The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Yulia couldn’t help but smirk silently to herself on the sidelines.

Chloe, too, rose from the couch, her hand on her hip, leaning into Damon’s embrace as she sauntered over, a faint,

tender smile gracing her face.

She believed that Nathan was truly the clown of the household. His talent for playing the fool was both exasperating

and endearing.

But as the saying goes, love is blind. Perhaps if someone else were in Nathan’s shoes, suddenly discovering they

had a daughter would be just as unbelievable, especially a daughter who had been under his nose the whole time,

sweetly calling him ‘Nathan’ day in and day out.b2

Bystanders can only see the surface of things, too many complexities that only he would understand. Piling up one

thing after another, the web of considerations was daunting to untangle.

When it came to children, a crucial piece, no room for error can be afforded.

She understood, had Nathan not cared so much, he wouldn’t be beating around the bush, reluctant to even

consider the possibility. He was probably scared to death of the disappointment if it turned out not to be true.

He knew coming to Damon for answers would invite a “harsh talking-to”, but compared to the potential letdown, he

figured a few harsh words would be easier to swallow. As long as Damon denied it, that would be the best answer

for him.

Nathan may seem like a wayward son, carefree all day long. But even he had a heart.

With Damon and his father’s strict and detached dispositions, if he were similar, the family would be suffocating.

He had a knack for charming people. A little exasperating, sure, but not necessarily a bad thing.

He made his rounds, greeting Elizabeth, Royce, and Alyssa.

Alyssa responded cheerily, rubbing her cheek against Anya’s and beckoning Yulia over.

Yulia approached, and Alyssa took her hand, looking up at her warmly. “Yulia, bless you for keeping Anya, and for

raising her so well. I know you’re a good kid, just dealt a bad hand with a husband like Nathan. If you ever need to

your back unconditionally. If he steps

we’ll set him

about having a

be the

flatter yourself. If I’d known marrying you was

Yulia off to a convent long

your flesh and blood. Is

I say Yulia’s got it tough, marrying someone like

your reward.

almost choked on Alyssa’s disdain. Was this really

me, not him,” a

expression unreadable as ever.

The room fell silent.

meant by his words. She looked like

her eyes in a brief escape. Why did

response. Why on earth was Damon

at Damon. Was there a single normal person in the Harper

chose this moment to announce that dinner was

the dining room, the tension eased, and forced smiles crept

couples,

softly

of self-assured

of bragging?”

from the corner of his eye, “Your sister-in-law is the best, so I have to be the

while before giving Damon a thumbs-up. “You’re the man! Numero

to Nathan’s words, leaving him with

doted on by Alyssa and Elizabeth, leaving Yulia and Chloe barely able to get a

evening, Anya’s little belly protruded triumphantly,

lift her dress and pat her belly gently.

the watermelon

giggled uncontrollably at Nathan’s antics, her little hands reaching to lift

watermelon.”

up his

me daddy.”

little press, pouting. However, she didn’t make a

she

through the air, hitting Nathan squarely, and he turned

and I swear I’ll cut each one off.” Damon spoke while covering

murderous intent.

quickly straightened up, pulling his shirt down with a

accustomed to Nathan’s tussles with Damon, covered her mouth to hide her giggles. “Nathan got

by Damon again.”