The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1950

The lock screen flashed away, revealing Seth’s chat window, and she stared at it intently, her hopeful yet anxious gaze gradually fading into disappointment.

On the screen, her last message hung unanswered from the night before. No reply from Seth.

Disappointment tugged at her heart, but a strand of relief was woven through it as well. It was, after all, better than a blunt ‘no’.

Taking a deep breath, she sat up and made her way to the bathroom.

After freshening up, she descended the stairs to find Danielle and Creighton already at the breakfast table, deep in conversation. Danielle’s expression chilled a degree when she saw her, eyes dropping to her plate of eggs and bacon.

Cicely didn’t really care to pry into what Danielle was discussing with her father. Danielle’s cold shoulder was one thing. What she couldn’t ignore was the way Creighton’s gaze lingered on her.d2

Raising an eyebrow, Cicely took a seat and reached for a freshly-baked scone, then turned to Creighton with a casual air, “What are you two chatting about?”

Creighton sighed inwardly, then offered a smile. “Danielle’s going to be joining you in junior year next semester.”

Cicely had just taken a bite of her scone when she paused, her cool gaze shifting toward Danielle, “Thinking of skipping a grade?”

Ignoring her, Danielle continued to eat.

Weighing the situation, Creighton interjected, “If she’s confident she can keep up with the classes, skipping a grade is certainly an option.”

Cicely tossed her scone back onto her plate with a clatter, leaned back, and fixed Danielle with a mockingly sweet smile. “I haven’t heard of you excelling in your class. What’s your plan? Were you discussing hiring a tutor?”

Her last words were directed sharply at Creighton.

Creighton turned to Danielle, “Regardless of her grades, if she’s considering skipping a grade, we might need to hire a tutor…”

“No need,” Danielle cut him off abruptly, “I’ve already found someone to tutor me.”

Cicely’s smile remained unchanged, though her hand under the table had balled into a fist. She simply laughed, offering no response.

Danielle put down her utensils and stood up, addressing Creighton with a detached tone, “I’m done with breakfast. I’m heading to school.”

Creighton grunted in acknowledgment, his eyes on Cicely.

Cicely picked up her utensils again and continued eating as if nothing had happened, leaving Creighton unable to discern her thoughts.

Who would be tutoring Cicely?

After all, the incident had only happened yesterday. Other than Seth, he couldn’t think of anyone else.

However, as he saw her off to her car, Creighton noticed no change in her demeanor.

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gate of Summit Ridge University. The south gate led directly to the high school section, while the east gate led

always arrived at school twenty minutes early. Cicely’s car had hardly stopped for a minute when Seth’s figure appeared not far from the

logo, contrasting palazzo pants, and pristine white sneakers. It was a simple ensemble, but it carried the vibrant youth of a student, with a touch of feminine grace. Yet, her bearing was unmistakably proud and aloof, a clear ‘keep out’

from the car, nearly all eyes were drawn to her. Despite the numerous young coeds who had painstakingly prepared themselves for

stopped in front of him. Looking up at him, she met his gaze, then spoke first, cutting through the

behind on this semester’s classes. Tutor me over the break?” Her request was straightforward,

few seconds, his lean lips finally parting to

“Isn’t college all about dating? What could you possibly be busy with? If it’s studying, then we can study together.

looked at her. “Why come

especially not with someone I like. Do you really think I’d try some clumsy scheme on you? Don’t underestimate me.

Yes, what did she

I will

at her quietly, his lips parting slightly.

Cicely nodded. “Never.”

face,

course, if I wanted to

know I’m tutoring Danielle over the break, and you’re here trying to get me to switch

it from Seth’s own lips chilled her

you think? Jumping in halfway through the game isn’t exactly playing fair now, is

supposed to be my guy, and keeping your distance

had a way of twisting things

enough to try and fool you if that’s what you think. But remember, I’ve told you before – I’m not your guy. I’m not interested in playing high school sweetheart with a

already agreed to tutor Danielle, and I don’t back out of my commitments for no good reason. Since you’re struggling to keep up,

gaze. “So, you want me to step

For reasons he couldn’t quite articulate, he felt cornered by her. He didn’t want

be so presumptuous as to define everything

raised an eyebrow. “Is it presumptuous of me to like you, or to

It wasn’t either. They had nothing

cold words, Seth strode

conversation, but Seth’s dark mood

to be heartbroken, maybe even cry, but she did none of that. Her demeanor was calm, devoid of joy, anger, sorrow, or distress. Her poise and confidence were unshaken, and she serenely

that the crowd’s curiosity faded, and

that girl? She’s

that

not just about looks and body. Look at her ride – a Mercedes S-Class with a private driver, and that air of

one to talk, ogling her

who doesn’t appreciate

main building, while Seth watched

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usual due to the detour but it didn’t matter much. She was just the last

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