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.

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

without further ado.

…

himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

who clung to

A single glance

keeping a safe distance, he

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

you feeling better? Damon said you were

brother a sardonic look. He

such

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

a bit.”

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

face. She didn’t

a while, she looked up and asked

with a gentle motion. “Just a little

blowing 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

not lost on the

disdain, his look

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

the hardest

feeling the walls she’d built around

the hands she’d been clenching

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

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 down his spine, and he

remembered something urgent.

has been doing well these past

“It’s personal. It’s

was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze

more, and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked

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

again, “Aunt

head fondly and turned to

looked at Damon and attempted,

at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon