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.

remained silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance and

without further ado.

…

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

clung to Damon’s leg

single glance from his brother sent

keeping a safe

side and ran to him, hugging

Damon said you were feeling under the

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

brother could spin such tales to

into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s stopped, but my nose still

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath will make

She didn’t mind his

After a while, she looked up and

forehead with a gentle

Anya offered, her hands

in his gaze as intense

expression was not lost

cold disdain, his

shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter

hardest

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

hands she’d been

subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He

brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his

something urgent.

has been doing well these

“It’s personal. It’s really

was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly be

important than seeing them?”

he sought an excuse. But

he settled back down next to

side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

to dote on

only to be halted by Damon, who

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked

to smile at

blinked again, “Aunt

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

looked at Damon

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as he