Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 279

Chapter 279:

At that moment, Denise’s words caused a mixture of shame and anger to wash over Roderick.

“I would never stoop to such disgraceful acts!” Roderick said firmly. “I have too much pride to do such a thing. To think that my own mother’s failings might drag my sister down, a sister I barely grew up with—how could I stoop so low? Listen, if I succeed, we’ll all enjoy the good life together. If not, then we’ll have to endure hardships. But I stand by my word: you two are with me; anyone who dares to mention my sister again will have to leave!”

Denise’s throat tightened, and her face turned red with emotion.

Judie trembled as her mind raced. What was she supposed to do now? Was she going to live a miserable life with Roderick from now on? Or should she just divorce him? Would Eileen really not help Roderick? What if Eileen were to give Roderick money later because she pitied him? Judie was left wondering if she could ever find a man as good as Roderick if she divorced him.

She was in a dilemma and didn’t know what to do.

“Judie, I’m not going to persuade you to stay. But if you choose to, I promise I will clear my mother’s debts within five years and build a wonderful life for us,” Roderick said. He was aware that Judie might not share his willingness to work toward settling his mother’s debts.

He pledged his commitment, aiming to share his future aspirations with Judie and unwilling to let her endure hardships without being fully informed. His promise also served as motivation for himself.

After some thought, Judie said, “I need some time to make a decision. I want to see if you can sort things out with Bagot first. If he says that debt’s going to spiral out of control, and you might never be able to pay it off… I’m not getting any younger. If I agree, I’ll be stuck with this for five years, and I’ll be in my thirties by then…”

“Sure,” Roderick responded, a bit of sadness in his voice, but he understood Judie. “I’ll take Mom back to South Town for now. You can make your decision after I sort things out with Bagot, okay?”

your mind wander with

left, with Judie

Instead of returning to her place, she checked them into a cozy hotel for the night. Unbeknownst to Eileen, after

chilly early winter winds swept through the night, the cold seemed to seep into their bones. Bryan was still at

informed Bryan earlier, Eileen drove to Apex Group

and second in command at Apex Group. She had been placed

pick up Bryan after work?” Zola asked, holding her handbag as she and Eileen

was nearby and thought I’d swing by. I just

wrapped up

black suit beneath a dark blue trench coat. His features were sharply defined under the lighting, and he looked

you say you would work

she was actually surprised to see him this early. Bryan glanced at his watch before casually draping his arm around Eileen’s waist, indifferent to Zola’s

her for dinner. I forgot about it until she called me again

Eileen sighed softly. “You should have told me about this earlier; I would have reminded you. She’s probably been

me,” Bryan replied, turning to acknowledge Zola with a nod. While leading Eileen out of the building, he added, “All she wants to know is if you’ve handled everything. She’s eager to discuss wedding gifts with you tonight. As long as we go back tonight, she’ll

him to inform her

their silhouettes slowly melded into the neon-lit surroundings. Zola stood alone in

gifts? There wasn’t much time left before