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.

after a few seconds, Chloe seemed

without further ado.

…

himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find

who clung to Damon’s leg

attention. A single glance from

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under

his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve

such

arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

on his nose. “There, there. My breath will make

nodded, his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

After a while, she looked up and asked

a gentle

her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft as

left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as

not lost

watched with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

other hand, shone with emotion. The

hardest

the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit.

the hands she’d been clenching in front

the corner of her eye, focused

wider.

efforts, she patted

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched

something urgent. Gotta

been doing well these past few days,”

It’s really important personal

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze

Defeated, he settled back down next to

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

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

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent,

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me Aunt

again,

head fondly and turned

Damon

word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind