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

without further ado.

…

to find the living room silent, everyone deep

clung to Damon’s leg

single glance

a safe distance, he shuffled

left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging

Damon said you were feeling under

in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He

could spin such tales to a

Anya into his arms, feigning

a bit.”

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

She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

a while, she looked up and asked softly,

Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a

Anya offered, her hands cupping his

face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as

not lost on the

disdain, his

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

the hardest

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

been clenching in front of

subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back on her phone, her smile

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing as

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya closer. “I…

remembered something urgent.

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon

It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

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

more, and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down

off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted Anya

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

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

got to change how you address me,”

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up

at him and continued to smile at

blinked again, “Aunt

and turned to Damon, “And

at Damon

at the word was slightly off but utterly