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 her stance

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent,

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

attention. A single

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to

said you were feeling

a sardonic look.

brother could spin such tales

into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath will make it all

on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his

After a while, she looked up

a gentle

blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his

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

was not lost on the

disdain, his look

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

hardest

was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself

hands she’d been clenching in

subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

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

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

remembered something urgent.

doing well these

“It’s personal. It’s

His brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing

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

returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

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

halted by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

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

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me

again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to

looked at Damon and

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