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.

after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance and

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

to Damon’s leg with wide,

attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers down

Clutching his nose and keeping a

and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up

feeling better? Damon said

his brother a sardonic look. He never

could spin such

his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

nose. “There, there.

his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t

a while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does it still

with a gentle motion. “Just

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

left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as

not lost on

disdain, his look one

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

the hardest of

touched, feeling the walls she’d built around

been clenching in front of

subtle gesture out of the corner of

wider.

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

his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine,

something

been doing well these past

personal. It’s really important personal

brother’s tone was calm

important than seeing them?”

was speechless, his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s

settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

was eager to dote on

only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with

now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe. “Aunt

and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes,

blinked again,

head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call him

Damon and attempted,

was slightly off but utterly adorable.