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.

after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

single glance

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

to him, hugging his legs

you feeling better? Damon said

a

brother could spin such tales to a

Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath

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

After a while, she looked up and

shook his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

her hands cupping his face, her touch as

swirling in his gaze

expression was not lost on

watched with cold disdain,

emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter

hardest of

built around

and the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

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

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

remembered something

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s really

was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze bore

settled back down next to Yulia,

returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent down

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

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s

again,

turned to Damon, “And

at Damon

slightly off but utterly