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.

punctuated by brief stops, culminated in their arrival at the idyllic Lakédale under the cloak of evening calm. Feeling the stiffness of the long ride, Eileen stood up from her seat

her, “Eileen, I have a competition the day after tomorrow. Will

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

his next words, “remember, if trouble finds you, just let me know. I’ll be there

a silent question of

her was casual, almost indifferent. “No need to be so attached to him. It’s not like you won’t see each

used to his unpredictable behavior. She got into the cab with him, and

they approached the hotel’s front desk to secure accommodations. Huey and his crew, in a twist of fate, arrived just moments later. The small town’s charm had apparently funneled them to the same lodging.

an assumption. “Would the presidential suite suit

could formulate a response, Huey, ever protective, interjected, “They’ll

“They’re not a couple!”

No clarification came from Bryan or Eileen. Eileen, her cheeks warmed by the moment, silently affirmed they were

offered an apologetic smile. “My apologies. Let me see

“Other than the presidential suite, there are

off guard by the predicament, Huey was momentarily at a loss for words. He had secured the rooms ahead of time, not anticipating this turn of events. But he didn’t want Eileen and Bryan to share

don’t mind, Mr. Baker. It’s

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

to speed up the check-in

“Do you mind?”

her bag to retrieve

protest was sharp, his grip

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

receptionist’s lips gave a slight quirk; his audacious actions seemed too bold.

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

offered Huey a reassuring smile. “Let’s catch up another time; it’s been a long day,” she said before joining Bryan in

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

voice broke through his brooding. “Boss, is she really

get settled for now,” Huey said, his

moved ahead with the

might be wise for you to

friend, his pride stung.

his words carefully. “You have a different presence—less imposing than

left Huey motionless, caught in a moment

hotel room, Eileen arranged her belongings. As she finished,

suitcase. “What’s the plan for