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”

She looked up, glanced at the pot, and reached for the spoon.

assistant trailing behind, trying to offer was already descending the

given his qonation. But

creased his bion. He watched the spare key bum flower pot by the door and entered the silent

now it was off But she just told him that she was at home Was she playing her for a

bother to remove his shoes as

in darkness Flicking on the light he found it

room light an

his

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

hairdryer, even the comb and harpes –

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her dog, and all her decorative pieces. In the kitchen, her plates, utensils, and even her

had vanished.

anger seeping away, replaced by a 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

The sofa…

as he dialed the number, his heart heavy with an

as Rose 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

sure you

an eyebrow at her. “You gotta give me some more credit than

room. The caller ID made her

is it

his usual temper. This calmness

“At home”

home?” Before she could

paused for a few seconds.

ever, not the stillness of a windless lake but

chill

of us, so

to say. I don’t want to make an enemy of anyone, least of all you

detachment, “You think I can’t find out if you don’t tell

pursed her lips. “I’m not trying to hide from you. After all, in R City, you have the power to find anyone easily Besides, we’ll have

she could finish, Morrison

its own, furrowed her brows, but then tossed

the dining

some food

up her fork, knowing Winston had overheard

“Yeah”

willing

to let go that made me do wrong in the first place. I’ve been dragging my feet until now. But the longer it goes on, the more I feel I’m just torturing myself. I tried, and I had what I wanted Letting go is best for everyone.”

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

others, even more so to

the phone and immediately dialed his

“Mr Witt?”

where Rose is right

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

“Are you deaf?

assistant humedly replied. ‘Il find out

hung up and blinked before it hit him, and he quickly began fipping through his

sight to behold

Winston didn’t linger and soon left. A single man and woman alone at night can be awkward, and it seemed prudent not to overstay his

I’m just across the hall. Take care

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