The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Man, this was freaking awesome. After playing second fiddle to Damon for more than two decades, it felt like

Nathan had finally got his moment in the sun, thanks to his little girl.

Yulia never expected him to be so over the moon about this of all things. She wasn’t sure how to feel about this.

Shouldn’t he be more thrilled about suddenly having a daughter? Well, he was just a big goofball for being so

chuffed about edging out his big brother.

Damon’s brow furrowed slightly, his expression cooling off.

Chloe paused for a moment, then, realizing what was going on, pressed a finger to her lips to hide her smile.b2

That Nathan, what a character. Life with him must be full of laughter. He was like a big kid, really. His way of

thinking was totally off the beaten track.

Nathan was still basking in his own glory, looking all smug. Even Yulia, standing beside him, felt the urge to throttle

him. Some people just didn’t get slapped enough growing up.

Little Anya could sense Damon’s mood was off and carefully slid off his lap. She was smart as a whip. She had got

her dad’s knack for reading a room, except she was a thousand times better at it.

Damon glanced at her briefly, then subtly looked away.

Anya ran to the foot of the stairs, craning her neck to look up at Yulia and Nathan. “Nathan, Nathan, do you have a

daughter?”

Watching Anya’s innocent face, Nathan felt his heart swell with affection. “Yep!”

Anya’s little mouth puckered, and her brows furrowed slightly, her big eyes filled with sadness. “Where is she

then…”

Nathan walked down the stairs and scooped Anya up in his arms. “Come here, sweetheart, say ‘Papa.'”

Yulia immediately covered her face with her hand. Who was going to deal with this troublemaker?

Anya was totally confused by Nathan. “What’s a Papa?”

Nathan laughed, “Papa is another word for ‘Dad.’ Now, say ‘Dad.'”

to do, and she looked to

anxiety, questioning,

tenderness and guilt. She knew that from the very first moment Anya

felt an

called Nathan ‘Dad’ at first sight nearly scared Yulia to death. She knew, it was an

together, she could feel that both Nathan and Anya

liked Nathan. In her heart, Nathan had

her closest person, in her understanding, was

for. And clearly, Nathan

kept it a secret. Indeed, no woman could

than her.

and nodded gently, “Go on, Anya, call

back to Nathan. After staring at him for a

in

felt a twinge of unease.

Dad?”

Nathan’s face, tears brimming in her eyes, “Is Nathan my

asking.

to call ‘Dad’ halfway

Anya looked at him

cheek. “Yeah, I

cupping

“Really?”

is Mommy, I am Daddy, and Anya is

Nathan’s, “So Nathan is really

right!” Nathan gently rubbed

again, wrapping her arms tightly around Nathan’s neck, burying

“Daddy.”

“Whoa, damn.”

Damn it all! It was all Yulia’s fault for not

was already moved to tears, suddenly snapped back to reality

say?”

couldn’t help but punch him lightly on the back. He always knew

She was completely lost

“Daddy.”

good girl.” Nathan responded without missing a beat this

Anya said again, straightening up and looking at him, “I think

what’d you say?!” Nathan replied reflexively, then frowned

sounds better. Can I still call you

face darkened, “No. You have to call me ‘Dad’ from

pouted, “But ‘Nathan’ sounds

way. It’s ‘Dad’ or