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 her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

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

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with

inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

ran to him, hugging his

better? Damon said you were feeling

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

spin such tales

arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath will make

Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued

looked up and asked softly, “Does it

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

offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest

not

cold disdain, his look one

on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

the hardest

walls she’d built around herself

been clenching in front

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

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly,

icy gaze. A shiver ran

something urgent. Gotta

has been doing well these

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

tone was calm yet firm. “What

important than seeing them?”

twitching as he sought an

and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down

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

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya onto

by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said with

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up

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

again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to

at Damon

slightly off but utterly