Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 294

Chapter 294:

Huey had seemingly disappeared, not responding to Bailee’s messages, though he was still active, posting about gaming competitions.

So it seemed Huey had seen her messages but had chosen to ignore them. Just last night, in a state of panic, she had called him twice, and he had hung up on both calls.

What should she do?

Tears streamed down Bailee’s face, driven by either sorrow or remorse, as she crafted a message to Huey: “Huey, if you dare to stand me up today, it’ll be over between us. The wedding is set for half past nine. I’ll wait for you until nine.”

After sending the message, she set her phone aside and took a seat on the sofa in the lobby.

In the large makeup room, several artists were busy attending to Phoebe.

They styled her short, tidy hair with gel and adorned her with a veil, enhancing her look with delicate makeup. Her usual tomboy appearance now had a hint of feminine allure.

“Did you find someone?” Phoebe inquired, looking at Eileen through the makeup mirror.

Eileen shook her head. “No. So sadly, I can’t be your bridesmaid.”

Phoebe’s face fell with disappointment. She hesitantly offered, “I have someone in mind as a replacement. Would you like to consider him?”

Besides Julio, there was no one else she and Phoebe mutually knew, so Eileen knew who Phoebe was talking about.

“No,” Eileen replied firmly, aware that with the Ferguson family attending today, it would be like a walking minefield, with anyone getting too close undergoing thorough scrutiny by the Fergusons.

Phoebe, always direct, hadn’t thought of this and could only utter an “oh” before she resumed getting her makeup done.

Eileen settled on a nearby sofa, lowering her head to focus on her phone.

Suddenly, the door swung open, and Jacob walked in, clad in a silver suit and holding a bouquet.

He nodded at Eileen first, then made his way directly to Phoebe.

A tall figure behind Jacob appeared at the door, catching Eileen’s eye.

Bryan was dressed in a black suit that now seemed large for him since he had lost weight.

The best man’s suit, tailored long ago, now draped loosely over him.

His white shirt was set off by a dark red tie, highlighting his striking Adam’s apple and chiseled chin.

Eileen looked up, her eyes resting on his sharply defined features and the iciness in his gaze.

other holding a cigarette, leaning

averted her eyes, deciding to disregard

few locks of hair partly hiding her face. A thought flashed

Bailee ascended the stairs by herself. She hesitated when she saw

standing behind Phoebe. After a brief pause, she

around, exclaiming, “Ladies, are you trying to kill me?

Brent, and since we know each other from tutoring, he’s somewhat familiar, so I was friendly. If the Bilton and Meyer families have no

is well-regarded in our circle, and if Brent is willing to be my and Jacob’s best man,

responded, “Sure, I’ll go with you to find Brent. Consider it a formal invitation from

placed the bouquet down and

escorted her to the dressing room

makeup artists also hurriedly gathered their things and departed. Suddenly, Eileen realized that she and Bryan were the

From her vantage point, Eileen could

because Eileen had once mentioned that smoking

changed. Eileen lowered her head,

for wedding preparations did Eileen put away her phone and accompany Phoebe downstairs. Bailee and Brent, alongside another duo of best man and bridesmaid,

door into the banquet

Bryan entered, he was immediately drawn into friendly conversation and encouraged to sit at a front-row

families were notably hospitable to

even among the group of elders; he was now a key figure in the

had to sit at a table

all, even though Brandon held shares in the

more prominent position, but now Brandon gritted his teeth and looked at Lydia and Zola, whispering, “I saw Eileen and Bryan enter one

and they didn’t interact, not even a glance or word

the hall, unable to see each other even if they wanted to. “That’s good,” Brandon said, glancing toward Bryan as he

the general manager of the Apex

had indeed managed quite a bit of work. However,

I understand,” Zola

looked around the room and noticed

“OK” with his

unfolded smoothly, except for Jacob’s tearful outburst, which left Phoebe feeling embarrassed and prompted her to signal the staff to

families appeared cordial on the surface, and the event concluded

the other best man and bridesmaid, joined Eileen at her table to relax while waiting for the banquet

also gathered at the table, creating a lively

Yates, thanks for today,” Eileen said, extending

smooth things over between us. Tutoring was my mother’s decision; honestly, I’d prefer to stay out of the

with her own thoughts, merely offered

me know. We’re friends now,” Eileen said, kindly

revolved around academic topics, while the others at the table talked about the day’s wedding, all enjoying a harmonious atmosphere. Suddenly, Huey appeared next to Bailee, out of breath in his best

looked down,