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.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent,

clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

everyone’s attention. A single glance from

a safe distance,

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

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

in annoyance, shooting his brother a

brother could spin such

feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My

gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

looked up and asked softly,

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

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

swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest

not lost on the

with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a

hardest of

feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

the hands she’d been

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

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s

A shiver ran down his spine,

something urgent. Gotta

these past few

personal. It’s really important personal

brother’s tone was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his

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

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

snuggle close.

glanced at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then

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

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked

at Anya,

again, “Aunt

her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call him

Damon and

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly