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 to understand her stance and dialed

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

to Damon’s leg with wide,

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers down

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe

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

you feeling better? Damon said

a sardonic look. He never

brother could spin such tales to

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

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

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

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

forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a

her hands cupping his face, her touch as

in his gaze as intense as a

not lost on

disdain, his look

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond

the hardest

the walls she’d built around

been clenching in front of her

subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

her efforts, she patted

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something urgent.

these past few

personal. It’s really important personal

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

important than seeing them?”

an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze

settled

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

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent

by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

smile at Anya, “Yes,

again, “Aunt

and turned to

looked at Damon

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