The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1356

Chapter 1356

Chapter 1356

"Alright..."

As Cicely was speaking, a black sports car slowly pulled up next to them. Next, the car door opened, and a tall figure appeared in their sight.

He was dressed in a suit, looking elegant and sophisticated, oozing grace and nobility with every move.

Every time Chloe saw him, she could feel a deep sense of cunning and ruthlessness from him.

There was no concrete evidence of his character; only his appearance and demeanor were enough to give her this impression.

If it weren't for Damon, Chloe might not have had any contact with this man, let alone unexpectedly screw him over in this Infinity Media affair. He was supposed to be a godlike figure, but now he was utterly detestable.

He was Seth.

Chloe's heart began to race. This lasted until Cicely suddenly let go of her hand.

Seth glanced at Chloe indifferently and a cold light flashed in his eyes. Then he turned his gaze to Cicely. He closed the car door and walked over.

Cicely still had candy in her mouth, and the once-sweet candy now tasted bitter.

Cicely looked up at Seth and taunted with a smirk, "Do you enjoy stalking me?"

"Why aren't you going in?" Seth looked up at the orphanage.

Faced with Cicely's attitude, Seth did not react in anger, but just smiled slightly.

“What's it to you?"

Cicely spat out a sentence and walked past Seth, quickly leaving the front of the orphanage.

She didn't want to tangle with Seth here, she couldn't let him have any chance to see Hugo. As Cicely walked faster and faster, she felt as if Seth was like a demon.

But, she hadn't gotten far before her wrist was grabbed by a cold hand.

Her heart pounded, she turned and saw Seth's towering figure closing in.

"Let go.’ Cicely struggled, her voice trembling slightly.

Seth squinted, he looked down at Cicely's reddened wrist due to the struggle.

“Why are you running?" His deep voice resonated in Cicely's ear. He looked up, eyes filled with a mix of familiarity and fear, wisdom, and curiosity.

His thumb gently rubbed her wrist. His lips curled up, and even his eyes seemed to hold a hint of a smile as he spoke again, “Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Have you done something you don't want me to know?"

Chloe stood still; hearing this made her nervous.

She stared at Cicely, afraid of her losing control because of Seth's words. In front of someone like Seth, even the slightest slip could have unthinkable consequences.

However, Cicely stared at Seth after a moment of silence, and laughed lightly.

“Do you think there's something I'd be afraid of you knowing? Would I commit a crime and end up in jail? I’ve lived there for almost three years, it's like my own home. Even if I went back, there's nothing to be afraid of. So, why would I be afraid of you knowing something?"

She crushed the lollipop in her mouth and swallowed it.

Seth's face held a cold smile, his cheek becoming colder as the wind blew, and his eyes were filled with coldness.

Cicely smiled and turned her gaze towards the orphanage. “When I first got out of prison, I came here. The children here are all homeless. Some have lost their parents, some have been abandoned, and there’s one child whose mother's serving time in prison...

“Every day she would go on about her child, awake or asleep. I was almost driven mad by her. She's young, why doesn't she think about herself more, instead of always thinking about others? It's just stupid!"

Seth coldly stared at Cicely. Thinking about the news he heard last night about Chloe being pregnant, an idea surged in his heart. His hand gripping Cicely's wrist tightened unconsciously. "Is a child just ‘another person’ to you?"

Cicely clenched her teeth, forcing down the bitterness in her throat, then continued, "A child... is just a burden. What use do they have other than taking what they need from their parents or even others? Today is a rare day off, I came out to relax, not to get upset. Seeing those kids makes me upset. Seeing you now, I'm even more..."

But the truth was not so.

Cicely was here to see Hugo. Hugo wasn't a burden.

Hugo was her treasure! Hugo had never exploited her, never! Ever since Hugo was born, she had never fulfilled her duties as a mother.

She had never held him, never fed him, never properly protected him.

On the contrary, it was Hugo who made her regain her desire for life in prison, gave her a goal, the desire to get back on her feet. Hugo gave her a new life, gave her a second chance, made her a mother.

The lies flowed naturally from Cicely's mouth, full of sincerity and indignation.

But every word, every sentence was like a sharp blade, cutting open her heart, making it bleed.

What right did she have to say such bullshit?

Chloe watched Cicely from afar, her heart turned cold. A burden? How could it be? Who was Cicely talking about? Why did she have to hurt her own heart like this?

"You really are heartless."

Seth coldly stared at Cicely, but his hand holding her arm did not let go.

Cicely smiled at him, her eyes full of sarcasm. "Yes, I'm cold. I lost my sympathy a long time ago."

Just a moment ago, Seth's face held a hint of fake expression, but now, it had completely vanished.

After a while, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Only this smile was colder than his emotionless face.

“Where did your sympathy go?"

Cicely caught her breath, looked up at the man's cold face, and forcefully wrestled her hand free from his grip.

She didn't expect to succeed, and instinctively turned to leave. Suddenly, her shoulder was gripped tightly, and with a pull, her body was forced to half-turn and was pushed against the black luxury car behind her.

Seth's handsome face leaned closer.