The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

But Boyd didn’t release her. “Is there no other way?” he asked.

“Right now, seeing you just annoys me. You’d better stay out of my sight for a while.”

Boyd’s frown deepened, his silence lingering. “How long is ‘a while’?”

“I’m not sure.” It could be days, or months. As time passed, he might realize there was no need to cling so tightly.

“Do you think that’s an answer?”

Yasmine chuckled. “To be honest, I’d be happy never to see you again. Can you accept that answer?”d2

He didn’t respond, his mouth a tight, sharp line.

Yasmine laughed softly at his expression. “Three months, then.”

Three more months until graduation. That answer seemed to weigh heavily on Boyd.

Three months, whether it was the symbolic end to their college life or just a simple cycle of 90 days, he couldn’t accept either. How many college days did one get in life, or sets of 90 days? Unless absolutely necessary, he didn’t want to waste a single day.

“You should know that as long as I know you exist in this world, as long as I can see you, touch you, I can’t keep my distance completely.”

Yasmine felt a vein throb in her temple. Were sweet words a natural instinct for men? To any other woman, those words would have been a downfall. The whole ‘to the ends of the earth’ or ‘faithful until the mountains crumble’ spiel was touching, sure. But pretty words had their place, and right now, she saw his persistence as nothing more than a nuisance.

“Boyd, don’t you think you’re being a bit presumptuous? You’re dissatisfied with whatever answer I give. How about you tell me what you want?”

After a long stare, Boyd finally said, “Yasmine, you know I can’t let you go. But you’re unhappy, you don’t want to see me, and I respect that. I hope it won’t be for too long. If you won’t make a statement, I won’t wait forever. I hope you can cool off over the next few days.”

Yasmine raised an eyebrow, seemingly in agreement, then glanced at her captured hand.

Boyd let go.

Derek, trailing behind Yasmine, had no idea whether her acquiescence was genuine. “Hey, you’re not just stringing him along to get rid of him, are you?”

“Why is breaking up so hard?”

Derek smirked. “Because he likes you. And honestly, with your temper, I doubt anyone but Boyd could put up with you.”

Yasmine shot him a look. “What’s wrong with my temper? Did I throw a fit or cause a scene?”

“That’s not what I’m saying. You should leave some room for negotiation. You’re so absolute. You don’t give others a choice.”

Yasmine scoffed. “By that logic, should a convicted murderer have the choice not to die?”

“There! You see?” Derek pointed excitedly at her. “You go straight for the death penalty. But Boyd’s not a murderer, is he?”

“Do people need to commit murder to get a death penalty?”

speechlessly. “Fine! Do as

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stayed

become the latest campus gossip. Seeing Yasmine walking to and from school alone

Serana, drew plenty of attention too. At first, she also

of the science building, Yasmine couldn’t

with Boyd. Maybe we should sit down somewhere

can talk here,” Yasmine cut her off without a second

remained neutral. She was used to Yasmine’s

to think I have feelings for Boyd. He’s always looked out for me, and if he weren’t exceptional, you wouldn’t be with him. But Boyd likes you, not me. And there’s no need to

reason I considered dating someone else was to give you peace of mind. But that’s just one

surely understand that better than I do. So, there’s no

your relationship with Boyd. And if you don’t trust me, at least

her the whole time. This was probably

a simple response to Serana’s lengthy speech proved difficult. “I don’t care if you have a thousand reasons for dating

as for Boyd, yes, I chose him. But who says that means I have to trust him completely? Falling for him, I guess, isn’t his fault, but when he knows you’ve got a thing for him and still insists on taking care

today really doesn’t mean a thing. Confessing your crush on Boyd and promising not to mess

why, pray tell, do you think I broke up with

Yasmine, no matter what she did,

book in her hand, smiling at her, “Isn’t it all because

“Don’t you get it? By coming clean to you, I wanted you to know you can disregard my existence. What do I have to do for you

sighed, stepping closer to Serana and leaning in to look her in the eyes, then smiled.

Serana’s face stiffened.

you came here to take your

you, and you come to me, what’s the use? Do you really expect me to patch things

by Yasmine’s nonchalant words. Everything she said to Yasmine might as well have been gibberish. Her thoughts were stripped bare. Anything she said or did, in front of Yasmine, was

speak but couldn’t utter a word. What was the point of speaking anyway? Yasmine

nothing she could do, tears welling up in her eyes before finally

an eyebrow. “Tears don’t get

book on her

grabbed her,

guard, nearly stumbled but regained her composure to find Serana looking at her with tearful eyes. “What will it take for you to stop doing this to Boyd? Tell me what will satisfy

talk about not ruining our relationship, yet here you are, all teary-eyed, begging

cares about your feelings, and you threaten him

Yasmine laughed, “Whether it’s a threat or not, he has made his choice. You need to face reality. Aren’t you in a relationship? Or do you plan on being with him even

“I won’t get married.”

At

It’s impossible for us to be together. Why

pain of hitting someone, she would have turned back and slapped that madwoman hard. Pulling out her phone, she called Boyd for the first time in a week. The call connected quickly, “If you didn’t reach out soon, I was about to come looking

to your darling

a pause on the

a piece of her mind. I told you that dating you is just one

the

his office, his assistant

“Cancel it!”