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.

few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find

to Damon’s

attention. A single glance from his brother

a

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

better? Damon said you were feeling under

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never

such tales

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

a bit.”

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

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

looked up and asked softly, “Does it still

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

Anya offered, her hands

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as

was not lost on

watched with cold disdain, his look one

other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond

hardest of

walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit

she’d been clenching in front of

the corner of her eye, focused

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s

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

something

these past few

personal. It’s really important

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

important than seeing them?”

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

more, and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to

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

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently pressed down her

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

smile at

again, “Aunt

and turned to Damon,

Damon

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