The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Seth didn’t react.

Danielle glanced at Patty with a hint of panic, aware that she might not know as much as her, having been abroad. She then looked at Creighton. Her lips quivered before she spoke, “Since when?”

Creighton’s gaze was icy as he watched her for a few seconds. “Just now. While you were out quietly fetching Patty, planning to surprise us with her return.”

Creighton admitted to himself that his words carried a deliberate sting. For years, this girl, no matter what he did, never seemed to warm up to him.

He never judged the pursuit of love as right or wrong, but if from the beginning, Cicely had not expressed her love for Seth, had held back, and had concealed her feelings for Seth, then what kind of role would Seth be in Danielle’s eyes? Would Danielle realize that there might be romantic feelings between her and Seth?

It was just because Cicely wanted him.d2

From the moment Danielle stepped through the doors of the Ellis family home, she had been competing with Cicely in the shadows. Over the years, she seemed to have used Cicely as a yardstick to measure the meaning of her own life.

Creighton’s dissatisfaction and sarcasm were evident in his tone.

Danielle took a small step back.

Patty, who had been smiling all along, silently watched everything unfold before turning her gaze to Seth. “You said yes?”

Seth calmly hummed in affirmation.

Patty was still smiling, “I had no idea.”

“It’s not too late to know,” Seth said coolly.

“Hmm.” Patty hummed thoughtfully, “How is it not too late? You’ve missed your chance to say no. Now all you have left is regret, which can hurt a girl’s heart even more.”

Creighton’s expression darkened instantly. “Patty.”

“Hmm?” Guests had started to leave, and the spacious living room was left to the butler and servants cleaning up.

Patty’s eyes twinkled with mirth as she turned to Creighton, her hands tensing slightly in the shadows at the sight of the coldness in his eyes.

“That look…” she muttered with a soft laugh, “Why does it always seem like I’m the one who has done wrong, no matter the circumstance? Seth is my son, and I have the right to an opinion. Your precious daughter is so delicate and fragile, I worry she won’t be handled with care. If she feels slighted, how am I supposed to explain that to you?”

Creighton’s voice was stern, “I don’t need your explanations, nor do you owe me any. This is between Cicely and Seth.”

him quietly for a moment before speaking with a light chuckle. “True, young people in love, why

with furrowed brow and a cold expression. “As a man, keep your boundaries. Don’t

what exactly are you trying to

cold. “Am I wrong again? It’s not okay for him to

how you

I know your daughter likes Seth, and I don’t want her to get hurt. Plenty of people get hurt in love.

make me doubt whether

moment, Patty’s face twisted. Then she smiled warmly, gazing

he

heart of doubts, suspecting some entanglement among the

His eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Patty, but Patty did not let the atmosphere linger long, soon covering her mouth with a chuckle. “I’ve had a son with him, and you question whether I

The mood lightened somewhat.

preparing for the worst. They’re young, who knows how long their romance will last, and how long the novelty will stay fresh? Love should be approached with caution, as in the end, it is the girl who suffers. I’d hate

that, no one believed Patty’s words

coming-of-age celebration came to an end. Cicely was now in her room, elated with the evening’s events.

years, her relationship with Seth had finally been

—

of Cicely’s lavish celebration and the confirmation of her relationship with

Patty might say something, but

didn’t you tell me you

I had told you, maybe tonight you wouldn’t

the Diaz family mansion. Seth unfastened his seatbelt, his voice detached, “There’s no escaping

a mocking chill. “Seth, that sounds like you’re making

the car door open

was quick on his heels.

the front of the car, his tall frame coming to a halt

that, wouldn’t

hope that she really loves you, more than I can see, more than I can

his eyes locked onto hers, the light from the yard unable to penetrate the dark shadow of his gaze. After a few seconds, a low

face darkened.

even on your behalf. But why should I hurt a woman who

“So, you like

his expression unreadable. “What