The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

“I didn’t want to argue with you, not because you’re tough, but because I didn’t want to stoop to your level. To see you as an important opponent would be beneath me,’ she said, narrowing her eyes in a dangerous glint, an aura of coldness enveloping her.

“But understand this, my patience is not a free pass for your arrogance. Where do you get off acting so high and mighty?”

Chloe glanced at Stephen and Rupin who were standing off to the side and smirked, “Is it because of you two?”

Rupin looked obviously uncomfortable while Stephen’s face turned ashen.

“Ms. Chloe… This woman has nothing to do with us.”

“Mr. Stephen,” Chloe smiled faintly, “Rhoda claims to be Rupin’s girlfriend, how can you say she has nothing to do with you?”

Stephen’s mouth twitched, “Our Dudley family would never accept such a woman. It’s impossible.”

“Why? She’s with Rupin every day. They’re public now. Mr. Stephen, you work for Harper Group, you should consider the company’s reputation.”

Stephen’s eyes twitched violently. He opened his eyes wide, pondering, “You mean to… have Rupin marry this woman?”

Chloe smiled subtly, not saying anything.

Damon, who had been sitting on the couch, commented casually, “If this situation affects the company’s reputation and causes a one percent drop in the stock price, can you afford that? If you can, then there’s no need to discuss this further.”

Stephen’s face changed and he wobbled slightly.

of money. Even a one percent drop was more than

“Mr. Harper…”

distressed, this woman was like a curse to the Dudley family. If Rupin married her, what good days would the Dudley family have? But if he didn’t, even a slight drop in the company’s stock was something they couldn’t afford.

through her. Rhoda, initially confused by Chloe’s proposal, shivered when she saw Stephen’s gaze. Finally, Stephen glared at her, clenched his

was the first to object.

up!” Stephen, regardless of Damon’s presence, yelled out in

to marry this awful

messed with

glanced at Rhoda

had just realized something, and

raised an eyebrow, smiling down at her, “Weren’t you afraid I’d steal Rupin? You wanted to marry into wealth, right? I’m granting your wish. Not only will I not steal your man, but I’ll also play matchmaker. Congratulations, Rhoda,

vehemently, as if trying to oppose

accept her. Not only would she not

didn’t want it!

family where she would be oppressed and have to cater to others. Her wealth would be dependent on others. She didn’t want to marry

to choosing women, not being rejected by them. He was instantly angry and kicked her in the chest. “Shut up!! haven’t even said anything yet, who asked you to speak?

you’re just playing

word and see if I don’t hit

his voice, glaring at her, his

of tears. She looked up at Chloe, her face unreadable. “Weren’t you the one who didn’t want anything to do