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?

his emotions under control. His

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;

could finish her sentence, Bryan reached around her

only one I trust. You need

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

care for her, confident that no misunderstanding would undermine their relationship. But what was in the soup she had

from her view. Despite his evident anger, her tears seemed

Nothing should interfere with that. Plus, you’ve been together so

was indifferent to that. What truly mattered to him was that this was all

was a tool Stella had procured to bear a

him and have children was driven not by love but

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

gritted teeth, Stella further added fuel to the situation. “If you keep this up, she might

teeth, struggling to speak, but her attempts were

gripped her more tightly, causing her discomfort. He

to raise her head, Eileen

hope fading from

shoulder and leaned against the cupboard, his eyes

out to grasp his hand,

in seven days is off. Don’t let me see you again,”

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

dollars?” Bryan grabbed her wrist in anger and declared, “Even

he turned and walked away with a mix of

sped off,

silence now. Eileen could hear her own

settled on Stella’s face. Stella looked down, avoiding Eileen’s eyes, and

to a chair and then pulled

worry; this is

accepted it and drank the colorless, tasteless liquid, which did nothing to

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

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

tears

Curtis, Mrs. Dawson will make

find it in your

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

had hoped for just a single word

turned and began to

shook her head and pleaded, “Please