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

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living

who clung to Damon’s

inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his

nose and keeping a safe distance,

side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

feeling better? Damon said

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic

such tales to a

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

a bit.”

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

Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny

looked up and asked softly,

with a gentle motion. “Just a

blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands

emotions swirling in his

not

disdain, his

other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

the hardest of

she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her

hands she’d been clenching in front of

catching the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

she patted

gaze. A shiver ran down

something urgent. Gotta

been doing well these past few days,” Damon

personal. It’s really important personal

here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could

important than seeing them?”

sought an

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

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since

snuggle close.

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

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

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

at Anya, “Yes, that’s

blinked again,

fondly and turned to

at Damon

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