Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 282

Chapter 282:

“Can’t you see what’s really happening here?” Zola sneered, noticing Judie’s hesitation. “Don’t you realize how badly Eileen is treating you now? Even if she still cares about her brother, what does it matter? She’s willing to help with your debts, yet she’s living in a lavish villa and driving a luxury car. She doesn’t even want you to stay in Onaland. Do you honestly believe she’ll be thankful and offer money if you stay on her side?” Her words cut deep.

After a moment of contemplation, Judie frowned. “I’ve been to Roderick for a few years. Eileen didn’t grow up with my mother-in-law, so I don’t know much about her.” She sat down calmly and said, “Tell me whatever you know. The more information you provide, the better. If any of it proves useful to me, I’ll pay you once I confirm it.” Judie realized she did have some information about Eileen, and there would be no harm in sharing it.

This thought took hold of Judie, and she couldn’t shake it. Why should she feel guilty? Eileen had been so heartless toward Roderick. Why should she spare any concern for Eileen?

“Alright,” Judie began, lifting her head. After a brief pause, she continued, “When Eileen and Roderick were very young, my mother-in-law went through a divorce, and no one wanted to take care of Eileen. I remember my mother-in-law mentioning that the man she later married was unable to have children, so he suggested taking Eileen in. This way, they thought Eileen could support them financially in their old age. Even if Eileen married someone else in the future, they wouldn’t feel obligated to provide her with financial support or help her purchase a car or house…

But for some reason, Denise had only taken Roderick with her. Maybe she believed her son was more important than her daughter.

After marrying Roderick, Judie had noticed that Denise wasn’t particularly kind to him. Denise often reminded him of how hard she had worked to raise him and expected him to take care of her in return. What she implied was that because she had raised Roderick, he owed her lifelong care.

“Say something,” Zola interjected impatiently. She was interested in Eileen’s tragic childhood. Knowing Eileen came from a humble background wouldn’t help much.

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Zola said, “Tell me everything you know about Eileen after you came to Onaland.”

Judie thought for a moment. She hadn’t been in regular contact with Eileen when she had first arrived in Onaland. At that time, Eileen had just been hired by Apex Group. Later, she had inadvertently discovered the relationship between Eileen and Bryan. Judie said, “She was his mistress back then. After all, Mr. Dawson was married at the time. Even though I didn’t know who his wife was…”

Zola already knew everything Judie had mentioned. If she was going to target Eileen, rehashing the past was useless. Judie continued, “She even went to the extent of selling her body to pay for her stepmother’s treatment. I don’t know if she was naive or foolish. Her stepmother’s illness burdened her for about seven years and drained her financially.”

The thought of this made Judie furious.

Zola frowned thoughtfully before asking, “When did Eileen’s stepmother get sick?”

“It was right after she graduated from college. If her stepmother had gotten sick any earlier, she would have had to drop out of school, and she wouldn’t have become as competent as she is now,” Judie replied, pursing her lips. She really wished Eileen were poor. That way, she wouldn’t expect any help from her and feel so angry now.

“What did Eileen do after graduating? How does she earn such a high salary to afford her stepmother’s and her stepsister’s education?” Zola noticed a loophole in the timeline. There were three years between Eileen’s college graduation and her start at Apex Group. Where had she gotten the money to pay for her stepmother’s treatment during those years?

Besides, Eileen hadn’t started her relationship with Bryan until her second year at Apex Group. Her salary alone wouldn’t have been enough to cover her stepmother’s medical expenses in her first year at Apex Group.

“So, maybe Eileen sold her body for money to other people before…” Zola’s eyes sparked with this new idea. She quickly stood up and grabbed her bag, wanting to investigate events from a few years ago.

up and followed, “Miss Murray, when will you give

Let’s discuss it after I figure this out.” With that, Zola

helped her secure a good job here, so she intended to work here for the time being. Once Roderick managed to earn money and successfully launched the restaurant, she would resign from her job and return to

Roderick wait for her return for a year. Upon reading Judie’s message, Roderick opted not

the negotiation, Eileen approached Bagot. She handed him a card and stated, “Here’s a hundred grand to start with. You’ll receive the same amount every year. Once Roderick can begin repaying you, he’ll take care of the

I won’t let anything slip. You know Denise and Roderick well. If Roderick finds out, he’ll definitely tell Denise. And if Denise catches wind of this, she’ll be back to gamble in no time. Honestly, your

pockets.

threaten Denise from time to time to ensure she

tell from Denise’s expression upon seeing Bagot that she was intimidated by him. Denise was the kind who never seemed to

men. Upon turning around, Eileen spotted Bryan’s car parked by the roadside.

her lips together, she approached the car, opened the passenger door, settled in, and fastened

and said in a low voice, “I just gave him a hundred thousand dollars. Despite Bagot’s shady reputation and involvement in illicit

understand you prefer to keep me out of your family matters. I just didn’t want to see you upset, so I lent a hand. I

him made

and reached out to caress her head. “As long as you’re happy, I’m even willing

words were straightforward, but

I eagerly anticipate the day I’ll depend fully on you to provide

the meaning

Grandma will discuss wedding gifts with your mother, and there are wedding preparations to attend to. I put in the effort during the day, and I still

to flush with embarrassment. She turned away, gazing out the window and

Bailee’s company for a shopping excursion to

splurge a bit. I don’t want to cause any embarrassment

outfit they purchased rarely exceeded a thousand dollars, typically ranging around seven or eight

an entire wardrobe for the changing season, all from renowned brands. Eileen hadn’t inquired about the prices, but it was evident that they

Mansion in her designer attire, while Bailee and Ruby would feel out of place in such lavish

agreed, turning to Ruby. “Mom, should I

her. She’s probably busy,” Ruby replied considerately. She knew that Eileen would insist on footing

independent, Ruby didn’t want to spend Eileen’s money

still canceled her plans for the afternoon and took Ruby to the shopping mall

people. Ruby’s walking wasn’t as

she clasped Ruby’s hand warmly. “Ruby! You look fantastic! You’ve recovered