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.”

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 he was apologizing to Bryan. Unwilling to do that, Brandon

back down when they argue,” Lydia said, turning to Zola and patting her shoulder reassuringly. “Today, we’re here to clarify our

offered a nod. Lydia continued, “Family happiness comes first. My son will be returning soon. He has always

Travis Dawson. Lydia and Brandon’s son was

Bryan. She turned her eyes to Bryan, who was smoking now. It was commonly said that he was a cold and formidable figure in business, known 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

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

a mix of anticipation and concern. After a long while, Bryan extinguished his cigarette on the table, the spark dying swiftly. It seemed as if the light had gone out in his eyes. He looked up, fixing his

deserve

up, the dishes before him clattering sharply because of his action. “How dare you say that? How could

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 family has been the talk of the town for too long. It’s time for you to

not seem like a slip of the tongue. If Bryan was

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

frowned, her tone cool. “You’re being so

occupied before studying abroad. Since Zola came back

figure appeared

replied without turning.

overheard Stella and Eileen talking today,” the servant said. She was a woman in her thirties with a submissive demeanor. Zola finished adjusting

didn’t dare get too close; it seems they were unsure about telling Mr. Dawson the truth,” the

Zola adjusted her hair, she furrowed her brow in contemplation. She 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

eye on Stella and inform

Seymour, the servant, nodded in agreement. “Okay, I will leave now.” She then cautiously

and Eileen’s conversation, she now knew they were

untouched. Since their arrival earlier, a

Your mother hasn’t even been laid to rest in our family’s cemetery