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

Morrison as he stormed out his assistant trailing behind, trying to offer was already descending the steps, his figure disappearing into the

given his qonation. But

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

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

to remove his shoes as he made

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

room light

the hallway, but his bedroom was end

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

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

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

had vanished.

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 his call

The sofa…

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

Rose was dropping noodles into the boiling pot. Her hands moved a bit faster at the

sure you know

her. “You gotta

went to the living room. The caller ID made her hesitate, but

it now?”

eerily calm, a stark contrast to his usual temper.

“At home”

home?” Before she could

for a few seconds. “You’ve been

as flat as ever, not the stillness of a windless

chill

been said. It’s a good thing for both of us, so let’s get it

added, “Morrison, I’ve tried to make amends as best as I could. There’s not much left to say. I don’t want to make an enemy of anyone, least of all you I was wrong before, and I’m

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

After all, in R City, you have the power to find anyone easily Besides, we’ll

could finish, Morrison hung up.

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

the dining room.

at her and served her some food with

and picked up her fork, knowing Winston

“Yeah”

willing

me do wrong in the first place. I’ve been dragging my feet until now. But the longer it goes on, the

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

cruel to others, even more

phone and immediately dialed his assistant

“Mr Witt?”

where Rose

assistant, already shaken by Momsong icy tone, couldn’t grasp the request right away

“Are you deaf?

assistant humedly replied. ‘Il find out right away Mr

him, and he quickly began fipping through his

sight to behold

man and woman alone at night can be awkward, and it seemed prudent not to overstay his welcome

I’m just

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