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.

and after a few seconds, Chloe

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room

clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

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

keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging

are you feeling better? Damon said you were

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

such

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

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath will make

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

looked up and asked softly, “Does it

a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,”

on it then,” Anya offered, her hands

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

not lost on the

cold disdain, his look one

other hand, shone with emotion. The

hardest

was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

she’d been

of her eye,

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek

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

remembered something urgent.

has been doing well these past few days,”

It’s

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 gaze bore into

Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

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

snuggle close.

who was eager to dote on Anya, then

kicked her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked

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

blinked again, “Aunt

and turned to Damon, “And call

at Damon

off but utterly adorable.