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.'”

eyes flickered nervously, unsure of what to do, and she looked to Yulia for guidance. Those eyes were

questioning,

tenderness and guilt. She knew that from the very first

felt an

‘Dad’ at first sight nearly scared Yulia

both Nathan

her heart, Nathan had long been

one she considered her closest person, in her understanding, was the ‘Dad’ role she

longed for. And clearly, Nathan had already filled that

daughter. Still, Yulia kept it a secret.

than her.

nodded gently, “Go on, Anya, call him

with surprise, and she turned her gaze back to Nathan. After staring at him for

trembled in her voice. “Is Nathan really my

and felt a twinge of unease. “Don’t you like me

Dad?”

in her eyes, “Is Nathan my

she was asking.

she had to call ‘Dad’

at him with

her cheek. “Yeah, I am your real

hands, still cupping his

“Really?”

Anya. You’re Yulipop’s and my precious daughter. Yulipop is Mommy, I am Daddy,

against Nathan’s, “So Nathan is

right!” Nathan gently rubbed Anya’s

her arms tightly around Nathan’s neck, burying her head

“Daddy.”

“Whoa, damn.”

cried out. Damn it all!

already moved to tears, suddenly snapped back to reality at Nathan’s

say?”

on the back.

seemed used to Nathan’s silliness. She was completely lost in the happiness of having just found

“Daddy.”

Nathan responded without missing

Anya said again, straightening up and looking

say?!” Nathan replied reflexively, then frowned as he realized what she

obediently, “I think ‘Nathan’ sounds better. Can I still

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

pouted, “But ‘Nathan’ sounds

It’s ‘Dad’