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.

…

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

who clung to Damon’s

single glance from his brother sent

a

and ran to him, hugging his legs

better? Damon said

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such tales

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

a bit.”

distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There,

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

up and asked softly, “Does

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

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

in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

was not lost

watched with cold disdain, his look one

The natural bond between a father and daughter

hardest of

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

the hands she’d been clenching in

catching the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

Anya seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s

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

remembered something

doing well these past few days,”

“It’s personal. It’s really important

here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm.

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze bore into

settled back down

side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

at Chloe, who was eager to dote on

to be halted by Damon,

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

at

blinked again,

turned to Damon, “And call him

looked at Damon

word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind