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.

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.

I have a competition the day after tomorrow.

to the exit. “I might,” she answered hastily, her mind already racing through her

if trouble finds you, just let me know. I’ll

taken aback, a silent question of its origin

bags. His comment to her was casual, almost indifferent. “No need to be so attached to him.

unpredictable behavior. She got into the cab with him,

twist of fate, arrived just moments later. The small town’s

upon seeing Bryan and Eileen together, made an assumption. “Would the presidential

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

“They’re not a couple!”

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

apologetic smile. “My apologies. Let me see what else

dance of her fingers on the keyboard, she looked up. “Other than the presidential suite, there are only the two rooms

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.

you don’t mind, Mr. Baker. It’s

she sensed the judgmental eyes of Huey’s friends

urged Eileen to speed up the check-in

“Do you mind?”

reached into her bag to retrieve his wallet but was abruptly stopped by Huey’s

protest was

Bryan interjected, a challenge in his tone. “You want to settle our bill?” He dismissed the offer

grasp and presented it to the receptionist, finalizing the transaction himself. The receptionist’s lips gave a slight quirk; his audacious actions seemed too bold. Still, his demeanor

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

“Let’s catch up another time; it’s been a long day,” she said before joining

of acknowledgment and challenge. Huey’s

through his brooding. “Boss, is she

settled for now,” Huey said, his tone

the group moved ahead with the check-in

girlfriend, it might be wise for you to step back. They look like

his pride

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

caught in a moment of

As she finished, Bryan’s presence

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