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 her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent, everyone deep in their

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

everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers down

and keeping a safe distance, he

side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

said you were feeling

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

could spin such

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

a bit.”

distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There, there. My breath will make it

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

a while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does

with a gentle motion. “Just a

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

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

was not lost on

brother watched with cold disdain,

other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a

hardest of

she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched

been

corner of her eye, focused

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing

A shiver ran down his spine,

remembered something

these past few

personal. It’s really important

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could

important than seeing them?”

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

settled back down next to

to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya,

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

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

at Anya,

blinked again,

and turned to Damon,

Damon and

slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon