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 else?”

kit under the table, and asked,

was cold and

at him, “You

gauge progress? Isn’t dating just a sequence of holding hands, kissing, and then having sex?”

a chill

I probably wouldn’t have come back tonight.

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,

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

level?

of inexplicable anger welled up in his chest, raging within him. Seeing Yulia’s

seems you’re quite eager

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

for a moment, then reopened them, his gaze colder and

hatred he subsequently displayed made her feel as if she

into ice.

do you think?”

forced a smile but

life. He was Nathan, and he could have any woman he wanted. Why would

of high–born ladies who fancied him. In his eyes, she was probably the least deserving, even like an insult

two of them didn’t speak after that, and Yulia took Anya to

looking at his thumb where Yulia had just given him a shot. His finger still

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

of relief, a chat box popped up on her computer screen with