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 stance and dialed

without further ado.

…

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

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

A single glance from his brother sent shivers

nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

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

Damon said you were feeling

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look.

could spin such tales to a

into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my

a bit.”

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

lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind

while, she looked up and asked softly,

with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he murmured

it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft as

in his gaze as intense as a tempest

not

watched with cold disdain, his look one

with emotion. The natural bond between

the hardest of

built around herself

hands she’d been clenching in

gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused

wider.

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

only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya closer. “I…

something urgent.

been doing well these past few

personal. It’s

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

important than seeing them?”

an excuse.

more, and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next

Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her,

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently pressed

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with

now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s

blinked again,

head fondly and turned

at Damon

word was slightly off but utterly