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.”

𝕄𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕦𝕡𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕘𝕒𝕝𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕤.𝕔𝕠𝕞

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.

headphones, a tactical move to ensure their game

she had the power to sync with her team, becoming an extension of their will. Huey, wielding the strength to deal

with both teams having claimed three eliminations, ramping up the tension. In this dance, they remained shadows to each other until Vivian’s

excitement. “Eileen, flank from the left

to the moment’s gravity. She adhered to Huey’s plan, and their trap ensnared Vivian effortlessly. Eileen heard Vivian’s call for aid. “Bryan, I need

her character met its demise. Huey’s victorious cry rang out, a brief burst of joy, before a new

run now!” Huey

maneuvered her character to safety. Meanwhile, Vivian said to Bryan, “Give

directive. “Stay

Bryan was quicker, circling the bushes

on his face. A wave of anxiety washed over

me. Stick with my lead. Our team’s

taking down Kian and Vivian repeatedly. Yet Bryan remained his elusive bane, always one step

Bryan’s gaming ID. It felt familiar, but he couldn’t

thrill, had palpable enthusiasm

a dance of strategy and skill. Bryan’s choice to strike Huey rather than

of the game, you didn’t match my expectations. The last time Bryan played with us,

of disbelief in his voice. “Wait. ‘Ax’? That’s Bryan’s main account, right? What was his

“A name that should ring

gaming titan! And I’m supposed to beat him? This is wild! Remember how he skyrocketed this

earpiece, seeking respite. Her gaze drifted to Bryan, who sat back

ear. It turned out he had been privy

and, with a chuckle, activated the speaker. “Why not talk to your hero? He can

suddenly ceased, leaving the

off guard, said, ‘You

her head, Eileen noticed the absence of Huey’s

message to my hero, will you? I’ll treat him to dinner when

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

me back to the old days. You know, Eileen, I think your boyfriend owes Bryan a favor since Bryan is the

not get carried away. I’m not familiar with Huey after all. But Eileen could return the favor to me for