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 to

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find the

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

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

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe

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

said you

a sardonic

spin such tales to

Anya into his arms, feigning

a bit.”

blew gently on his nose. “There, there.

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

a while, she looked up and

his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,”

offered, her hands cupping his

in his gaze as intense as

expression was not

watched with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

the hardest of

touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips

hands she’d been clenching in

of her eye, focused back on

wider.

seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted

A shiver ran down his spine, and he

something urgent.

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s really important personal

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

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing

settled back down next

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

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent,

him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s

blinked again, “Aunt

and turned to Damon, “And call him

looked at Damon and attempted,

at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable.