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

without further ado.

…

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

who clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

attention. A single glance from his brother

nose and keeping a safe distance,

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

better? Damon said you were feeling

a sardonic

such

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

a bit.”

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

She

while, she looked up and asked

slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a

hands cupping his face, her touch as soft

left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in

not lost on

brother watched with cold disdain, his look one

shone with emotion. The

hardest

around herself crumbling bit by bit.

been clenching

of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone,

wider.

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

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

something urgent. Gotta

these past few days,” Damon

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

soon.” His brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

was speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an

he settled back down

side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,”

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up

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

blinked again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to Damon,

at Damon

was slightly off but utterly adorable.