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.

silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent,

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

A single glance

keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him,

are you feeling better? Damon said

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

could spin such

into his arms, feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

gently on his nose. “There, there.

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny

a while, she looked up and asked

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

offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as

swirling in his gaze

expression was not lost on the

cold disdain, his look one of

The natural bond

hardest of

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

hands she’d been clenching in front of

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

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently.

brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something urgent. Gotta

well these past few days,” Damon

It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But

resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down

side. Ever since he’d held her,

snuggle close.

who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and

by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

you address me,” Chloe said with a

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up

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

blinked again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon,

Damon and

was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem