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

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room

to

A single glance from his brother sent shivers

keeping a safe distance, he

and ran to him, hugging his legs and

are you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under the

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

brother could spin such tales to a

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

a bit.”

“There, there.

lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

up

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

blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft

left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest

was not lost

with cold disdain, his look one of

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father

the hardest

was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around

the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

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

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya

remembered something

these past

“It’s personal. It’s really

His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze bore

Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia,

returned to Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

glanced at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

continued to smile at

blinked again,

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

at Damon

at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem