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 seemed to

without further ado.

…

find the living room silent, everyone deep

clung to

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

his nose and keeping a safe

and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up

better? Damon said you

twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look.

spin such tales to

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath will make

his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and

a while, she looked up and asked softly,

shook his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion.

her hands

in his gaze

not lost

brother watched with cold disdain, his

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural

the hardest

walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

she’d been clenching

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

wider.

she patted Nathan’s

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

something urgent.

business has been doing well these past

personal. It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

was speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his

settled back down next to

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

snuggle close.

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

by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

sweetie, you’ve got to change how you address me,”

now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked

continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s

blinked again,

turned to Damon, “And call

Damon

word was slightly off but utterly adorable.