The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Yulia’s struggle to break free from Nathan’s grip was futile. She was incensed, nearly losing her mind.

How could he bring up Anya out of the blue?

Her mind was a blank slate, her only thought was to deny everything.

Ronald simply stared at Nathan, a bruise marring his otherwise handsome face, and his faint smirk was unbearably irritating. “It was a sham marriage from the start. Thanks for playing house, but it’s time she came back to me.”

Yulia’s entire body trembled. “Shut up, Ronald. Just shut up!”

In the next moment, she stumbled, and before she could regain her footing, Nathan had dragged her through the lobby of the apartment complex without further discussion.d2

“Nathan!” Yulia had no clue what he was planning, but a sense of dread overwhelmed her.

Throwing Yulia into the elevator, Nathan frantically jabbed the close button before Ronald could catch up. The elevator, holding just the two of them, was charged with tension, their rapid breathing the only sound.

Pressed against the cold metal walls, Yulia pursed her lips, her face ashen, barely daring to breathe too loudly. She was on high alert, watching Nathan for any sudden moves, terrified of the darkness she saw in him. Her wrist, gripped tightly in his hand, throbbed painfully, as if her blood flow had been cut off.

“So, Anya isn’t your sister, huh?” Nathan’s voice, cold and harsh, made her flinch.

It was a statement, not a question.

“No, Anya is my sister…”

Nathan let out a bitter laugh, turning to her with a menacing look. “Yulia, do you really think DNA can’t tell the difference between sisters and a mother-daughter pair?”

Her fingertips trembled, and after a fleeting panic in her eyes, despair took over.

The elevator doors slid open, and Nathan yanked her out. They burst into the apartment where Carly was looking after Anya. Hearing the commotion, Carly barely had time to rise before Nathan stormed in with Yulia stumbling behind, looking disheveled.

Startled, Carly quickly covered Anya’s eyes and stayed silent. There was no time for greetings before the pair ascended the stairs.

Yulia was flung onto the bed. Nathan loomed over her, his legs pinning her down.

Her voice shook. “Nathan…”

He pressed down on her shoulders, leaning in to meet her gaze.

Apart from his angry eyes, he made no move.

Despite her fear, Yulia could still see the unmistakable disdain in Nathan’s eyes. She suddenly felt calm. Of course. How could she forget? He was a Harper, with any woman at his beck and call.

her, who schemed her way up, dirty and calculating,

right

bed, looking down at her.

my sister or my daughter, it’s none of your business. You’ve been wanting

Silence fell like death.

I’ve been content. I’ve dragged the divorce out too long, and it’s time it

you found a surefire escape and think I’m of no further use to

you want. As long as you’re satisfied, that’s all that matters to

was accustomed to his disdain and insults. What more could she not endure? It was her fault, after

into marriage, and now you’re shamelessly seeking a way out. Well, your dignity isn’t worth much. Seems like you’ve put a price on yours, and I doubt anyone’s dignity is worth more than

bit her lip harder, enduring Nathan’s insults in

second thought, you’re still eager to crawl back?

throat. “You’re right, I have no shame, and you’ve known that from day

like

what Anya

“It doesn’t concern you!”

suddenly changed at the mention of Anya. She

her, taken aback by her sudden

matter if Anya is my sister or my daughter, and no matter what she turns into, it has nothing to do with you. I’m ready to handle the divorce anytime. I… I need

away. She was never fooled by Nathan’s wild and reckless façade. Nathan possessed the wisdom and presence expected of anyone bearing the Harper legacy. His insights were keen, provided he

grip on her wrist pulled her back. His fingers tilted her chin upward, forcing her to meet his

his eyes narrowed slightly and he spoke. “What are

tensed, and the pressure on her wrist

you keeping

“No…”

to break free from his hold. She didn’t succeed, but she managed to avoid his

edge about it?” Nathan paused

fear, so abruptly voiced, left Yulia utterly stunned. Frozen in Nathan’s embrace, she had

“Even if she’s your daughter, what right do I have to

was involved, and Yulia couldn’t remain indifferent, not even

“Or is it possible that

might burst. “Nathan, Anya is my life. No one can speak of her lightly. She belongs to me and me alone. I just want to protect her, to ensure

gaze to Nathan. “Ronald shouldn’t have mentioned Anya, and you… what you’re doing… You might disregard my feelings, but what about Anya? Do you realize how many people are pointing fingers

him with sudden clarity. He hadn’t thought it all through at first.

sister or daughter, both

hand relaxed slightly. “So, is Anya actually