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.

open, the bathroom in sight. Seizing the moment, she shoved

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

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, dousing her face in an attempt to wash away the

between Apex Group and Fulcrum Group? Who do you think you are?” Marcus taunted, his words dripping with derision. “Just Bryan’s lapdog. Not his wife.

kicks resonating loudly enough to pierce Eileen’s eardrums. Eventually, the door was kicked open, and Marcus 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

an instant, his eyes fell upon the numerous hickeys adorning

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

smooth skin, and he lunged toward her. However, Eileen fought back

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 the floor, that Marcus snapped

cracked her eyes open slightly, greeted by the sight of a towering figure, tears streaming uncontrollably down

lips, she whispered,

echoed through the room. Wiping away her tears, Eileen turned to the source. But it

Huey. Reacting quickly, Huey intercepted the blade with his bare hand. Instantly, pain

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

blood, his expression shifted to alarm. He tossed the knife aside and snatched his clothes from the

her lips, words on the cusp of spilling out, but her attention was abruptly seized by Huey. He was fixated on his

concern, rushed to Huey’s side. She rifled through his pockets with shaky hands until she found his phone. With trembling fingers, she dialed for help and gave

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

however, it was she who lay in bed, surrounded by a team of doctors and nurses flanking her. Her eyes fluttered open to find the medical team leaning in. “Miss Curtis, how

briefly navigating through the fog of memories. Suddenly sitting upright, she said, “I’m fine. Where’s the

The doctor pointed to the

face as she prepared to get out of bed. “How’s

her. “You still need to rest for a while. The effects of the medication in your system haven’t completely worn off yet. Staying in bed for a day is the

warning, Eileen, swaying slightly in her attempt

in a comforting tone. “He just injured his hand. He passed out from the sight

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. Restless, she requested a wheelchair

air thick with their frustrations. Eileen caught the

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

was bundled in bandages. He offered Eileen a weak smile when their eyes met, trying to mask his disappointment. “Ignore

you’d quit the game if we didn’t take home a trophy this time?” a friend said. “So are you going to quit playing

with a stern look. “Enough! I want to speak with Eileen now.

in the quiet room. Eileen didn’t move, keeping her distance from Huey’s