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.

a few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room

to

attention. A single glance from his

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe

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

you feeling better? Damon said you were

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

could spin such tales

arms, feigning injury.

a bit.”

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

on Anya’s face. She

a while, she looked up and asked

with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he

Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as

in his gaze as intense as a tempest

expression was not

brother watched with cold disdain,

shone with emotion. The natural bond between a father and daughter could

the hardest

walls she’d built around

hands she’d been clenching in front of

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

wider.

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

only to meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down

remembered something

these

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

His brother’s tone was

important than seeing them?”

sought an excuse. But his

he settled back

off Nathan and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took

snuggle close.

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

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

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

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

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

been silent,

and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes,

again,

turned to

looked at Damon and attempted,

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