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 to understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

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

who clung to Damon’s leg with

single glance from his brother sent shivers down

his nose and keeping a safe distance,

side and ran to him,

Damon said you were feeling under the

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look.

spin such tales to a

feigning

a bit.”

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

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

looked up and asked softly,

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

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

the emotions swirling in his gaze

not

brother watched with cold disdain, his look one of

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

the hardest of

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

hands she’d been clenching in front of

gesture out of the corner of her

wider.

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

A shiver ran down his

something

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

personal. It’s really important personal

here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

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

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

Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

on Anya,

legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

continued to smile at

blinked again,

patted her head fondly and turned to

looked at Damon and attempted,

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