Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 22

Chapter 22:

Jacob added Eileen to the lively group chat, where Huey was quick to send a message.

“Eileen, stick with me, and I’ll protect you tonight. We’ll take them on together!”

Casting a sidelong look at Bryan, Eileen noted everyone’s preoccupation with their conversations. She was about to dwell on their earlier conversation when Jacob teased, “You’ve got guts for someone so young. Let’s put your skills to the test tonight!”

Vivian replied, “No teasing; Eileen’s boyfriend just wants to protect her in the game. He doesn’t care if he’ll lose or win.”

Kian threw in a playful barb. “Do I hear wedding bells? I’d better start saving for a grand gift for your marriage.”

Huey’s response was prompt. “A wedding would surely call for a celebration with all of you, but it’s up to Eileen.”

The chatter didn’t sit well with Eileen, prompting her to discreetly mute the conversation. After the last note was sung at karaoke, Jacob, buzzing with energy, ushered Eileen toward Bryan’s suite.

They navigated through the space—bathroom to the left, a generous living room ahead, and bedrooms to the right. However, the room felt less spacious with a full gathering convened around the coffee table.

When the clock struck, the gaming session began. Bryan and Kian, with Vivian in tow, formed one team, while Eileen allied with Huey.

Vivian, though not a gaming ace, definitely showed more prowess than Eileen, who quickly became the team’s underperformer, faltering in the initial practice round.

Huey’s encouragement filtered through Jacob’s phone, which was on speaker. “Eileen, put on your headphones and jump on the voice chat. Don’t worry; I’ve got your back.”

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That warm-up defeat sparked a competitive blaze in Huey. A player known as Ax had bested him swiftly—Huey was taken aback by the player’s sharp gaming instincts. Determined to redeem himself in the eyes of his team and not let Eileen down, Huey silently pledged to up his game.

As Eileen made to retrieve her headphones, Bryan intercepted her with a pair of Bluetooth earpieces. “Use these. No need to go and grab your own earphones.”

Eileen accepted the device, pairing it with her phone and slipping one earpiece in her ear to join the voice chat, Huey’s voice now a private channel in her ear. They dove into another round, with Eileen following Huey’s lead on strategy.

a tactical move to ensure their

to aid her allies. By the fourth level, she had the power to sync with her team, becoming an extension of their will. Huey, wielding the strength to deal significant blows, assisted her in acquiring gear, including shields

this round, Huey took the lead with caution. The score was even, with both teams having claimed three eliminations, ramping up the tension. In this dance, they remained shadows to each

chance,” Huey said with excitement. “Eileen, flank from the left and scout the bush, and I’ll

the moment’s gravity. She adhered to Huey’s plan, and their trap ensnared Vivian

burst of joy, before a new threat loomed—a stealthy adversary with a blade appeared

run now!” Huey

Meanwhile, Vivian said to Bryan, “Give them chase.

the enemy’s view, Eileen followed Huey’s directive. “Stay hidden in the left brush and wait for

swift to respond, but Bryan was quicker, circling the bushes before shifting his

grin playing on his face. A wave of anxiety washed over her—his knowing look

team’s got the upper hand now,” Huey said

repeatedly. Yet Bryan remained his elusive bane, always

ID. It felt familiar, but

had palpable enthusiasm even without a personal stake in the

stretched on, a dance of strategy and skill. Bryan’s choice to strike Huey rather than focus on the game’s objectives gave the team more time before they finally

and voicing his frustration to Huey. “Good, but as the founder of the game, you didn’t match my expectations. The last time Bryan played with us, we were demolished. Your participation only made the

voice. “Wait. ‘Ax’? That’s Bryan’s main account, right?

said. “A name that should

voice broke through the earpiece with a jolt of energy. “No way! He’s Apex, the legend himself? The man’s a gaming titan! And I’m supposed to beat him? This is wild! Remember how he skyrocketed this game’s

pounding from Huey’s fervor. She swiftly removed the earpiece, seeking respite. Her gaze drifted to Bryan, who sat back casually, a

earpiece in his ear. It turned out he had been privy to

with a chuckle, activated the speaker. “Why not

voice suddenly ceased, leaving the room engulfed in

caught off guard, said, ‘You guys logged

of Huey’s online presence. Then, her phone buzzed with his

confiscated my phone. Pass a message to my hero, will you? I’ll treat him to

a soft smile at the underlying admiration in Huey’s words. She relayed to the room, “Huey had something come up and had to

“Playing this game brings me back to the old days. You know, Eileen, I think your boyfriend owes Bryan a favor since Bryan

at Eileen and said, “Let’s not get carried away. I’m not familiar with Huey