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 to understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find

clung to Damon’s leg

attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers down

keeping a

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to

are you feeling better? Damon said you were

his brother a

brother could spin such tales to a

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

a bit.”

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

She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued

she looked up and asked softly,

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

her hands cupping

swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

expression was not

brother watched with cold disdain, his look one

other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between

the hardest

built around herself

been clenching in front of her

the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone,

wider.

her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he

something

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

It’s really important

His brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But

he settled back down next to

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

snuggle close.

eager to dote on Anya,

legs joyfully, only to be halted by

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent,

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

again, “Aunt

and turned

at Damon and

was slightly off but utterly