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.

Chloe seemed to understand her stance and dialed

without further ado.

…

himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the

including Anya, who clung to Damon’s

inevitably drew everyone’s attention. A single glance

Clutching his nose and keeping a safe distance, he shuffled over to

unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his

better? Damon said you were feeling under the

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

such tales to a

feigning injury. “The bleeding’s

a bit.”

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

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

up and asked softly, “Does

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

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

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

expression was not

cold disdain, his look one

shone with emotion. The natural bond

hardest of

touched, feeling the walls she’d built around herself crumbling

the hands she’d been clenching

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

wider.

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

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

remembered something urgent. Gotta

been doing well these past

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

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

important than seeing them?”

he sought an excuse. But

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

returned to Damon’s side. Ever since

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 her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

grin, reaching

“My sister-in-law!”

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

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked

continued to smile at Anya,

again, “Aunt

patted her head fondly and turned to

Damon and attempted,

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