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 stance and

without further ado.

…

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

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with

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

nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

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

better? Damon said you

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

spin such

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

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath will

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

up and asked softly, “Does it

head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,”

on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping

in his gaze as intense as

expression was not lost on the

disdain, his look one

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

hardest of

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

and the hands she’d been clenching in

of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone, her

wider.

patted

his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something urgent. Gotta

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

personal. It’s really important

was calm yet firm. “What personal

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an

resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

eager to dote on Anya, then bent down

legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,”

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent,

and continued to smile at Anya,

again, “Aunt

fondly and turned

looked at Damon and

off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem