The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

These few words were like a bomb thrown into a crowd. All the questions the journalists had been brewing were now unable to be spoken. That answer was all they needed.

Clearly, Noah wasn’t about to give them another chance to probe. His icy gaze swept over them, and he turned to enter the grand doors.

The reporters exchanged glances and slowly dispersed. That final warning look in his eyes was unmistakable to all. Such a message was enough.

The news was reported as it happened, Noah’s last words printed without embellishment, yet they were the most straightforward reply.

Regardless of who Noah was, a man who broke off his engagement because of another woman was now the talk of the town—as the ultimate jerk. And with that, the company’s reputation began a downward spiral, evidenced by the plummeting TV ratings.

There were some voices of support, but they were soon drowned out by a tidal wave of criticism and mockery.d2

Despite the numerous grievances the company’s senior management held against Noah, the presence of him at the company still brought a sigh of relief to their hearts. They had grown accustomed to relying on him over the years. With him around, any issue would eventually find its perfect resolution. Even though the current crisis was of his making, and it was severe.

Jon watched the news with a stony silence. He had said all there was to say. And Jon knew well that whatever he had considered, Noah would have thought about it as well.

Noah still chose this path.

Jon had always trusted his son; from the moment he handed over the company, Noah had never given him cause for worry. Except this time, Jon couldn’t help but fret—how would Noah tie up the loose ends of this debacle?

Even Jon, for all his wisdom, could not conceive a solution.

Truth be told, Noah hadn’t thought too much about it this time. All he knew was that he had to have Ella, no matter what. The rest was secondary.

Ella, seeing the news, felt a turmoil of emotions. Sitting on her bed facing the window, she stared out at the bright weather, her expression somewhat vacant.

If only this had happened five years earlier. She was naive then, full of impulsive love and reckless passion.

She wasn’t the same Ella now. As she braced herself, weighing the pros and cons, Noah suddenly became heedless of the consequences.

With things having reached this point, the television station suffered greatly, Noah’s reputation was in tatters, and it was evident that the grandfather was furious. This situation also dragged in the Minton family and the Reeves family. Things couldn’t get any worse.

She thought long and hard but couldn’t find a way out for Noah. Exhausted, she closed her eyes. She shouldn’t have come back.

The room was unnaturally quiet. After a long while, she opened her eyes, looked down at her phone, dialed her family’s number, hesitated for a moment, and then pressed call.

“Sir, a call from Miss Ella,” Tony said, carefully handing the receiver to Jon.

Jon slowly opened his eyes, the years evident in his cool gaze. He stared at the phone for a moment before lifting his hand to take it. He didn’t speak first.

a few seconds of silence, Ella

your fault. I might be old, but I still know right from

gently interrupted, “I love Uncle

“What do you plan to do, Ella? I don’t think these five years

who is willing to risk everything to be with me. Especially when he has always had a firm place in

Jon’s voice was

“All the damage has been done, and it can’t be undone. So, there’s no need for further considerations. Isn’t it true that being together is the only way to justify

reckless because that

you’re throwing caution to the wind too? Have you thought about Paul and Rebecca? It’s not just one person you’re letting down, and you won’t get anyone’s blessing. You’re ready

Ella, even if I agreed now, how could you two be happy together?”

“so I don’t

Jon fell silent.

so little. Even if it’s just a fleeting joy, I’m willing to jump in.

“Ella, this isn’t about you, you don’t

to blame, Grandpa, it’s only a matter

finished softly, then

the window again, she exhaled

Ella took the initiative to

picked up quickly, and with just a “hello” from Noah,

she asked, “Uncle Noah, what time will you be home

seconds, then instead of answering her

“Yes.”

“Uncle…”

wait up for me tonight. Go to sleep if you’re tired. Whatever you need,

a beat, and before he could hang up, she added, “I don’t want to dine alone tonight. Can

he

came the

“Alright.”

“I’ll wait for you.”

inexplicably tightened Noah’s grip on the phone even more. It made him all the more certain that keeping

company, Noah made it home

him, taking his overcoat from

his arrival, popped out from the direction of the dining room. She was holding a clear lid in one hand and wore a checkered apron around her waist. The sight made Noah’s brow furrow slightly. “What are you up to?”Books