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.

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

without further ado.

…

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

clung to Damon’s

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his

a safe distance,

and ran to him, hugging

said you were feeling

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

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

“There,

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

up and asked

with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he

offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch

in his gaze

was not lost

with cold disdain, his look

The

hardest of

walls she’d built around

she’d been clenching in front of

of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone, her

wider.

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

his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya closer. “I…

something urgent. Gotta

these past few days,” Damon interjected

“It’s personal. It’s really

was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could

important than seeing them?”

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

Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down

side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and

by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

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

again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

Damon and

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