Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 241

Chapter 241:

“Although the banquet was hosted by Mr. Dawson and my husband, we’re considered the hosts as well. Since you’re facing a problem, Miss Ferguson, it is up to us to assist you in solving it.” Ryann brought Eileen in front of Benita and Bryan, forcing the responsibility of resolving the issue upon Eileen. Eileen was speechless.

Bryan caught Eileen by the waist, drawing her close. A subtle scent of tobacco and alcohol surrounded Eileen. Just as Bryan was about to speak, Benita quickly said, “Fine, as long as someone resolves it for me. Just so it is clear, the item I lost is extremely valuable—worth tens of millions. It is an ancestral piece of jewelry from the Ferguson family. The matter should be taken seriously.” Benita then found a chair and sat down, eager to see how Eileen would handle the situation.

This was a complex issue. Giving the guests a frisk would upset them. Without it, how could Eileen find Benita’s missing item? Ryann now realized her actions had placed Eileen in a difficult situation. If Bryan were the one responsible for this, it might have been easier, as the guests wouldn’t care to be angry with him. But Eileen was different.

The crowd’s scrutinizing eyes were on Eileen, and seeing this, Benita crossed her arms and chuckled. “Miss Curtis, everyone’s time is valuable. Please be quick,” Benita urged.

Eileen lifted her gaze, her eyes clear and untainted, but the crowd’s scrutiny was hostile. After a moment, she turned to Benita and said, “Miss Ferguson, this is a challenging case. If you think about who you were in close with at the party, do you suspect anyone in particular? It would help narrow down the search.” Eileen cleverly redirected the challenging problem to Benita. Surely during the party, Benita had interacted more with someone in particular.

Benita stood up, swaying her body as she approached Eileen, her lips parting slightly to say, “You.”

Benita and Eileen stood face-to-face with each other. One was irresistibly seductive, and the other was graceful, radiating an air of intellect and elegance. Eileen’s brow furrowed slightly. “Me? Since I have been here, I have only encountered you twice.” Once when she had been next to Bryan, and the other when she had bumped into Benita near the lounge on the second floor.

Suddenly, something struck Eileen.

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Benita chuckled as she tossed her handbag onto the table and explained, “You bumped into me upstairs, knocking over my bag, and you were the one who helped me pick everything up. My family’s ancestral jade ring was in that bag, and now, it’s missing.”

Eileen was not naive enough to believe this was merely unfounded slander from Benita. She remembered the recent bump with Megan. Megan had also helped pick up her bag.

If Eileen had guessed it right, the jade ring was now in her bag. If she was found with the ring in her bag today, not only would Bryan be embarrassed, Eileen’s career as a tutor would also be over. After all, who would hire a thief to tutor their children?

Ryann appeared to have realized this too. She abruptly turned to whisper to Denzel, telling him the entire story.

He turned to look at Benita coldly and said, “Miss

retorted. “You didn’t stop me before, but now that it involves Miss Curtis, you step in to intervene? Even if you want to protect

the situation clear, yet everyone present chose to remain bystanders, unwilling

would Curtis take your ring? Do you think she lacks money?”

with Bryan need money? The crowd whispered among themselves. Although some women viewed Eileen unfavorably, they couldn’t deny

Eileen’s background.” Megan stepped forward from the crowd, raising her voice. “Her family isn’t wealthy; her mother is severely ill, and she

gaze swept over Eileen. She said, “By that reasoning, even if Ms. Curtis didn’t touch my bag, I should

are waiting; let’s not delay any longer. Let’s bring your bag over and let us see what’s inside. Then, we’ll all learn

over and grabbed her bag. Before anyone could

rolling among the crowd and causing a commotion. All eyes were fixed on the items scattered from

whose complexion went pale. Megan muttered to herself, “This can’t be happening!” She was certain she had

narrowed her eyes. She quickly understood the situation and realized what had happened. She gently removed Bryan’s hand from around her waist and approached Megan, delivering a fierce slap. “I’m

into the bystanders and

gaze to Benita. “Miss Ferguson, earlier you were convinced I was your closest contact. Now that we’ve seen what’s inside my bag, what’s your next move? Who do you want to

concealed by Eileen, or perhaps something had gone wrong. Benita knew she couldn’t justify further searches without evidence, not wanting to risk offending the other

What’s lost is lost. It’s not worth making such a scene. I just hope Mr. Dawson will

“If you lost something, it’s your responsibility. We’re all adults here. Don’t create

was evident, and Benita’s face reddened

shot a fierce glare at Megan, who was equally bewildered by the turn

directed the staff to escort the guests out and then led Eileen

but I can’t wrap my head around the drama they pulled off. Was it all just to humiliate

arm and looked back at Ryan. “The answer

handbag,

as he searched through Ryan’s bag, finally pulling out the jade ring.

swiftly. “How did this get into my bag?” Ryan exclaimed, nearly jumping