The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Today had already been a whirlwind for Yulia, and she had simply assumed Nathan’s impromptu visit was driven by

his notorious appetite for a free meal.

She hadn’t expected things to escalate so quickly. Or so dramatically.

She was utterly blindsided. Completely unprepared.

Though she and Nathan had laid their feelings bare the night before, Yulia had carefully skirted around the subject

of Anya.b2

Her fear was palpable—if something were to happen between her and Nathan, at least he wouldn’t be quick to hold

Anya back. Now, it seemed she was being cornered into acknowledging Anya’s parentage. It wasn’t paranoia if she

felt like she’d been set up today, was it?

But who could have masterminded such a scheme? Damon and Chloe? A glance at the pair revealed nothing amiss.

Nathan?

If he’d orchestrated this whole scenario, surely he’d have avoided the potential smackdown from his brother, right?

Or was it a conspiracy between Nathan, Damon, and Chloe? Shaking her head, Yulia doubted Nathan would go that

far.

Despite the suddenness of the situation, it seemed to be unfolding quite naturally, but the more natural it felt, the

more Yulia sensed something was off. Yet, without proof, she was stuck in her suspicions.

Her wary gaze lingered on Chloe, who was merely holding her phone with a casual smile. To suspect her of any

wrongdoing felt like a cardinal sin.

“This is a bit hard to explain,” admitted Yulia with a sheepish grin.

Chloe chuckled. “They don’t need an explanation. As long as they’re sure Anya is their beloved granddaughter,

that’s all that matters. As for whatever’s going on between you and Nathan, that’s between the two of you. They

don’t need to be involved.”

Yulia felt the sting of truth in Chloe’s words. Indeed, Nathan’s parents had never meddled in the younger

generation’s love lives. Whether it was Damon, Nathan, Chloe, or herself, none had faced scrutiny or judgment

from them.

Considering Damon and Chloe’s own journey, it was clear their parents were supportive. As long as Damon’s mind

was made up, they had no objections. On the contrary, they showered them all with love. It was rare to find such

understanding family.

and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room silent,

who clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

single glance from

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he

seeing Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

Damon said you were feeling under

in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic

could spin such tales to

arms, feigning

a bit.”

looking distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There, there. My

face. She didn’t mind

looked up and asked softly, “Does

with a gentle motion. “Just

on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in

expression was not lost

with cold disdain, his look

with emotion. The natural bond between a

the hardest

was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips

the hands she’d been clenching in

of the corner of her eye,

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing as

gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya closer. “I…

something urgent.

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

“It’s personal. It’s really important

brother’s tone was calm yet

important than seeing them?”

was speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse.

resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

glanced at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted

her legs joyfully, only to be halted by

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

at

blinked again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call him

Damon

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