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 to understand her

without further ado.

…

to find the living room silent, everyone deep in

Anya, who clung to Damon’s

A single glance from

and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

are you feeling better? Damon said you

brother a

such

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

a bit.”

gently on his nose. “There, there. My breath

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

a while, she looked up and asked

nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch

emotions swirling in his

not lost on

cold disdain, his

shone with emotion. The natural bond

hardest

built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched

been clenching in front

of the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned

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

something

doing well these past few days,” Damon

“It’s personal. It’s really

His brother’s tone was calm yet

important than seeing them?”

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

settled back down next

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

snuggle close.

eager to dote on Anya, then bent down

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

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

blinked again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And call him

looked at Damon and

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