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

without further ado.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find

who clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

A single glance from

a

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

better? Damon said you were feeling

annoyance, shooting his brother a

could spin such tales to a

Nathan scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath will make it all

lingering on Anya’s face. She didn’t

After a while, she looked up

head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a

Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch

in his gaze as intense

was not lost

disdain,

hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond

the hardest

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

the hands she’d been clenching in front of

corner of her eye,

wider.

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

icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine,

remembered something

well these past few

personal. It’s really

tone was calm yet firm. “What

important than seeing them?”

lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his brother’s piercing gaze

settled back down next to Yulia, clutching Anya

to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her,

snuggle close.

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

halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

you address me,” Chloe said with

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

at him and continued to smile at Anya,

again, “Aunt

and turned to

looked at Damon and attempted,

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