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.

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

without further ado.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find

to

A single

and keeping a

ran to

better? Damon said you

a

brother could spin such

arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my nose still

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath will make

face. She didn’t mind

looked up and asked softly,

a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he murmured

then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft

face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense

was not lost on the

cold disdain, his look

shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father

hardest of

she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

and the hands she’d been clenching in front

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

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

up, only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran

remembered something urgent.

doing well these past few days,”

“It’s personal. It’s

was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

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

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next

Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then

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

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,”

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

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

again, “Aunt

fondly and turned

Damon

off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as he grunted