The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel 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.