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

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room silent,

who clung to Damon’s

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

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

said you were

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look.

could spin such

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

a bit.”

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

Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

After a while, she looked up and asked

Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just

offered, her hands cupping his face,

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

was not

cold disdain, his look one of sheer

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

the hardest of

built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her

the hands she’d been clenching in front of

of her eye,

wider.

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

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down

remembered something urgent.

well these past few

personal. It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

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

he settled

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

snuggle close.

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

her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

at Anya, “Yes,

again,

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

at Damon

was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as he grunted