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.

his pocket, the other holding a cigarette, leaning casually against

averted her eyes, deciding

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

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

a brief pause, she asked,

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

from tutoring, he’s somewhat familiar, so I was friendly. If

to be my and Jacob’s best man, we certainly have no objections,” Phoebe

to find Brent. Consider it a formal invitation

Jacob placed the bouquet down and exited the makeup room

the stylist escorted her to the dressing room to change into her wedding

things and departed. Suddenly, Eileen realized that

her vantage point, Eileen could only see his fingers holding the cigarette

had stopped smoking a long time ago because Eileen had once

changed. Eileen lowered

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

headed through a side door into the banquet hall

Bryan entered, he was immediately drawn into friendly conversation and encouraged to sit

and Bilton families were

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

had to sit at a table further

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

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 enter

or word exchanged. Zola had trailed them

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. Monitor him

herself as the general manager of the Apex Group,

West Land, she had indeed managed quite a bit

understand,” Zola

the room and noticed Kian on

signaled an “OK” with his hand,

outburst, which left Phoebe feeling embarrassed and prompted her to signal the staff to hasten

appeared cordial on the surface, and the event

best man and bridesmaid, joined Eileen at her table to relax while waiting

gathered at the table, creating a lively and

today,” Eileen said,

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 slightly

preoccupied with her own thoughts, merely offered a polite smile. “You’re overthinking

sister ever needs help with her studies, just let me know. We’re friends now,” Eileen said, kindly giving Brent an

atmosphere. Suddenly, Huey

faded as she looked down, her