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.

silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent, everyone deep in their

to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

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

and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

and ran to

said you were

twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look.

such tales to

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

a bit.”

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

She didn’t

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

nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a

hands cupping his face, her

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

not lost on the

brother watched with cold disdain,

the other hand, shone with emotion. The

hardest

the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched into

been clenching in front

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

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek

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

remembered something urgent.

has been doing well these past

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s

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

important than seeing them?”

was speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an

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

side. Ever

snuggle close.

eager to dote on Anya,

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

glanced at him and continued to smile at

again,

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

Damon and

was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem