The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 2021

Charlie paused, then nodded. "Mr. Diaz, there's a transatlantic meeting tomorrow afternoon with the Ellis family. It's regarding a joint venture for a luxury hotel and a commercial boulevard with D country."

"Got it."

Seth was always busy. While his peers were out dating, living their best lives, he not only took over the Diaz Corporation but took charge of all the Ellis family's key development projects and even established his very own company.

Everyone underestimated the 'kid', but he ended up eating their lunch.

That was probably Seth's smartest move. No one expected someone so young to play such a sophisticated game. Over the past six months, those who knew him were both surprised and wary of his tactics. Despite his high-profile actions, he remained quite low-key personally.d2

People's attitudes toward him had shifted from mocking 'live-in son-in-law' and 'kid' to a wary respect, no longer daring to speak ill of him behind his back.

However, there were other whispers within the company.

The term 'live-in son-in-law' might have been dropped, but rumors that he wanted full control over the Ellis family were rampant. Some said he had no affection for the Ellis family's darling daughter, even bordering on dislike, and that all his tolerance was solely for the sake of the Ellis family. Perhaps from the start, the Ellis family's heiress falling for him was part of his long game.

Who didn't know what winning the Ellis family's heiress meant? No fool would pass up the chance to join the Ellis family.

Initially, shareholders scoffed at Seth, mocking the idea of a man trying to climb the ranks through a woman as delusional, but in just a few years, he had penetrated the upper echelons, wielding absolute power. If Seth ever left the Ellis family, it was unthinkable what would become of them.

If he ever chose to go against the Ellis family, they wouldn't stand a chance.

Cicely's spirits didn't seem to have dampened after the day's earlier events. Emiliana was worried at first, but it turned out Cicely genuinely didn't mind.

During dinner with Seth that evening, Cicely casually mentioned the noon incident.

"She's been let go," Seth said.

Cicely's expression didn't falter. "It seems that being a few years older does not necessarily make you wiser."

She paused, a sly smile forming, "But then again, some are decades older and still willingly exploited."

Seth's eyes narrowed slightly, but Cicely spoke as if she was discussing something trivial, elegantly chewing her food.

"What kind of wedding do you want?" Seth changed the subject, catching Cicely off guard.

"What?"

Seth smirked, "Although I can arrange it, I can't be sure of the specific style or details you'd like. After all, it's an important event, and it's simpler to ask you directly than to waste efforts on something you might not even like."

Cicely slowly put down her fork, "Does this mean that we're planning a wedding?"

"How about the day after your birthday next year?"

Cicely looked dazed. "I think holding it on my birthday would be more meaningful."

Seth took a sip of water, his demeanor calm and refined, "Are you sure? From then on, you'd celebrate two anniversaries on the same day each year. That would certainly save me some time..." Before Seth could finish, Cicely caught on. "I've decided. The day after my birthday it is."

Seth smiled, "So, think about what kind of wedding you want and let me know."

Cicely's eyes sparkled like a sea of stars. "I'll have to think about it."

She couldn't hide her excitement, "I've got plenty of time these days."

Seth couldn't empathize. They were already married on paper, living as husband and wife. This wedding was just a formality. What difference would it really make?

But he knew women dreamed of a fairy-tale wedding. Cicely deserved one, being the Ellis family heiress and the princess of P City. Her wedding was bound to be unprecedented.

The next day, Cicely eagerly approached P City's top wedding planning agency. She spent the whole morning there.

The agency was always on the lookout for P City's elite, keeping tabs on which scions were of age and which heiresses were in love. After all, it was all about business.

Cicely's visit had them overjoyed; she was probably the most anticipated client in P City. Even after she left, the agency staff were still in awe. True to her Ellis family status, her demands were top-notch. "Look at her, born with a silver spoon, look at that poise, that skin, that figure - all courtesy of wealth," one staffer said.

"So it's her and Seth's wedding? I knew it, but it still feels surreal."

"Yeah, they say Mr. Diaz is in it for the Ellis fortune. Otherwise, how could he put up with Ms. Cicely's temperament?"

"That's none of our business. I'm more excited to see how lavish Ms. Cicely's wedding will be."

"Can't imagine it. We'll just have to see it with our own eyes."

The

young women's conversation came full circle back to the grandeur of the upcoming wedding, each of them filled with longing. Every woman dreams of her perfect wedding day. Cicely had skipped lunch, her mind preoccupied with wedding dresses, as she dragged Issac to the bridal boutique.

They'd visited three stores, and after Issac had gently nudged her several times, an increasingly irritable Cicely finally decided it was time to grab a bite.

Issac, unfazed by her sour mood, cheerily suggested as he drove, "We're actually quite close to Lucky Spoon, Miss. You always rave about their soup." "Lucky Spoon?" Cicely paused before conceding, "Alright, let's get takeout from there. I'll have lunch with him at the office."

Issac fell silent for a few seconds before pointing out, "It's past two, Mr. Diaz has likely already had his lunch."

"Then we'll make it an afternoon tea. He seems to like Lucky Spoon's soup too."

"Understood."

By three o'clock, Seth was still in a meeting, and Cicely's call came through to Charlie's phone.

"Where's Seth?"

Charlie stepped outside the meeting room, speaking softly, "Mr. Diaz is in a meeting at the Ellis Group. Is there something urgent? I can pass on a message."

"At the Ellis Group? Nothing major, just packed some food and wanted him to join me. You don't need to pass the message; I'll be there shortly."

"Okay."

The call ended, and not ten minutes later, Charlie was again holding Seth's buzzing phone. "Madam, Mr. Diaz is still in the meeting. Can I assist with anything on his behalf?" Patty's voice, cool and detached, filled the line, "Where is he having the meeting?"

"The Ellis Group."

"Hm."

Patty acknowledged and abruptly disconnected. Charlie was left in a state of confusion.

Half an hour later, as the meeting wrapped up and Seth emerged, Charlie relayed Cicely's message.

Seth's expression didn't change. "Buy a sugar-free cake on the way back."

Charlie nodded, understanding the subtext, and added, "Madam also called, but she didn't say anythi—" Before he could finish, the woman he spoke of appeared at the front office door.

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