The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1401

“How do I look?”

Ava glanced at her young daughter and nodded in satisfaction. “Absolutely stunning, of course. Look at you both, you are my baby daughters Don’t worry, you two will be the belles of the ball.”

Barbara and Becky, one on each side of Ava, gratefully beamed at her.

“We won’t be the prettiest ones there. The most beautiful woman at the banquet will definitely be you, Mom”

Ava chuckled. “You girls sure know how to sweet talk”

They all shared a light–hearted laugh. After a while, Becky’s smile faded, and she asked somberly, “Dad’s going to be there with you at the state banquet, right?” Ava’s smile vanished, too, as a flicker of pain crossed her eyes. Becky realized her misstep, but it only fueled her resentment. “Dad’s being ridiculous. You’re his lawful wife. How can he spend every day with that other woman? She can’t even have children, and yet he neglects us for her. I hate him!”

Ava felt a pang of pain. “Enough, Becky! Haven’t I taken good care of you two?”

Startled by Ava’s outburst, Becky withdrew her hand and stomped upstairs.

Barbara comforted Ava, patting her shoulder gently. “Don’t be upset. Dad will definitely come back for such an important occasion. He always did, didn’t he? And unlike other men, Dad doesnt have multiple wives. You still have your dignity…

In their society, it was common for wealthy men to have several wives.

Ava, who grew up in a more conservative environment, found it hard to reconcile with this.

They never understood why Ava was so opposed to their father taking other wives. As they grew older, they began to understand some things, but still couldn’t

Ava getting pregnant and telling their grandmother, their father wouldn’t have married her Perhaps Ava should have let their father marry that other woman. It might have made him remember Ava’s understanding character. But who was to blame now? Although no one voiced these thoughts, they were all aware of it. They avoided the topic out of respect for royal

was the adopted daughter of Queen Julia, and her

to the couch, and then brought up a new topic. “Mom, do you remember

I

a mysterious smile, her eyes holding a glint of something more. “She’s been invited to the state banquet. I’m just wondering if

had sensed something strange in Barbara’s tone, turned to

worried about her past feud with Becky in P City I wonder if she might stir up trouble this

snorted, “She’s just there to perform. She doesn’t have the night to even see you two. After her

eyebrow, then nodded. “If that’s

change into your gown and rest” Ava waved Barbara off, clearly perturbed.

and started to leave. But after a few steps, she turned back and asked, “Mom, is

Ava froze

her eyes filled with wanness. “What do you

could she

but Barbara’s next question calmed her

The only token of their relationship

mind.

left, Ava’s face hardened. She pondered for a moment before picking up