The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

The wedding reception was finally winding down, and Cicely slipped out of her elegant bridal gown, ready to change into another dress for the evening’s toasts.

She emerged in a stunning red cocktail dress that hugged her figure, with a V-neck design that showcased her delicate collarbones and graceful neck. Her waist was slender, her body’s proportions enviable in their perfection. Her hair, styled in soft waves, was gathered loosely at the nape of her neck, with a few tendrils framing her face. Simple stud earrings complemented her lovely earlobes.

The delicate bride was radiant in red. Cicely rarely wore such bold colors, and today, she was truly a sight to behold.

It was winter, and she wrapped herself in a fluffy faux fur coat. The dress was changed, but Cicely made herself comfortable in the bridal suite and showed no signs of wanting to leave.

“I’m tired; weddings are no fun at all,” she grumbled, despite the beautiful and comfy ballet flats Seth had thoughtfully provided for her. She lay sprawled on the bed, reluctant to move.

Emiliana stood by, helpless. “You only get married once, Cicely. One final push, toast with the guests, and it’s all done.”d2

Cicely lay on her side, her fingers playing with the soft white duvet, still not convinced.

The door opened, and Seth walked in. “What happened?”

Emiliana was about to explain, but Cicely looked up at Seth with puffed cheeks and eyes sparkling with a hint of grievance. “Tired.”

Seth sat at the foot of the bed, lifting Cicely’s feet onto his lap and gently massaging them. “I’ll have someone bring you something to eat in a bit.”

Emiliana reminded them, “It’s almost time to go out for the toasts.”

“There’s no need to go out.”

Cicely blinked. “Not toasting?”

“I’ll handle it.”

After a few seconds of silence, Cicely raised her other foot onto Seth’s lap.

Seth continued to massage her feet as Emiliana looked away, feeling an unexpected pang of longing for such love. When a man fell in love, it could be intoxicating.

Charlie knocked on the door, hurrying them along. Cicely sat up, her energy seemingly renewed. “I’m coming too.”

“I thought you were tired?”

Cicely raised an eyebrow and huffed, “I think seizing the chance to flaunt our love is more important.”

Emiliana pinched the bridge of her nose, resigned to the couple’s display of affection.

Seth carried Cicely from the room, with Charlie standing by. Issac was there as well, holding little Hugo in his arms.

“Daddy’s holding mommy again,” Hugo noted, his day seemingly brighter for it. But Seth gave him a look that seemed oddly stern.

Once in the banquet hall, Cicely insisted on being put down. Seth complied, and she immediately went to hug Hugo.

“Issac, give me Hugo.”

scooped Hugo into his arms. Issac couldn’t help but feel a tinge

Cicely pouted, “Hugo…”

his hand holding

“Now, I’m not.”

pulled her close and kissed her cheek. “It’s the same if I hold him. You reach your goal without getting

bit her lip, her

thinking of showing off our child – the

help but chuckle at Seth’s words. Hugo blinked,

the cute and bright child—who was clearly a chip off the old block—brought more attention

smug, proud smile, Cicely couldn’t help but feel a bit grumpy. But when people complimented her beauty, praised her handsome son, and

privately with Damon, Chloe, Kane, and others,

car ride home, his eyelids heavy

housekeepers, Seth personally warmed some milk for Cicely. As he pushed open the bedroom door, the woman who should have been in the bathroom was standing by the bed, her fur coat discarded. She was in

the bed, some opened.

turned at the sound of Seth entering, her hair, which had been up all day, cascading loosely over

curves stunningly. With her soft, tousled

she casually

milk aside, and asked, “Ready for a

a syllable out, she was grabbed around the waist and flipped over. Leaning against the closet,

heart skipped, her body going weak

voice was

“Then what…”

“You intoxicate me.”

flattery becoming smoother by

foreheads touching, his eyes burning with desire. “Happy

have

left no room for retort, capturing her lips in a fierce kiss that spoke of

around them faded away as they lost themselves

neither of them was

there had only had sex that one time these past

was scorching against her lips, his husky voice spilling from his throat, each word clinging close as

they didn’t do much, but she wasn’t about to play hard to get on their wedding night. She knew something

stirring Seth deeply. His kiss landed on the corner of her lips as his hand stealthily unlatched the chain behind

His words were a brazen declaration, and Cicely couldn’t help wondering whose rogue spirit he

ponder, as her clothing slipped

wrapped himself around her tightly, leaving kiss

talking was futile at this point, Cicely felt the heat rise within her. One arm slipped from beneath its strap, reaching for support and encircling Seth’s shoulder, bearing the brunt of his relentless kisses that seemed

gazing down at the woman pinned against

hung off one arm, the other side askew revealing soft skin, her raven hair cascaded naturally over her shoulders, cheeks flushed

carried a hint of bewilderment as she spoke,

clad in a tailored suit and exuding an air of aloof elegance, was now filled with a