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”

glanced at the pot, and

stop Morrison as he stormed out his assistant trailing behind, trying to offer

his qonation. But

in darkness. A frown creased his bion. He

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 she playing

shoes as he made his way upstairs

on the light he found it empty

room

the hallway, but his bedroom

that all of Roses belongings were gone her laptop her notes, the trinkets on her deak, even her parenting books

towels, hairdryer, even the comb and harpes – absolutely everything of hers was gone, nothing wa

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living room was missing her cup, her shoes, her dog, and all her decorative pieces. In the kitchen, her plates, utensils, and

had vanished.

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 his call for

The sofa…

pressed into a thin line as he dialed the number, his heart heavy with an emotion

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

you know how?”

“You gotta

gave an apologetic smile, handed him the noodles, and went to the living room. The caller ID made her hesitate, but she took a deep breath

is it now?”

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

“At home”

home?” Before she could

for a few seconds. “You’ve

ever, not the stillness of a windless lake but the

chill

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

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

while before responding with icy detachment, “You think I can’t find out if

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

could finish, Morrison hung

had disconnected on its own, furrowed her brows, but then tossed the

dining room.

some food with a ladle. “Have you really

picked up her fork, knowing Winston had overheard her

“Yeah”

really willing to let

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

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

even more so

up the phone and immediately dialed his assistant

“Mr Witt?”

where Rose is

assistant, already shaken by Momsong icy

“Are you deaf?

humedly replied. ‘Il find

up and blinked before it hit him,

sight to behold

woman alone at night can be

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

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