The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Though they had seen much of life’s harsh realities, the children at the local orphanage couldn’t fathom the depths

of darkness that might dwell in the heart of a seven-year-old girl who had just lost her parents.

Serana kept to herself, a solitary figure in the corner, quiet and well-behaved in class, and equally so during recess,

watching the others play with an expressionless demeanor, like a still pond devoid of life.

Perhaps they sensed a kindred spirit in her, or maybe it was pity, or a thick slather of curiosity, but from that point

on, Boyd had someone else woven into the tapestry of his childhood.

From then until now, Serana had become a thread running through the narrative of his life.

In their daily interactions, Serana was the picture of innocence, speaking in gentle whispers, looking at people with

sincerity and care. Even as the years passed and she grew, she never changed – tender and fragile, yet brave and

stubborn.

Outwardly, she seemed as delicate as a glass figurine, always needing protection, yet she fiercely tried to prove her

strength, insisting she didn’t need anyone’s care and could even protect others.d2

Such a girl was irresistibly endearing – tender and attentive, pure and kind, brave, stubborn, and resilient.

Like her long, dark hair, the number of people drawn to her grew day by day. And it was true what they said – girls

should have long hair.

Yasmine was beautiful but frosty by nature. Others kept their distance. From start to finish, Boyd was her only

constant, and she never felt lonely. At least, not until she suddenly realized what loneliness was and found that

certain things had become inevitable.

Boyd’s time was no longer solely dedicated to her as he began to learn deeper subjects beyond the basic

curriculum.

Companion? She had never considered Boyd’s presence as companionship before.

But when did it start? It wasn’t when Boyd’s time began to scatter, leaving more for Serana.

Was it from the moments they shared meals together, or those occasional breaks when they sat beside the flower

beds?

Or when they planted a lily bulb together, one digging a hole, the other tenderly placing the bulb inside?

felt it

in their routine, she’d find

even hostility towards

Haven Orphanage noticed too,

refute them.

knew it

did it

in the garden

appeared so harmonious.

few days later, she found the desecrated lilies,

vibrant lilies had been a captivating sight at Angel’s Haven Orphanage. Now,

scattered, leaves shredded, and stems snapped. Such an act was a significant event in the

and the investigation

days after planting, I saw her by the garden, holding a trowel and

the seedlings with that trowel,” added

like… like when she looks at Serana,” a third chimed

We all know that. The lilies were planted by Serana, so it must’ve been

another.

up, but

after Serana planted, knowing the germination rate was low.

them out so the others

gardening concepts and blamed her out of ignorance,

frustrating and laughable.

ruined garden, picking up petals

more displeasure at Yasmine, but the children’s

concern.

any particular feelings about Serana. There’s no motive. It wasn’t me,” she stated

orphanage didn’t jump to conclusions based on the children’s

After all, the lilies thrived mainly

time being, and the

reprimand for the culprit.

hadn’t visited the scene of the “crime,” seemed indifferent to the

rare appearance in craft class, he paired up with Yasmine, who had been

long table, as Serana was already working with

greeted him casually. “Rare

he’d been carrying – a

grown accustomed to.

books, and out fluttered colorful petals. One book after another, until Yasmine

the petals of lilies, pressed flat

heart felt

at him, his eyes serene but his lips curved in a casual smile. “I recall Serana was the

all those flower

regarded her with a detached gaze, standing by the table, not

seemed to hold a universe of secrets, now

care much about

at the petals and let out a light chuckle. “And what, pray

for a long moment. “Indeed, Serana picked them up. She