Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 240

Chapter 240:

“Which could be helpful to us. Once Eileen is out of the picture and more of Bryan’s admirers show up, his engagement to another woman will likely be arranged by the Dawson family soon,” Kian said. Then Zola would be free.

Kian took Zola’s hand and murmured, “Zola, about that day…” As Kian brought up that day, Zola’s expression turned pale and she quickly pulled her hand back. “Let’s not talk about it. Just forget that day ever happened,” she said.

Upon hearing that, Kian appeared slightly frustrated. “I’m sorry. I acted too impulsively that day. I’ll be sure to make preparations before doing anything like that again.” His apology didn’t seem to matter to Zola, but she felt obliged to acknowledge it.

The banquet continued. Ryan seldom joined Denzel at such gatherings, especially in high heels, which were starting to make her uncomfortable.

Denzel turned to Eileen and said, “Ms. Curtis, could you perhaps take my wife upstairs to the lounge? I’m concerned about her.”

“Of course.” Eileen withdrew her hand from Bryan’s arm and took Ryan’s.

Bryan noticed and frowned, his eyes falling on Eileen. He said, “Call me if anything happens.”

“Nothing bad will happen,” Ryan joked. “It’s your party. Who would dare cause trouble for Eileen here?”

As they walked away, Ryan whispered to Eileen, “Mr. Dawson is so attentive to you. I was hoping to ask you to show me around Onaland sometime since I hardly know it here. But I bet Mr. Dawson wouldn’t be too happy about it. He seems really protective of you.”

She playfully nudged Eileen’s shoulder, causing Eileen to lose her balance. Ryan quickly held Eileen’s waist to steady her and gasped in astonishment. “Oh my God! Ms. Curtis, you’re so slim. How do you maintain such a great figure? No wonder Mr. Dawson can’t get enough of you.”

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Although Ryan was making a joke, her words were quite forward, making Eileen blush. However, Ryan remained quite earnest. She looked at Eileen’s chest and even lifted the hem of her dress to check on her legs. “Wow, that mark on your neck is from Mr. Dawson.”

Despite Eileen’s high-necked dress, a hickey was still slightly visible.

“Mrs. Vance!” Overwhelmed, Eileen ushered Ryan into the elevator and quickly pressed the button for the lounge floor. “There are so many people around. This is really embarrassing!”

Ryan blinked and said seriously, “We’re all adults here, and it’s obvious to everyone. Just look at how the men are staring at you. You’ve completely captivated them.”

After a brief pause, she added, “If you become more open about this kind of stuff, no other woman will stand a chance to compete with you. Soon, Mr. Dawson might want to keep you hidden in his home and never let you out!”

Ryan’s blunt remarks left Eileen at a loss for words. Eileen coughed and watched the elevator numbers climb. Finally, the elevator doors opened.

“Let’s go.” Eileen stepped out first, hoping to leave the awkward conversation behind.

whispered, “Ms. Curtis, could you tell me how you keep in

inquiry was startling. As Eileen turned red and was about to respond that she hadn’t had any

moved too quickly, trying

she had bumped into the person. After apologizing, she raised her head and saw Benita. Benita’s purse had

from head to toe, finally focusing on her chest. “You have a good

Benita had

colliding with me. Pick up my things, will you? It’s

she hadn’t been following Eileen so closely,

Eileen interjected, “No, thank you.

from the floor back into Benita’s handbag. Two items had rolled further away, and Ryan retrieved them for

you.” Eileen expressed her gratitude to Ryan and placed everything back into Benita’s bag. She straightened up, smoothing the

please check if anything’s broken. I’ll compensate

accepted the bag, unzipped it, and peered inside. “Can you really afford it? Any item in this

seemed somewhat astonished as if a thought had just struck her and said, “Oh, I apologize! I forgot you’re Bryan’s

Ryan couldn’t stand Benita’s sarcastic tone and aimed

had already walked

lounge. She knew Ryan was treated like a spoiled child by Denzel and couldn’t stand

quickly moved Ryan away, Ryan would likely confront Benita. Eileen didn’t let go of Ryan’s hand until they

you say anything? She went

onto the plush sofa and rubbed her ankles. It had been a while since she last wore high

crossed, she smiled and asked Ryan

and me are going well, so she tried to provoke me on purpose. If I

sofa, but she wasn’t convinced by Eileen’s words. Leaning back with her arms crossed, she voiced

she really causes trouble for Mr. Dawson over this? What if she demands compensation from him? Doesn’t that

if Bryan helps me compensate

Benita did seek him out,

a few seconds, then couldn’t help but smile. “You’re really spoiled by Mr. Dawson. I’m even starting to feel a bit envious. The women who like Mr. Dawson must be incredibly jealous of you. Maybe a lot of people will see you

valid, and Eileen began to feel slightly uneasy. That was exactly what Bryan

get close to him would

you,” Ryan reassured Eileen, patting her

Eileen smiled. “Mrs. Vance, you have a very happy

envious of me,” Ryan said proudly. “Denzel has assured me that I needn’t worry about finances. He will always take care of

her thoughts drifting. Could Bryan also be such a steadfast support

for a while; by the time