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

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living

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

inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance

nose and keeping a safe

ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up

feeling better? Damon said you were

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

could spin such

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

a bit.”

looking distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There,

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued

After a while, she looked up

slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle

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

the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring

expression was not lost on

brother watched with cold disdain, his look one

with emotion. The natural

the hardest of

feeling the walls she’d built around

been clenching in front of her

subtle gesture out of the corner of

wider.

her efforts, she patted Nathan’s

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

remembered something

doing well these

“It’s personal. It’s really

brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could

important than seeing them?”

as he sought an excuse.

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next

Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted

be halted by

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent,

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

blinked again,

turned to

Damon and attempted,

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon