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 to understand her stance and

without further ado.

…

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

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s

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

and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

Damon said you

brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve

brother could spin such

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

a bit.”

distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There, there. My breath will

nodded, his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his

while, she looked up and asked softly,

head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle

keep blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping

swirling in his gaze as intense as

was not lost

watched with cold disdain,

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

the hardest of

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

she’d been clenching in front

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

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly,

to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his

something

well these

“It’s personal. It’s really important personal

was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to

Ever since he’d held her, she took every

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto his

joyfully, only to be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent,

at him and continued to smile at

again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

Damon and

was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon