Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 322

Chapter 322:

Thus, whether it was to deal with Bryan or to oversee the operations of Apex Group, Brandon and Lydia had to depend on Zola.

They were familiar with Zola’s ability to manage the company; when Bryan had been away in West Land, Zola had handled the operations of Apex Group well.

They believed that even with the fallout with Bryan and the spreading rumors of their bet, making managing the Apex Group challenging, these issues shouldn’t have resulted in such significant losses!

Lydia approached Zola, gripping her collar firmly. “Don’t you owe me an explanation?”

“I have nothing to say. Our projects keep getting intercepted, and somehow, the Ferguson Group can predict our strategies and even our lowest bids, indicating clear sabotage. Eileen is a likely suspect!”

With that, Zola turned her head away and fell silent.

Without concrete evidence, her words carried little weight.

Lydia said, “It’s premature to place blame now. We will visit the Ferguson Group to see Eileen together. She would agree to meet us considering Brandon’s presence. We need to secure our part in this project, no matter what.”

Lydia let go of Zola, straightened her collar, and looked at her intently. “You’re merely paving the way; even if you fail this time, it’s inconsequential. Brandon has other plans, but don’t think about escaping our control, or you will regret it.”

Even though Brandon had a bad temper, Zola wasn’t intimidated by him.

It was Lydia whom Zola truly feared.

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Lydia had transitioned from a modest upbringing to a life of opulence upon marrying into the Dawson family.

Over the years, she had shown no trace of her life before marrying Brandon.

She was somewhat stout, her demeanor kind, and her voice soft.

Zola vividly recalled the moment when Lydia had reassuringly told her, “Zola, don’t worry. They’ll use anesthesia for the surgery. You won’t feel a thing.”

Lydia had then personally escorted Zola to the operating room, where Zola had undergone a procedure to remove her uterus.

“Go back and rest to prepare for tomorrow’s meeting with Eileen, and make sure to maintain a polite attitude. We’re currently at a disadvantage, so it’s important to adjust your mindset accordingly.” Lydia patted Zola on the shoulder, and after a stiff response, Zola departed.

As soon as Zola left, Brandon asked Lydia, “Do you really trust her that much?”

Lydia sat down and pulled out a tissue to clean her hands since she had just touched Zola.

She replied, “Bryan doesn’t favor her, so she wouldn’t dare cross us. Under these circumstances, she’s unlikely to covertly assist Bryan. She knows better than to undertake something so unrewarding and challenging.”

After all, Lydia had raised Zola herself and knew her well.

Brandon furrowed his brows. “If we truly face failure, we might have to use the shares we once gave Bryan to coerce him into staying. Once he stabilizes the Apex Group, we’ll bring out the share transfer agreement, prove it never existed, and reclaim the shares. We can dismiss Bryan for good then. It’s a convoluted route, but at least the outcome is manageable.”

has become the general manager of the Ferguson Group without any complications. Do you think Bryan is really out of

you mean?” Brandon felt uneasy. “Other than his endless days of drinking, what has he accomplished? We’ve been keeping an eye on him, haven’t

Brandon’s expression, Lydia chose not to elaborate further, merely saying, “I’m just pointing it out. Don’t dwell on it for now. We have a backup plan, so what’s there to worry

or perhaps because of the mention of the

at Lydia, stood up, and began to

test these next few days. Travis will be back soon. He’ll worry if he sees you looking so… tense.” Her voice was gentle and carried

At Ferguson Group,

at the office when the receptionist informed her that Zola,

stated firmly and stepped into the

rebuffed,

stand her ground,” Brandon remarked angrily. Lydia was about to suggest that Brandon calm down when he abruptly, visibly irritated, said,

Brandon stormed

in place. She turned to Zola and said, “Let’s wait

wasn’t merely sitting idly

Lydia and Zola

to discuss and finalize the contract, which she had already

if there is anything

each clause of the

the door to the private room swung open, and

them looked

said with a smile as she sat down uninvited

also took

frowned, slightly puzzled about why the two had not greeted

occupied today. I’ll take the contract back and review it myself,” Leland said as he stood with a serious expression. “Some

warning, Mr. Walsh,” replied Eileen, rising to see him out. Zola and

have to

for Eileen to deal with Lydia and Zola and exited with

had no idea you were involved in other projects beyond the Walsh

sentence was tinged

and Zola. “Don’t you

in the business realm bear the Walsh surname. Zola casually claimed ignorance of him, though

returned to her seat since the dishes were still on the

“What do you need from me? I can

us, and you’ve dedicated many years to Apex Group. Surely, you wouldn’t

Holding a position requires responsibility. The survival of my former employer is irrelevant to

due to past loyalties. You honestly expect me to assist Apex Group? If I did

Group’s perspective, the fall of Apex Group would make it the dominant force

for her to help Apex

an entry into the Dawson family?” Lydia

Zola’s expression shifted abruptly.

her composure, observing as Lydia’s sharp gaze halted

deep emotional bond with him. Surely you didn’t want things to end as they did. Without our approval, it would be challenging for you to join our family. But

lips curling into a scornful smile. “You think you can dictate whether