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.

…

himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find

to Damon’s leg

single glance from

his nose and keeping a safe distance,

Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his

said you were

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

such tales to

arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath will make it all

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

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

with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he murmured

it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping

eyes never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

was not lost

with cold disdain, his look one

The natural

the hardest of

walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

and the hands she’d been clenching in front

catching the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He

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

remembered something urgent.

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

“It’s personal. It’s

was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

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

Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia,

side. Ever since he’d held her, she took

snuggle close.

at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya,

only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,”

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

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

again,

head fondly and turned to Damon,

at Damon and

word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon