Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 304

Chapter 304:

Without thinking, Bryan could easily imagine how Zola behaved in front of Brandon and Lydia. Zola felt a chill in her heart as she said, “If I had ever gone against Brandon, would I still be alive today?”

“If you’re uncomfortable helping Bryan, I won’t push you. But expecting us to understand, sympathize, or even thank you while you have your own agenda is a bit hypocritical,” Stella said. “You want to marry Bryan? You’re in love with him? There’s nothing wrong with that, but your mistake is pretending to be a victim to hide your selfish intentions, knowing he doesn’t love you. True love doesn’t expect anything in return.”

“Expect nothing in return?” Zola chuckled as if she had heard a joke. “Is it wrong to pursue the person I love?”

“Then is it wrong for Bryan to dislike someone he doesn’t love?” Stella muttered bluntly.

Zola was struck silent.

The dining room smelled good because of the delicious food on the table, and the faint scent of smoke drifted from Bryan’s cigarette. Sarcasm hung heavy in the air, accompanied by the growing mockery and disgust written all over Bryan’s face. All of this made Zola feel as if her heart was being sliced by a knife.

“You’re right,” she finally admitted. “But in rich families, people don’t always get to call their own shots. If you want to save Apex Group and take down Brandon, I’m the only one who can help.”

The ash on Bryan’s cigarette had piled up, and when he flicked it into the trash, it missed and landed on the floor instead. Slipping one hand into his pocket, Bryan got up, the chair letting out a loud creak.

“I’ll say it again: I’m done with Apex Group. If Brandon’s got what it takes, he can handle it himself,” he said.

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With that, he turned and left, his posture relaxed.

“Bryan, is it worth going through all this for a woman?”

Zola stood up abruptly, blocking his way. “Without Eileen, won’t you even look out for the Dawson family? What about Stella?”

“I don’t need him,” Stella quickly said. “I won’t be around much longer anyway, and I refuse to be a burden.”

“What about me?” Zola asked, feeling heartbroken once again. “I’ve stayed here for so many years with the Dawson family. I’ve endured everything for you!”

“Nobody forced you to stay.” Bryan dodged her touch, disgust dripping from his words.

Zola had been part of the Dawson family for close to two decades, intimately acquainted with every nook and cranny of the Dawson Mansion. But now, every corner felt unfamiliar, tainted by Bryan’s contempt.

It was inconceivable. She had given her all to Bryan. How had it all turned so sour?

“Fine, Bryan, mark my words! You’ll regret this day! And I’ll be waiting for the day you come crawling back!” With that, Zola stormed off, her bold proclamation reverberating through the sprawling villa.

Bryan remained unfazed until his phone chimed. His gaze fell upon the screen, his pupils dilating at the straightforward message: Leaving the country tomorrow.

Stella approached him, her tone cautious. “I know you blame me, but are you really not going to fight for Apex Group?”

widened as they caught the message on his

phone, standing tall beneath the glow of the crystal chandelier. His eyes hinted at

Then, he walked slowly.

table was piled with uneaten food. Stella trembled, almost as

support. “Please take a seat. The doctor said not to worry too

holds me responsible, even if he doesn’t voice it. If my own grandson harbors resentment toward me, how much

cooperates or calls it quits, Bryan will comply with your wishes,” Jarred reassured

cheeks as she stifled

skyscrapers. Under the streetlamp,

window and saw the outline of a woman moving around inside. It was late; she

for him to go upstairs. Knocking on the door, he could see her. He couldn’t recall how long it had been since their last meeting or

crowded his mind. Though it was deeply

any longer, he retrieved his phone and

rang for what felt like an eternity before she picked it up. Her voice, perhaps affected by

you want?” she

his voice carried

her grip on the phone, her fingertips

breath before uttering the words in haste, “I won’t

the call, the

stood motionless for what felt like an eternity, her eyes fixated on the

with two gentle

caressed her

long. Don’t you understand how painful it is for me to see him? It’s not safe. We can’t

pieces of clothing and

left Bryan

entire world seemed to plunge into

against the lamppost for what felt like an eternity. The chilly night

his attention out of the corner of his eye. Bryan stubbed out

the silence of the night

time before suddenly slamming on the brakes, causing the minivan that had been tailing him to stop

bat from the trunk, and yanked a guy out of the

Mr. Dawson, please have mercy! We’re just following orders!” one of the men pleaded as Bryan opened the back

who?” Bryan pressed the bat against the man’s head, his tone

single blow could send the man to his maker.

us to do this. He wanted us

the bat at

driver lay on the ground, holding his hurt arm and howling, his cries echoing through the

Bryan

said, with

the van. “I want to see results in thirty