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 to understand her stance and dialed

without further ado.

…

cleaning himself up, Nathan descended the stairs to find the living room silent, everyone

who clung to Damon’s leg with wide, bewildered

attention. A single glance

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

Nathan unscathed, left Damon’s side and ran to him, hugging his legs and looking up in

better? Damon said you were feeling under

annoyance, shooting his brother a sardonic look. He never

spin such tales to

feigning injury. “The

a bit.”

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

nodded, his gaze lingering on Anya’s face. She

a while, she looked up

forehead with a gentle motion. “Just a

then,” Anya offered, her hands cupping

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

expression was not lost

watched with cold disdain,

The natural bond between a

hardest of

walls she’d built around herself crumbling bit by

the hands she’d been clenching in front of her

out of the corner of her eye, focused

wider.

her efforts, she patted Nathan’s cheek

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

remembered something urgent.

these

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

His brother’s tone was calm yet

important than seeing them?”

his lips twitching as he sought an excuse. But

he settled back down next

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

snuggle close.

dote on Anya, then bent

halted by Damon, who gently pressed down her wriggly little

glancing at Chloe.

grin,

“My sister-in-law!”

you’ve got to change how you address me,” Chloe

on,

Anya blinked, “Aunt Chloe?”

this, Nathan, who had been silent, suddenly looked up at Chloe.

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

blinked again,

and turned to Damon, “And call

looked at Damon

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