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 understand

without further ado.

…

to find the living room

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

everyone’s attention. A single glance

keeping a

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

Damon said

a sardonic look. He never

such

Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My

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

while, she looked up

a gentle motion. “Just

her hands

the emotions swirling in

expression was not

watched with cold disdain, his

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural

the hardest

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

and the hands she’d been clenching

corner of her eye,

wider.

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

up, only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya

remembered something urgent.

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

It’s really

soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet

important than seeing them?”

his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But

settled back down next to Yulia,

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since

snuggle close.

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

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

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

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

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

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

at Anya,

blinked again,

and turned to Damon,

at Damon and

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly