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

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in

who clung to Damon’s leg with

attention. A single glance from his brother

a safe distance, he shuffled over

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his

are you feeling better? Damon said you were

in annoyance, shooting his brother a

brother could spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath

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

up

forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he

blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands

face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a

expression was not lost on the

with cold disdain,

The natural bond

hardest

she’d built around herself crumbling

the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

of the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

with her efforts, she patted

icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something

been doing well these

personal. It’s really

brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What

important than seeing them?”

as he sought an excuse.

settled back down next

Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every chance

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto his

be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up

and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes,

again,

fondly and turned to Damon,

at Damon

but utterly adorable. Damon