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.

his forehead bulged with veins. Nathan didn’t care. He simply

with Yulia, who had buckled up and was smiling

I’ll make sure to give you a proper reward

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

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

excuse to play the rogue. Besides, that’s not a valid

‘reward,’ thank you.”

respond, but Yulia felt a tremor inside. She knew that Nathan

seemed and was probably

…

at her office building, Nathan wrapped her in his arms for

me to pick you

the town at the moment. They were well

company. Their public display of affection was sure

with mixed reactions. Some criticized Yulia for lacking principles, willing to forgive an

surmised that if the couple was this affectionate, perhaps

bar escapades

the online frenzy, Nathan

Nathan was particularly energetic in the company, making his

the true and

different

good mood today, and he had done twice the work with half the

as today’s and tomorrow’s, before the

his phone

and he straightened up from his chair and picked up a pen.

to do?” He

very quiet, and the voice on the phone could be heard

investigating things from

the pen on the table, and leaned back into his chair. “Hurry

this, why not just take

That wouldn’t be wrong…”

Just do what I asked you to do and

looking

make a big fuss? Besides, Ronald was so sure

If he took Anya to do a paternity test now and it turned out not to be his, he couldn’t

would be like

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

him. If

in Brookside. The timing was right, but

be Yulia? He remembered distinctly, that woman was a virgin. And

for ages. It

his head in irritation, his good mood for the day was shot. After swiveling in his chair for what felt

in a grim line as he strode

Yulia’s workplace, timing it perfectly with

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

after work. I just brewed

boss means

the boss set an example

so dim they need me