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.

paused at the doorway, one hand in his pocket, the other holding

averted her eyes, deciding

expression was detached, her lips pressed tightly together, with a few locks of hair partly hiding her face. A thought

ten to nine, Bailee ascended the stairs by herself. She hesitated when she saw Bryan and then lowered her

behind Phoebe. After a brief pause,

“Ladies, are you trying to kill me? What’s

he’s somewhat familiar, so I was

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

Jacob placed the bouquet down and

her to the dressing room to change

Suddenly, Eileen realized that she and Bryan

bit further away. From her vantage point, Eileen could only see his fingers

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

Eileen lowered her

approached to escort Phoebe to the banquet hall for wedding preparations did Eileen put away her phone and accompany Phoebe downstairs. Bailee and Brent,

door into the banquet hall and

into friendly conversation and encouraged to sit at a front-row

were notably hospitable to him,

of elders; he was now a key figure in the

Brandon had to sit at

in the

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,

and they didn’t interact, not even a glance or word exchanged. Zola had trailed

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

the Apex Group,

previously been away in West Land, she had indeed managed quite a bit of work. However, Bryan’s return had significantly diminished her

I understand,” Zola

room

“OK” with his hand,

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

Meyer and Bilton families appeared cordial on

best man and bridesmaid, joined Eileen at her table to

gathered at the table, creating a lively

thanks for today,” Eileen said, extending her

with my sister. This was a 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 these prominent families.” Brent’s candidness was evident in his

merely offered a polite smile. “You’re overthinking

her studies, just let me know. We’re friends now,” Eileen

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 man’s suit.

she looked down, her lips pressed