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.

seconds, Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

to Damon’s leg with wide,

attention. A single glance from his brother sent

keeping a safe

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

are you feeling better? Damon said you

brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

spin such tales to a

into his arms, feigning

a bit.”

blew gently on his nose. “There, there. My breath will make it

She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

looked up and asked softly, “Does it

a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,”

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

eyes never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest

not lost on

disdain, his

emotion. The natural bond between

the hardest of

around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her

been clenching in front of her

of

wider.

her efforts, she patted

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he

something urgent.

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

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

brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

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

resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next

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

snuggle close.

glanced at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down

be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,”

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly

glanced at him and continued to smile at

blinked again, “Aunt

turned

at Damon

word was slightly off but utterly adorable.