Mr CEO: His Replica Bride

determined to matchmake her only so

had always been that way," he said

in disbelief. "Did she seriously just threaten me with house

Son, I've been married to that woman for over thirty years. The trick is to pick your ba

th frustration. "How do you cope all these ye

ring sometimes-but believe me, she means well. Your mom just wants to see

e obsession. She's practically s

. She's got a big heart, and sometimes, that h

eace, Dad. I'm exhausted. If you know

ally, I've been thinking. There is a way to get her

keep doing this. Don't you think I'm tired of all the

ymore. You're a man. You've achieved everything a man can dream of-s

mple, Dad. I've tried. Most women

do said gently, "you'r

ked. "What d

son. Marriage isn't about finding the perfect person-it's about choosing someo

is seat, quiet. His fa

mother and I were newly married, I had a problem. Women wer

s shot open.

Do you know what she did? Nothing. She didn't scream, d

ed. "That doesn't

t? It crushed me. I stopped. Years later, I asked her why she never said anything. And she said, 'Sometimes, when people cheat, it's not

ng isn't okay. But sometimes, we need to look deeper.

can't believe you just told me

ess when she wants something-but she's a

wn. But what if she doesn't like the woman

out your mother. Your job is to find someone who makes you happy. Stop chasin

y. "Thanks, Dad. You

's coming to take your order.

ving Tristan to st

en he

ft waves, and her stride was purposeful-like she ruled every room she ente

your order?" her voice floa

an bl

s woman even human? Her voice felt like

. "Good day, sir. Ma

d his throat. "Oh-I'm so sorry. I must've zo

belle. But my friends call me Bella.

ed on her. He offered a handshake. "Hi,

id, only my friends call me Bella. You can stick with An

ough. But what do I have t

t she knew his type. Rich, smooth-talking, playboy ener

"Why would you want to be my f

shing a disarming smile. "Let's just

e that-his w