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 understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find the living room

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with

inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single

keeping a

and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

brother could spin such tales to a

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

a bit.”

on his nose. “There,

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

while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does

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

her hands cupping his face, her

face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest

expression was not lost on

cold disdain,

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

hardest

around herself crumbling

she’d been

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

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned

shiver

something

doing well these past few days,” Damon

It’s

soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But his brother’s

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next

Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent down and lifted

be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

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

again,

fondly and turned to Damon,

at Damon

word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to