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 understand

without further ado.

…

to find the living room silent, everyone

who clung to Damon’s

A single glance from his brother

his nose and keeping a safe

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

said you were

a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

spin such tales

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

his nose. “There,

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

After a while, she looked up and asked

Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he murmured

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

never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest

was not

watched with cold disdain, his

hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter

the hardest of

around herself crumbling bit by bit.

the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

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

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

gaze. A shiver ran down

something urgent.

doing well these past

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s

folks will be here soon.” His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

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

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down

Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

dote on Anya,

by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

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

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

at Anya,

blinked again,

turned to Damon, “And call

looked at Damon and

the word was slightly off but utterly adorable.