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 seemed to understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

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stairs to find the living

clung to Damon’s

A single glance from his brother

Clutching his nose and keeping a

side and ran to him, hugging his legs and

feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed his

such tales to a

arms, feigning

a bit.”

on his nose. “There, there. My breath will

his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t

while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does it still

a gentle motion. “Just a

it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face,

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

expression was not lost on

with cold disdain,

shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

the hardest

built around herself crumbling bit

the hands she’d been clenching in

of the corner of her eye, focused back on her

wider.

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

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

remembered something urgent. Gotta

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

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

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter

important than seeing them?”

an excuse. But his brother’s

Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next

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

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent

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

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

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

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s

again,

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

looked at Damon and

off but utterly adorable. Damon