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”

up, glanced at the pot, and

his assistant trailing behind, trying to

given his

the villa at breakneck speed only to find it shrouded in darkness. A frown creased his bion. He watched the spare key bum flower pot by the door and entered

The absence of light was a bad omen. He alwa but now it was off But she just told him that she

remove his shoes as he made his way upstairs

it empty along with the guest rooms and

the living room light

but his bedroom was

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

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

Chapter

her

had vanished.

seeping 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

The sofa…

line as he dialed the number, his heart heavy with an emotion he

just as Rose was dropping noodles 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

gotta give me some more

room. The caller ID made her hesitate, but

it now?”

Morrison’s voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast to his usual temper. This

“At home”

Before she could finish, Morrison

paused for a few

His tone was as flat as ever, not the stillness of

chill

“If you’re out of the hospital, we should no longer delay our divorce. Everything has been said. It’s a good thing for both of

make amends as best as I could. There’s not much left to say. I

was silent for a while before responding with icy detachment, “You

the power to find anyone easily Besides, we’ll

she could finish, Morrison

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

the dining room.

served her some food

up her fork, knowing Winston

“Yeah”

you really willing

wrong in the first place. I’ve been dragging my feet until now. But the longer it goes on, the more I feel I’m just

alarm in his heart. Indeed,

cruel to others, even

up the phone and immediately dialed his

“Mr Witt?”

Rose is right now”

by Momsong icy tone, couldn’t grasp the request

“Are you deaf?

humedly replied. ‘Il find out right

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

sight to behold

the dinner, Winston didn’t linger and soon left. A single man and woman alone at night can be awkward, and it seemed prudent

anything I’m just across the

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