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 seemed to understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

everyone’s attention. A single glance from his

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

side and ran to him, hugging his legs

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under

brother a sardonic look. He

such tales

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

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath will

nodded, his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

while, she looked up and asked softly,

forehead with a

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

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

expression was not lost

with cold disdain,

emotion. The natural bond between a

the hardest of

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

been clenching in front of

of her eye, focused back on

wider.

she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He

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

something

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s

brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze bore

he settled back

off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me Aunt

blinked again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned

Damon and attempted,

at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon