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.

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

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent,

clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

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

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

to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

said

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

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

blew gently on his nose. “There, there. My breath will make it all

Anya’s face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued her

up and asked softly,

forehead with a gentle motion.

keep blowing on it then,” 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 roaring at

expression was not lost

with cold disdain,

eyes, on the other hand, shone with emotion. The

hardest of

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

hands she’d been clenching in front of her

the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye,

wider.

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

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

something

well these past

“It’s personal. It’s really important

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

important than seeing them?”

as he sought an

more, and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

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

snuggle close.

who was eager to dote on Anya, then bent down and

by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

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

again,

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And

looked at Damon and attempted,

the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as he