The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Everyone fell silent at his words. How many times had they endured such thoughtless remarks?

Ugly? How could he say something like that. The baby was the spitting image of his father, even if the stubborn man refused to admit it.

Molly bit her lip, her eyes flashing with frustration as she glared at Morrison. “That’s your son. And for the record, you were even uglier when you were born.”

It seemed that it was true, Grandchildren were more precious to the grandparents than their own children.b2

Morrison appeared unfazed by their collective outrage. He pursed his lips and looked back at the baby.

Where was the chubby, cherubic infant he’d been promised? Instead, there was this wrinkled, red-faced little creature, features barely defined. How could this be his offspring?

He sighed. Well, ugly or not, the kid was his flesh and blood. There was no denying that.

As if sensing his father’s disapproval, the baby in his swaddle stirred. His tiny fists clenched, his mouth puckered, as if he were on the brink of tears.

Rose, sensing the impending meltdown, began to rock the infant gently. She leaned in and planted a soft kiss on his forehead. “There, there, sweetie. Mommy loves you.”

The baby cooed softly, nuzzled his head against her, and settled down.

Rose’s smile was tender, her heart full. No one else could understand the rush of joy, love, and wonder she felt at that moment.

As the “ugly little thing” calmed down at Rose’s soothing words, Morrison couldn’t help but feel surprised. Was the baby really that sensitive? Or was it just Rose’s touch?

He was still scrutinizing the baby when Rose nudged him with her elbow. “Hand me my phone, will you? Chloe’s dying to see the baby.”

Morrison, though irked by Rose’s interest in Chloe’s opinion, reached over to the nightstand and passed her the phone.

Rose dialed up a video call, and within seconds, Chloe’s face appeared on the screen.

“Rose…”

Rose paused, teasing, “You weren’t waiting by the phone for my call, were you?”

Seeing Rose safe and well enough to joke was a relief to Chloe. “How are you feeling?”

“I’m fine,” Rose replied with a smile, angling the camera toward the baby. “Take a look at your future son-in-law.”

The shaky camera finally focused on the infant, who seemed to be sleeping peacefully. Though his features were not fully formed, there was an unmistakable resemblance to Morrison.

Damon leaned over Chloe’s shoulder, catching a glimpse of the baby on the screen, and frowned.

Chloe glanced at him. “What’s with the face?”

Damon’s expression was unreadable as he straightened up. “He’s not exactly a looker.”

Chloe quickly turned her attention back to the screen. “Well, the baby does have quite a bit of Morrison in him.”

“I heard that!” Rose’s indignant voice rang out. “He has gone too far. Chloe, you have to avenge me. I’m upset.”

“Of course, I

mother wanted to hear her baby called ugly. Damon

hopping mad. “Don’t think your kids will be any

be as ugly as your kid. Genetics don’t lie. You can never catch up

and Chloe, one handsome, the other beautiful, their children are bound to be attractive. So what if our son’s a little less than perfect? As long as his future wife is gorgeous, I

snatched the phone from Chloe, his face stormier than ever. “Who’s your

blinked innocently. “Little Moon. I’ve already talked to Chloe about it. Her

voice was icy. “That’s

tone sharp. “You don’t get a say in this. Chloe and I have already decided. It’s not up

hand. “Let’s not fight. Rose just had a baby, and she’s not

anger, and tried to sound calm. “My daughter will

flared up. “You—

outrage startled Chloe.

shook, then refocused on the baby in Rose’s arms. “Chloe, look! My son’s

closer to Damon, and indeed, the baby who had been peacefully asleep was now wide-eyed, looking around curiously

a newborn, the baby did fascinate him, but the idea of this infant having

Damon’s eyes, no man would ever

the air as

had been fixated on the smartphone camera for a good while, his lower lip trembling, a sure sign that a tantrum was

what felt like an eternity, the little guy started flapping his tiny arms and legs, staring at the camera and breaking into a wide,

sight was nothing short of charming and

her mouth in surprise, “Oh my God. The baby

was suddenly dominated

his own son’s

mouth dropped

even for Megan and Molly, but

of nonsense was

son knows how to charm you from birth. So keep Little Moon reserved for him, will you? With the way he’s acting, he’s

he smiles at me, I’m gonna promise my daughter to him? What

eyes in exasperation. “Fine. But when they’re older and the deed is done, I’d like

give them any chance

her irritation. “Fine. If you don’t agree for your daughter to be with my son, then some day, some

nearly crushing

need to take good care of yourself. The baby will need you to look after him. Rest well now. I’ll come to see you

realizing she may have gone too far, nodded vigorously,

“I will.”

goodbyes and

the phone aside and nudged Damon, who looked visibly

really mad? Actually,

I trust Rose will raise a fine son. I’d be more at ease with

was stern, “I can take care of her for

eyebrow, “She’ll want to find love herself eventually. She’s bound to meet her match one day, and you won’t be able

wants to be part of this family, he can try to win

his implacable demeanor,

no one knew how things