Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 288

Chapter 288:

Tears gathered in Stella’s eyes as she looked at Eileen.

Eileen was momentarily in a daze. She subconsciously withdrew her hand and suddenly thought Stella looked a little strange.

A sense of foreboding gripped her. She pressed her lips together and cast her gaze downward, her brow furrowing tightly. The memory of the documents she had just signed flickered through her mind.

“Eileen, I’m relieved that you’ve agreed to have a child for Bryan now. I’ve waited seven years for this day, and I’m finally on the verge of realizing this dream. Indeed, a billion dollars is a substantial sum. Most people don’t earn a hundred million in their lifetimes. But it is worth it.” Stella suddenly spoke, her tone lacking the usual warmth. Eileen was puzzled. Why did Stella mention the billion dollars?

Wasn’t the agreement for two hundred million? And wasn’t the contract already invalid?

Stella continued, “It’s logical to increase the amount from two hundred million to a billion dollars, given the risks involved with your health. This could be life-threatening. I’m offering you this money to ensure you stay on track after the baby arrives. Don’t aspire for what rightfully belongs to you!”

Looking up, Eileen noticed a tall figure in the dining hall.

Bryan’s handsome face was marked by an expression of coldness. He frowned; he had heard everything Stella had said.

Eileen abruptly stood up and shook her head at Bryan. Before she could speak, he made Stella look up. “What do you think you’re doing? Are you thinking of reneging on the agreement? You just signed it. I won’t offer more than one billion dollars. Don’t even think about it!” Stella rose to her feet, her eyes blazing with anger and her voice even more intense.

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She acted as if Eileen were the one being unreasonable.

“Can someone please explain to me what’s going on?” Bryan asked, looking at Eileen’s confused face.

Anger surged within him as he approached and slammed a sealed bag onto the table.

The bag was transparent; Eileen could see the documents inside.

“The Dawson family’s situation has evolved, necessitating an increase in the pregnancy fee from two hundred million dollars to one billion dollars. I assure you, once I have safely delivered Bryan’s child, I will not pursue any further wealth from the Dawson family,” Bryan said.

He also held a copy of the marriage certificate he had with Eileen. And there was a photo of them when they got married.

Bryan had been looking at the photo before arriving. Eileen looked young and shy in the picture.

Eileen turned out to be the woman he had married seven years ago.

She had kept this secret from him for so long!

He could understand her reasons for keeping it a secret; perhaps she didn’t know how to bring it up.

But what about this agreement about the billion dollars?

under control. His

okay?” Stella seemed to notice him only then. She turned and saw him heading quickly toward Eileen. She promptly positioned herself in front of Eileen. Stella said, “Calm down. Please try to understand; this is all for you. It’s unrelated to Eileen. Since we are already at this point, just let me realize my dream. My only intention is for you to have a

finish her sentence, Bryan reached around her

eyes filled with anger. “You’re the only one I trust. You need to explain this to

would believe her if she told him Stella had

affection and care for her, confident that no misunderstanding would undermine their relationship.

obscuring Bryan’s face from her view. Despite his evident anger,

interfere with that. Plus, you’ve been together so long. She might already be pregnant,” Stella continued to sidestep the main issue, focusing instead on less

truly mattered to him was that

was a tool Stella had procured to bear a

children was driven not

I blame myself for not realizing it sooner. If you’re struggling to find a way to explain, I can understand that, but you must tell me if she coerced you into signing this. Tell me you didn’t marry

more rational?” Through gritted teeth, Stella further added fuel to the situation. “If you keep this up,

to speak, but her attempts were

one chance to explain, Eileen!” Bryan’s voice escalated as he gripped her more tightly, causing her discomfort. He insisted that she

forced to raise her

see the hope fading from

and leaned against

reached out to grasp his hand, but he swiftly

“The wedding in seven days is off. Don’t let

she seized his arm and shook her head. Mouth open, she gestured

wrist in anger and declared, “Even if I need someone to carry my child, it won’t be you. You don’t deserve a billion

he turned and walked away with a mix of

off, vanishing in

hall was enveloped in silence now. Eileen could hear

and settled on Stella’s face. Stella looked down, avoiding Eileen’s eyes, and stumbled, almost falling. Jarred

pulled a vial of

antidote. Don’t worry; this is all harmless to

the colorless, tasteless liquid, which did nothing to soothe the distress of her exertions to

Dawson. She holds you in high regard and has no other choice.

battle, aren’t I?”

with tears beginning to form in

“Miss Curtis, Mrs. Dawson will make it

can find it in your

her, but I can’t forgive her.” In Eileen’s mind, she replayed the transformation of hope

had hoped for just a single word

turned and began to

stopped and faced her. Stella shook her head and pleaded, “Please