The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 988

Later, Yulia gently rubbed his arm to get his blood flowing, and then told him to “Take a deep breath.”

Nathan complied, and the result was a long, loud belch.

Nathan might not have the most likable personality, but there was an undeniable elegance that seeped through his every action and word, even when he was cursing, it came with a unique flair.

In terms of manners, belching loudly was an absolute no–no. Now this belch he just let out was both long and loud, a rarity, and it put him in a bit of an awkward spot.

“Ha–ha-” Yulia rarely saw Nathan like this, and she couldn’t help but chuckle.

Nathan’s handsome face turned a shade of red, clearly embarrassed.

“Stop laughing!” Nathan chastised.

Yulia didn’t reply, instead, she turned around to pack up her medical kit.

Nathan sat on the sofa, only able to see half of her face illuminated by the light, her skin so smooth that not a single pore was visible. Her gray, wide–collar striped sweater and skirt gave her a calm and gentle appearance, utterly captivating.

All dolled up for a date with Ronald.

The room’s air conditioning was perfectly set, but Nathan’s mood was fluctuating with irritation.

“What have you been doing all day?” Nathan’s tone was rather harsh, almost accusatory.

“I’ve been working, and eating.” Yulia replied calmly without stopping her movements. She was used to Nathan’s probing questions. He had suggested that she get back together with Ronald, hoping to get rid of her, so it was only natural for him to want to know about their situation.

did you do anything

kit under the table, and asked,

Nathan’s gaze was cold and piercing, “Like… holding

to look at

way to gauge progress? Isn’t dating just a sequence of

a chill surged within

have come back tonight. So, do you think if we have held hands and kissed or not?”

“Seems like kissing is pretty

normal for couples to hold hands and kiss?” Yulia said, trying to suppress the chill in her heart, then sighed, “You don’t need to rush me. You’ve been patient for so long, what’s the rush now? I know my own limits. Once everything is settled, I’ll let you know. I don’t like being pressured. If you push too hard, I might resist

to tell him? That she and Ronald had finally taken things to

level?

of inexplicable anger welled up in his chest, raging within him. Seeing Yulia’s calm and indifferent demeanor only

seems you’re quite

nodded, “I can’t keep clinging to you forever. Do

his eyes for a moment, then reopened them,

beat, but the contempt and hatred he subsequently displayed made her feel as if she was

into ice.

do you think?”

smile but said nothing.

unspoken understanding between them was clear. Of course, he wouldn’t be her husband for life. He was Nathan, and he could have any woman he wanted. Why would he choose her, a woman who had a boyfriend before, who was still

In his eyes, she

and Yulia took Anya to wash up

where Yulia had

Damon’s years of efficient work habits had resolved most of the company’s

a chat box popped up on her