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.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find the living

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

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

keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

Damon said

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never

spin such tales

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

nose. “There,

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

looked up

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

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

in his gaze as intense as

not lost on

brother watched with cold disdain, his

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

hardest

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

been clenching in

the corner of her eye,

wider.

her efforts, she patted Nathan’s

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

something urgent.

these past few days,”

It’s really important personal

brother’s tone was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

an

and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled

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

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya

by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

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

blinked again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to

looked at Damon and attempted,

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