The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

“I want you all to understand, from this moment forward, that Rose didn’t trap

me by getting pregnant to marry me. It was I who deliberately gave her that

opportunity.

“Even if she initially didn’t plan to keep our baby, I wouldn’t have agreed to let

her go. If she hadn’t been carrying my baby, I’d have found another reason to

make her my wife.

“The one who’s always harbored ulterior motives has been me. If you’ve got

anything to say, say it to my face. But do you have the guts to do that?”

The room fell into a stunned silence.

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They didn’t. Morrison was a true force to be reckoned with. The audacity of his

speech wasn’t without foundation.

Having said his piece, Morrison swept his gaze over the hushed crowd, a

satisfied smirk playing on his lips as he strode out of the room. His footsteps

were brisk, and it was all Riley could do to catch up with him in a near jog.d2

The display was nothing short of shocking for Riley.

Morrison, who never wore his heart on his sleeve, who would grimace at the

sight of other couples wrapped up in their public displays of affection, had made

such a bold declaration of love.

Riley had worked with Morrison long enough to know he was a man who

despised sappiness. He doubted Morrison would ever be the type to whisper

sweet nothings or be particularly kind or tender, even to his own wife.

He had secretly worried about the future of the Witt family line, especially after

learning about Morrison’s past girlfriend.

Now, there in the meeting room, Morrison’s words had been nothing short of

explosive. Riley never imagined he’d see the day when Morrison would brazenly

confess his love in front of a crowd, shattering his stoic image.

Back at the birthday celebration, despite the heavy snowfall, they made it back

to the party in record time.

Molly had been busy hosting the guests when she noticed Morrison’s return,

accompanied only by Riley. A flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes. She

had hoped Morrison would bring Rose back with him and announce to everyone

was the one he

might have been a bit

status as Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

Morrison had left alone and returned alone.

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

she said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a few words, then we

night.”

was waiting, and they had

respond. His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience wearing

shook her head, “I

lips formed a tight

look for Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose must have

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her pain.

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over

looked at Morrison.

glanced at his wrist to check the time,

raised

quickly chimed

It was still early.

took the knife from Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a bit

hasn’t arrived yet.”

cake, silently waiting, staring at the entrance.

unanswered. He couldn’t leave now. What if she arrived just as

stepped out?

the minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake began to disperse,

glasses and enjoying light-hearted

obvious he’s waiting for someone,

that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own birthday

be his

but isn’t it clear that there’s

today?”

the picture, and they even

knows if old flames

fight with his wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

you have a death wish, talking like

certainly want to live, but looking at the situation now, I

spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance. As

look, their expressions

face darkened at the sight of the figure

vision in a burgundy

adorned with lace and petals, her

her red lips seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

to the fresh, understated beauty she once was;

stunning confidence.

a confident

center of

whispers continued, but all eyes were on the

Mona approached. Yet,

at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

“What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

extended her arm, offering the