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.

by brief stops, culminated in their arrival at the idyllic Lakédale under the cloak of evening calm. Feeling the stiffness of the long ride,

I have a competition the day after tomorrow. Will you

caught sight of Bryan proceeding directly to the exit. “I might,” she answered hastily,

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

aback, a silent question

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

Eileen found his remark strange, she was used to his unpredictable behavior. She got into the cab

moments later. The small town’s charm had apparently funneled them to the same lodging. “What are the

together, made an assumption. “Would

input with a glance. Before Eileen could formulate a response,

“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

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

loss for words. He had secured the rooms ahead of time, not

suite has two bedrooms. I hope you don’t mind, Mr. Baker. It’s not like Eileen and

as she sensed the judgmental

speed up the check-in

“Do you mind?”

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

protest was sharp, his grip

Bryan interjected, a challenge in his tone. “You want to settle our bill?” He dismissed the offer with a casual wave of his hand. “No

the card from Eileen’s 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 carried an

Bryan was soon leading the way with the room

time; it’s

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

friend’s voice broke through his brooding. “Boss, is

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

the group moved ahead with the

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

pride stung. “Am I not intimidating?”

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

caught in a moment of

room, Eileen arranged her belongings. As

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