The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

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Chloe hesitated for a moment before speaking directly, “Be at the club by seven.”

Miles paused for a moment. “Isn’t the banquet starting at seven? It would take me at least twenty minutes, even in the fastest scenario.” Chloe smiled, a hint of mischief flickering in her eyes, “Don’t worry.”

Miles didn’t hesitate and simply replied “okay” before hanging up the phone.

Katie might have overheard their conversation and started feeling nervous, “Why do we have to arrive after seven. Being late isn’t ideal.”

Chloe glanced at her, her eyes shimmering with a beautiful gleam, “Katie, one shouldn’t be too bound by rules.

Katie forced a smile. Was she trying to teach her to do something bad?

“But if we’re late for the banquet, someone will surely be displeased.” Katie said.

“Don’t worry, they won’t have the opportunity to be displeased.” Chloe said.

“Huh?” Katie didn’t understand at all.

Chloe chuckled softly, “You’ll see when the time comes.”

Nathan drove while stealing a glance at Chloe through the rearview mirror, “What are you up to again?”

“Again?” Chloe frowned, “What did I do before?”

Nathan pursed his lips and rolled his eyes. Let’s talk about recent events. It was really hard to forget the incident with Felix Larkin. How could she say she forgot? “Why did you make Katie appear so late?” Nathan asked.

“Making other people uncomfortable!” Chloe said

so decisive, unabashed,

to go to a styling salon to get ready for the banquet. However, Wendy smiled and said, “We still have some time. Let’s go back

stylists?”

smiled, “Yes, Elizabeth. I’m mainly focused on the entertainment company owned by the Alonso family now, and we have no shortage of stylists.” Elizabeth nodded, “The entertainment industry. I’ve heard

lightly, “Fortunately, the entertainment company is

lips, “Anyway, be cautious. That industry has all

you for the reminder, Elizabeth. I’m aware.” Wendy

the way, and Chloe returned to Damon’s office again. However, when she opened the door, Damon wasn’t in his office.

room was serious and tense. All the senior

handsome face and impeccably tailored

their work progress and

hand, kept twirling it. Every time the pen tip or the back of the pen made a “thud” sound against the valuable

nervous. But he was

same issues discussed in the last meeting. He had already handled most of it, so why did they have to

in people from

were mostly different from the previous meeting. Deputy heads of departments, even project managers from certain departments, were

also seemed absent–minded. Was he really focused on the meeting?

becoming increasingly difficult to figure

each department reluctantly finished their reports, Damon continued

“Thud-

“Thud-”

sound tormented everyone’s nerves, making them

approached Damon and whispered.

a halt and he placed it on the conference table, raising his eyes to

a troubled look. “All the departments