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.

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

without further ado.

…

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

who clung to Damon’s leg

A single glance from his brother

Clutching his nose and keeping a

ran to him, hugging

said you were feeling under

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

spin such tales

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

a bit.”

gently on his nose. “There,

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

she looked up and asked softly,

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

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

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze

expression was not lost

with cold disdain,

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

hardest

around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her

the hands she’d been clenching in front of

out of the corner of her eye, focused

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned

gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and

remembered something

well these past few days,” Damon

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s

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

important than seeing them?”

an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every chance

snuggle close.

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

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

you address

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

him and continued to smile at

again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And

looked at Damon and attempted,

was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t