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.

silent, and after a few seconds, Chloe seemed to

without further ado.

…

himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the

to Damon’s leg

A single glance from his brother sent

nose and keeping a safe

ran to him, hugging his legs and

said you were feeling under

shooting his brother a sardonic

such tales

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

a bit.”

“There, there. My breath

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

a while, she looked up and asked softly,

with a gentle motion. “Just a little bit,”

Anya offered, her hands cupping his face, her touch as soft

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

was not

watched with cold disdain, his look one of sheer

hand, shone with emotion. The

hardest

feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit

hands she’d been clenching

of her eye, focused back

wider.

patted Nathan’s cheek

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

remembered something urgent. Gotta

has been doing well these past few

personal. It’s really

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

important than seeing them?”

an

Nathan’s resolve wilted. Defeated, he settled back

returned to Damon’s side. Ever since he’d held her, she took every

snuggle close.

eager to dote on

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

glancing at Chloe.

a wide grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

how you address me,” Chloe said with a chuckle. “It’s

From now on, it’s

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

glanced at him and continued to smile at

blinked again,

fondly and turned to Damon, “And call

at Damon and attempted,

but utterly adorable. Damon didn’t seem to mind as he