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.

a few seconds, Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

stairs to find the living room silent,

Anya, who clung to Damon’s

A single glance from his brother sent shivers

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he

and ran to him, hugging

you feeling better? Damon said you

his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve

could spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath will

on Anya’s face. She didn’t

while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does

a

on it then,” Anya offered, her hands

emotions swirling in his

expression was not

cold disdain, his look one of sheer

The natural bond

hardest of

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

she’d been clenching

of the corner of her eye,

wider.

with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s

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

something

business has been doing well these

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

folks will be here soon.” His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze

settled back down next

side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent

to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked

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

blinked again, “Aunt

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

Damon and

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