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.

Chloe seemed to understand her stance and dialed

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent, everyone

clung to Damon’s

everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother sent

his nose and keeping a safe

and ran to

Damon said you were

brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve

such tales to a

down, Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There,

She didn’t mind

looked up and asked softly, “Does it

forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a

offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft as

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

was not lost on the

brother watched with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

hardest

the walls she’d built around

hands she’d been clenching in front of her

subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

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

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

remembered something

doing well these past

personal. It’s really important

His brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

his lips twitching as he sought an

more, and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled

returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she

snuggle close.

glanced at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

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

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

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up

glanced at him and continued to smile at

again,

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

looked at Damon

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