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.

seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance

without further ado.

…

to find the living room silent, everyone deep in

clung to

single

and keeping a safe

side and ran to him,

are you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

could spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

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

She didn’t mind

looked up

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

her hands cupping

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

not lost

disdain, his

the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural

hardest of

the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

been clenching

out of the corner of

wider.

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

only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

something urgent. Gotta

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

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

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

important than seeing them?”

twitching as he sought an

resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

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

snuggle close.

was eager to dote on Anya, then bent

legs joyfully, only to be halted by

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up at

and continued to smile at Anya,

again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And

looked at Damon and

at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon