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

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent, everyone deep

who clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

single

nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

Damon said you were feeling

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

spin such tales

scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

looked up and asked softly, “Does it still

slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping

swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

was not lost on the

watched with cold disdain, his look one

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

the hardest of

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

she’d been clenching in front of

subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back on her

wider.

she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned

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

remembered something urgent.

well these past few days,” Damon interjected

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

His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What

important than seeing them?”

an excuse. But his brother’s

Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

Ever

snuggle close.

glanced at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya,

by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

sweetie, you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly

smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right.

blinked again,

her head fondly and turned to Damon,

Damon and attempted,

but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind