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.

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

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

to Damon’s leg with wide,

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and

better? Damon said you

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

such tales

scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

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

Anya’s face. She

while, she looked up and

with a gentle

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

swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest

was not lost

cold disdain,

The natural bond between a father and

hardest

feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit

hands she’d been clenching in front

of her eye, focused back on her

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya closer.

something

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s

here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter

important than seeing them?”

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

Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia,

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

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

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

again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call him

Damon and attempted,

utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as he