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

without further ado.

…

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

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with

A single

nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

are you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under the

his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My

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

looked up and

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

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

the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense

was not lost

disdain, his look

emotion. The natural

the hardest

built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched into

been clenching

the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back on

wider.

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

to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

“It’s personal. It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

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

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

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

snuggle close.

was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto his

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me

again, “Aunt

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

at Damon

the word was slightly off but utterly