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.

few seconds, Chloe seemed to understand her stance and dialed the

without further ado.

…

stairs to find the

to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

single glance from his brother

and keeping a

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

feeling better? Damon said you

his brother a sardonic look. He never

spin such tales

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

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath

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

up

slightly, nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,” he murmured

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

emotions swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring at

expression was not lost on

cold disdain,

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

the hardest of

she’d built around herself crumbling

the hands she’d been clenching in front

corner of her eye, focused back on her

wider.

her efforts, she patted

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

remembered something

business has been doing well these

“It’s personal. It’s really important

folks will be here soon.” His brother’s tone was calm yet firm. “What personal matter

important than seeing them?”

an excuse. But his

he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since

snuggle close.

at Chloe, who was eager to dote on

halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly

glancing at Chloe.

with a wide grin, reaching out to

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,”

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

glanced at him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes,

again,

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

looked at Damon

at the word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t