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?”

flushed crimson as she stiffened in

said, “Whether he hates me or not is irrelevant. I

lips. “I admire your ruthlessness. But remember, don’t

unflinchingly. Thoroughly satisfied, Lydia said, “Alright, then. I’ll leave this matter in your hands. I’ll be awaiting your good news.” With that,

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

sent a jolt through

caller, he

Eileen’s argument?” Her voice carried

hesitation,

is a golden opportunity to separate them for good. Do you have any effective methods? It’s not very convenient

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

responded decisively. “His feelings for me are not romantic, and he accepted me so easily. Only by separating

their heart was utterly devoted to someone else? This was something that Kian understood too well, having

like wax

Eileen, Kian’s resources

clouds overhead prompted Eileen to don an extra layer of clothes as she ventured 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. This meant he

Eileen asked as

stepped in slowly, taking his place behind Eileen,

returned the nod, her brow

ground floor,

Bryan reluctantly forged ahead, widening

“That man looks

Eileen replied, assuming Ruby had forgotten that she had seen Bryan’s picture once. It was

halt, blinking a few times before

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

the park, leaving Ruby to her solitary exercises before turning

distance, she could see Bryan’s vehicle remained parked in the same spot, the window rolled halfway down, his well-defined hand resting

fingers, tendrils of smoke swirling lazily, unable to obscure the chiseled features of

a two-step distance. “Aren’t you going to work?” she

cigarette and tossing it into a nearby trash can before

door. “What is it? We’re outside, and it’s

don’t let me do anything at night, I can only do so

attempts to push him away proved futile. Only when she was left breathless and disoriented did he finally release her,

voice husky with desire. Eileen wiped

car, what would

chuckle. Eileen refused to give him another