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.

Chloe seemed to understand

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the

clung to

single glance from his brother sent

nose and keeping a safe distance,

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

Damon said you were feeling under the

in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed his

spin such

into his arms, feigning

a bit.”

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

Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

she looked up and

a gentle

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

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

was not lost on the

watched with cold disdain, his look one of

other hand, shone with emotion. The natural

hardest

walls she’d built around herself

the hands she’d been

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

wider.

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

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

remembered something urgent. Gotta

well these past few days,” Damon

personal. It’s really important

will be here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly

important than seeing them?”

twitching as he sought an excuse.

he settled back down next

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

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent

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

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

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

now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

glanced at him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes,

again, “Aunt

fondly and turned to

Damon and

but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t