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.

remained silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her

without further ado.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

attention. A single glance from his brother

his nose and keeping a

to him, hugging his legs and looking up

Damon said you were feeling under the

a sardonic

spin such

feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my nose

a bit.”

on his nose. “There,

nodded, his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t

looked up and asked softly, “Does

shook his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,”

her hands cupping his face, her

never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as

not lost on

watched with cold disdain, his look one

The

the hardest of

feeling the walls she’d built around herself

she’d been

gesture out of the corner of

wider.

seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing

A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched

remembered something urgent. Gotta

business has been doing well these past

It’s really important

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

he sought an

settled back down next

returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted

to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me

blinked again, “Aunt

turned to

at Damon

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable.