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.

usually calm exterior cracked, and his forehead bulged with veins. Nathan

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

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

but I was just doing what

that. You’re too cute not to be

looking for an excuse to play the rogue. Besides,

‘reward,’ thank you.”

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

was probably

…

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

for me to pick you up

town at the moment. They were well

the company. Their public display of affection was

criticized Yulia

Mrs. Harper. Others surmised that if the

bar escapades were

the online frenzy, Nathan and Yulia

Nathan was particularly energetic in the company, making his colleagues look

and false of their relationship.

different from

mood today, and he had done twice the work with half the effort. He had completed

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

up his phone and

quickly connected, and he straightened up from his chair and picked up a pen. “How’s

to do?”

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

I’m investigating things from years ago. I

table, and leaned back into his chair.

this, why not just

That wouldn’t be wrong…”

to do

looking

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

it

be like

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

mystery of Anya’s parentage continued to haunt him.

Brookside. The timing

He remembered distinctly, that woman was a virgin. And Yulia, she had been

ages. It just didn’t add

the day was shot. After swiveling in his

his face set in a grim line as he

workplace, timing it perfectly with her clocking

jogged down to the car, still catching her breath as

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

means you get to cut

chuckled, “Shouldn’t the boss set an example for

dim they need me