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

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in

clung to Damon’s leg

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

his nose and keeping a safe

ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up

feeling better? Damon said

a sardonic look. He never would’ve

spin such tales

arms, feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

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

Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his

a while, she looked up

his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle

offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as

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

expression was not lost on

disdain, his look one

The natural bond

hardest of

too, was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around

the hands she’d been clenching

corner of

wider.

patted Nathan’s

brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something urgent. Gotta

these past few

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

was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly

important than seeing them?”

an excuse. But

Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

side. Ever since he’d held her,

snuggle close.

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

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

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,” Chloe said

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up

at him and continued to smile at

again, “Aunt

head fondly and turned to Damon,

at Damon and

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