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.

and after a few seconds, Chloe

without further ado.

…

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

clung to

single glance from his brother sent shivers

and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

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

Damon said

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve

brother could spin such tales to

scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

looked up and asked softly, “Does it

nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just

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

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

not lost on

watched with cold disdain, his look one

other hand, shone with emotion. The

hardest

around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched

been clenching

subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back on

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek gently.

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

something

business has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

It’s really important personal

tone was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But

resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

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

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent down

only to be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent, suddenly looked up at

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call

blinked again,

turned to Damon, “And call him

Damon and

at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable.