The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Azriel couldn’t be less bothered by such childish antics. In comparison to her sister’s schemes, these little tricks were mere child’s play.

Yet, it was these very same childish games that managed to grind his gears.

He had only been back in the country for a short while, and his first meal had landed him in the hospital. With an empty stomach and despite the initial lack of appetite, the tantalizing smells around him were too much to resist. After all, these were the flavors he craved.

His hunger piqued, he could only watch as the young woman in front of him gloated with glee.

At first glance, she seemed well-behaved, but her impact on him was unexpectedly profound. After all these years, she had managed in a single day to bring about his most embarrassing and nearly fatal experiences.

Phoebe, noticing that Azriel’s expression was turning particularly sour, decided not to push her luck and promptly cleared away the food after finishing. Then, like a cat that got the cream, she suddenly became as timid as a mouse, not daring to make a sound.d2

Azriel silently leaned back on his hospital bed, reviewing documents, amused and annoyed at the sight of her cautiously sipping water, trying her best to be inconspicuous.

Such a little drama queen.

*

As evening fell, a few visitors arrived at the hospital room.

both exuding an air of affluence. One sported a suit yet carried a roguish attitude, while the

when they entered, prompting a

Azriel’s voice drew their attention back

were planning a welcome back dinner for you, but it seems you

“Food poisoning, they say? What on earth did you

a touch awkward

“Sounds

suited man chuckled, not bothering to deny it, but his interest shifted to Phoebe. “And

Phoebe hesitated, “the one who sent him to the

said with a laugh, “Well,

a chuckle, glancing nervously at Azriel, “No need for thanks, it was the least I could

over Phoebe’s features, eventually settling with a mischievous glint, “How could I not thank

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