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

without further ado.

…

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

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

single glance from his brother sent shivers

keeping a safe distance,

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

said you were feeling under the

a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed his

such tales

arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but

a bit.”

his nose. “There,

face. She didn’t mind his

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

slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little

blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands

in his gaze as intense as a

not lost on

with cold disdain, his look one

the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural

the hardest

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

been clenching

of

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s

up, only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched

remembered something urgent.

has been doing well these past

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

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could

important than seeing them?”

he sought an

wilted. Defeated, he settled

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

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent down and

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

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up at

smile at

again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

looked at Damon and attempted,

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