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

without further ado.

…

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

including Anya, who clung to

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

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he

side and ran to him, hugging

said you were feeling under the

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath

She

a while, she looked up and asked softly,

forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he

her hands cupping

eyes never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

expression was not lost on the

cold disdain, his

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

hardest of

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

she’d been clenching

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

wider.

seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing as

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

remembered something urgent. Gotta

been doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

personal. It’s

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

important than seeing them?”

his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing

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

side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every

snuggle close.

to dote on Anya, then bent

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

glanced at him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me Aunt

blinked again,

turned to Damon, “And call him

looked at Damon and attempted,

was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t