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.

…

to find the living room silent, everyone deep

who clung to Damon’s

A single glance from his brother sent shivers down

and keeping a safe distance,

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

feeling better? Damon said

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

his nose. “There,

on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

up and asked softly, “Does it

shook his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just

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

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

expression was not

disdain,

The

the hardest of

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

hands she’d been clenching in

of her eye, focused back on

wider.

seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing as

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

remembered something urgent.

well these past few

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

was calm yet firm. “What

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse.

Defeated, he settled back down next

side. Ever since he’d held her, she took

snuggle close.

at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

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

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

at him and continued to smile at Anya,

blinked again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon,

at Damon

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