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

to put the medical kit under the table,

and piercing,

look at him, “You need

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

lip, a

weren’t for Anya’s call, I probably wouldn’t have come back tonight. So, do you think if we have held

“Seems like kissing is pretty

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 and that would only delay the process,

she planning to settle? What was she going to tell him? That she and Ronald had finally taken things to

level?

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

quite eager too.”

clinging to you forever. Do you

closed his eyes for a moment, then reopened them, his

contempt and hatred he subsequently displayed made her feel as if she was plunged

into ice.

you

a smile but

he wanted. Why would he choose her, a woman who had a boyfriend before, who was still tangled up with her ex, and who had once

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

and Yulia took Anya

where Yulia had just given him a shot. His finger still ached a bit.

of efficient work habits had resolved most of the company’s accumulated issues

box popped up on her computer screen