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.

few seconds, Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

find the living

Anya, who clung to

entrance inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance

nose and keeping a safe distance,

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

said you were feeling under the

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

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

She didn’t mind

After a while, she looked up and asked softly,

nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion.

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

the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest

not lost on the

cold disdain, his look one of sheer

on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a

the hardest

the walls she’d built around herself

the hands she’d been clenching in front of

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

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted

shiver ran down his spine, and

remembered something urgent. Gotta

well these past

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

soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze bore into

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

Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

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

kicked her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

glanced at him and continued to smile at Anya,

blinked again, “Aunt

and turned

looked at Damon and attempted,

utterly