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.

few seconds, Chloe seemed

without further ado.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living

Anya, who clung to Damon’s

drew everyone’s attention. A single

his nose and keeping a safe distance,

seeing Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his

better? Damon said you were feeling under

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed his

brother could spin such

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

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath will make

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

looked up and asked softly,

a gentle

then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his

in his

expression was not lost on

disdain, his look one of

the other hand, shone with emotion. The

the hardest of

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

and the hands she’d been clenching

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

wider.

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

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine,

something

has been doing well these past few

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

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

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But

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

off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since

snuggle close.

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

joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said with a

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

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

again,

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

looked at Damon

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