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.

seconds, Chloe seemed to understand

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent,

clung to Damon’s

A single glance from his brother sent

a safe distance, he shuffled over to

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

feeling better? Damon said you

twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic

could spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

blew gently on his nose. “There, there. My

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

After a while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does

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

it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face,

emotions swirling in his

expression was not

watched with cold disdain,

with emotion. The natural bond between a father

hardest of

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

and the hands she’d been clenching in front

of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone, her

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly,

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he

remembered something urgent. Gotta

well these past few days,”

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s

His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze bore into

he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since

snuggle close.

eager to dote on

legs joyfully, only to be halted by

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent,

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

blinked again,

and turned to Damon, “And call

looked at Damon and attempted,

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