The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1693

But she couldn’t. She could only watch helplessly as Chloe entered the door before them.

“Can’t you see? It’s clear as day what Queen Julia is thinking. Blood is thicker than water after all”

“While Chloe is received with respect after presenting her invitation, Princess Becky and Barbara still need the consent of Duke Dubonnet to enter. The difference in treatment is clear enough for even a fool to see who Queen Julia favors. Better keep your wits about you and try to get on better terms with the real princess”

“But Barbara and Becky have been by the Queen’s side since they were kids. The Queen wouldn’t completely ignore them just because there’s a new princess. If so, what does that make of her? She’s just letting the new princess get accustomed to the environment, there’s no need for comparison.”

The whispers reached Barbara and Becky’s ears, their faces turning sourc2

“Please, princesses

The servant reminded them. Barbara, maintaining a shallow smile, turned and walked into the grand entrance.

The Dubonnet estate was vast To reach the banquet hall from the entrance, one had to traverse an escalator. Given the grandeur of the event and the discomfort of high heels, everyone chose to take the escalator

her gift box, squinted into the circular holes on the sides under the

to the box. “This ring has an outer layer. When you place it on the table, just take that

blinked, her curiosity piqued.

gift is How can it be the gift sent

birthday girl will love it. That’s for sure.” He had a hunch that if she were to know what was inside, he might

so she clutched it to her chest. What the gift was, they would find out when

was soon broken by two figures walking past them to their left.

by Becky, looked entirely passive. Everyone knew Becky was impulsive and lacked tact, so her behavior was not surprising. Barbara, on the other hand, looked uncomfortable and apologized

That’s okay. You two can go

to stand in front of Chloe and Damon, striking up a friendly conversation. “We’re all here for Fiona’s birthday, and there’s no rush.

smiled and didn’t respond

the gift box in Chloe’s arms, a glint of curiosity flashing in her eyes “What’s that? Chloe, what

raised an eyebrow and gave her a cryptic smile. I don’t know Fiona that well, so grandmother

a gift

“Becky”

silenced her “Grandma’s gifts are always the best. We’re not at

but didn’t say anything more.

smile, “Sorry, Chloe. Well, since you don’t know Fiona well, I can introduce you later. She’s a bit temperamental, so be careful with your words. She can get unhappy suddenly, and today is her birthday after

the offer, “No

forced a strained smile. She turned to Damon to strike up a conversation,