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.

stiffness of the long ride, Eileen stood up from her seat to find Bryan already handling their luggage. Without a

have a competition the day after tomorrow. Will

to the

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

momentarily taken aback, a silent

bags. His comment to her was casual, almost indifferent.

his remark strange, she was used to his unpredictable behavior. She got into the cab with him, and they headed

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

and Eileen together, made an assumption. “Would the presidential suite suit you

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

“They’re not a couple!”

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

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

looked up. “Other than the presidential suite, there are only the two rooms

at a loss for words. He had secured the rooms ahead of time,

Baker. It’s not like Eileen and I

judgmental eyes of Huey’s friends on

speed

“Do you mind?”

reached into her bag to retrieve his

don’t—” Huey’s protest was sharp, his

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

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

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

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

mix of acknowledgment and challenge. Huey’s response

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

for now,” Huey said, his

moved ahead with the check-in

sensing the tension, ventured a word of caution. “Boss, if she’s not your girlfriend, it might be wise for

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

pondered, choosing his words carefully. “You have a

comparison left Huey motionless, caught in a

belongings. As she finished, Bryan’s presence at

nodding at his suitcase. “What’s the plan for dinner?