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.

a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance and

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent, everyone deep

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance

his nose and keeping a safe

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

better? Damon said you were feeling under

a

could spin such tales to a

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my nose

a bit.”

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

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

After a while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does it still

Anya’s forehead with a

offered, her hands cupping his face, her

the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as

expression was not

brother watched with cold disdain, his look

The natural

the hardest of

around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched into

and the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

out of the corner of her eye, focused

wider.

patted

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and

something

business has been doing well these past few days,”

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s really

folks will be here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could

important than seeing them?”

twitching as he sought an excuse. But

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

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

snuggle close.

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

her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked

him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right.

again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned

looked at Damon and

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