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 to

without further ado.

…

Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in

who clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

A single glance from

nose and keeping a

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic

could spin such

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

a bit.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

not

with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

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

hardest of

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

and the hands she’d been clenching

the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused

wider.

efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

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

remembered something urgent. Gotta

has been doing well these past few

“It’s personal. It’s really

His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What

important than seeing them?”

twitching as he sought an excuse.

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

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

snuggle close.

glanced at Chloe, who was eager to dote on

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said

on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent,

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

again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And

looked at Damon

off but utterly adorable.