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.

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

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in their

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

single

nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

Damon said you were feeling

brother a

spin such

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

a bit.”

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

lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his

up and asked softly,

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

hands cupping his face,

in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring

not

brother watched with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

The natural bond between

hardest of

around

been clenching in

of her eye, focused back on her phone,

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted

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

something urgent. Gotta

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

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

soon.” His brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

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

resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down

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

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent down

only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

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

to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s

blinked again, “Aunt

head fondly and turned to Damon,

at Damon

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon