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.

a few seconds, Chloe seemed

without further ado.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in

to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

A single glance from his brother

nose and keeping a safe distance, he

to him, hugging

better? Damon said you were feeling under

a sardonic look.

such

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

looked up and asked softly,

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

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

never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his

was not lost

watched with cold disdain, his look one

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

the hardest of

built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched into

she’d been clenching in front of

of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone, her smile

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

something

been doing well these past few

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s really important personal

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal

important than seeing them?”

lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s

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

side. Ever since he’d held her,

snuggle close.

was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down

halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly

at him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call

again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to Damon,

Damon and

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