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.

silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s

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

a safe distance, he shuffled over to

side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

you feeling better? Damon said you were

shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath will make

on Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his

After a while, she looked up and asked

his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle

blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

was not lost on the

disdain, his look one of

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

hardest of

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

and the hands she’d been

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

wider.

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

shiver ran down his spine, and he clutched Anya closer.

remembered something urgent.

these past few days,”

“It’s personal. It’s really important personal

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

important than seeing them?”

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

settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

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

snuggle close.

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

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

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

sweetie, you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly

to smile at Anya,

blinked again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon,

looked at Damon

attempt at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable.