Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 277

Chapter 277:

Eileen asked Roderick, “What about you? Aren’t you worried about Denise implicating you? Just a few months ago, you were so happy about opening your restaurant. Why have you become like this now?”

Roderick couldn’t contain his emotions at her words; he sank to the floor, hands covering his head, unable to suppress the overwhelming sadness in his heart. “Eileen, I took your advice. I came back, worked tirelessly, and saved up money as you suggested. I started early and stayed late every day. Within a year, I saved a hundred thousand dollars. Then, I enrolled in a cooking course. After just two practice sessions, I opened my own restaurant. In the first month alone, I earned eight thousand dollars.”

As Roderick spoke, he beamed with pride. He had become his own boss, and making an eight-thousand-dollar profit in the first month was a promising start.

He continued, “During the holiday season, I earned thirty thousand dollars a month. On average, I can make at least a hundred thousand a year. During that period, Judie was incredibly kind to me. I kept dreaming that if we became wealthy, I could support her so she wouldn’t have to work anymore.”

Judie, being materialistic and ambitious, had likely been pleased when Roderick started earning steadily. At that moment, despite uncertainty about the longevity of Roderick’s success, they had both shared a hopeful outlook for the future.

Three months after the restaurant had opened, Denise encountered trouble and requested thirty thousand dollars from Roderick.

In the fourth month, Denise approached Roderick again for money.

Because of this, Judie had forcefully expelled Denise from their home.

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Then, Denise had gotten Bagot and his people to find Roderick, which resulted in the restaurant being shut down.

Denise had been deep in debt, and Bagot had threatened Roderick with Denise’s life, forcing him to sell the house to pay her debts.

Roderick had no choice but to take on the hardest and most exhausting jobs, with Bagot taking most of his earnings.

During this time, Judie had heard that Eileen was dating Bryan, so she had found Denise and gone straight to Onaland.

However, Judie had never expected that Denise would have Bagot take Roderick away.

“Eileen, is it all over for me now?” Roderick sat on the floor, back against the wall. “My restaurant and my home are gone. Why did Denise take with her before?” He ran his hands through his short hair, crying bitterly.

Eileen struggled to find words to comfort him. One was his wife, and the other was his mother. One demonstrated the ugliness of human nature, while the other vividly portrayed its viciousness.

“You’re still young. Making a comeback isn’t difficult. The choice before you now is to break free from them,” Bryan said calmly. He understood that unless he set things right for Roderick, Eileen wouldn’t be able to leave here with peace of mind.

Bryan continued, “If you think you can handle Judie, then don’t divorce her, but you need to be strong enough to cut ties with your mother. Take your wife away from this place and begin fresh elsewhere. Ensure your mother has a fixed monthly pension, and your future can still hold promise. But if you can’t leave your past behind, your life will truly be over.”

Roderick tensed up, carefully pondering Bryan’s words.

He understood that Judie could be mean at times, yet he loved her.

But could he make Judie stay out of trouble? He didn’t know.

“Let’s get him to a nearby hotel for a shower first, then book an evening flight back to Onaland. We can go over everything once we’re back,” Bryan said.

and unsure of the

nodded, and they secured a room for Roderick at the town’s finest hotel, costing eighty dollars a night. Afterward, they purchased clothes and shoes for Roderick from a

mall, Bryan treated Eileen and Roderick to a meal at the area’s finest restaurant. After that,

arrived in Onaland at seven o’clock in the evening and returned to their residence at half past eleven. Eileen let Roderick

anywhere. Once you’ve made up your mind, come find

informed Judie that Roderick was safe but omitted the detail that he was in Onaland now. With the knowledge that Roderick was safe, Judie

it over, she realized that Eileen was the one who

Denise, who was sleeping, Judie got up and forcefully grabbed Denise’s wrist, pulling her

what had just happened, she found herself at the

are you doing?” Denise glared at

to do with you! Don’t even count on us to

she finds out about this, she’ll hunt you down

Eileen doesn’t care about you anymore! I’d treat you better if you earned even a shred of her respect. Do you even deserve it? Eileen doesn’t even acknowledge you as her mother anymore.

interested in money. It was evident to her that Eileen didn’t care

Judie knew

Roderick’s affluent sister, Eileen. Judie turned and went back into the hotel. Denise grew agitated and lashed out at Judie with venomous words. It was already late at night, and

to sleep, assuming Eileen had indeed rescued Roderick and taken him back

guessed Roderick might be staying in

would

drenched with cold water someone splashed. She shivered from the chill

journey, Eileen

Bryan’s arms after showering, too fatigued to even open

to fall asleep, Eileen pretended to be asleep because she

didn’t eat much at noon or tonight. Are you hungry now? Should I make something for you to

not hungry.” Eileen tightened her

had lost her appetite

close in his arms. It was almost dawn when

slipped out of the

believed Eileen would still be asleep for a while, so he didn’t rush to make breakfast and instead

Judie had arrived but

away or call the police,”

sensible enough not to force

from a former colleague

readily agreed, considering Judie’s association

the issue of where to live, Judie felt no urgency. She was confident that

Bryan had helped her

prompting Eileen to temporarily stop

family empathized with her circumstances, especially considering her

had little else to

schedule, she would occasionally assist him with his

from home as Bryan maintained regular office hours. Her