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

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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.

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

without further ado.

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find the living

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

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

and keeping a safe distance, he

ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under

a sardonic look.

brother could spin such tales to a

into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

looking distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There, there.

his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t

up and asked softly, “Does it

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

Anya offered, her hands cupping his face,

swirling in his gaze as intense as a

not lost on the

cold disdain,

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

hardest

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

been clenching in front

out of the corner of

wider.

with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and

something urgent. Gotta

business has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s really

was calm yet firm. “What

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse.

and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled

to Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

on Anya, then bent

kicked her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent,

smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call

blinked again,

turned to Damon, “And call him

at Damon

off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as