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

without further ado.

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find the living room

to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

everyone’s attention. A single glance from

and keeping a safe distance, he

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

are you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under the

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

such tales to

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

blew gently on his nose. “There, there.

Anya’s face. She

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

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

her hands cupping his

never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring

was not lost on

cold disdain, his look

The natural bond between

the hardest

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

been clenching in

out of the corner of her eye, focused back on

wider.

she patted Nathan’s cheek gently.

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

something urgent.

has been doing well these past few

personal. It’s really important

His brother’s tone was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

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

wilted. Defeated, he settled

clambered off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her,

snuggle close.

at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down

to be halted by

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at

at Anya, “Yes, that’s

again, “Aunt

and turned to Damon, “And call him

looked at Damon and attempted,

was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind