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 seemed to understand her stance and dialed

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent, everyone deep in their

clung to Damon’s leg

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother

and keeping a

Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

said you

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

could spin such

into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my nose

a bit.”

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

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

a while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does it still

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

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

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

expression was not lost on

cold disdain,

emotion. The natural bond between a

the hardest of

touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself

and the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

of the corner of

wider.

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

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

something

been doing well these past few

“It’s personal. It’s really important

will be here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

an excuse.

settled

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

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent down

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

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent,

smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me

blinked again,

turned to

at Damon and

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