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 understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find

clung to Damon’s leg

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

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

seeing Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to

Damon said you were feeling under

twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

could spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

on his nose. “There, there. My breath will make

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

while, she looked up

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

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

in his gaze

was not lost on

disdain, his look one of

emotion. The natural bond between

the hardest

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

she’d been clenching in front of her

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

wider.

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

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

something

doing well these

It’s really

here soon.” His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

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

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

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted

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

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

From now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call me

again,

head fondly and turned

at Damon

off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t