The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

e words hit Ronald like a ton of bricks, and he fell silent, his gaze shifting to Yulia, filled with an intricate web of

emotions.

Yet Yulia simply couldn’t contain the smile that Nathan’s words brought to her lips, a mixture of shyness and quiet

joy that sent a chill through Ronald’s heart.

He had thought he could brush aside the fact that she had confessed her love for Nathan, assuming it was just a

convenient excuse to get rid of him. But now, even if he wanted to deny it, he couldn’t. It was just too self-

deceptive.

He knew that Yulia wasn’t the type to lie, and the look on her face now was undeniably genuine.

Nathan, no longer paying Ronald any attention, swung the car door open, ready to usher Yulia inside.

“Yulia!” Ronald called out again, and she turned to look at him, the smile instantly fading as she faced him, leaving

her expression cold and distant. “You sure about this? What about Anya? Have you told him about her? You’re just

going to trust him that easily? You’re not afraid of what might happen later?”d1

Yulia’s response was even chillier, “This is my business, and I’d appreciate it if you’d stop bringing up things that no

longer concern you.”

Disappointment filled Ronald’s face. “Do you even realize the consequences if something goes wrong? Can you

handle that?”

There was a brief silence before Yulia spoke again, “If I can’t handle it, then I’ll stick to him like glue. Wherever Anya

is, that’s where I’ll be.”

The comment stung Ronald as though he had been pricked by a needle. Was she implying that they had discussed

Anya’s situation the previous night? Did she really also disclose Anya’s background to Nathan?

In a bout of impatience, Nathan cut the conversation short, brusquely guiding Yulia into the passenger seat.

“Enough chit-chat with him.”

He slammed the door shut and walked over to Ronald, giving him a cold stare. “Get a grip, dude. Stop acting like

some love-struck puppy. You pushed her away yourself, and now you want her back? You think the world revolves

around you?”

Nathan chuckled at his own words and gave Ronald a once-over with a scoff.

calm exterior cracked, and his forehead bulged with veins.

with Yulia, who had buckled up and was smiling at

a good sport today. I’ll make sure to give you a proper reward

I was just

that. You’re too cute not

“You’re just looking for an excuse to play the rogue. Besides, that’s not a valid reason.

‘reward,’ thank you.”

a tremor inside. She knew that Nathan

seemed and was probably scheming

…

Nathan wrapped her in his arms for a deep kiss before

and wait for me to pick you up

were the talk of the town at the moment. They were

around the company. Their public display of affection was sure to

with mixed reactions. Some criticized Yulia for

surmised that if the couple was this affectionate,

escapades were

frenzy, Nathan

day, Nathan was particularly energetic in the company, making his

the true and false of their relationship. In their eyes, those

different from

he had done twice the work with half the effort. He

the

then picked up his phone

straightened up from his chair and picked up

to do?” He

and the voice on the phone could be heard faintly. “Not

investigating things from years ago. I need

the pen on the table, and leaned back into his chair. “Hurry up!” He

of getting me to investigate all this, why not just

That wouldn’t be wrong…”

I asked you to do and

wasn’t looking

Yulia knew about it, wouldn’t she make a big fuss? Besides,

it

be

for the life of him, Nathan couldn’t figure out any point

him. If

up was that year in Brookside. The timing

remembered distinctly, that

ages. It just didn’t add

was shot.

face set in a grim line as he strode out of

drove straight to Yulia’s workplace, timing it perfectly with her

to the car, still catching her breath as she asked him, “How come you’re

thought you’d wait until after work. I just brewed some coffee, was gearing

boss means you get

chuckled, “Shouldn’t the boss set an

so dim they need me