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 understand her

without further ado.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

A single glance from his

and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

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

are you feeling better? Damon said

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

brother could spin such

feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

looking distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There, there.

face. She didn’t mind his intense scrutiny and continued

After a while, she looked up

a gentle motion. “Just a

offered, her hands

emotions swirling in

was not

watched with cold disdain, his look one of

The natural bond between a father and daughter could

the hardest of

too, was touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by bit. Her lips

been clenching in front of

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

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek gently. He grinned weakly, sighing

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

remembered something urgent. Gotta

well these past few days,” Damon

personal. It’s

here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter could possibly

important than seeing them?”

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

he settled back down next to

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

snuggle close.

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

only to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little limbs

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

sweetie, you’ve got to change how you address me,”

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

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

to smile at

again, “Aunt

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

looked at Damon and

utterly adorable. Damon