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 her stance and dialed

without further ado.

…

to find the living

to Damon’s leg with wide,

attention. A single glance

keeping a

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

feeling better? Damon said you

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

spin such

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

a bit.”

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

Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

she looked up

shook his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion.

hands cupping his face, her touch as soft as

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a

expression was not lost

with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

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

the hardest

walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

the hands she’d been clenching in front of

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

wider.

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

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he

remembered something

business has been doing well these

“It’s personal. It’s

was calm yet firm. “What personal

important than seeing them?”

an excuse.

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

off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent down and

kicked her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right.

blinked again, “Aunt

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

Damon and

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