Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 19

Chapter 19:

In the elevator’s close quarters, Eileen claimed a corner, her finger pushing the button for her floor. She watched the digits climb, trying to calm her quickened breaths.

Next to Bryan, Vivian’s complexion was flushed with anticipation, her lips a tight line. To quell her rising anxiety, she moved closer to Eileen. “Eileen, your efforts today haven’t gone unnoticed. Thank you. Rest tonight,” she said.

“I appreciate it, Ms. Warren,” Eileen mustered a small smile. As the doors glided open, she stepped through, courteously holding them for the others to step out before trailing behind.

Vivian hung back near Bryan, offering a subtle sign to Eileen with a playful wink.

Noticing Vivian’s bubbling excitement, Eileen paused momentarily before continuing to walk without reciprocating the gesture. A few paces away, she addressed Bryan, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll retire for the evening. If you need anything, I’m a call away.”

Bryan came to a halt, the others following suit, his eyes shadowed. “Why would I need to call you this late? What could I possibly need?” he said.

His jest, laced with undertones of discontent, didn’t escape Eileen. She acknowledged him with a nod, her cheeks warming as she entered her room.

Vivian’s voice was tender with concern, “Bryan, if you’re angry, take it out on me, not Eileen.”

Bryan continued walking, his expression stormy and unseen by all. Suppressing a yawn, Jacob made his way past Bryan, offering a casual farewell. “Enjoy your evening. I’ll go back to my room to rest now,” he said.

Settling in next to Bryan’s room, he inserted his key card, teasing, “Not sure if I’ll be needing earplugs.”

Hardly had the words left his mouth when Bryan’s playful ambush sent him straight into his room. Jacob’s protest was halfhearted and amused. “Watch it, Kian. Will you side with Bryan against me once he’s officially family?”

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Their playful scuffle lightened the mood, and Vivian, feeling somewhat relieved, readied her own entry, slipping into the room with a quick swipe of her card.

Observing Kian and Jacob’s exchange, Bryan smiled. “Why don’t you two join us for a bit? It’s still early,” he said.

curious glance with Bryan, whose

from the adjacent room floated through the walls,

afterward, she reclined in bed and absently scrolled through

departure from their call earlier was a bit odd, and

but smile at his need to assert his independence. His youthful enthusiasm grew on her despite him not being her type. As she sent a casual reply,

overhearing any disconcerting sounds from the next room, she decided to try the game herself. Diving into a game was

noticed that Huey was already in the game, which explained why he hadn’t responded to her messages. Eileen took some time to get acquainted with the game’s various modes, considering starting with the practice rounds

Huey’s

Huey received a barrage of

you invited the right

here, and

and astonishment were clear, and though Eileen was not familiar with the gaming tiers, their tone told her all she

grasp the situation, she was ejected from the team and promptly reinvited by Huey.

Huey, as the game’s creator, had no trouble circumventing the

you,” he declared with a hint of pride. “Age is just a number, and I’m about

to respond. Any comment on his youthful eagerness might ruffle his feathers, yet she found herself unable to

movements on screen. As the symphony of game effects filled the air, her confusion was as evident as the cacophony erupting from

streak, claiming eight consecutive victories that catapulted her from the humble bronze tier to

Huey announced, signaling the end

had pegged Huey as one to flaunt his prowess a while longer. “You

Huey

a sensitive chord, Eileen replied, “Alright then, I’ll go rest

adrenaline keeping her restless and alert throughout the night. The faint sounds from

of a sleepless night weighed heavily

rose to refresh herself at five. With a few touches of makeup to mask the signs of her restless night, she ventured out, making a beeline for

filled with early risers already enjoying their meals. They welcomed Eileen warmly, making room for her and filling her in on the day’s plans for a