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.

at the doorway, one hand in his pocket, the other holding a cigarette, leaning casually

averted her eyes, deciding to disregard his

glanced over at her, observing her fair skin and her figure, slender yet alluring. Her expression was detached, her lips pressed tightly together, with a few locks of hair partly hiding her face. A thought flashed through Bryan’s mind, causing his expression

by herself. She hesitated when

Jacob, I…” she began, standing behind Phoebe. After a brief pause, she asked, “Can I change the best man

trying to kill me? What’s

run into 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 objections, he

well-regarded in our circle, and if Brent is willing to be my and Jacob’s best man, we certainly have no objections,” Phoebe said, giving Jacob a

to find Brent. Consider

down

finished, and the stylist escorted her to the dressing

also hurriedly gathered their things and departed. Suddenly, Eileen

at the door, standing a bit further away. From her vantage point, Eileen could only see his fingers holding the cigarette as smoke spiraled

a long time ago because Eileen had once mentioned that smoking was harmful to children, and he

Eileen lowered her head,

put away her phone and accompany Phoebe downstairs. Bailee and Brent, alongside another duo of best man and bridesmaid,

the banquet hall

drawn into friendly conversation and encouraged to sit

the Meyer and Bilton families were notably hospitable to him, offering

among the group of elders; he was now a key

had to sit at a table further

even though Brandon held shares in the Apex Group, he lacked the

maintained a good relationship with Bryan, he might have enjoyed a more prominent position, but now Brandon gritted his teeth and looked at Lydia and Zola, whispering, “I saw Eileen and Bryan

glance or word exchanged. Zola had trailed

of the hall, unable to see each other even if they wanted to. “That’s good,” Brandon said, glancing toward Bryan as he spoke to Zola. “Keep working at the company tomorrow.

manager of the

indeed managed quite a bit of work. However, Bryan’s return

I understand,”

room and noticed Kian on the

at her, signaled an “OK” with his

left Phoebe feeling embarrassed and prompted her to signal the staff to hasten through the sentimental part

appeared cordial on the

along with the other best man and bridesmaid, joined Eileen at her table to

gathered at the

thanks for today,” Eileen said, extending her

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

merely offered a polite smile.

let me know. We’re friends now,”

wedding, all enjoying a harmonious atmosphere. Suddenly, Huey appeared next to Bailee, out of breath in his best man’s suit. “Sorry,

faded as she looked down, her