Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 253

Chapter 253:

Ever since Bryan returned to Onaland, Zola had stopped going to Apex Group. While Bryan’s comeback restored order to the company, this left Brandon with a surplus of free time, igniting a smoldering unease in his restless heart.

“Your so-called patience is just watching Bryan and Eileen bask in blissful togetherness?” Brandon questioned.

Zola stood in the living room, her docile demeanor a stark contrast to the arrogance she flaunted before others.

“As far as I’m aware, Eileen and Bryan had a fight. Our window of opportunity has presented itself,” she replied.

Lydia’s interest piqued upon hearing this. She popped a cherry into her mouth, nonchalantly spitting out the pit before asking, “What opportunity?”

“Bryan won’t tolerate any mistakes. If we meddle a bit, some matters will naturally fall into place,” Zola replied enigmatically, reluctant to divulge her connection with Kian to the Dawson couple.

Brandon, his brow furrowed, tapped the table impatiently. “Enough with the vague talk; I want to see tangible action!”

“Brandon,” Lydia tried to soothe him, placing a hand on his chest. “Don’t get riled up; leave this to us. You just cling to your shares, and I’ll ensure Bryan can’t wrest them away.”

To avoid legal entanglements, things had to progress one calculated step at a time; Lydia was patient.

Brandon scoffed, shooting Zola a displeased glance before heading upstairs.

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The grand living room was bathed in resplendent light, casting a radiant glow upon Zola. Lydia’s piercing gaze made Zola feel as though she was being scrutinized by a venomous snake.

Although Brandon had always treated Zola poorly, Lydia outwardly showed kindness toward her. But her kindness masked her true ruthlessness, a trait Zola recognized all too well.

“Zola, I hear you’re quite close with Kian. What’s the deal? Do you harbor feelings for him?” Lydia asked.

Lydia’s probing caught Zola off guard, forcing her to reveal her clandestine bond with Kian.

“He has feelings for me. After so many years apart, I didn’t anticipate he would reach out for me. I just wish to leverage his assistance to get rid of Eileen!” Zola said truthfully.

Lydia’s eyes remained skeptical. “I surmise you don’t genuinely harbor feelings for him. Why would you have inflicted such grave harm upon his sister?”

This sent chills down Zola’s spine as she stared at Lydia in astonishment.

“Don’t forget that I raised you. The power you hold stems from me. What could you possibly hide from me?” Lydia stood up, approached Zola, and lifted her shirt slightly with one finger. A vicious scar peeked through the waistband of Zola’s pants.

Lydia continued, “The Warren family wouldn’t want someone who can’t bear children like you. Even if they desired you, it would be futile. You have no intention of joining forces with Kian to escape my control. That would be great. But if you do…” She patted Zola’s face twice with her hand. “The things you did to Vivian, I’ll tell every sordid detail to Kian. Would he love you more or despise you more after that?”

crimson as she stiffened in

irrelevant. I

smile playing upon her lips. “I admire your ruthlessness. But remember, don’t get emotionally

I’ll leave this matter

Lydia leave before returning to her room. After a moment’s contemplation, she retrieved her phone and dialed

late-night ringtone sent a jolt

he quickly answered,

remember what I told you about Bryan and Eileen’s argument?” Her voice carried

replied without hesitation, “Yeah,

for good. Do you have any effective methods? It’s not very convenient for me to act directly,” Zola said, expressing her

replied, “Then leave this to me. However… it looks like Bryan’s not into Benita. If you split Bryan and Eileen up,

are not romantic, and he accepted me so easily. Only by separating him from Eileen will he

utterly devoted to someone else? This was something that Kian understood too well, having carried an unending flame for Zola over the years, never casting his gaze

make the necessary arrangements,” Kian said, his head melting like wax at the

newfound power and his unwavering protection of Eileen, Kian’s resources were severely limited.

out, Ruby in tow for their stroll. The elevator descended a single floor before grinding to a halt. The smile on Bryan’s lips froze as he saw Ruby beside Eileen.

you getting in?” Eileen asked

place behind Eileen, and offered

the nod, her brow

ground floor,

Bryan reluctantly forged ahead, widening the

“That man

replied, assuming Ruby had forgotten that she had seen Bryan’s picture once. It was understandable for the striking features of Bryan to leave an

few times before questioning, “Where—where have I seen

to the park. Later, I’ll come to pick you up. Don’t wander too far, go now, or you’ll be late

Ruby to her solitary

same spot, the window rolled halfway down, his well-defined hand resting casually

his fingers, tendrils of smoke swirling lazily, unable to obscure

distance. “Aren’t you going to work?” she

extinguishing the cigarette and tossing it into

to the car door. “What is it? We’re

let me do anything at night, I can only do so during the day.” With that, he gripped

to push him away proved futile. Only when she was left breathless and disoriented did

Eileen wiped her mouth, regaining her composure. “No, I can drive

outside the car, what would happen if

refused to give him another opportunity to mock her, turning to