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.

and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her

without further ado.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living

who clung to Damon’s leg with

A single glance from his brother sent

a safe distance,

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

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

brother could spin such tales

Anya into his arms, feigning

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath

on Anya’s face. She

while, she looked up

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

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

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

expression was not lost

brother watched with cold disdain,

with emotion. The natural

hardest

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

hands she’d been clenching in front of

the corner of her

wider.

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

icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something

business has been doing well these

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

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

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his

Defeated, he settled

side. Ever since he’d held her, she

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly

at him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s

again, “Aunt

fondly and turned to

at Damon and

slightly off but utterly