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?

to keep his emotions under control. His neck

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

her sentence, Bryan reached around her and pulled Eileen

Eileen’s wrist firmly, his eyes filled with anger. “You’re the only one I trust. You need to

was convinced that Bryan would believe her if she told him Stella had deceived

confident that no misunderstanding would undermine their

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

days until you get married. Nothing should interfere with that. Plus, you’ve been together so long. She might already be pregnant,” Stella continued to

that. What truly mattered to

tool Stella had procured to bear

him and have children was driven not by love but by

to explain, I can understand that, but you must tell me

teeth, Stella further added fuel to the situation.

teeth, struggling to

as he gripped her more tightly, causing her discomfort. He insisted that she look

to raise her head, Eileen remained

hope

of her shoulder and leaned against the cupboard, his eyes slightly lowered, concealing

his hand, but

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

a beat as she seized his arm and shook her head. Mouth open, she gestured toward Stella.

you upset that you won’t be getting a billion dollars?” Bryan grabbed her wrist in anger and declared, “Even if I need someone to carry my child, it won’t be you. You don’t deserve

turned and walked away with a

off, vanishing

silence now. Eileen could hear her own

settled on Stella’s face. Stella looked down,

as Jarred helped Stella to a chair and then pulled a vial of

this is the antidote. Don’t worry; this is

the colorless, tasteless liquid, which did nothing

you in high regard and has no other choice. She must prioritize the Dawson family and her

just a casualty in your battle, aren’t I?” Eileen’s

her head with tears beginning to form

Mrs. Dawson will

hope you can find it in your

her.” In Eileen’s mind,

word from her, yet she couldn’t deliver

turned and began to

faced her. Stella shook her