The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

A cold laugh cut off Boyd’s words.

Both Boyd and Serana turned their heads in unison.

Yasmine strolled out of the bedroom, her face adorned with a lingering smile, but that smile, no matter how you looked at it, was chilly.

Boyd’s brows furrowed with irritation at the sight of her changed attire.

“Why did you come out?” he asked.

“Am I not allowed?” Yasmine replied with a smile, “Aren’t you tired, Boyd? Must you meddle in everything? Is it really your business to approve or disapprove of who she dates?”d2

Boyd rubbed his temples and let out a sigh, “Yasmine, don’t start.”

“Who’s starting anything?” She walked over to the couch and pulled on her coat, “I just happened upon your argument, and well, I’m not exactly a stranger to you. Got me thinking, I might as well share some of my own confusion.”

“I’ve always been a go-with-the-flow kind of person, too comfortable with the status quo, rarely bothering to think too deeply. That’s probably why I don’t like to preach, and honestly, my values might be a bit askew. My current conundrum involves a few people and I figured I might as well sort it out. And if it turns out I’m the one causing a fuss…”

She paused, chuckled, and slipped on her coat, fixing her hair as she looked at Boyd. “You haven’t answered my question. Serana isn’t your long-lost sister, nor has she risked her life for you. Yet you’re buying her a house, taking care of her education, all under the guise of lifelong friendship. Fine, I’ll accept that explanation. But now I’m puzzled why you’re so adamantly against her dating someone. What’s got you so worked up?”

Serana finally understood the subtext of Yasmine’s words, “Yasmine, it’s not what you think.”

Yasmine silenced her with a gesture, “As things stand, your relationship with him isn’t at a point where you can speak on his behalf.”

Serana bit her lip, looking conflicted.

Yasmine’s gaze shifted slowly to Boyd, “Why so quiet? Did my question stump you?”

She fastened her coat and slipped her slender fingers into her pockets, her eyes fixed on his frosty face, her voice light and breezy, “Or is it that you’re also questioning the answer?”

Boyd spoke coldly, “No.”

Yasmine raised an elegant eyebrow, “Then tell me, why does Serana’s new boyfriend bother you so much?”

“Because he’s not trustworthy.”

“I see.” Yasmine nodded, “So, who do you think is trustworthy?”

She took two steps toward him, her lips parting slightly as she whispered, “You?”

Boyd’s brow furrowed deeply. “What nonsense are you spouting?!”

“It’s over.”

radiant face of

until he was certain the words he’d heard were indeed from Yasmine’s lips. His response was sharp, “I

need to settle for just

turned pale. So, Yasmine had seen right

didn’t… I just wanted a normal

wanted an excuse to stay by his side

at a loss for words. She’d always known Yasmine was smart, but

character, Boyd knows, and you claim to understand him better than anyone. So why bother showing me sincerity with tactics you know Boyd

As her words hung in the air, she turned and left without looking back, her departure as resolute

only good way for you to end this now is allowing me to leave. It’s clear that I don’t want to hear anything you have to say

to the door, changed her shoes and left without any hesitation. Her decisive silhouette, moving away, sent chills down

turned an ashen shade of frustration as he ran

pallid, trembling at the sight of Boyd’s mood. “Boyd,

that Serana’s sudden need for a boyfriend was just to give Yasmine peace of mind, Serana didn’t just want Yasmine to worry

truly didn’t have

haunted by the soft-spoken words

It was over.

considered whether he agreed or not. It seemed she had always been this way, doing

resume their friendship. When he expressed a desire to be with her, she accepted him

the same as she was when they were kids. Exactly the same.

of the moment, yet there stood

life if

never thought things would get to this point. I never intended to come between you. But… Yasmine was bothered by my presence, and I knew she’d been upset with you

wouldn’t waste your time on that kind of man. If it’s truly your choice, it’s not my place to interfere,

laugh escaped his lips, “Yeah, she’s so sharp. That’s why at dinner, she didn’t say a single

had seen right through everything. And he thought

only one thing: things had gone south. At this moment, anything she said would

Boyd was clearly irritated. He

asked, “What about Yasmine? What should we do about

eyes snapped open, his gaze icy, “Don’t meddle in things that aren’t your

by his tone, Serana clasped her hands in front of her

against his brow as he rubbed fiercely,

spotless. She changed into her pajamas, flipped back the covers, and slid

nothing had happened at

was her way—unassuming in joy, and just as unaffected

remark, and at others, she’d just flash a lazy smile that hid barbs beneath its surface. She didn’t seem threatening, but her impact was not to

at her now, as indifferent as if the breakup had been with someone else entirely. Maybe there was a reason people said she was heartless. She simply didn’t want to dwell on the bad stuff. If it was a

was a waste of time. She was the one who called it quits. Was she supposed to lock herself