The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1699

Her body was shaking with anger, and though she knew it was unbecoming, she couldn’t control it. She forced out an ugly smile, the sound of her laughter only adding to the awkwardness.

“Well, Chloe, what are you talking about?” she stammered. “You’re Grandma’s own granddaughter. How could I not accept you? We all want what’s best for Grandma, and she went through so much trouble to find you. If you leave, won’t it break her heart? I’m sure there’s just been some misunderstanding.”

Chloe arched an eyebrow. “A misunderstanding, you say?”

“Of course it is.”

Chloe blinked, “Well then, we should clear this misunderstanding up as soon as possible. Otherwise, today’s event might inevitably cast a negative influence on the royal family. If Grandma hears that we’re not getting along, it will surely upset her”

Barbara’s hands clenched into fists, her knuckles whitening. “You are right. We should clear up the misunderstanding “d2

Her words stuttered. Chloe, standing close, could hear her unstable breath. Nodding, Chloe seemed very satisfied with her response, “So, getting back to where we started, how did you two know that Grandma’s gift for me was a full set of ruby jewelry?”

uncontrollably. Her chest heaved with suppressed emotion “I

misunderstanding, right? Could it be that what Becky said to me was misheard

relentless taunting in Chloe’s voice. This time, the blame was shifted onto Fiona, the

the evening..

low tolerance for bullshit. She had always found Barbara and Becky annoying, and now they had come uninvited to her birthday, making things difficult for her. She saw right through their schemes. She wasn’t unaware of Chloe’s manipulative tactics, but if it gave her a chance to teach these two nuisances a lesson, she was more than willing to play along. “How can I hear it wrong? I heard clearly. Who dares to question my hearing? Becky was chewing Chloe out when I was standing night there, accusing her of daring to switch the Queen’s gift. And when Chloe brought the gift box out, Becky was mocking her saying the gift was less than the

over and handed over the gift before Chloe had a chance. Becky even immediately asked Chloe to deliver her gift, saying something about looking forward to it. What exactly is your intention? Aren’t you just trying to embarrass Chloe in

Fiona was absolutely straightforward, not intending to

her sister’s discomfort, hid at a

could disappear into a crack in the ground. However, in reality, the Dubonnet family’s banquet hall had no floor cracks, and they were still

little too far with your words? No matter what, we grew

my birthday every year or just to show off In the past, I endured it out of respect for the royal family. This year, I didn’t even invite you, yet you still came and stood beside me. Do you feel your status is too high to stand below, or do you think standing below isn’t enough for others to recognize you as princesses?”

were princesses of the royal family.

time, I swallow my anger. This year, I didn’t invite them, but how shameless can they be to come up and stand in front of me, seeking attention? Are they so desperate to

shut up! Mrs. Dubonnet stepped onto the stage, trying to pull Fiona

family, and don’t possess their noble aura Now that their plan has failed. they should bear the consequences. They used my birthday party to plot against Chloe Should I still help maintaining their image? How weak would I be if

them complain to the Queen if they’re