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.

Chloe seemed to understand her

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find the living

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s

single glance from his brother sent

a safe distance, he shuffled over to

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

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

brother could spin such tales

his arms, feigning

a bit.”

looking distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There, there. My breath will make it all

Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his

she looked up and

Anya’s forehead with a gentle

then,” Anya offered, her hands

never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in

expression was not

brother watched with cold disdain, his look

shone with emotion. The natural

hardest

built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her

been clenching in

of the corner of her eye,

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s

brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched

something urgent.

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

personal. It’s

will be here soon.” His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

was speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s

settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

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

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent down

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address

now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly

continued to smile at Anya, “Yes,

blinked again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned

Damon and attempted,

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