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.

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

without further ado.

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find

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

attention. A single glance from his

keeping a safe distance,

unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under the

shooting his brother a sardonic

such tales to a

down, Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

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

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

while, she looked up

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

hands cupping his face, her touch

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

was not lost on

cold disdain,

The natural bond between a father and

the hardest of

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

the hands she’d been clenching in

gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya

remembered something urgent. Gotta

doing well these past few days,” Damon

It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

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

wilted. Defeated, he settled back

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

snuggle close.

eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

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

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right.

again, “Aunt

turned to Damon, “And call

Damon

off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as