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.

after a few seconds, Chloe

without further ado.

…

to find the

clung to Damon’s

A single glance from his

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging

said

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look.

brother could spin such

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

a bit.”

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

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

while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does

head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little

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

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

not lost on the

brother watched with cold disdain,

hand, shone with emotion. The natural

the hardest

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

she’d been clenching in

the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

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

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

remembered something urgent.

well these past few days,” Damon

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

soon.” His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

was speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

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

snuggle close.

on

be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,”

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

at

again,

turned to Damon, “And call

looked at Damon and attempted,

utterly adorable. Damon