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

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep

clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

entrance inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother sent

and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

ran to him, hugging his

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

spin such tales to a

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

a bit.”

gently on his nose. “There,

face. She didn’t mind his

a while, she looked up and

with a gentle motion. “Just a little

keep blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands

face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a

expression was not lost on

with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural

the hardest of

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

been clenching in

gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s

A shiver ran down his

something urgent.

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

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

tone was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

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

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

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

snuggle close.

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

only to be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,”

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up

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

again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And

Damon and attempted,

off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t