The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Everywhere you went, the buzz was about today’s scandalous news. The whispers were louder about Serana’s miscarriage than the possibility of Yasmine and Nick sharing more than just a hotel room.

“This has to be the biggest scoop in years. Exes staying at the same hotel, the ex-girlfriend shacking up with some new guy, and the ex-boyfriend with another woman.”

“And I heard that Serana lost the baby because the guy got too drunk last night, and well, during the deed he wasn’t careful, went too hard and you know.”

“No way, I heard they found her in the bathroom, probably just slipped, right?”

“Who knows the real story? But the idea that it was from being too rough, that’s just distasteful, isn’t it?”

“Well, yeah.”d2

The coffee shop was abuzz with the gossip. Yasmine ordered a latte, listening to the chatter with a detached amusement.

Lost the baby from being too rough? She smirked, a cold edge to her smile. That was brutal, a clever move indeed.

Was Serana so determined to keep Boyd’s attention that she’d resort to such extremes? The price seemed steep.

Perhaps her words in the corridor had really gotten under Serana’s skin.

Desperate times.

Leaning back with her coffee, Yasmine’s face was a mask of sarcasm. Comparing herself to Serana, she felt a touch more balanced. At least she wasn’t that ruthless.

To stay by Boyd’s side, Serana was willing to carry another man’s child. And then, to stay with him, she was cold enough to lose it. Even one of these acts was beyond her capabilities.

It wasn’t until someone sat across from her that Yasmine turned, straightening up.

“Sorry I’m late.”

Yasmine offered a wry smile. “It’s alright, Mr. Summers. With such news breaking, you must have your hands full. I understand.”

Nick took a deep breath. “It’s not too bad for me, it’s just not looking good for you.”

“The Summers name is well-known in P City. You getting wrapped up in this scandal is not great for your reputation. But I see through these matters. How does Ms. Petry plan to handle this?”

As Yasmine spoke, Nick’s face tensed. He glanced around and took a hefty gulp of his coffee. “You’re smart. My mother has indeed thought of a few ways out, but to completely shut the media up, we need to make our relationship official. That’s the best solution.”

the press that last night was

waved his hand dismissively. “Your explanation won’t do much. It’s better if… my… we

her latte in

to marry me?” she

you’re beautiful, and

“Marrying into the Summers family of P City is tempting, but as far as I know, your family

Nick’s expression soured.

quite optimistic about the future of the domestic entertainment industry. Marrying you isn’t out of the question, but

industry… You’re not thinking of getting your hands on Pulse Entertainment, are

big. I’m more interested in seeing how sincere you are. If I marry into the Summers family, what’s mine becomes yours, right? It’s just about having some assurance. Besides, Pulse

Ms. Petry is at her wit’s end with Pulse Entertainment. It might just wither away in her hands. Maybe I could turn things

was skeptical. His mother had struggled for years with no success. What made this fresh graduate think she

on in years, and

Yasmine. “A marriage in exchange for company shares, with you

misunderstanding. If I said I wanted to marry you because I liked you, loved you, would you believe

But you’re straightforward, and I like that. I won’t overthink it. I do fancy you, but your

now, but that can be developed. I have just one requirement: mistakes can be made, but

pursed his lips, his face clouding. “You’re really not scoring any

a slight smile at the corner of her mouth. Even though he was a bit of a goof, he wasn’t

license anytime, but as for the wedding, I say we skip it.” It wasn’t the marriage she wanted,

“That hasty, huh?”

grabbed her purse and stood up, “How about you just transfer the money we’d spend

Nick was speechless.

stake in Pulse Entertainment to Carolina. Upon hearing Yasmine’s upfront approach, Carolina’s fondness for her evaporated in an instant. But given the circumstances, with Yasmine seemingly intent on salvaging Pulse Entertainment, even with the

was going to marry her, one

cards than one might think. She was worth a pretty penny. If it hadn’t been for her wiles, she wouldn’t

day, the Summers family met with Yasmine. After discussions, they reached an agreement and set a date for the

headed to city hall for their marriage

together at the hotel, Carolina had arranged for reporters to be present. The news of Yasmine and Nick’s marriage spread like

collapsed onto the couch, “What on earth is she thinking? How could

was also unusually grim, his voice chilly, “If she

P City. Bryson would have never consented to Yasmine getting

told you, you couldn’t and wouldn’t make