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.

attitude these past few days, her actions at the airport today, the oversized, heavy suitcase, her demeanor with Jon, and even the looks

abroad for a few days. Even if she went with

his chest suddenly surged, doubling

admit, and thought it impossible, that the unnamed emotion plaguing

turned around. Noah then dialed Paul’s number. The mechanical voice

a storm was brewing. He then made another call, “Delay the next flight to the

“I believe Miss Ella’s flight might

minutes since

find their phones off

he let out a low

sent a shiver down

“Proceed to the office.”

The chauffeur: “Yes.”

I’ll deal with you properly.” He murmured lowly, as if

his fingers against his throbbing temples, his hand clutching the phone

he had given her. He’d let her gallivant abroad

even prepared himself for the possibility that Noah might question him. However, Jon waited for a whole morning,

to notice something. The chauffeur had also already given Jon the lowdown on the day’s events. From the driver’s shaky voice, Jon could imagine the rage that

had even considered pulling strings to delay an international flight.

the following days, Noah behaved

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

feelings. Jon had a hunch

engagement party planning to Rebecca. Women are sensitive creatures, especially insecure at times like this. You should

he stared down his father before retracting his eyes just as discontent appeared on his father’s face. “Once the theme’s settled, there’s little to fuss over. I’ll be there for her

you into marriage. Now, whatever’s on your mind, you must ensure there are no hiccups

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

squinted back, “Before asking me, you ought to ask yourself

seat, “The engagement party will go off 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. To ensure

his tea nonchalantly, unfazed. “The engagement party is for your future wife, not for

pleasing both

nonsense are you spouting? What does Ella have to do with your engagement party? You think

made Noah suddenly clench his fists. “So

he realized he’d

Such a convoluted ruse…

washing over him, and then he shut his eyes. “Get out. I’m tired

gaze lingered on Jon before he

hotel arranged by Noah. They bought new SIM cards and checked into a different hotel. The bodyguards assigned by Noah were

sleep, they contacted

was to avoid Noah catching on too soon. If his agency

her grandfather had been pressuring him at work,

the agency back home, and

as promised and when she did, he

dealt with an unexpected pile of work and prepared for his engagement

Everything continued smoothly.

13th, he arrived at the airport early in the

jacket and drove straight to the airport. The return ticket he

the watch on his wrist. He waited in the underground parking lot all day, and as the hand struck four,

imposing, he stood motionless, an

and as the plane’s landing time approached,

thirty minutes, Noah’s fist clenched white in his pocket. He waited stubbornly for forty minutes, fifty minutes, an

the evening until midnight, he waited through every incoming flight, but the one person he

he hadn’t thought or asked about anything, just gambled that Ella was merely hiding her

him before were deliberately pushed aside. He

had wagered that she wouldn’t deceive him again, that she didn’t have the guts, but it

call came at that moment, Noah answered, and Jon’s words were direct, “Come home. Ella

do you mean she isn’t coming back?” Noah’s voice was ice as he turned and strode towards

family?” His tone was heavy, resonating with an

voice followed, “What are you

sweet-talked 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 Ella

a deep breath, his voice raspy with

hung up the phone abruptly, and drove

Jon’s face was a mask of shock. Had his

by, equally shaken by

a heavy heart, ordered, “Get the

“Yes, sir.”

the gates of the Reeves’ mansion by Jon’s arriving vehicle. Unable to drive through, Noah stepped out