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.

headphones, a tactical move to ensure their

sync with

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 other until Vivian’s avatar

the left and scout the bush, and I’ll strike

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

cut short as her character met its demise. Huey’s victorious cry rang out, a brief burst of joy, before a new threat loomed—a stealthy adversary with a blade appeared and killed Huey’s avatar in

now!” Huey urged,

safety. Meanwhile, Vivian

directive. “Stay

swift to respond, but Bryan was

face. A wave of anxiety washed over

Stick with my lead. Our team’s got the upper hand

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

suspicions arose as he scrutinized Bryan’s gaming ID. It felt familiar,

enthusiasm even without a personal stake in the

dance of strategy and skill. Bryan’s choice to strike Huey rather than focus on the

the game, you didn’t match my expectations. The last time Bryan played with us, we were demolished. Your participation only made the situation

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

Jacob said. “A name that should ring

gaming titan! And I’m supposed to beat him? This is

was pounding from Huey’s fervor. She swiftly removed the earpiece, seeking respite. Her gaze

It turned out he

speaker. “Why not talk to your hero? He can hear

voice suddenly ceased, leaving the

guard, said, ‘You guys logged

noticed the absence of Huey’s online presence. Then, her

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

words. She relayed to the room, “Huey had something come up and had

on his face. “Playing this game brings me back to the old days. You know, Eileen, I think your boyfriend owes Bryan a favor since Bryan is the one who made the game

away. I’m not familiar with