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.

bus, 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 to find Bryan already handling their luggage. Without a word, she trailed behind him to get off the

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

off the bus, Eileen caught sight of Bryan proceeding directly to the exit. “I might,”

next words, “remember, if trouble finds you, just let me know.

offer left Eileen momentarily taken aback, a silent question of

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

to his unpredictable behavior. She got into the cab

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

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

Before Eileen could

“They’re not a couple!”

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

apologies. Let me see what else we

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

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

It’s not like Eileen and I haven’t shared a suite before for work

palpable. Eileen’s face creased with worry as she sensed the judgmental eyes of Huey’s friends on her. How would this scene

Eileen to speed

“Do you mind?”

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

protest was sharp, his

issue?” 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 need. I’ve

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

soon leading the way with

reassuring smile. “Let’s catch up another time; it’s been a long day,” she

slid shut, Bryan’s glance toward Huey was a mix of acknowledgment and challenge. Huey’s response

his brooding. “Boss,

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

the group moved ahead with the check-in process, entering

if she’s not your girlfriend, it might be wise for

his pride stung. “Am I not intimidating?”

“You have a different presence—less

left Huey motionless, caught

her belongings. As

Bryan asked, nodding at his suitcase. “What’s the plan