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.

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

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

attention. A single glance from his brother sent

and keeping a safe distance, he

ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up

Damon said you were feeling

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

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

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

while, she looked up and asked softly,

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

Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as

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

expression was not

disdain,

hand, shone with emotion. The natural

hardest of

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

been clenching in front of her

gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

patted Nathan’s

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

remembered something urgent. Gotta

well these past few days,”

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

was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

as he sought an excuse. But his

he settled back down next to

off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

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

legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at

continued to smile at Anya,

again,

turned to Damon, “And

Damon

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