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.

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

without further ado.

…

himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

drew everyone’s attention. A single glance from his brother sent shivers down

keeping a safe distance, he shuffled

ran to him, hugging his legs and

feeling better? Damon said you were feeling under

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic

such tales to a

Anya into his arms, feigning

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath will

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

a while, she looked up and

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

hands cupping his

eyes never left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze as

expression was not

brother watched with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

shone with emotion. The natural

the hardest

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

and the hands she’d been clenching

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

wider.

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

meet his brother’s icy gaze. A shiver ran down his spine, and

something urgent.

well these past

“It’s personal. It’s really important

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

important than seeing them?”

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

wilted. Defeated, he settled back down next to

side. Ever since he’d held

snuggle close.

who was eager to dote on Anya, then

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

glancing at Chloe.

wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s rosy

“My sister-in-law!”

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

now on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

had been silent, suddenly

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

blinked again,

head fondly and turned to Damon,

looked at Damon and

word was slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon