The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Ella directly came to Noah’s office. Her presence had become a regular sight at the company over the past few days.

As she vanished into the office, the staff couldn’t help but exchange whispers behind her back. They gossiped about how she, the ‘niece’, was shamelessly chasing after her young uncle, casting her as some sort of slut, a master manipulator in a game of hearts.

Ella had heard all the cruel remarks, and the online trolls were even worse. Strangely enough, words that once cut deep now seemed to bounce off her without leaving a mark.

Her steps were confident as she approached Noah’s office, where the secretary stood up out of habit. “Mr. Noah’s in his office. Can I get you anything to drink?” the secretary asked.

“No, thank you,” Ella replied with a sweet smile before she turned the handle and stepped into Noah’s space.

Noah was just coming out of his private lounge, fiddling with his shirt cuffs. He looked up at the sound of the door, showing no surprise at her entrance. After all, in the entire world, Ella was probably the only one who could walk into his office without knocking.d2

“Been out having fun?” he asked casually, walking over to the window and picking up his coffee mug from the desk. He was relaxed, clearly enjoying a moment of respite after a busy stint.

Ella closed the door behind her and watched him for a moment, feeling a lump rise in her throat, which she quickly swallowed down. Taking a breath, she walked toward him.

Noah took a sip from his mug and noticed Ella’s unusual silence. He turned to look at her, only to feel her arms slowly wrap around his waist from behind, her body pressing against his. He paused, gripping the mug a little tighter as he glanced down at the hands around his waist.

“Did someone give you a hard time today?” he asked, his eyes still on her hands.

Ella shook her head. “As if I’d let that happen and embarrass you.”

Noah’s lips twitched into a half-smile as he took her hands in his, set the mug down, and turned to face her.

Ella looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Uncle Noah,” she said with a playful grin, leaning into his embrace. “How can I really seduce you?”

He paused for a moment, feeling the warmth of her body against his, his gaze darkening. “Why not try tonight?” he suggested.

Ella shook her head. “Nah.”

He raised an eyebrow inquisitively just as she suddenly rose on her toes and pressed her lips to his. Her kiss was clumsy yet sweet, her tongue tentatively brushing against his lips before boldly seeking entry.

In that moment, Noah’s body tensed, something within him snapped, and he pulled her closer, returning her kiss with fervor and urgency.

Unlike her tentative exploration, his kiss was dominant and demanding, leaving no room for her to breathe. She struggled to keep up, her hands clutching at his shoulders as she tried to match his intensity.

After what felt like an eternity, Noah slowly pulled away, resting his forehead against hers, his gaze lingering on her flushed face.

Ella’s lashes fluttered as she leaned in for more, even as Noah stopped, she continued to kiss him, moving from his lips to his jawline, her actions innocent yet teasing, until she reached the hollow of his throat.

Her persistence stoked the fire within him, and his desire flared as he looked at her with a burning intensity. “Ella, that’s enough.” he breathed.

But she seemed not to hear, playfully tugging at his tie. Then, she lifted her misty eyes to look at him, a kind of inquiry mixed with fear and anticipation. Her intentions were evident.

Noah grasped her hand, his voice a husky whisper, “Are you sure?”

Ella bit her lip and buried her face in his neck, her voice barely audible. “I haven’t. I’m scared, but I… I want you, Uncle Noah.”

Her voice trailed off, but Noah suddenly tightened his grip on her chin. “You haven’t?” he asked, incredulous. Had she really remained untouched all these years with Paul?

Her cheeks blazed with embarrassment. “I can’t be with someone I don’t love.”

He chuckled, clearly pleased. As soon as the words left her mouth, he lifted her into his arms.

Caught off guard, she let out a surprised yelp.

He carried her to the bed, his voice rough with desire, “Save your screams for later.”

As he laid her down, Ella looked up at him with a mix of nerves and excitement. “Does this mean I’ve seduced you?” she asked.

Noah loosened his tie, a dark smile playing on his lips. “You never had to do anything. But I’m not complaining.”

Ella pouted. “You liar, before you would’ve…”

Her protest was silenced by his kiss. When the kiss ended, Ella was disheveled and breathless.

“Don’t dredge up the past,” he warned. “Do you really think I’m an animal who would prey on a barely legal girl, let alone my so-called niece?”

“But I’m still your ‘niece’,” she pointed out.

“Yes, but you’re not eighteen anymore.”

“So…”

“Stop talking, or I might just admit that I’ve been regretting my restraint these past years. Eighteen or not, niece or not.”

Ella’s lashes quivered. “You should be thankful I didn’t throw myself at someone else. They say you never forget your first love, and for a woman, your first time is even more unforgettable. It plants a seed deep inside that this is the man for you, for life.”

“And if that had happened…”

“There’s no ‘if’. Your first love, and your first time, they both have to be me.”

Ella smiled, her arms encircling his neck as she whispered seductively in his ear, “Uncle Noah, I want you.”

His eyes narrowed dangerously.

*

at the beginning to the heady bliss at the end, her first time was a journey from agony to

the bed, where, with cheeks blazing, she quickly

smile, “Come on,

Ella’s muffled, soft voice

brow, “Remember to keep

opened and closed, and only when the room settled into silence did Ella slowly peek from the covers. Her eyes, devoid of shyness or sweetness, scanned the room before she pulled a wry smile and

dimness,

received what she

than having one’s

*

boardroom. The TV network’s summer schedule was disrupted due

front of his subordinates. They were all business, respectful, speaking only when

off. His assistant’s phone vibrated too often, with

the odd expressions on the others’ faces became harder to mask. Noah’s frown

together, scanning the room which prompted the others to quickly gather their

Noah’s expression darkened

“Mr. Noah.”

phone to Noah. The top trending headline glared back, “Niece’s scandalous slap

struck a chord in

first post was a video from a major media outlet. It showed Ella from the moment she entered the cafe. Her confidence

two seated, made Noah’s already icy expression even more intimidating. Even when

leaving wasn’t about letting go.

not marry him, but don’t fool yourself into thinking you can have him. You covet your own uncle from a

you have to take pride in front of me? Who could truly accept you two? The

was a resounding

woman. What I want, I’ll scheme for it if necessary. So what if I seduced him? He fell for it, didn’t he? I got what I wanted, and why should I care about anything else? Will the Tretton family have me killed? Will their fortunes crumble because

upright, sensible, and educated, but the victor here is

echo

public is almost unanimously condemning Ms. Ella for meddling in

the assistant could finish, Noah’s

In the

never leaving it. After a moment, he

that might cause more

“Remove it!”

“Yes, sir.”

as

say?”

moment, the assistant hung up with a gloomy expression. “Mr. Noah, it seems Ms. Ella has reached

that, Noah shot up from his chair and burst through the lounge door. The woman who should have

stepped out of the office, his stride

quickly reacting, “She left shortly

*

media

girl call you

can possibly clarify now; the video has

right? She’s young and already eyeing her uncle’s bed. Now I’m thinking her sudden

long game in the cafe footage? She’s been plotting for at

she is as the other woman, slapping

he raised, turning out to be a wolf

she can say now, with things being so dire. How will

of anticipation swelled, Ella made her unhurried appearance before the eager crowd. A sea of

smile. “Thank you all for coming. I’m flattered by the attention, really. Who knew that a simple coffee shop rendezvous would make such waves online, courtesy of some nosy onlookers. I thought I had it all figured out, that the object of my affection was finally mine. But before I could relish my

interested in her preamble or any unrelated

admitting that everything you said at the coffee shop

leave P City suddenly five years ago because

meeting? Are you here to clarify things?” a third inquired, the urgency palpable

a faint smile despite the press’ aggressive questioning. She glanced over them and after a brief, collected

deny the coffee shop incident; those were indeed my words, and yes, I slapped Ms. Rebecca. But rest assured, I won’t try to weasel my way

reason I’m standing here is because Ms. Rebecca got something right. I’ve had a crush on my so-called ‘uncle’ for a long time. When I came of age five years ago, I did something rash that angered him, and I chose to go abroad. Yes, it’s just as you imagine. After he got engaged, I did something shameless, and

called off his engagement with Ms. Rebecca, it’s simply because I took advantage of a moment when he was unguarded, repeating the same mistake I made five years ago, and then forced him to take responsibility. After all, even though he was unaware, it’s still a betrayal of his fiancée, and I

broke off the engagement publicly, taking on the

cacophony of noise erupted around her. Words like ‘shameless’ and ‘disgraceful’ reached her

her palm, yet her smile remained

incident hadn’t leaked, I would’ve contentedly savored my victory. But now that it’s out in the open… The Tretton family has raised me,

Uncle Noah for their love and bias. I’m truly sorry for tarnishing the Tretton name and causing harm. I don’t seek forgiveness. From now on, I’ll stay

a smile, and turned

tried to follow, but were blocked by the security staff pre-arranged by

hurried into a car,

The driver, a member of the household

“To the airport, immediately.”

contain the sobs that threatened to

more time to be by his side, but she couldn’t let Noah bear so much. She couldn’t let him and the entire Tretton family become the

no better way than to take all the responsibility upon herself. Their relationship was never going to