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.

cracked, and his forehead bulged with veins. Nathan didn’t care.

got into the car, and drove off with Yulia, who had

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

“That’s sweet, but I was just doing what I should.

have that. You’re too cute not to be taken care

muttered, “You’re just looking for an excuse to play the rogue. Besides,

‘reward,’ thank you.”

Yulia felt a tremor inside. She knew that Nathan was far from

and was probably

…

at her office building, Nathan wrapped her in his arms

for me

talk of the town at the moment. They were well

display of affection was sure to stir

news was buzzing, with mixed reactions. Some criticized Yulia for lacking principles,

status of Mrs. Harper. Others surmised that if the couple was this affectionate,

escapades

online frenzy, Nathan and Yulia

was particularly energetic in the company, making

and false of their

different

done twice the work with

today’s and tomorrow’s, before the end of his shift. He rested on his

picked up his phone and

straightened up from his chair and picked up a pen. “How’s the

you to

was very quiet, and the voice on the phone could be heard faintly. “Not yet…

investigating things from years ago. I need more

pursed his lips, threw the pen on the table, and leaned back into his

getting me to investigate all this, why not just take

That wouldn’t be wrong…”

you to do

looking

it, wouldn’t she make a big fuss? Besides, Ronald was so

now and it turned out not to

be like

figure out any point of connection with Yulia that could have resulted

him.

Brookside. The timing

it be Yulia? He remembered distinctly, that

for ages. It

head in irritation, his good mood for the day was

finally stood up, his face set in a grim line

timing it perfectly with her

catching her breath as she asked him, “How

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

the boss means you get

“Shouldn’t the boss set an example

need me to model clocking in