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.

remained silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance and dialed

without further ado.

…

himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the

clung to Damon’s leg with

entrance inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers down

keeping a safe distance,

to him, hugging his legs and looking up

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

shooting his brother a sardonic

brother could spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

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

his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

she looked up and

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

it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his

swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

expression was not lost on the

with cold disdain,

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between

hardest

was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around

she’d been clenching in front of

the corner of her eye,

wider.

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

up, only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran

remembered something urgent. Gotta

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

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

His brother’s tone was calm yet

important than seeing them?”

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

wilted. Defeated, he settled back

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

snuggle close.

eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

only to be halted by

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,”

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked

continued to smile at Anya,

blinked again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

at Damon and

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