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.

few seconds, Chloe seemed

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

Anya, who clung to

A single

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he

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

feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under

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

brother could spin such tales to a

arms, feigning

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there.

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

After a while, she looked up

forehead with a

offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft

eyes never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring

not lost on

with cold disdain, his look one

on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

the hardest of

walls she’d built around

she’d been

gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back on her

wider.

seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran

remembered something urgent.

business has been doing well these past few days,”

It’s really important personal

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

an excuse.

resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down

Ever since he’d held her, she took

snuggle close.

Chloe, who was eager to dote on

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

sweetie, you’ve got to change how you address

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent,

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

blinked again,

turned to Damon,

looked at Damon and

slightly off but utterly