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.

…

to find the living room silent,

to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe

side and ran to him,

said you were feeling under the

a sardonic look. He never

could spin such

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

a bit.”

nose. “There,

on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense

she looked up and asked softly, “Does

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

then,” Anya offered, her hands

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

was not

cold disdain, his look one of sheer

emotion. The

the hardest of

feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her

hands she’d been clenching in

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

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently.

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down

remembered something urgent. Gotta

doing well these past few days,” Damon

personal. It’s really important

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

important than seeing them?”

an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze bore

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia,

Ever since he’d held her, she

snuggle close.

Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down

by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,” Chloe

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

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

blinked again,

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon,

looked at Damon and

off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind