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

without further ado.

…

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

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with

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

keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

to

are you feeling better? Damon said you

brother a

such tales to

down, Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my

a bit.”

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

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

looked up and asked softly,

his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

offered, her hands cupping his

in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

was not lost on the

watched with cold disdain, his look

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

the hardest

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

hands she’d been

corner of her eye, focused back on her phone, her smile

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek gently.

to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something urgent.

been doing well these

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

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

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse.

wilted. Defeated, he settled back

Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at

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

again, “Aunt

turned to Damon, “And

looked at Damon

was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon