Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 32

Chapter 32:

“Honey, why are you out here? Don’t be upset with me. I know I said the wrong thing earlier,” Marcus said in a gentle tone, as if he and Eileen were just a couple working through a disagreement.

With a crafted smile, he reassured the waiter, “She’s with me; we just had a little argument. I appreciate your help. I’ll take her back now.”

The waiter gave a knowing nod, recalling that Eileen’s visit had indeed been for Marcus. “Of course. I’ll leave you to it.”

As the waiter disappeared into the restaurant, Marcus guided the half-conscious Eileen toward his car. Eileen slumped into the seat, and since Marcus was less than gentle, her shirt hitched up slightly, exposing a sliver of her waist.

Momentary hesitation showed in Marcus as he paused by the car door, a conflicting thought crossing his mind. Resigning to the situation with a murmur to himself, he moved to the driver’s seat and set off.

Left with her belongings strewn aside by Marcus, Eileen’s gaze fell on her bag and phone. They were her lifelines, her means to reach out for help.

Marcus was preoccupied with the road ahead, murmuring grievances about the recording.

Seizing a moment of quiet determination, Eileen dialed Bryan’s number on her phone.

A few tones in, a voice cut through. “Hello—”

Vivian’s familiar chime overlapped. “Bryan, you’re—”

The connection was severed before Eileen could utter a word, a stinging sense of interruption heavy in her chest. Tears betrayed her frustration, but she gathered her composure with a deep, fortifying breath.

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Ignoring the urge to succumb to her emotions, she accessed WhatsApp, found Huey’s contact, and swiftly shared her location.

As she attempted further action, Marcus abruptly halted.

He caught sight of the phone in her grasp and, with a swift motion, threw it out of the window. Confusion and weakness gripped Eileen, a direct result of whatever had been in her drink. Marcus’s grip was unyielding as he pulled her from the vehicle. Her legs faltered, relying on his support to remain upright.

“I was planning to fuck you in the restaurant. Who knew you’d bolt on me?” Marcus grumbled, frustration thick in his voice. “You brought this on yourself.” His insults weighed heavily on Eileen’s spirit.

Feeling dizzy, Eileen barely registered the clicks and beeps as Marcus secured a room and guided her into the elevator. The dim ambiance of the room made it hard for Marcus to navigate with Eileen’s weight leaning against him. As they entered, he flicked on the lights.

sight. Seizing the moment, she shoved Marcus aside and

hitting the cabinet. “Damn it, Eileen! Hiding won’t save you,” he yelled from the other side of the door,

heart pounding, retorted with as much firmness as she could muster. “Let me out now, or you’ll never be able to work with Apex Group again!” With shaky hands, she turned the faucet full blast,

attempted to threaten Marcus, but he wasn’t buying it. “You, a mere assistant, dare to stick your nose in the collaboration between Apex Group and Fulcrum Group? Who do you think you are?” Marcus taunted, his words dripping with derision. “Just Bryan’s lapdog. Not

seized Eileen’s arm, dragging her out and tossing her onto the bed. The soft mattress absorbed her weight, sending her body bouncing up before settling back down. From the corner of her eye, she watched as Marcus began

blouse. In an

me? This isn’t your first time! What’s the big

gaze fixated on Eileen’s smooth skin, and he lunged toward her. However, Eileen fought back

the door was kicked open from outside. Lost in his lewd laughter and desire, Marcus remained oblivious to the intrusion. It wasn’t until someone seized him by the hair, wrenching him away from Eileen and sending him crashing to

she clung tightly to it, revealing only her collarbone. She cracked her eyes open slightly, greeted by the sight of a towering

lips,

you do this to Eileen!” A voice filled with fury echoed through the room. Wiping away her tears, Eileen turned to the source.

Huey, locked in fierce combat with Marcus. In retaliation, Marcus snatched a sharp fruit knife from somewhere and lunged at Huey. Reacting quickly, Huey intercepted the blade with

me. The moment I step out of this hotel, I’m calling the cops!”

expression shifted to alarm. He tossed the knife aside and snatched his clothes from the floor. “You’re lucky this time. Next time, you won’t be so fortunate,” he

lips, words on the cusp of spilling out, but her attention was abruptly seized by Huey. He was fixated on his own hand, now a canvas of red, before he crumpled to the

to Huey’s side. She rifled through his pockets with shaky hands until she found his phone. With trembling fingers,

the tang of antiseptic filled Eileen’s senses, reminiscent of days spent by

and nurses flanking her. Her eyes fluttered open to find the medical team leaning in. “Miss Curtis,

through the fog of memories. Suddenly sitting upright, she said, “I’m fine. Where’s the person who was brought

doctor pointed to

across her face as she prepared to

while. The effects of the medication in your system haven’t completely worn off yet. Staying

nurse’s warning, Eileen, swaying slightly in her attempt to stand, eased

the doctor said in a comforting tone. “He just injured his hand. He passed out

the thought of Huey’s injured hand cast a shadow over her relief. She knew he wouldn’t be able to attend the competition now.

thick with their

of them exclaimed. “I was up all night yesterday, couldn’t even sleep, thinking about the game.

and his left hand was bundled in bandages. He offered Eileen a weak smile when their eyes met, trying to mask his disappointment. “Ignore them, Eileen. There will be

didn’t take home a trophy this time?” a friend said.

silenced their gripes with a stern look. “Enough! I want to speak with Eileen

leaving the two alone in the quiet room. Eileen didn’t move, keeping her