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.

remained silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

to find the

to

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

and keeping a safe

Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

feeling better? Damon said you were

a sardonic look. He never

spin such tales

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

a bit.”

blew gently on his nose. “There,

nodded, his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She

while, she looked up and asked softly, “Does it still

Anya’s forehead with a gentle

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

Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his

was not lost on

disdain,

the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural

hardest

she’d built around herself crumbling bit

been clenching in

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

wider.

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

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

remembered something urgent.

has been doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

“It’s personal. It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

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

settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

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

legs joyfully, only to be halted by Damon, who gently

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s not

now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

who had been silent, suddenly looked

him and continued to smile at

again, “Aunt

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

Damon and

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