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

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find

to Damon’s leg with wide,

single glance from his brother sent

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

spin such tales to

Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my nose still

a bit.”

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

face. She didn’t mind

After a while, she looked up and asked softly,

his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

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

never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in

was not lost

with cold disdain, his look

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

the hardest of

was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her

and the hands she’d been clenching in

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

wider.

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

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

remembered something

doing well these past few days,” Damon

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

be here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet

important than seeing them?”

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

settled back down

side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every

snuggle close.

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

to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,”

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

continued to smile at

blinked again,

turned

at Damon and

slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon