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.

…

gate of Summit Ridge University. The south gate led directly to

had hardly stopped for a minute when Seth’s figure

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

numerous young coeds who had painstakingly

of him. Looking up at him, she met his gaze, then

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

for a few seconds, his lean lips finally parting to say,

What could you possibly be busy with? If it’s studying, then we can study together. I won’t be pestering you

as he looked at her. “Why come to me

as she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, the action revealing more of her slender, pale arms. “Seth, I don’t play games, especially not with someone I like. Do you really think I’d try some clumsy scheme on you? Don’t underestimate me. I’m not into playing games, and I don’t have the patience for it. Honestly, Seth, do you think I

what did she

remember, I will never

her quietly, his lips parting

Cicely nodded. “Never.”

flickered across Seth’s face, almost imperceptible

his expression, “Of course, if I wanted to deceive you, I wouldn’t

more pronounced, “So you know I’m tutoring Danielle over the break, and you’re here trying to

Seth’s

in halfway through the game isn’t

easily get her a tutor. I warned her to steer clear of you, but she just doubles down instead. Now you’re painting me as the villain for ‘interfering’? You’re supposed to be my guy, and keeping your distance from other women is the bare minimum, isn’t it? Now, making me the villain is Danielle’s fault and your fault, but

had a way

I’ve told you before – I’m not your guy. I’m not interested in playing high

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

you want me to

He didn’t want

so presumptuous as to define everything with

of me to

nothing to do

you want.” With those cold

too far away to have heard their conversation, but Seth’s dark mood and the way he left a girl standing there sparked both disapproval and

that. Her demeanor was calm, devoid

the crowd’s curiosity faded, and they headed into the school

girl?

she? And that figure? Who can

Look at her ride – a Mercedes S-Class with a private driver, and

talk, ogling her like the rest of

doesn’t

building, while Seth watched them go, his

…

ten minutes later than usual due to the detour but it

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