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.

seconds, Chloe seemed

without further ado.

…

find the

who clung to Damon’s

inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from

his nose and keeping a safe

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

better? Damon said

in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look.

spin such tales to a

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

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there.

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

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

head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

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

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

was not lost on

brother watched with cold disdain, his

emotion. The natural bond between

the hardest

was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit

hands she’d been

gesture out of the corner of her

wider.

she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly,

gaze. A shiver ran down his spine,

remembered something urgent.

has been doing well these past few days,”

personal. It’s really important personal

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

important than seeing them?”

lips twitching as he sought an excuse.

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

Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every chance

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,” Chloe

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly

at Anya, “Yes,

again,

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

at Damon and attempted,

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