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.

Chloe seemed to understand her stance

without further ado.

…

to find the

to Damon’s leg with wide,

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

to him, hugging his legs

Damon said you

lips twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

brother could spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

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

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

looked up and asked softly, “Does it

nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just

it then,” Anya offered, her hands

swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

not lost

watched with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

with emotion. The natural bond between a father

hardest of

feeling the walls she’d built around herself

and the hands she’d been clenching

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

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with 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 clutched Anya closer. “I…

remembered something urgent.

these past few

It’s

His brother’s tone was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze bore

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

Damon’s side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

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

halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent,

to smile at Anya,

blinked again, “Aunt

head fondly and turned to Damon,

Damon

but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as