Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 328

Chapter 328:

Eileen felt Bryan’s growing dislike for Zola had turned into outright hatred.

“After the accident involving Vivian, Kian suggested I marry Vivian to provide her with a comfortable life,” Benjamin said with a forced smile. “It seems they always treat us like we’re just pawns.”

When Vivian had been in good health, she would often command Benjamin with a cold attitude.

Kian had not said anything about it. Indeed, when Benjamin had begun working at the company and started helping Vivian with certain duties quietly, Kian had even warned him.

“Let go of any silly ideas you have. Vivian is the Warren family’s daughter. Don’t get any ideas. If I find you with any inappropriate thoughts, I won’t hesitate to take action,” Kian had said.

At that time, Benjamin had thought the situation was ridiculously funny. He had only helped because he feared Vivian’s complaints, not because of any real fondness for her.

The elevator doors opened. Looking at Benjamin’s somber face, Eileen couldn’t help but laugh.

“My previous words still stand,” Benjamin said, removing his hand from his pocket. “We are suitable for each other.”

“I have something I can’t tell you right now,” Eileen hesitated, then met his gaze with a serious expression. “But soon, you’ll see why we’re not meant to be. I’m not the right one for you.”

She had been with Bryan for many years, and now, with a child involved, she felt even less deserving of Benjamin’s love.

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Benjamin understood she was rejecting him and didn’t insist further. “Then here’s to working well together in the future,” he said.

“Sure,” Eileen replied with a smile and then exited the building.

Once Eileen arrived home, she planned to talk with Bailee about the new secretary and review the resume.

“Has Bailee not returned yet?” She removed her shoes in the entryway and noticed only Milford doing his homework next to Gabriela’s baby carriage.

Milford looked up and pointed upstairs, “She’s upstairs. She actually came back early and has been in her room since.”

“Really?” Eileen looked up the staircase as she took down her bag. Just as she was about to go upstairs, Ruby pulled her aside.

With her hands still wet from washing, Ruby quickly let go of Eileen and wiped her hands on her clothes. She looked worried. “Eileen, something’s not right with Bailee. Could you please talk to her? She won’t talk to me about it!”

“Don’t worry. She’s probably just exhausted from the job fair,” Eileen reassured Ruby. “You meet all kinds of people there.”

“I think it’s more than that. You should go and ask her,” Ruby urged, nudging Eileen toward the stairs. “Try to get her to come down for dinner.”

Eileen nodded, understanding Ruby’s concern. “Alright. Mom, you start making dinner. I’ll take care of this.”

Eileen, with a plate of fruit in hand, walked up the stairs and gently knocked on Bailee’s door.

want to have dinner

about dinner. We need to discuss

a few moments, Bailee

making it hard for Eileen to see Bailee’s face clearly.

the switch. She didn’t look back as she moved to sit

table before

about Huey?” Eileen

Huey’s name came up, Bailee’s tears started to flow. “Today,

your relationship with Huey? Huey told you she was fine

voice a faint whisper. “Was it out of kindness that he lied? How could he not tell me the truth

relationship with

told Ruby about Huey’s lie this time, Ruby would likely

be after all this time.” Eileen handed Bailee a slice of watermelon. “But I want to know why his mother disapproves

her head lowered as she ate. “Perhaps I’m just not the type of woman she envisions as

absurd,” Eileen quickly

wouldn’t want you

doesn’t approve of us being together, and honestly, I don’t want to delve into why. Eileen, could you talk to Mom for me?

this topic for now,” Eileen replied. “You told me you were going to

replied, standing up suddenly. “I left the resume behind. My mind’s been elsewhere

resume at the education

I trust your judgment,” Eileen reassured Bailee as she stood up.

up the fruit plate and exited the room with Eileen. “The person’s name is Dalores Sampson. She’s quite

“Dalores Sampson?”

a bell in Eileen’s mind, invoking a vague sense of recognition, though she

with me tomorrow, she can start on Monday, right?”

start at Freguson Group the day after tomorrow,” Eileen

citing Bailee’s packed schedule as a

but Ruby’s expression showed she understood

was stepping down from Apex Group spread

from the headlines, overwhelmed

several high-value properties worth tens of millions, and that the Dawson Mansion was worth a

multi-billion-dollar empire, those assets were

is Bryan thinking? Is he just

said that Bryan wouldn’t make such a choice, but she found herself at a loss for words, questioning if she

to my place for lunch today. I’m pregnant, and it’s hard for me to go out,” Phoebe suddenly

was still asleep, and said, “Thanks for the invitation, but I

to her side!” Bailee and Milford had lingered outside the door for quite a while. It was a rare occurrence

had gotten up early, waiting for

at the door.

and walked in, with

they both stopped when they noticed Gabriela was