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.

Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the

Anya, who clung to

attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers

and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

to him, hugging his legs and looking

feeling better? Damon said you were

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

such tales

into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

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

She didn’t mind his intense

After a while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does it

Anya’s forehead with a gentle

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

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

not lost on the

with cold disdain, his

hand, shone with emotion. The

the hardest

walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

and the hands she’d been clenching

catching the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

her efforts, she patted Nathan’s

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

something

these past few days,” Damon interjected

It’s really important

soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What

important than seeing them?”

lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his

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

Ever since he’d held her, she

snuggle close.

eager to dote on

her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

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

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right.

blinked again,

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

at Damon

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