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 seemed

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find

clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

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

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

left Damon’s side and ran to

are you feeling better? Damon said you were

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

spin such

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

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath

nodded, his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She

up and asked softly,

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

Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch

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

expression was not

disdain, his look one of

other hand, shone with emotion. The

hardest

walls she’d built around

and the hands she’d been

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

wider.

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

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

something

doing well these past

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

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

important than seeing them?”

speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But

he settled back down next to Yulia,

Ever since he’d held her,

snuggle close.

Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then

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

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly

and continued to smile at

again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

at Damon and attempted,

off but utterly adorable. Damon