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

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

attention. A single glance from

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

Damon said you were feeling

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

such tales to a

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

a bit.”

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

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

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

with a gentle motion.

keep blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as

eyes never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in

was not lost on the

disdain, his

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

the hardest of

built around herself

and the hands she’d been

gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back on her

wider.

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

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something

doing well these past few days,” Damon

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

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

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But

settled back down

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

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

you address me,” Chloe said with a

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

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

blinked again,

her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

Damon

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