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.

remained silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

find the

including Anya, who clung to

A single

a safe distance,

and ran to him,

you feeling better? Damon said you

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

could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

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

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

she looked up and asked softly, “Does

his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he

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

left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring

not

brother watched with cold disdain,

emotion. The natural bond between a father

hardest

she’d built around herself crumbling

the hands she’d been

of her eye, focused back on her phone,

wider.

she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned

gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya

remembered something urgent. Gotta

business has been doing well these past

It’s really

soon.” His brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an

wilted. Defeated, he settled back

Ever

snuggle close.

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

halted by Damon, who

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

at him and continued to smile at Anya,

blinked again,

her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

Damon and attempted,

at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t