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

without further ado.

…

the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

to Damon’s leg with

single glance from his brother sent shivers down

a

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to

you feeling better? Damon said

his brother a sardonic look. He never would’ve guessed

such tales to a

scooped Anya into his arms, feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

nose. “There, there. My breath will make

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

a while, she looked up and

a

blowing on it then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft

left Anya’s face, the emotions swirling in his gaze

expression was not lost on the

cold disdain,

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

the hardest

feeling the walls she’d built around

hands she’d been clenching in front of her

catching the subtle gesture out of the corner of her eye, focused back

wider.

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

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

something urgent. Gotta

doing well these past few days,”

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s

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

important than seeing them?”

lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But his

more, and Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back

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

snuggle close.

at Chloe, who was eager to dote on Anya, then

be halted by Damon, who gently pressed

glancing at Chloe.

grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

change how you address me,” Chloe said with

now on, it’s ‘Aunt

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly

at him and continued to smile at Anya,

blinked again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned

at Damon and

slightly off but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind