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.

few seconds, Chloe seemed

without further ado.

…

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

to Damon’s leg with

entrance inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single

a safe distance,

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

said you

in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

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

face. She didn’t mind

looked up and asked softly, “Does

a gentle motion.

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

emotions swirling in his

expression was not

disdain, his look

The natural bond between a father and daughter

hardest

walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips twitched into

hands she’d been clenching in

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

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s

icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something urgent. Gotta

well these past few days,”

“It’s personal. It’s

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

important than seeing them?”

an excuse.

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

returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she

snuggle close.

was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and

only to be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly

glanced at him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me

again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And

looked at Damon and attempted,

slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon