The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Boyd idly pushed around the green beans on his plate and said coolly, “Compared to before.”

“Yeah. With all those books you read, you should grasp the concept of self-awareness. I know I’m not the most

straightforward person, and someday I might do something that’ll make y’all cringe. But what bugs me most is,

even if what they say is true, I can’t stand people bad-mouthing me. I won’t give them the satisfaction of calling me

shameless behind my back. I don’t need that kind of gossip in my life.”

Boyd watched as she flicked the onions from her salad to the side, her face twisted in disgust. He smirked slightly, “I

thought you didn’t care about such things?”

“So I should just let everyone nitpick at me?” Yasmine’s appetite vanished as she shoveled a few more forkfuls of

mashed potatoes into her mouth. “I am also a human being. I don’t care, so does that mean anyone can freely slap

a label on me?”

Boyd just looked at her, “You can always set the record straight.” He slowly took another bite, “But this is because

of what I said to you in art class, isn’t it? If it isn’t you, you could explain, or prove your innocence.”

Yasmine’s movements quickened, and soon her plate was empty, save for the pile of onions in the corner.d2

“No need.” She slammed her fork down a bit too hard, “If I’m already so despicable in everyone’s eyes, what’s the

point? Proving myself once means I might have to do it again. Who am I proving my innocence for? Them? Or you?

Who among you is worthy of my explanation?”

A shadow fell across Boyd’s usually clear-cut gaze. “It seems you feel quite wronged indeed.”

Yasmine stared at him for a moment before standing up abruptly. “You’re right, I’m no saint. To suffer baseless

accusations is indeed a grievance.”

Boyd finished his last bite of food, “So, isn’t that also one of the reasons to clear your name?”

“Not good enough.” Yasmine raised her voice, her chin up, her eyes looking down at Boyd with a chilly smile,

“They’ve wronged me for no reason, and you think proving my innocence is that simple?”

She picked up her plate and pushed back her chair, “They made me suffer, and I intend to make them suffer more.

Today, thanks to you, Boyd, I realized I still have a twisted sense of humor. An eye for an eye makes life more

interesting. So everyone had better watch out. Don’t think I’m just talking. I’m full of cunning plans, and not using

them would be a disservice.”

The whole cafeteria fell silent.

All the kids were looking at Yasmine, with confusion, disgust, and fear in their eyes. There were few people around

Yasmine, and fear of her was definitely a part of the reason.

Boyd glanced up at her, “You don’t care about the suspicions of others, but my words stir up such a reaction?”

the plate tightening. She was silent for a moment before looking straight into his

can make up for your useless brain, and it’s

realize I’ve been wrong about you from the start, it feels like

first time, his

the force of

felt a sudden sense of satisfaction. Nothing

with a worried look

“Cut it.”

coldly, giving her a cool glance and walked away

left the cafeteria without looking back. Her demeanor was clearly

drastic.

as he followed her out. The rest of

before they

they stepped outside, Yasmine was by the flowerbed, yanking out the lilies that had

another, in front of

the uprooted flowers at Serana’s feet. Staring at Serana, who

you? Take them. They’re a gift. Keep them as long as you

kids couldn’t help but murmur

with cold eyes, “You are ignorant and stupid. I do despise

understand why you’d hide your dislike for someone.

you to know it. Otherwise,

flowers at Serana’s feet, “I despise

to be sneaky

“I’m not into playing your subversive games.

openly, and if people decide it’s me, I don’t feel wronged

blamed, then I end up with the reputation of a cowardly schemer. Why go

suffer the

meaning of Yasmine’s words, but Boyd’s face

never naive or foolish. She

students crowded around her. Yasmine watched the throng with

biting sarcasm, unaffected.

matter escalated, and the director arrived. The students babbled

said Yasmine was responsible for this. Without evidence, it’s irresponsible to blame

you were falsely accused of

of silence, the director’s words hung in the

always hanging around the garden. If it wasn’t her, who else could it be? Those

could anyone be

“Those flowers weren’t willfully destroyed

been tending to them

they cherish

room erupted in murmurs of

possible? Those flowers were clearly

Serena did plant the seeds, but without Yasmine, that garden wouldn’t

relentless, “But she just uprooted all of them, even if it wasn’t her,

destroyed what

resignation, “If she decided to

or perhaps, they didn’t deserve her

whose eyes suddenly flashed.

gaze.

director paused, then turned to the teachers nearby, “This afternoon’s

cultivating lilies.”

teachers nodded in agreement

Yasmine spoke up, dusting the soil off her hands, “director, Bryson is taking

afternoon.”