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 veins stood out prominently, and his body shook

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

sentence, Bryan reached around her and

the only one I trust. You need to

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

would undermine their relationship. But what was in

face from her

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

indifferent to that. What truly mattered to

Stella had procured to bear a

to marry him and have children was driven

was a deep rumble as he confronted her. “You are indeed the woman Stella brought to marry me seven years ago. 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

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

her teeth, struggling to

Bryan’s voice escalated as he gripped her

forced to raise her head, Eileen remained

the hope fading from Bryan’s

and leaned against the cupboard, his eyes slightly lowered,

to grasp his hand, but he

hatred and disgust. “The wedding in seven days is off. Don’t let me see you again,”

seized his arm and shook her head. Mouth open, she gestured toward Stella. Bryan’s gaze was icy,

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,

and walked away with a mix

sped off, vanishing in

now. Eileen could

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

Stella to a chair and then pulled a vial of clear liquid from

Curtis, this is the antidote. Don’t worry; this is all harmless to your

and drank the colorless, tasteless liquid, which did nothing to soothe

“I hope you can understand Mrs. Dawson. She holds you in high regard and has no other choice. She must prioritize the Dawson family

battle, aren’t I?” Eileen’s voice was as

bowed her head with tears beginning to

Mrs.

find it

forgive her.” In Eileen’s mind, she replayed the transformation of hope

single word from her, yet

began to

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