The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

The director on set was momentarily at a loss.

He didn’t want to offend Chloe personally, especially now that she was Damon’s wife, someone he had to tread lightly around.

And then there was the lady standing before him, the once well-known princess of P City, now the wife of the new darling of the business world, someone whose mere glance could determine life or death in their circles—Seth.

He couldn’t afford to cross either of them.

Xenia really didn’t know what she was getting herself into. Barely rising to fame, riding the wave of CP Entertainment’s resources, she dared to cross the path of these influential women.

Was she asking for trouble?d2

“Ms. Summers, well..” the director tentatively asked Chloe, unsure of what to do with Xenia.

Chloe’s eyes held a distant, polite smile, “Director, I’m not the one who was wronged today.”

The director quickly turned to Cicely, “Mrs. Diaz…”

Cicely, not one to mince words, opened her mouth with a cold look in her eyes, “Do I look like someone with a good temper?”

The director got the message.

Xenia’s assistant, who had widened her eyes in shock upon hearing Cicely’s title, was now visibly panicked. Cicely’s intentions were clear, and the assistant couldn’t help but scramble, “Mrs. Diaz, the company is counting on Xenia’s film to sweep awards this year. Mr. Diaz has invested a lot, and it’s not just about the money; there’s a lot of people’s efforts at stake.”

“Yes, so it’s unfortunate that because of one person, Xenia, it looks like everyone’s efforts might go to waste.”

The assistant couldn’t believe her ears. Could such a large investment really go down the drain just like that?

“Mrs. Diaz, please reconsider…”

“Reconsider what? To forgive her?” Cicely flicked her hair back over her shoulders with a cold laugh, “That would make me look like the fool here.”

Having said her piece, Cicely gathered her coat around her and strode off.

Chloe stayed behind to exchange a few words with the director before following Cicely out.

The recording continued despite Xenia’s absence, with another actress filling in. The incident on set didn’t leak to the public, but that didn’t stop Seth from finding out.

On the way back to the company, Xenia’s assistant confidently reassured her, saying that Seth would ultimately think of the bigger picture and not let Cicely have her way. Xenia, after much thought, found her assistant’s words to be sensible. If she could secure the Best Actress award, her value would soar, and Seth would indeed have to think twice before trying to blacklist her.

But when they arrived at the company, the looks they received unsettled their recently adjusted mindset once again.

suggested she “take a good rest” that Xenia’s nerves shattered again. “What does this mean? I’m the lead

thin with her feigned ignorance. He slammed his pen down on the desk, his expression

to get? How many people I’ve offended? Do you think you got your spot as

Diaz? She’s been tolerant to preserve Mr. Diaz’s image. Xenia, you’ve really dug your own grave. It’s one thing to have ambitions, but to flaunt them in front of Cicely is

her chair,

Cicely several times, but she didn’t answer. She stayed at the Harper family home as

crisp, dark suit that couldn’t hide his weariness or the sharp edge of cold in his eyes, he looked around

stairs, unsurprised to see him, which

is she?” Seth asked, his voice as

floor, the room by the window,” Chloe

his

butler glanced at Chloe with concern, slightly intimidated by Seth’s ominous demeanor. “It’s okay,” Chloe reassured him with a smile. “Go rest. We’ll

“Understood.”

—

ascended the stairs three at a time, now paused at the door to the third-floor guest room. His well-defined hand rested on the doorknob, his dark

scent filled his senses, easing the

and he could make out the subtle rise on the large

—

the next morning to the arm wrapped around her waist and the slow, steady breaths at her neck, her brows furrowed slightly. Sensing her wakefulness, the arm tightened

not in the mood for this.

He remained still.

clear the

a pause, Seth sat up, his eyes rimmed with redness, his voice hoarse,

I allowed her to have her way purely because I wanted to, willingly falling into her trap. Frankly, when that coffee stain

gaze. His thin lips curled into a faint, subtle arc, and he reached out to take

back, “Next time I see

bed and made a beeline

on the couch, his handsome features settled into a look of quiet authority. “I’ll let this one slide, but next time you want something, come straight to me. I’m not

nonchalance about her, “Sounds like I’m the one who

she looked at Seth. “It’s just a minor role in a play, not much of a leg up for Crysti. She’s got her pick

his eyes glinting with

me down and still expect me to

laughter was gentle, “I haven’t bankrupted you

a cold edge to his voice, “After all, the role of Best Supporting Actress isn’t

replied, “Here’s to

corner of his mouth,

despite yesterday’s hiccups, and the incident with Xenia had been neatly swept under the rug. Nobody but Chloe would

all depended on this tiny