Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 62 Chapter 62: Knowing something differed from witnessing it firsthand, after seeing Eileen and entering the house, Vivian was on the verge of losing her mind. But before she could make a call, Kian swiftly seized her phone, placing it beyond her grasp.

"Kian, why are you stopping me?" Vivian stared at her brother in confusion. "Don't you realize the intense scrutiny faced from the public lately? Even Dad and Mom urgedto distance myself from Bryan because of it!" With a resigned exhale, Kian urged, “Stay calm, Vivian. Don't antagonize Bryan. You know his temperament. I'm familiar with Eileen. Despite being aware of Bryan's marital status, she persists in her involvement with him. There must be underlying motives." "What are you implying?" Vivian found it incredulous. "Bryan is an incredible man. It's absurd to think Eileen needs a rationale to pursue him despite the moral implications!" Kian wasn't surprised by her perspective, considering her brief acquaintance with Eileen. Having known Eileen for three years himself, he believed he knew her well. He believed Eileen wasn't the type to engage in a relationship with her superior or to wreck marriages.

So, why was she entangled with Bryan? This piqued Kian's curiosity. He assured Vivian, "Trust me, I'll assist in separating Eileen from Bryan. But first, heed my advice and avoid impulsive actions." "Kian, I trust you, but I'm afraid..." Vivian bit her lip, fearing disappointment from the revelations.

Patting her arm, Kian reassured her, "Don't worry, I'll handle it. Letdrive you hnow." Starting the engine, Kian drove Vivian back to her home. After dropping her off, he stayed briefly in the car and then dialed Benjamin.

"I need you to look into Eileen," Kian told Benjamin.

Step into new worlds with galnovsJolted awake, Benjamin echoed in surprise, "Look into Eileen?" "Yes, I want a comprehensive report on her. Getthe details by tomorrow." With that, Kian hung up the phone.

Benjamin sat up in bed, gazing at the moonlight streaming through the window, his lips pressed together. After stime, a realization dawned on him. He rose from bed and made his way to the study, where he retrieved a photo from a shelf. It was a graduation photo of their entire class, including himself and Eileen.

It was the sole group photo he possessed featuring her. In the picture, a younger Eileen sported an innocent and vibrant smile. After they graduated, he had never seen her smile like that again.

After a contemplative pause, he returned the photo to its place and settled into a chair, retrieving his phone and opening the chat with Eileen. His fingers hovered over the screen for a moment before he composed a message and sent it out.

"Kian wantsto investigate you." But within moments, he recalled the message. Then he rose from his seat and left his hto start an investigation about Eileen.

Eileen and Bryan lay entwined on the bed, hands clasped beneath the thin quilt. Eileen, lying on her stomach, exuded a delicate allure in the dim room light, her tender back gleaming.

Beside Bryan's hand lay her phone, which emitted a sudden beep, a message briefly illuminating the screen. Bryan, with keen perception, noticed that the message was from Benjamin, Kian's assistant.

A somber realization flickered across his eyes as he leaned in, pressing a kiss to Eileen's hair. Enveloped in Bryan's presence, Eileen remained oblivious to the notification, lost in the sensations he stirred within her.

He was gentle and possessive during the night. However, when Eileen awoke the next morning, she found no trace of him in the bed. The spot where he had been lying was cold, indicating he had been out of bed for stime.

She got out of bed, only to be surprised by Bryan standing in front of the French window, smoking. The morning sunlight streamed through the mist, filling the room.

With his back turned to her, Bryan appeared cold and distant. After a moment of hesitation, Eileen went to change her clothes. When she descended the stairs, she greeted Bryan, who responded with an indifferent nod. Unfazed, she continued to prepare breakfast. Suddenly, she received a message from Roderick.

"Eileen, have you found yourself in a difficult situation?" Baffled, Eileen replied, "No." "Eileen, if you ever need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. I'll be there for you," Roderick replied with concern, assuming she was putting up a brave front.

Touched by his words yet puzzled by their implication, Eileen responded, "I'm really okay. No need to worry." After their brief exchange, Roderick didn't send any further messages. Putting her phone away, Eileen turned to find Bryan standing behind her. Leaning against the kitchen door with arms crossed, Bryan regarded her with an inscrutable expression.

"What's wrong?" Eileen asked softly.

Bryan's gaze flickered to her phone, his features betraying no emotion. "I won't be having breakfast here. I'm leaving," he said.

Swiftly taking his coat and changing his shoes, he left without further explanation.

Before Eileen could react, he was already gone, the sound of the car's engine fading as he drove away. That meant she had to take a bus to the company today. She decided to abandon breakfast. She turned off the stove, grabbed her bag, and left.

During her bus ride, Eileen received photos of Aaron's past exam papers from him. Reviewing them, she noted Aaron's solid grasp of the school material and his struggle to apply it effectively during exams. She left her notes regarding Aaron's mistakes and then proceeded to check her unread messages. Among them, she noticed the record of a recalled message from Benjamin the previous night. Assuming it might have been just a mistake, she didn't dwell on it much.

Skipping lunch, Eileen utilized the break to create a video offering detailed explanations for Aaron's exams. Shortly after sending it to Aaron, she received a grateful response.

"Miss Curtis, I haven't watched the video yet, but I was already enlightened by reading through your notes. You're an excellent teacher!" Eileen couldn't help but smile. “I'm glad it's helpful,” she replied.

"Could you pickup from school and takefor dinner tonight? I want to talk with you," Aaron asked.

He wasn't typically one to engage in conversation. Thus, it must have taken him a considerable amount of courage to make such a request. Eileen didn't want to let the boy down. She hesitated briefly before replying, "Letcheck my schedule for tonight. I'll get back to you later." "Okay!" replied Aaron.

Bryan had an appointment scheduled for that evening. He was meeting with an old client who had been collaborating with their company for many years. The client intended to renew their contract through dinner. Eileen's attendance wasn't a necessity.

At this thought, Eileen took sdocuments to Bryan in the afternoon and requested an early day off. She rarely asked for leave over the past few months, except for the instances when Ruby's condition deteriorated, and she needed to visit her.

Assuming she was going to see her mother in the hospital, Bryan asked, "How is your mother?" "Still the same," Eileen managed a bitter smile, surprised that Bryan still remembered this.

After a moment's consideration, Bryan said, "Go ahead then." His response indicated his approval. Eileen nodded and proceeded to prepare the contract required for the evening. She left work at five o'clock.

Vivian was taken aback when she saw Eileen leaving early and promptly messaged Kian to report on Eileen's movements.

"Okay. Wait for my instruction," Kian replied promptly.

Raising an eyebrow, Kian examined the information Benjamin had gathered about Eileen on his desk. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father passed away a few years after remarrying. She was raised by her stepmother, who had cancer and had been hospitalized for treatment.

Eileen's motivation for being with Bryan, primarily financial, cas a surprise to Kian. However, armed with this knowledge of her vulnerability, he felt more equipped to handle her.

Eileen opted not to drive and instead took a bus to Aaron's school, waiting at the gate for him. They hadn't seen each other for a few years, and Aaron was now nearly as tall as she was. Spotting Eileen from a distance, Aaron hurried to her.

"Miss Curtis!" Aaron exclaimed, his hands clutching his backpack straps, joy evident in his eyes.

"What would you like for dinner? My treat," Eileen said.

"I've chosen a place. Please cwith me." Aaron led her through the bustling crowd of students, across the street, towards the Clarkson family car.

The driver opened the door, saying, “Miss Curtis, a pleasure to see you again. Please, get in." "Thank you," Eileen replied, getting into the car with Aaron. The driver then drove them to their destination.

During the ride, Aaron told Eileen that he had fully grasped the knowledge of the exam papers she had shared with him.

Their destination was a restaurant with an elegant ambiance. They were escorted to a private room.

"Mr. Clarkson?" Eileen was surprised to see Harlan inside.

Harlan was equally taken aback. Both of them turned to look at Aaron.

With composure, Aaron placed his school bag down and explained," haven't seen Miss Curtis in a while and wanted to invite her to dinner. Plus, Dad, isn't it natural for you to treat Miss Curtis for tutoring me?" His reasoning sounded reasonable, but it felt awkward to have it articulated by a thirteen-year-old. Embarrassed, Harlan's face flushed; his son's thoughtfulness had highlighted his own oversight.

"Miss Curtis, please, take a seat. My apologies for the oversight. I've been occupied lately and haven't properly thanked you. And I haven't asked sand about Aaron's tutoring progress. You two have decided to have tutoring sessions regularly, right?" Harlan said. Seating herself across from Harlan, Eileen nodded with a smile. “Aaron has agreed to regular tutoring sessions with me. I'm assessing his progress before we start." Delighted by the tutoring arrangement, Harlan beamed and instructed a waiter to provide Eileen with the menu. "Please, feel free to order whatever you'd like." The waiter placed the menu in front of Eileen and then stepped back, waiting patiently.

Aware of the Clarksons' straightforward nature and feeling no need for formality, Eileen wasted no tin placing her order.

She lowered her head, focused on the menu. Little did she know, Aaron kicked Harlan under the table and signaled him.

Understanding his son's cue, Harlan appeared awkward but said nothing.

Aaron shook his head in.co disappointment. Once Eileen finished ordering, Aaron casually asked, “Miss Curtis, do you have a boyfriend?" Chapter 62 Tip: You can use left, right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.