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.

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 to find Bryan already handling their luggage. Without a word, she

her, “Eileen, I have a competition

to the exit. “I might,” she

a protective note threading through his next words, “remember, if trouble finds

a silent

cab and was loading their bags. His comment to her was casual, almost indifferent. “No need to be so attached to him. It’s

strange, she was used to his unpredictable behavior. She got into

The small

upon seeing Bryan and Eileen together, made an assumption. “Would the presidential suite suit you and your

sought Eileen’s input with a glance. Before Eileen could

“They’re not a couple!”

paused, taken aback by Huey’s forwardness. No clarification came from Bryan or Eileen.

an apologetic smile. “My apologies. Let me

she looked up. “Other than

off guard by the predicament, Huey was momentarily at a loss for words. He had secured the rooms ahead of time, not anticipating this

bedrooms. I hope you don’t mind, Mr. Baker. It’s not like Eileen and I haven’t shared a suite before for work trips,” he said,

face creased with worry as she sensed the judgmental eyes of Huey’s friends on her. How

speed

“Do you mind?”

her bag to retrieve his wallet but was abruptly stopped by

don’t—” Huey’s protest was

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

receptionist, finalizing the transaction himself. The receptionist’s lips gave a slight quirk; his audacious actions seemed too bold. Still, his

and Bryan was soon leading the way with the room key and

another time; it’s been a long day,” she

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

voice broke through his brooding. “Boss, is she

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

group moved ahead with the check-in

tension, ventured a word of caution. “Boss, if she’s not your girlfriend, it might be wise for you to step back. They

with his friend, his pride stung. “Am I not intimidating?”

pondered, choosing his words carefully. “You have

comparison left Huey motionless, caught in a

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

at his suitcase. “What’s the plan for