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

without further ado.

…

descended the stairs to find the living

Anya, who clung to

everyone’s attention. A single glance from his

his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over

side and ran to him, hugging

you feeling better? Damon said you

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

brother could spin such tales

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

a bit.”

looking distressed, blew gently on his nose. “There, there. My breath will make it

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

up

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

Anya offered, her hands cupping his

swirling in his gaze as intense as a tempest roaring

not lost on

disdain, his look

on the other hand, shone with emotion. The natural bond

the hardest of

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

the hands she’d been clenching in

the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

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

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

something urgent. Gotta

doing well these past few days,” Damon interjected

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s

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

important than seeing them?”

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

Defeated, he settled back down next to Yulia, clutching

and returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent down and lifted

to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

scooted closer with a wide grin, reaching out to caress Anya’s

“My sister-in-law!”

you address me,” Chloe said with

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

smile at Anya,

again, “Aunt

turned

at Damon and

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