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 understand

without further ado.

…

stairs to find the living room silent, everyone deep in their

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

attention. A single glance from his

keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

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

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under the

twitched in annoyance, shooting his brother a

brother could spin such tales to a

scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath will make

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

up and asked softly, “Does it

shook his head slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a

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

in his gaze as

was not lost on

brother watched with cold disdain, his

emotion. The natural bond between a

hardest

she’d built around herself crumbling bit

hands she’d been clenching in front of her

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

wider.

with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

A shiver ran down his spine, and he

something urgent. Gotta

well these past few

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s really important personal

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

important than seeing them?”

as he sought an

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

Ever since

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent

kicked her legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

From now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

smile at

blinked again,

and turned to Damon, “And call him

at Damon and

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