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.

and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living

clung to Damon’s leg with

inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from

a

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

Damon said you were feeling

brother a

spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

“There, there. My

face. She didn’t mind

while, she looked up and

with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,”

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

emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a

was not lost

brother watched with cold disdain, his look one of

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a

the hardest

around herself

she’d been clenching in

the corner of her eye, focused back on

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned

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

remembered something

business has been doing well these

It’s

here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

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

and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back

Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya,

be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me Aunt

blinked again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call him

at Damon and

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as he grunted