The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Noah instinctively stepped back, his shoulder pressing against the nearby digital billboard.

Shock flickered through his dark eyes as he reached out to push her away, but Ella leaned in again, nibbling at his lips.

A tremor ran through Noah’s heart as he lowered his eyelashes, shock mingling with the sight of the girl’s delicate face. Her eyes were tightly shut, but her long lashes quivered.

She was nervous and scared. The moment her lips touched his, her heart ached fiercely. She truly loved him.

She yearned for more of this touch, but sadly, he could never be hers.

Her kiss was clumsy, retreating one moment and pressing harder the next. Finally, she slowly lifted her eyelids, her dazed eyes glistening with tears.d2

“Uncle Noah, I like you. But this is enough. Let’s pretend I had you just this once. When we meet again, you’ll just be my uncle and I’ll be your niece for the rest of our lives.”

After she spoke, she pushed him away forcefully, as if afraid he’d lose his temper, and then she hurried toward the security checkpoint.

Noah, coming back to his senses, could still feel the lingering warmth and softness on his lips. After the initial shock, he shoved aside the hint of longing in his heart, his brows furrowing deeply as he turned to look at the girl who had already reached the security area.

She had just passed through the manual check, grabbed her bag without looking back, and ran off.

Her figure and her actions, especially those resolute eyes and words, tightened his heart suddenly. The emotions he had been holding back these days surged once again.

He detested this persistent feeling, his face cold as he walked out of the airport terminal.

Outside, the chauffeur stood by the car, chatting with another driver. Seeing Noah, the chauffeur quickly ended the conversation and opened the car door for him.

As the chauffeur circled to the driver’s side, he bid the other driver farewell.

“I guess I’ll have an easier time without having to chauffeur him around; we should grab a beer sometime.” The other chauffeur patted the chauffeur on the shoulder, “Hit me up with a call.”

“Sure thing!” The chauffeur agreed cheerfully, smiling as he hopped into the car.

“Sir, shall we head straight to the office?”

It was still early to head to the office, and he could easily go home or leisurely enjoy a breakfast instead, but Noah simply hummed in affirmation. The chauffeur wasn’t surprised.

Noah looked unwell, his mind replaying Ella’s words and gaze at the airport, and that unexpected kiss.

“Sir, are you concerned for the young lady’s safety traveling alone?” The chauffeur hesitated before speaking. The entire Tretton family, even the whole of P City, knew how Noah doted on his niece. And Miss Ella was indeed smart and lively, endearing to all.

Noah didn’t respond, his eyes closed, his slender fingers pressing against his forehead, his ring finger brushing his lips, feeling again that tender sweetness.

Unaware of what had transpired between them, the chauffeur thought Noah was just worried about Ella’s safety. So he continued, “You don’t have to worry too much, sir. We’ve arranged bodyguards, haven’t we? If you’re really concerned, why not call Mr. Paul? I heard from his driver that he’s also heading to Western Europe.”

Noah’s fingers stiffened, and he suddenly looked up at the rearview mirror, his voice cold and ominous. “What did you say?”

The driver flinched at Noah’s tone and his intimidating look. “I just said not to worry too much.”

Noah cut him off, “Which Paul?”

“Well, Mr. Paul from the Reeves family. If I remember correctly, he’s quite close with Miss Ella.”

In a flash, Noah’s eyes flickered with numerous thoughts, and then a tide of rage surged in his chest.

She deceived him?

She wasn’t going on a trip alone. She had planned to go with Paul. They had kept their overseas trip a secret from him?!

“Turn back.”

The chauffeur’s hand trembled, “What?”

“Back to the airport!” He nearly roared those three words.

The chauffeur fell silent.

When the car continued on straight for a while longer, Noah took a deep breath, his voice now seemingly calmer than before, but even more chilling. “Didn’t you hear me say back to the airport?”

“Sir, we are on the overpass…”

A vein throbbed on Noah’s forehead.

Noah pulled out his phone and dialed Ella’s number. The call was met with a cold female voice indicating the phone was switched off.

this point, Ella’s attitude these past few days, her actions at the airport today, the oversized, heavy suitcase, her demeanor with Jon, and even the looks and actions of his father,

it was just a trip abroad for a few days. Even if she went with Paul, she

familiar, loathsome feeling in his chest

had never wanted to admit, and thought it impossible, that the

after exiting the overpass, the car turned around. Noah then dialed Paul’s number. The mechanical voice that answered was no different from

was brewing. He then made another call, “Delay the next flight to the Netherlands by

nervously, “I believe Miss Ella’s flight might

than ten minutes since the flight’s scheduled departure. Ella seemed to have timed

he had arranged, only to find their phones

out a

a shiver

“Proceed to the office.”

The chauffeur: “Yes.”

murmured lowly, as if only meant for

temples, his

That was all the liberty he had given her. He’d let

and he had even prepared himself for the

something. The chauffeur had also already given Jon the lowdown on the day’s events.

to delay an international flight. What was

the following days, Noah behaved as if nothing

daily pilgrimage back to the family home, wined and dined, even stayed the night, but never once mentioned to his father that Ella had snuck off with Paul. Noah didn’t bring it up, and Jon didn’t mention it

likely to dilute more than just her own feelings. Jon had a hunch that it was his seemingly indifferent son who was in dire need

You shouldn’t leave all the engagement party planning to Rebecca. Women are sensitive creatures, especially insecure at times like this. You should be spending more time with

father’s face. “Once the theme’s settled, there’s little to

whatever’s on your

something might go wrong with the engagement party?” Leaning back on the couch, Noah’s gaze once again settled on his father, his eyes

asking me, you ought to ask yourself that

without a hitch, and it will be a splendid affair. Ella wants to have fun, right? After her little jaunt, she can continue to enjoy herself at the party.

“The engagement party is for

pleasing both a better

mean by ‘pleasing both’? What nonsense are you spouting? What does Ella have

suddenly clench his

breathing hitched as he realized he’d been baited

Such a convoluted ruse…

washing over him, and then he shut his

he turned and left, his

cards and checked into

sleep, they contacted the travel agency

with the same agency. The reason was to avoid Noah catching on too soon. If his agency reported they couldn’t see her, she

at work, but she needed

home, and hearing that Ella

waiting, gambling. He was sure that Ella would return as promised and when she did, he wouldn’t let her

unease, outwardly calm as he dealt with an unexpected pile of work

Everything continued smoothly.

arrived at the airport

sleeping. At dawn, he grabbed his jacket and drove straight to the airport. The return ticket he had booked

eyes were fixed on the watch on his wrist. He waited in the underground parking lot all day, and

and imposing, he stood motionless,

as the

Noah’s fist clenched white in his pocket. He waited stubbornly for forty

incoming flight, but the one

hadn’t thought or asked about anything, just gambled that Ella

him

that she didn’t have the

Noah answered, and Jon’s words were direct, “Come home.

do you mean she isn’t coming back?” Noah’s voice was ice

Reeves family?” His tone

followed, “What

Ella away, hadn’t he? I’ll make the Reeves cough her up. And as for your little matchmaking plans with Ella and Paul, you can forget it. I won’t agree to

breath, his voice

and drove straight to

was a mask of shock. Had his son lost his

by, equally shaken

over and, with a heavy heart, ordered, “Get the car

“Yes, sir.”

right at the gates of the Reeves’ mansion by Jon’s arriving vehicle. Unable