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 and

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

who clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single

and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

side and ran to him, hugging

said

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

could spin such tales to a

feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath will make

gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She

while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does

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

Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft

left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as

not lost on

watched with cold disdain, his look one

on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father

hardest

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

and the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone,

wider.

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

up, only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver

remembered something urgent.

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

personal. It’s really

here soon.” His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

twitching as he sought an excuse. But

settled back

Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent

legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

to smile at Anya, “Yes,

again, “Aunt

turned to Damon, “And

at Damon and attempted,

utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to