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.

however, having grown up here, had no problems with it. They never understood why Ava was so opposed to their father taking other wives. As they grew older, they began to understand some

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

of Queen Julia,

up a new topic. “Mom,

I remember Why?”

glint of something more. “She’s been invited to the state banquet. I’m just wondering

something strange in Barbara’s tone, turned to her “What are you implying? Spit it out.”

in P City I wonder if she

two. After her performance, she should leave. How could

“If that’s the case,

should go change into your gown and rest” Ava waved Barbara

at her for a moment, got up, and started to leave. But after a few steps, she turned back and asked, “Mom, is it true that

Ava froze

Barbara, her eyes filled with wanness. “What do

nonchalantly, “If she’s not dead, could she return

next question

daughter could have returned, she would have done so long ago. The only token of their relationship had been taken back, so what reason could she possibly have to seek out

response eased Barbara’s mind. “That’s good

left, Ava’s face hardened. She pondered for a moment before picking up the phone. The call was