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

without further ado.

…

up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s leg

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

a safe distance, he shuffled over

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him,

you feeling better? Damon said you were feeling

brother a sardonic

spin such tales to

into his arms, feigning

a bit.”

his nose. “There, there. My breath will make

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

After a while, she looked up and

nuzzling Anya’s forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a

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

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

not lost on the

cold disdain, his

shone with emotion. The

the hardest of

she’d built around herself crumbling

she’d been clenching in front

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

wider.

seemed satisfied with her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek gently.

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

remembered something urgent.

these past few

hesitated. “It’s personal. It’s really important

His 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

Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back

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

snuggle close.

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

to be halted by Damon, who gently pressed down

glancing at Chloe.

closer with a wide grin, reaching out

“My sister-in-law!”

to change how you address me,” Chloe said with

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly

at him and continued to smile at Anya, “Yes, that’s right. Call

again,

turned to Damon,

looked at Damon and

but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem