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.

silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent, everyone

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with

single glance

a safe distance,

ran to him, hugging his legs and

you feeling better? Damon said you were

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic

such tales to

feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath will make

gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She

looked up and asked

head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he

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

the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

not

brother watched with cold disdain,

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

the hardest of

she’d built around herself

been

the corner of her eye, focused back on her

wider.

satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently.

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

something

doing well these

“It’s personal. It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

he sought an excuse. But his

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

Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

halted by

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call

blinked again,

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

Damon and attempted,

but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to