Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 18

Chapter 18:

Bryan was engrossed in conversation within the pavilion, surrounded by friends—a setting where Eileen typically remained at his beck and call. But today, Eileen decided to keep her distance and settled herself at a spot near the pavilion.

After the grilling was done, she gathered a plateful of food and approached the pavilion, offering it to Bryan and his companions. Jacob caught sight of her and gestured invitingly. “Miss Curtis, come join us. It’s rather dull without you; we could use the company,” he said.

Eileen offered a polite smile in return. “I appreciate the offer, but I’ll just eat something with my colleagues later.”

No sooner had she declined than Vivian approached, gently tugging her into a seat beside Jacob. With Jacob to her left, Kian to her right, and Bryan directly in front of her, Eileen felt ensnared, unsure of what to say.

“Kian, it just hit me! That game you love was crafted by Eileen’s boyfriend,” Vivian announced, steering the focus onto Eileen. “On our way here, we overheard her chatting with him. He’s the kind who’s liberal with gifts in the game, indicative of a thoughtful nature. Maybe not as wealthy as you, but he’s certainly considerate.”

Seated there, Eileen was on edge, feeling Bryan’s intense stare as if it were a tangible force. If it weren’t for the earlier incident with the hickey, she would have explained that Huey was her boyfriend.

Jacob retrieved his phone. “Are you talking about this game?” he inquired.

With a glance, Eileen responded, “That’s the one.”

Jacob, in a light-hearted manner, said, “Well then, I must meet your boyfriend. I enjoy the game. Don’t worry; I have no interest in whisking him away. I’d just like to chat about the game with him.”

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Eileen just smiled. “Jacob, you’re jesting. He’s younger and doesn’t share your wealth. You’d be at odds. There’s no need for you two to meet.”

Jacob couldn’t resist a tease. “Seems you’re quick to shield him. It’s amusing how a mere mention of your boyfriend stirs you up. You’re like Vivian.”

her only retort, polite yet firm in

back. We were pretty good until it became mainstream. Given

nonchalance, his gaze briefly touching Eileen. “That’s up

mistake. Despite his unilateral decision to block Huey, he still tried to make things difficult for her

smile graced her lips as Eileen retrieved her phone and unblocked Huey, promptly sharing his contact with Jacob. Her actions were swift. Bryan lifted his brow in

busy with his phone, announced to Kian and Bryan, “Once he’s added me, I’ll start a group chat. It’ll be

Bryan, curious if he was irked by the unfolding events, but her phone suddenly rang. With a courteous nod to the group, she excused herself. “You guys continue without me; I need to take

issue? You haven’t even met me, and you’ve decided already? This

fingers, her mind racing. With a polite gesture to some

on WhatsApp? He said he was a loyal fan of my game. The gifts from me can also help you

person is an acquaintance of my boss. He’s quite wealthy. He doesn’t need your gifts,” Eileen

well that Jacob and the others were indifferent to Huey’s virtual offerings, capable of purchasing an array of his games

in his words. His speech was cut short by an

attempts at hushing him, to no avail. “Need to go, my mom’s calling,” he hastily

laugh escaped Eileen. She was about to leave when she noticed Kian guiding Vivian her way. From her secluded spot, Eileen watched as an invisible observer to the siblings’ earnest conversation about Vivian’s bold move regarding

“Vivian, remember you’re still navigating these waters. Play

remind him when he used to hold me in high regard? Now, I feel there’s this gap between us. If I don’t bridge it,

of making my own choices.

his expression softening. He comforted her with a gentle

intrude. Yet their proximity left her with no choice but to wait in the shadows. When they finally parted ways, she stepped out, only to encounter Kian, leaning on a

hint of surprise, apparently having noticed her presence long ago. “Ms. Curtis, I didn’t expect you to have a habit

I had no such intention. I was here first, and it was just

look, Kian narrowed his gaze. “You have a boyfriend now.

your side. It’s wise to consider marriage. Your boyfriend’s a game developer; he’s got potential,