Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 281

Chapter 281:

Eileen rolled over and snuggled into Bryan’s arms, breathing in his familiar scent. At that, Bryan realized it wasn’t that he was always desiring more; it was that she was addictive. He tenderly brushed her hair back from her face, accidentally waking her in the process.

Half-awake, Eileen began to slip off her nightgown.

“Are you done with your work? Let’s get started,” she said, her intention being merely to get things done quickly so they could sleep early, nothing more.

Bryan took her hand gently to stop her and planted a kiss on her cheek.

“I’ll let you rest tonight. You can just sleep,” he said.

“To sleep?” Eileen replied, her voice a bit hoarse.

“Alright,” Bryan responded, drawing near and resting against her soft form.

While Eileen quickly slipped back into sleep, Bryan stayed awake, his desire keeping him restless.

A message from Stella vibrated Eileen’s phone, which was on her pillow.

“Don’t mention the matter for now. Let’s keep this between us until the moment is right.”

The phone’s screen lit up, showing the start of the message. Bryan’s brow furrowed as he caught a glimpse of the message before the screen faded to black. He pressed his lips together, kissed Eileen’s forehead, and at last drifted off to sleep.

Stella had sent the text feeling anxious. Having known Zola and Bryan since they were children, she found Zola likable. She was somewhat fond of Zola, but she didn’t completely trust her. She feared her message might startle Eileen and make her confess to Bryan at the wrong time, causing a divide between her and Bryan. So, she retracted the message within two minutes.

As night fell, the villa was enveloped in darkness, the cold winds of early winter swirling fallen leaves around. Early the next morning, the servants at Dawson Mansion began cleaning up the yard. When Eileen woke up, she noticed Stella’s withdrawn message and dismissed it, thinking that Stella might only have made a mistake.

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call from Roderick, who told her that Bagot’s men had come to Onaland. Bagot wanted to propose a deal to Roderick at a small

himself. The park was secluded and quiet, making Bryan’s luxurious Land Rover quite noticeable. The park featured a path of red bricks, with benches every

on one of the benches. Denise was scolding loudly, “You’re too stubborn! Can’t you see she would easily give you

could a loan shark be reasonable? What if he refused to let them repay the debt gradually

clothes, frowned, and said, “This is an expensive coat, isn’t it? She’s bought you several expensive outfits like this! It

hand in her coat. She looked at Denise sternly and said, “If he owes me money, I’ll settle it. I would pay a million dollars for him,

stand Denise’s shamelessness, so she didn’t

to speak, but

Eileen figured Judie was awaiting the results of their negotiation with Bagot. She believed Judie was curious

flanked by several tall, muscular men. When Denise spotted the group, she turned around and cried to take cover behind Eileen and Bryan. She knew Roderick wasn’t capable of confronting these men alone. But upon

Bagot had conducted a thorough investigation into Bryan. Realizing that Bryan was not a man to offend, Bagot made sure to keep a respectful demeanor. He first greeted Bryan, then broached the subject of Roderick settling the

up to a hundred thousand dollars for you a year. I’m confident I can clear the half million

didn’t seem inclined to intervene. “Do you realize this is usury? Did you ever calculate the interest on five

Taking this to court won’t end well for you. I can’t enforce it in South Town, but you don’t have any power here, either. You wouldn’t risk causing trouble here, right? Here’s my offer: I’ll pay you five hundred thousand dollars in five years and no

of education, he seemed to have gained a reasonable understanding of the matter. “What if you fail to pay within five years?” Bagot showed his displeasure upon hearing Roderick’s proposition. “If he fails

“Moreover, the five hundred thousand will be paid as a single payment after five

off guard, Bagot exclaimed, “No way!” He said no interest for five years, and now, you’re

himself out. We often hear about young people suddenly passing away these days. If something were to happen to him, you definitely won’t receive your five hundred thousand dollars,” Eileen explained calmly. “He once ran a small but profitable restaurant. If he restarts that business, he could be able to do it in just one year. Based on his previous experience, it could even be two or three years before he could pay off the debt. You

If he made the right move, he could receive the five hundred thousand dollars in just about three years. However, if he made a mistake

uneasy, Bagot turned and lit a cigarette, clearly in a dilemma. Standing nearby, Bryan was momentarily tempted to smoke as he watched. He had quit smoking for a while to help improve the chances of Eileen getting pregnant, but he still keenly felt the pull of the nicotine. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his

Bryan, feeling that Bryan’s gaze was absolutely a threat. He believed that Bryan, with his wealth and influence, was now engaging in this discussion to show him he was giving him a

“What if he doesn’t manage to pay it off in five years? I still

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