Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 292

Chapter 292:

“Can we work together?”

As expected, this was about Julio getting back to the Ferguson family, but the fact that Julio wanted to work with her caught Eileen off guard.

“What could we possibly work together on? What do I have that makes you want to work with me?” Eileen questioned.

Eileen didn’t immediately decline, which thrilled Julio. He replied, “Your years working with Bryan, your deep understanding of each business family in Onaland’s elite circle, and your capacity to work—all these would greatly benefit me. Above all, I need a trustworthy ally.” Julio found himself surrounded by adversaries as he planned his return to the Ferguson family; he needed a reliable and capable person who could help him.

“After everything I’ve been through, why would you expect me to leap from the Dawson family’s frying pan into the Ferguson family’s fire?” Eileen challenged, her voice tinged with defiance, unwilling to dive back into the tumultuous world of affluent families.

Julio responded swiftly, “Because your child is going to need a lot of support for a safe birth.”

Eileen was taken aback. “How did you know?” Her eyes narrowed in disbelief. Even Phoebe wasn’t privy to this information. How had Julio uncovered her secret? “I stumbled upon the information unintentionally. Your attending physician happens to be a classmate of mine. During my visit to the hospital, I glimpsed your medical records. Despite the name being different, the absence of your sister and the recent wedding cancellation led me to deduce that you were the one pregnant,” Julio explained, revealing his keen observational skills, honed from years of legal practice.

Detecting Eileen’s guarded demeanor, Julio reassured her, “Rest assured, whether or not you decide to work together, your secret is safe.”

Not wanting anyone to have anything against her, Eileen countered, “How can you be so certain I’ll choose to keep the child?”

“I cannot guarantee you’ll keep the child, nor do I presume to sway you,” Julio admitted, his tone softening as he sank into a nearby sofa, visibly troubled. “All I can do is appeal to you, thinking you’ll keep the child. You understand what this child represents within the Dawson family dynamics. Whether it is Brandon’s potential animosity or Stella’s custody battles, your current resources may not suffice. Working with me could offer the protection you’ll need once I reclaim the Ferguson family.”

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Eileen’s skepticism persisted. “I couldn’t withstand Brandon or Stella. What makes you think I can confront the Fergusons, who have already harmed me?”

Her words dripped with a touch of sarcasm. Her primary concern remained the inevitable complications that would come with her keeping the child.

“Before reclaiming the Ferguson family, I don’t need your direct involvement, just your support from behind the scenes. If my efforts fail, I won’t drag you down with me,” Julio said without hesitation.

Clearly, Julio had anticipated this conversation well in advance, demonstrating an unexpected thoughtfulness by offering Eileen an exit strategy.

if news of your pregnancy leaks, you might be able to evade the

swayed

spent her sleepless nights strategizing how to secure her

without a man by her side, but finding a man at random was out of the question. In fact, Julio seemed to fit the bill perfectly; they had

must admit I find your proposal very tempting, but I need time to think it over carefully,” Eileen responded cautiously, withholding an immediate answer. Julio remained unruffled and nodded. “Alright,

as he opened

inside, she scanned Eileen from head

at Phoebe’s concern. “Why would he do that? We have no conflicts. Do you suspect

hidden,” Phoebe replied, voicing her skepticism. “Why did he come to

deep knowledge of the business world after years in law. He needs someone reliable and capable,” Eileen explained,

noting her reputation as a highly efficient assistant, earned through years of hard work alongside Bryan. “What benefits can he offer you? A stake in the Ferguson family’s stocks? But what if he fails? That

hard way about

experiences with the Dawsons had taught her that lesson well. Yet now, relying solely on herself, she faced a

step into the spotlight. If

what I know, Julio has never given up on reclaiming his place there. His legal career was likely a strategic move to build the necessary connections for his return. This seems like a well-prepared strategy. And beyond that, I do trust his integrity; he was always

fact, Phoebe held a deep admiration for Julio, grounded in her belief

potential risks Eileen might face that

that Phoebe was tempted by Julio’s offered escape plan. “I haven’t given him an answer yet; I need more time to think it over,” Eileen replied

rattle these people in the Dawson family! Stella didn’t hesitate to throw you under the bus during the crisis. If you were the daughter of a wealthy family,

family stirred complex emotions

5th, and Onaland saw its first snowfall. The snow was light; the snowflakes melted upon touching the ground,

flanked Eileen, each holding one of her arms to prevent her from

subject of the child again, but Ruby understood from her

verbalized between them; delving into explanations would only resurrect painful memories, which Ruby wished to spare Eileen from. Thus, Ruby refrained from asking. After leaving the hospital, Bailee took Eileen home, where they took turns preparing delicious meals for her every day. Eileen’s severe morning sickness had caused her to lose weight from her already slender frame, making her appear

6th, Eileen found herself lost in contemplation as she watched snowflakes drift outside

by the window, Eileen soaked in its rays,

residents of Onaland mourned the canceled wedding, let alone her, the one directly involved. Instead of

the

no one else to rely on, clinging to

conducted shareholders’ meetings every five years to elect the CEO, with Julio’s father,