The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1821

Winston arched an eyebrow as he entered the cozy kitchen, a smile on his lips. “Congrats on the new pad, Rose”

“Thanks a lot.”

“Except that your neighbor is still me

Rose smiled and said. “Actually, I owe you one for scouting this place out for me”

She shut the door behind them, following Winston into the kitchen. It’s kinda ironic, isn’t it? I invite you over to The R City, and you end up finding my new digs ‘c2

Winston placed the grocery bag on the countertop, a smirk playing on his face. “Well, when it comes to social connections, us guys have a bit of

an edge”

He couldn’t shake the guilt he felt towards her. That damned witch Chloe, always assigning tasks and then skirting the blame when things went

south

“Why don’t you hang back while I get things sorted? I’ll give you a holler when it’s ready.”

“You sure you don’t need a hand?”

She shook her head, her voice light. “The world’s simplest meal is just stew.”

Winston didn’t press further.

True to her word, it wasn’t long before Rose called him to the dining room. Stepping in, Winston couldn’t help but marvel. Women were truly magical creatures – in such a short time, she’d transformed the entire table into a feast. The pot in the center bubbled with inviting steam, casting a cozy glow around the room.

“All set already?”

“It’s just a matter of washing some veggies. Have a seat.”

He did as told, watching as Rose busied herself with adding food to the pot and adjusting the heat. It wasn’t long before she served him a plate of food

Winston watched her careful movements, a mysterious smile playing on his face.

“Back at Summit Ridge University, there was this girl whom no one dares to provoke. She was elegant, delicate, and assertive It’s hard to believe that the once famous figure on campus, known for her charisma, has now become so homely, especially with such a caring nature”

Rose paused, setting the fork aside. “Nobody owes me anything. And no one has the obligation or duty to look after me You’ve got to have some life skills, or you’ll starve living alone”

He looked at her for a moment longer, then picked up his fork, diving into the stew with enthusiasm. “Hmm, this is genuinely both healthy and convenient – and delicious to boot. There’s nothing quite like this.”

She burst out laughing, caught off guard by his praise. “Arent you exaggerating a bit?”

The taste is spot–on, and if we’re being honest, it’s all thanks to the chef”

Rose rolled her eyes, feigning annoyance “You’re laying it on thick. Can’t you be a bit more genuine?”

“It’s all heartfelt, really I ran it through my mind several times before saying it. If I kept it in any longer, my thoughts would’ve started to tre

With her back of her hand pressed to her forehead, Rose laughed uncontrollably, her shoulders shaking with the effort to contain herself. “Men

are natural liars”

Winstons lips curled into a slight smile as he watched her “Your veggies are ready”

the pot, and reached for the spoon.

Morrison as he stormed out his assistant trailing behind, trying to offer was already descending

his qonation. But

breakneck speed only to find it shrouded in darkness. A frown creased his bion. He

opened the door, it was pitch dark. The absence of light was a bad omen. He alwa but now it was off But she just told him that she was at home Was

remove his shoes as he made his way

he found it empty along with

the living room light

hallway, but his bedroom was end

trinkets on her deak, even her parenting books The closet was bare of her clothes, and

hairdryer, even the comb and harpes – absolutely everything of hers was gone,

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her shoes, her dog, and all her decorative

had vanished.

log flooded with Rose’s name. Most of the calls didn’t go through,

The sofa…

the number, his heart heavy with an emotion he couldn’t quite

Rose was dropping noodles into the boiling pot. Her hands moved a bit faster at the sound, and Winston set down his fork

you know

eyebrow at her. “You gotta give me some

The

it

voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast to his usual temper. This calmness made

“At home”

Before she could finish, Morrison

paused for a few seconds. “You’ve been discharged?”

was as flat as ever, not the stillness of a windless lake but the ice

chill

out of the hospital, we should no longer delay our divorce. Everything has been said. It’s a good thing for both of us, so let’s get it over with. Besides, someone has been waiting for you. I’ve already spoken to Megan and Molly They shouldn’t interfere with you

to make amends as best as I could. There’s not much left to say. I don’t want to make an enemy

responding with icy detachment, “You think I can’t

you. After all, in R City, you have the power to find anyone easily Besides, we’ll have to meet if we’re going through with the

could finish, Morrison hung up.

Rose stared at the phone that had disconnected on its own, furrowed her brows, but then tossed the phone aside and returned

dining room.

and served her some food with a ladle. “Have

and picked up her fork, knowing Winston had overheard her call

“Yeah”

willing to

my unwillingness to let go that made me do wrong in the first place. I’ve been dragging my feet until now. But the longer it

woman, a flicker of alarm in his heart. Indeed, when

even more so to herself

up the phone and immediately dialed

“Mr Witt?”

where Rose is right

assistant, already shaken by Momsong icy tone, couldn’t grasp

“Are you deaf?

find out right away Mr

hung up and blinked before it hit him, and he quickly began fipping through

sight to behold

Winston didn’t linger and soon left. A single man and woman alone at night can

if you need anything I’m just

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