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.

silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother

keeping a

left Damon’s side and ran to him,

Damon said you were

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve

spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My

on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his

up and asked softly, “Does

with a gentle

blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as

the emotions swirling in his gaze as

was not lost on

watched with cold disdain, his look one

shone with emotion. The natural bond between a

the hardest of

she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips

hands she’d been clenching in front

the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused

wider.

with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently.

A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya

something

well these past few days,” Damon

“It’s personal. It’s really

folks will be here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet

important than seeing them?”

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

settled back down next to

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

snuggle close.

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

kicked her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,” Chloe

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent, suddenly looked up

at

blinked again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

at Damon

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly