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 seemed to understand

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in their

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from

a

seeing Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up

better? Damon said you were feeling under the

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

such

feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped,

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath will

on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his

After a while, she looked up and

head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

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

swirling in his gaze as intense as

was not lost on the

cold disdain, his

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

the hardest

too, was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched into

and the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

the corner of her eye,

wider.

with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He

brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya closer. “I…

remembered something urgent. Gotta

been doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

“It’s personal. It’s really important

here soon.” His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

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

he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every chance

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto his

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

glanced at him and continued to smile at Anya,

again,

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

at Damon and

but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t