Midnight Bride The CEO’s Temptation

"Not tomorrow," replied Kevin in a firm tone.

"What about the day after tomorrow?" Cecelia added.

"I'm not available for dinner with you, I have other work to do. Can you get out of the way?" Kevin frowned impatiently.

"I know you came back for the wedding of the woman you love. Would you rather go to the wedding of a woman who doesn't like you than have dinner with your family? Dad misses you so much!"

Kevin's face changed when she mentioned Savannah's wedding. He looked at his sister, who had been pampered by everyone since childhood and was not afraid of anything.

"That's your family, not mine. As to whose wedding I will attend, it's my private business, not yours. I repeat, out of the way!" He snapped.

Perhaps because the chill in the man's eyes that didn't match his reserved temperament scared Cecelia, she slowly moved away.

Kevin got in the car and stepped on the gas, speeding away.

Cecelia stared at the car as it faded into view and sighed.

"Miss Mr... Mr. Wills has gone. Shall we go back?" Two guards came over quietly.

Cecelia thought and said, "take me to the apartment where my brother lives." At this, she walked toward Lincoln.

The guards dared not disobey her words. They looked at each other, and busily followed her up.

***

When they were almost at Kevin's apartment, Cecelia asked the guards to stop the car and got out.

Kevin might be unhappy to see her getting off a luxurious car and followed by guards, which reminded him of their different treatment again.

She'd better walk there by herself.

"Miss…" The guards hesitated. They were told to protect their young lady all the way when she was out and not allowed to be ten steps away.

Even in the school, there were plain-clothes guards protecting her in secret. Cecelia did not like being followed in this way, but as a member of the Smith family, she couldn't refuse.

However, this time she was determined.

"Well, just wait here. I'll go by myself."

Cecelia stopped at Kevin's apartment block. She dared not go up directly but stood still looking up at the window of the room where he was.

***

Kevin was blowing his hair after taking a bath. The housekeeper had already prepared food for him. However, he had no appetite at all.

After a few bites, he picked up a magazine and sat on the balcony.

When he stood up for water, his attention was suddenly caught by a familiar figure downstairs. Looking down, he saw Cecelia standing there.

His face changed. Did she come back with him? What did she want?

He dropped the magazine and took an elevator downstairs to Cecelia.

Cecelia didn't look embarrassed when she was caught. She giggled as Kevin strode to her.

"Brother, do you want to invite me to your room?"

"Cecelia, what do you want?" Kevin asked in an unfriendly tone.

"I just want you to go back to the Smith family for dinner, any day. Just promise me, and I'll leave soon."

"I said I don't have time!" Kevin said coldly.

"That's all right. I bet you'll stay in LA for more than a few days. Take your time and let me know when you are free. I'll be right here waiting for you!" She smiled, apparently unaffected by his formal tone.

Kevin had no idea what to do with this girl.

Robert would at least give in to his coldness. This girl, however, obviously did not know where the limit was. Shouldn't she be shamefaced when he gave her cold shoulders every time?

"Okay, take your time." Kevin's face turned blue.

She would give up and leave after being left out in the cold for hours.

Then he turned and went upstairs.

***

It was growing late.

Kevin finished JK's business and called Dan. After discussing the company's new game with him, he ended the call and prepared for bed. He changed into his pajamas and went to close the window, but his hand paused in the air.

The street lamp had come on early, and the small figure was still standing downstairs.

Kevin was a bit surprised. He began to feel that the girl was really quite tough.

He closed the window and pulled the curtain as if he didn't see her. Then he turned out the light to go to bed.

Maybe it was because of the jet lag, he tossed uneasily and couldn't fall asleep.

After a while, he heard the sound of the pattering on the window.

It was raining.

She should have gone now.

Kevin jumped out of bed and opened the curtain a crack, only to find Cecelia still standing downstairs.

Because of the rain, the girl hid under a nearby plane tree.

But even so, her clothes were damped by the rain.

He frowned and finally grabbed a coat from the hanger, carrying the umbrella downstairs.

"That's enough. Go back!" He wrapped the coat around Cecelia and said in a commanding voice.

"Do you agree to go home to eat?" Cecelia looked at him with a red face.

Kevin had only seen this sister several times. In his mind, she was the same as other girls from rich and powerful families, delicate and proud. But at this moment, he found she was somewhat stubborn and iron-willed. He suddenly remembered his first meeting with her many years ago.

Robert had just found him that year, and he just learned that he was the governor's illegitimate son.

Robert often came to see him privately, and once Cecelia, who was still in high school, came with him.

The street park was already cleared by guards. It was empty except for Robert and Kevin talking on a park bench.

He did not want to listen to Robert's confession to him and his mother, not to mention going back to the Smith family. He glanced around absently, his mind still dazed. Then he saw a pretty little girl poking her head out of the window of Robert's extended bullet-proof luxury car and quietly looking at him.

She was dressed in her school uniform, with long delicate braids and large bows at the ends of her braids. Her clear eyes were full of curiosity, but there was no disgust as he had expected.