear disapproval, but he tempered his demeanor. “You’ve cut ties with Bryan. His choice of a wife is no longer your concern!” Stella was clearly defending Eileen and Bryan. Bryan, silent throughout the confrontation, carefully removed the shell of Eileen’s favorite lobster. After some time, he gently placed a piece of lobster meat on her plate.

Turning to Stella with a smile, Lydia said, “Mom, Brandon doesn’t truly mean it. As the head of the Dawson family, if he disapproves of Eileen, she will not be embraced by our family or rest in our family cemetery.”

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This was likely why Brandon had dared to cut ties with Bryan. When Lydia brought that up, a coldness seemed to emanate from Bryan.

Bryan removed his disposable gloves and leaned back in his chair, his hands gripping the seat. His jaw was clenched tightly; he appeared to be holding back intense emotions.

“The atmosphere has become too tense,” Lydia remarked, placing her fork down. “Brandon, you’re here not to stir conflict but to heal the rift between you and your son.”

his response. But since their arrival, the air between Bryan and Brandon had been icy, with neither saying a word to the other. If Brandon acknowledged his purpose was to mend their relationship now, it would mean that

to Zola and patting her shoulder reassuringly. “Today, we’re here to clarify our

continued, “Family happiness comes first. My son will be returning soon.

Lydia and Brandon’s son

for his decisive actions. However, Eileen knew Bryan as compassionate and principled, his stern exterior masking a warm heart. She reached out, her fingers lightly tracing the pronounced veins on the

allowing her to hold his hand. “Bryan, it’s been years since you and your father sat down for a heart-to-heart. As his son, maybe you should take the initiative to do something. When was the last time you called him ‘Dad’?” Lydia said

table, the spark dying swiftly. It seemed as if the light had gone

doesn’t deserve it,” he

of his action. “How dare you say that? How could I have such a disrespectful son?”

chair, a stark contrast to Brandon’s agitation. “Enough,” Lydia said, placing a hand on Brandon’s chest and guiding him to sit down again. “He’s your only son. Why lose your temper with him? Let’s eat. Remember, there’s a press conference later. Our

This did not seem like a slip of the tongue.

Brandon did not touch his food, while Lydia heaped servings onto Zola’s plate. Suddenly, Zola winced as juice accidentally splashed onto her

tone cool. “You’re

Mrs. Dawson.” Zola stood and headed upstairs. Zola’s room was on the third floor, a familiar space she had occupied before studying abroad. Since Zola came back this time, Stella had not asked her

a new dress, a figure appeared at

here,” Zola replied without

a woman in her thirties with a

spoke of an agreement, marriage, and divorce. They kept their voices low and didn’t dare get too close; it seems they were unsure about telling

knew that Bryan’s marriage to his first wife was an arranged one, orchestrated by Stella. But what had prompted this sudden discussion

financial demand. If it were just about money, Stella and Eileen wouldn’t have been concerned. And there would be no need for them to hide the matter

keep an eye on Stella and inform me of any

“Okay, I will leave now.” She then cautiously

specifics of Stella and Eileen’s conversation, she

Brandon, Lydia, and Zola departed, leaving much of the sumptuous meal untouched. Since their arrival earlier, a coldness

mother hasn’t even been laid to rest in