The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 2079

Seth was on the verge of sealing the deal on a coveted screenplay when out of the blue, it was snatched from his grasp by Chloe.

By the time he arrived at the office, the deed was done, and the person responsible for this deal was too terrified to even breathe. "Mr. Diaz, we were just about to finalize the rights with the other party when Ms. Summers swooped in with a higher offer and sealed the deal on the spot."

Seth was so livid he looked like he could squeeze water from a stone.

Soon after, Chloe's call came through.

"I suppose there's nobody more slick and sly than you in this world." Each word Seth spoke was laced with venom.

Chloe's voice, tinged with amusement, emerged smoothly, "It's just a script, Seth. No need to hand over such a flattering title to me."d2

"I figured you'd be too busy to bother with this little affair. Thanks all the same. Let's grab a meal sometime."

Seth leaned back in his chair, a wry smile tugging at his lips, "A meal that costs millions? Think I might get indigestion?"

"You won't recoup a penny by not eating. But you should thank me, really. I've pulled you out from between a rock and a hard place with two women. Or should I say, from choosing her or her, huh?"

Seth's lips thinned into a cold smile, "Heh, sure, I'll treat you to a meal sometime."

"Deal."

Seth hung up abruptly and tossed his phone onto the desk.

What a opportunist. Only Damon could handle a woman like her.

Charlie had tried everything but couldn't persuade Cicely, leaving him no choice but to call Seth. When he heard she wouldn't be discharged, Seth instantly knew her game. "Then let her be. She can stay as long as she likes."

Charlie was exasperated.

Women. One more complicated than the next.

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"Why did you fire my assistant?"

Danielle's questioning voice echoed through the hospital room, but Seth remained cool. "She wasn't cutting it."

"She was my assistant. If anyone should be dissatisfied first, it's me. I brought her into C&P two years ago, and she's always been by my side. She knows me best, and I'm used to having her around. Why would you fire her without my consent? There's never been an issue until now."

Seth's gaze, naturally frosty, settled lightly on her. "Knows you best?"

Danielle was shocked by the look in his eyes.

"But she clearly didn't know me well enough. She annoyed me, and as her bread and butter, do I need your approval to fire her?"

Danielle's previously assertive aura deflated. "What did she do to upset you?"

Seth looked away, offering no answer. "I'll find you a replacement, someone who'll look after you just as well. For now, you don't need to worry about such trivial matters. Focus on getting better."

Danielle bit her lip, her gaze following him as he stood. "It's nearly noon. Won't you stay for lunch?"

Seth didn't break stride. "Someone will bring your lunch soon. I've got business at the office."

As he reached the door, his hand on the knob, he spoke again. "Get better soon. I'll take you out to a nice restaurant."

Danielle's forlorn expression softened considerably. "Drive safe."

"Mhm."

As he opened the door, Charlie appeared, briskly carrying a lunch box. "Mr. Diaz."

Seth glanced at the box in Charlie's hands, and Charlie quickly explained, "Chicken soup, BBQ ribs, sautéed spinach, parsley salad, rice with red beans and barley."

Seth paused, then asked pointedly, "What have you prepared for her?"

"Sweet soup, salad, pork trotters, honeyed yams, and white rice."

Seth nodded, "She's in no rush. Let her recover at her own pace."