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 dialed the

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

who clung to Damon’s

single glance from

a safe distance, he shuffled over to

side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

said you were feeling under

twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic

spin such tales to a

feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped,

a bit.”

gently on his nose. “There, there. My

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

a while, she looked up and asked softly,

Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,”

keep blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft as

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

not lost on

with cold disdain,

hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter

the hardest of

feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit.

the hands she’d been clenching in front of

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

wider.

she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing as

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and

something

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

personal. It’s really

brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing

Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia,

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

snuggle close.

dote on Anya,

to be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

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

continued to smile at Anya,

blinked again, “Aunt

and turned to Damon,

looked at Damon and

slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as