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”

looked up, glanced at the pot, and reached for the

staff didn’t dare stop Morrison as he stormed out his assistant trailing behind, trying to offer was already descending the steps,

his qonation. But

find it shrouded in darkness. A frown creased his bion. He watched

The absence of light was a bad omen. He alwa but now it

shoes as he

on the light he found it empty along with the guest rooms and

the living room light

hallway, but his

of Roses belongings were gone her laptop her notes, the trinkets on her deak, even her parenting books The closet was bare of her clothes, and the bathroom was emptied of her personal belongings

in the bathroom, toothbrush, towels, hairdryer, even the comb and harpes

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cup, her shoes, her dog, and all her decorative pieces. In

had vanished.

away, replaced by a deep, unsettling dread. He finally took out his phone, his call log flooded with Rose’s name. Most of the calls didn’t go through, except for the first one, with a call record lasting a mere thirty–six seconds. In the end, she hung up

The sofa…

line as he dialed the number, his heart heavy with an emotion he couldn’t quite name

into the boiling pot. Her hands moved a bit faster at the sound, and Winston set down his fork to answer it “Let me take care of that. You get the phone”

sure you know how?”

raised an eyebrow at her. “You gotta give me some more credit than that”

smile, handed him the noodles, and went to the living room. The caller

it

stark contrast to his usual temper. This calmness

“At home”

she could finish, Morrison cut

few seconds.

as ever, not the stillness of a windless lake

chill

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

left to say. I don’t want to make an enemy of anyone, least of all

responding with icy detachment, “You think I

you. After all, in R City, you have the power to find anyone easily Besides,

finish, Morrison

cut off, Rose stared at the phone that had disconnected on its own,

dining room.

her and served her some food with a

down and picked up her fork, knowing

“Yeah”

willing to let go?”

until now. But the longer it goes on, the more I feel I’m just torturing myself. I tried, and I

in his heart. Indeed, when a woman made up her mind,

even more so to herself

hung up the phone and

“Mr Witt?”

out where Rose is

Momsong icy tone, couldn’t

“Are you deaf?

assistant humedly replied. ‘Il find

hit him, and he quickly

sight to behold

single man and woman alone at night can be awkward, and it

you need anything I’m just across the hall. Take care of

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