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.

Chloe seemed to understand her stance

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in their

Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg with wide,

A single glance from

keeping a safe

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

feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under the

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

spin such tales to

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

a bit.”

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

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

looked up and asked

with a gentle motion. “Just a

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

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in

was not lost on

disdain, his look one of

hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond

hardest of

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

been clenching

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

wider.

she patted Nathan’s cheek

A shiver ran down his spine, and

remembered something urgent.

business has been doing well these past

personal. It’s

tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter

important than seeing them?”

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

Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia,

side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every chance

snuggle close.

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

legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

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

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle.

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up

and continued to smile at

blinked again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to Damon, “And call him

at Damon and attempted,

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