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.

and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find

who clung to Damon’s leg

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from

nose and keeping a safe

and ran to him, hugging his legs

said you

in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

such

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

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

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

looked up

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

her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

was not lost on the

disdain, his look one of

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

hardest

walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched

she’d been

of her eye, focused back on her phone,

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran

something

these past few days,” Damon

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

here soon.” His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s

Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

clambered off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every

snuggle close.

glanced at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent

halted by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

sweetie, you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly

continued to smile at

blinked again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

looked at Damon and

off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t