Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 29

Chapter 29:

Huey hesitated, the invitation to switch seats hanging in the air. “No need,” he said, brushing off the offer.

There were discussions to be had, gaming strategies to dissect with his friends along the journey.

His friends caught the brief uncertainty in his voice. “Bryan, who’s this?”

Huey felt a pang of concern over his image. Would introducing Eileen as his girlfriend now complicate things, given her proximity to Bryan?

Before Huey could decide how to reply to the question, Eileen said, “I’m his friend.” She acknowledged Huey’s companions with a tilt of her head.

As Huey’s eyes inadvertently met Bryan’s, the faint amusement on Bryan’s face sent a ripple of discomfort through Huey.

Clearing his throat, Huey corrected himself with slight emphasis, “She’s my girlfriend!”

His friends turned in unison towards Eileen, greeting her with a collective, “Hi!”

Eileen’s response was muted as Bryan’s gaze fixed on her. Her casual attire contrasted with her serene, almost youthful features, painting a starkly different picture from the high-powered assistant she was at work.

Bryan’s expression shifted to a knowing smirk. “Eileen, they’re talking to you,” he said.

Caught in the moment, Eileen offered a nervous chuckle. “Well, it looks like we’re all set to go. Let’s just sit down.”

The questioning glances and nudges from Huey’s friends continued, asking Huey when he had found such a beautiful girlfriend.

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Amidst the soft curiosity, Eileen’s cheeks warmed under Bryan’s steady, piercing look. Somehow, she felt an intentional weight behind it.

Huey managed a brief dismissal of his inquisitive friends, darting between Eileen and Bryan, reading the room’s undercurrents.

The bus hummed to life, the drawn sunshades muting the daylight and enveloping the interior in a subdued glow. Bryan’s figure shielded Eileen from Huey’s view, casting her in his shadow.

Retreating to his digital world, Huey scanned his messages with Ax, feeling the one-sided weight of their recent exchanges. The silent stretches between their chats had been punctuated only by a brief reply from Ax regarding the upcoming competition.

With a surge of hope, Huey had invited Ax to the competition in Lakédale, but Ax had only asked about the specifics of their trip without confirming whether he would come. Huey couldn’t help but feel a spark of excitement at the prospect.

at the idyllic Lakédale under the cloak of evening calm. Feeling the stiffness of the long ride, Eileen stood up

reached her, “Eileen, I have a competition

off the bus, Eileen caught sight of Bryan proceeding directly to the exit. “I might,” she answered hastily, her mind already racing

Huey replied, a protective note threading through his next words, “remember, if trouble finds you, just let me know. I’ll be

a silent

he had summoned a cab and was loading their bags. His comment to her was casual, almost indifferent.

unpredictable behavior. She got into

arrived just moments later. The small town’s charm had apparently funneled them to the same lodging. “What are the odds?” Huey murmured, a hint of

Eileen together, made an assumption.

sought Eileen’s input with a glance. Before Eileen could formulate a response, Huey, ever protective, interjected, “They’ll need

“They’re not a couple!”

or Eileen. Eileen, her

smile. “My apologies. Let me see what

she looked up. “Other than

He had secured the rooms ahead of time, not anticipating this turn

cut through the tension. “The suite has two bedrooms. I hope you don’t mind, Mr. Baker. It’s not like Eileen and I

creased with worry as she sensed the judgmental eyes of Huey’s friends on

to speed up

“Do you mind?”

a hesitant hand, Eileen reached into her bag to retrieve his wallet but was abruptly

don’t—” Huey’s protest was

a challenge in his tone. “You want to settle our bill?” He dismissed the offer with a casual wave of

grasp and presented it to the receptionist, finalizing the transaction himself. The receptionist’s lips gave a

was soon leading the way with the room key and luggage in tow, signaling for Eileen

catch up another time; it’s been a long

Huey was a mix of acknowledgment and challenge. Huey’s response was not so subtle—a frustrated kick

voice broke through his brooding. “Boss, is

soon. Let’s just get settled for now,” Huey said, his tone heavy with

ahead with the check-in process, entering the

sensing the tension, ventured a word of caution. “Boss, if she’s not your girlfriend, it might be wise for you to step back. They look like a perfect match. Besides,

pride stung. “Am I not intimidating?”

“You have a

Huey motionless, caught

hotel room, Eileen arranged her belongings. As she finished, Bryan’s presence at the doorway

hand with this?” Bryan asked, nodding at his suitcase. “What’s the plan for dinner? Are we going out or