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.”

of Yasmine, the same calm

long moment until he was certain the words he’d heard were indeed

for your opinion.” Yasmine turned to Serana, “There’s no need to settle for just any

Yasmine had seen

just wanted a

to stay by his

She’d always known Yasmine was smart, but now

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

turned and left without looking back, her departure as resolute and chilling as

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

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

shade of frustration as he ran a

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

Yasmine suggested that Serana’s sudden need for a boyfriend was just to give Yasmine peace of mind, Serana didn’t just want Yasmine to worry about staying close to Boyd.

have any

by the soft-spoken words Yasmine had left

It was over.

agreed or not. It seemed she had always been this way, doing as she pleased

to be with her, she accepted him just as effortlessly. And when she was unhappy, she could find any flawed

kids. Exactly the same. Even

the weight of the moment, yet there

life if

intended to come between you. But… Yasmine was bothered by my presence, and I knew she’d been upset with you because

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

Boyd’s mind, and a short laugh escaped his lips, “Yeah, she’s

And he

only one thing: things had gone south. At this moment, anything she said would be wrong. If it was not a solution, it was

was clearly irritated. He

still asked, “What about Yasmine? What should we

icy, “Don’t

in front of her and, biting her lip,

pressed against his brow as he rubbed fiercely, looking utterly

demeanor utterly composed. The apartment was spotless. She changed into her pajamas, flipped back the covers, and slid

like nothing had

way—unassuming in joy, and just as unaffected

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

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 downer, dwelling would only make it

time. She was the one who called it quits. Was she supposed to lock herself away and