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.

remained silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance and

without further ado.

…

to find

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

attention. A single glance

a safe distance, he shuffled

ran to him, hugging his legs and

Damon said you

in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

spin such

scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

on his nose. “There, there. My

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

a while, she looked up and

head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as

in his gaze as intense

not

watched with cold disdain, his look one

shone with emotion. The natural

hardest of

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

and the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone, her smile

wider.

patted

brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and

remembered something

these past few days,” Damon

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

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

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

Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

side. Ever since he’d held her, she took

snuggle close.

who was eager to dote on

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said with a

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

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

smile at Anya, “Yes,

blinked again,

her head fondly and turned to

looked at Damon and attempted,

utterly adorable. Damon